The Three Martini Moment.

   

The Christmas Party for Kingsley Field (the base Josh works at) was in Klamath Falls Saturday night.

And there, Josh saw me go past my drinking limit for the second time since we've known each other.  Interestingly enough, the first time he saw me go past my drinking limit was at last year's Kingsley Christmas party.

I had one Pomegranate Martini before we even left the hotel (see photo above).  And then I ordered another one as soon as we got to the party.  And then another.  And then one of Josh's buddies ordered me another (but I didn't drink that one, thank goodness).

I don't really drink all that often (no moral issues with putting a few back...I just don't enjoy it like I did back in 'the day').

What I do like about drinking though is all the profound, life-altering thoughts that come over me while in a three martini stupor:

1. I decided that Justin Timberlake is a lyrical genius (while cutting a rug to 'I'm bringing sexy back').

2. I decided that using the ladies room is really difficult when you've had three martinis and are wearing pantyhose and one of those biking-short-like-fat-sucker-inner-circulation-depriving-girdle-things. 

3. I decided that I wanted to run a marathon (a thought I've never had before) while Josh and one of his friends talked about running .

4. I decided that I have much better social skills after a couple of martinis (I have issues with feeling like I'm somewhat socially inept when I'm sober...which is about 364 days a year).

5. I decided that Josh Downs is not just crazy-handsome...he's superbly-handsome.

6. I decided that potatoes au' gratin are like heaven for the palate (during dinner).

7. I decided that it's magical to walk hand-in-hand down an old city street at 11:00pm while it's snowing (and pondered on what a crazy thing fate is since Josh and I had both lived in this very same town without ever knowing each other...and now here we were together).

8. I decided that people who are willing to donate their time to work as designated-drivers (like my new friend Bob who drove us to our hotel) are really wonderful people.

9. I decided it's crazy that I don't drink much more often because it's so much fun.

And then I woke up the next morning with a sharp, stabbing sensation in both of my temples that reminded me all day long exactly why I don't go past my drinking limit more than once a year.

And I decided that while very talented, I don't really think Justin Timberlake is a lyrical genius.

Oh...and I don't really want to run a marathon either.

Comments

[Dina]

That's a great picture. A camera in one hand and a drink in the other. Hope you had fun at the party.

[jill]

I was about to question our friendship on both the last two points, JT, and the marathon thing. Good thing you got sober.

[ann]

I'm sober, and I think you are a storytelling genuis!!

[Sharon]

Good au gratin potatoes ARE heaven to the palate. ;)

[Teresa B]

Too funny Karen... reminds me a scene in the movie, The Legend of Bagger Vance -

You see every drink of liquor you take kills a thousand brain cells. Now that doesn't much matter 'cos we got billions more. And first the sadness cells die so you smile real big. And then the quiet cells go so you just say everything real loud for no reason at all. That'ok, that's ok because the stupid cells go next, so everything you say is real smart. And finally, come the memory cells.

Till next year!!

[Irene]

I am still laughing. TOO funny. An exact "picuture" of the thought process with martinis(and why I have a "two-limit" too)! When people ask why I don't "throw a drunk" more often, I am going to have them read this blog post!

[Joanna]

Haaaaaaaaa! hilarious!

[anne]

u're hilarious... sober/tipsy/anytime!

:) glad you guys had fun... hope that the hangover wasn't too bad!

enjoy the SNOW today!

[Karent]

Way too funny!

If your going to drink make it a candy cane martini- straight from the GREEN BAY PACKER, Lambeau Field martini bar.

1 part choc syrup
1 part vodka
1/2 part peppermint bailey's
1/2 part peppermint schnapps

AMAZING!

[Tanya Webster]

WHAT???? no dips on the dance floor this year??? I'm sooooo disappointed :) Sounds like you had fun though.....:)

[Tammy Mellish]

OMG.. that is so super funny! LOVE IT!!! I can relate in that there isn't much I can't or wouldn't do when I've had a few too many cocktails lol. And everything ordinary is suddenly magical, and you love like you've never loved before.. I swear, I'd tell you I loved you a thousand times! I've found a happy-medium with just a couple of drinks a few night during the week...usually when I'm unwinding with my favorite show, in the quiet hours of the night. It's the vodka that I avoid... because I'd have to commit to the bed for 2 days! Glad you had a good time :)

[jenn]

HAHA I love it! Yeah I'm the same, love it till the next morning! OY thats when I remember why I don't get drunk more often LOL

[Hope]

That was all too funny. #2 is hard when you are sober, let alone having a few to many.

[Ann Grounds]

Ohhh, gotta laugh!!! I'm not much of a drinker either and when I do..it's to get tipsy for a bit, but for some reason...(go ahead and get your snowballs ready) I don't get hangovers. I've had my share of drinking in those college years, and all my friends hated me because I could function the next day! But there were times when I got sick--no more whiskey for me..EVER!

Glad you had fun!

[Mandy Friend]

Almost logged off before checking in here...so glad I didn't, I needed a good laugh:)

[Terrie]

It must have been fun--I see no #5 and two #2's! You need to go one past the limit at least once a year, just for the profound thoughts!

[Misti]

You are fricken FABULOUS!!!!! I definately think you should consider a Marathon, on top of all of the craziness in your life!

[Brooke - in Oregon]

Ok, that was totally funny and I miss seeing you! dang it

Josh is super handsome and even more so cause he is so good to you :)

Do you know how often I grin from ear to ear when I read your blog?

Merry Christmas to you and all your crazy-wonderful family!

[Valerie Gow]

You're a HOOT!!

[Cyndi]

Sounds like great fun. :) At least you're a happy drunk.

[Alis in Wnderlnd]

I was just telling a friend last night that not only can I not drink as much as I used to, but I can manage the very same terrible headache, all day hangover from just staying up too late, not a drop of alcohol. Ugh. Of course, I didn't have the sound of pitter, pattering feet when I was younger either. I'm impressed you remembered all those life-altering thoughts!

[Huyen]

LOL. Ohhh . . . the life long lessons we learn and realize while we are a little drunk happy and sober. Glad you had fun.

[Vicki A]

Oh thank you, Karen! I needed a good laugh on a dreary Monday and this post had me rolling. This is why I love your blog so much; you are so real and I can so relate. :)

[Megan Renfree]

Thats hilarious! I'm like you, only really drink about once a year, and then remember the day after, why I only drink once a year. Also just wanted to say Merry Christmas to you. I have been an avid (lurking) blog reader all year long and just love your funny posts and the pics of your adorable family. Thanks so much for sharing it with so many of us you don't even know. Your posts always make me smile!

[JodeeS]

Good girl. You should only run if someone is chasing you. I've had that strict rule now for several years and I feel strongly enough about it to possibly put it on my tombstone. Totally get the drinking thing. As much fun as you had, it never quite equals the misery you feel the next day when the kiddies are asking for breakfast. Merry Christmas to you and yours.