Wino Wednesday: When Hitting a Wall Is Good
By Susan Mercedes. Filed in Drinks, Friends, Weekend, Wino Wednesday |
This Wino Wednesday post was inspired by a lovely glass bottle, oh fuck it…two bottles of Gnarly Head Chardonnay.
Occasionally when drinking, I hit a wall. Sometimes I hit the wall after 2 glasses of wine when I have little to no sleep. Sometimes I hit the wall after 42 glasses. This wall has been known to hit me at my house, friends’ houses and restaurants. It happens when I’m sitting. The term “wall” really means I fall asleep.
Last weekend was no exception.
One particular evening started out with dinner with a friend. And if it isn’t obvious, drinks are naturally included with dinner. After dinner we were invited to a friend’s house.
Like any good friend, we grabbed $45 worth of chocolate at a local chocolate shop (Okay…I was having a major sweet tooth and insisted we get a few of EVERYTHING) and headed to their house.
Next thing you know, my wine glass is being filled. I’m sure I was resisting, but my friends didn’t notice (wink wink, nudge nudge).
As the wee hours roll around I decide I needed to rest. All that socializing makes me so drowsy. So I decide to rest on the couch. For just a 10 minute cat nap.
Next thing you know I’m sneaking out at 6:30 am to do the drive of shame. Except, there was no shame. I slept alone. On a couch. And actually didn’t get wasted. I was just so tired.
Hitting my wall there was perfect. I’m grateful for my dear friends, especially those who have great couches.
Wino Wednesday…this weekly feature is designed to share my wine related stories.
Wednesday, September 9th 2009 at 10:06 am
But how did you like the wine??
Susan Mercedes Reply:
September 11th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Diane: I loved the wine! And the company! And the couch!
Wednesday, September 9th 2009 at 11:52 am
Oh my god! I totally hit walls and then I need TO GO TO BED IMMEDIATELY! There is no jolly-ing me out of it. Just get me my bed. ASAP!
Susan Mercedes Reply:
September 11th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Becky: I hear ya! Cheers. Then good night!
Wednesday, September 9th 2009 at 2:06 pm
Couch is better than a closet.
Susan Mercedes Reply:
September 11th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Suz: Hey, I only rested for a couple of hours. I mean, who really wants to see the bride and groom stuff cake in their face or hear the toasts or see the first dance. Not me!
Thursday, September 10th 2009 at 10:16 am
“Next thing you know, my wine glass is being filled.”
I hardly know where to start, Miss Fills Everyone’s Glasses With Wine, The Next Thing You Know.
Susan Mercedes Reply:
September 11th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Erin: Just to set the record straight…the first three bottles were poured by waitstaff and not me. I will take responsibility for topping you off at the end of the night though. Cheers!