I don't understand what its like to have an actual drinking problem -- and believe me, I love to drink -- but I know that it can be a real problem for certain people.
I'm sorry that you are one of those people, and good on you for taking control of your life and deciding to deal with it. Congratulations.
It's been a while so I may be remembering incorrectly;He has to an extent. As I recall he had issues with the law, maybe a DUI or two...it's so good to see someone who recognizes that things have gotten out of control and there are more important things (lil Rude) that should be your primary focus.
I know it doesn't mean anything because we don't know each other, but I really am proud of you Rude. I can tell you're a good dude.
Wow now I feel terrible about inviting for our for drinks when we went to GR.....
Anyhow, big congrats to you man!
I did try to make a serious thread about alcoholism but it didn't end well.
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=238355
Thanks for the kind words guys.
Now you know why I declined
Don't feel bad. I'm the one who is broken. Normal people drink beer in Beer City USA. I'm not opposed to going to places where others drink, its just boring for me. When I was in Vegas the other guys were tearing it up and I was just trying to find a decent cup of coffee. It didn't bother me at all but the other guys were confused as shit.
I figured none of my business. When a man says he doesn't drink, I respect that, and he doesnt need to explain it any further.
But anyhow, congrats, thats a long time! I think my favorite aunt is maybe 1 or 2 years behind you...
ITT: I learned that The Flying Pig was responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs, and very likely the bubonic plague outbreak of the 14th-15th centuries.
I suppose the real "apology" that the mods have been waiting for is not the one they have made public.
admit it: she is now your 2nd-favorite aunt!
anyway, congrats to you, Rudeguy.
So you enhanced her alcohol use through vicious midget terror.Nah, still my favorite ... since I was about 2 years old, my auntie JoAnne was always my favorite aunt. I used to chase her around with fish that we caught when I was like 3 or 4. She has phobias of fish, bugs, snakes, frogs, etc ... and I brought them all to her because I thought they were cool/amazing.... ahhh soo hilarious
Nah, still my favorite ... since I was about 2 years old, my auntie JoAnne was always my favorite aunt. I used to chase her around with fish that we caught when I was like 3 or 4. She has phobias of fish, bugs, snakes, frogs, etc ... and I brought them all to her because I thought they were cool/amazing.... ahhh soo hilarious
Sorry. Mine has grown to a vicious troll status.I want a midget.
Progress...not perfection
Sorry. Mine has grown to a vicious troll status.
Going by family height, the wife could be considered the midget at 5'4". Interested? Paypal accepted.
kidding, again. No way I could find another woman to work 2 jobs
Sounds like you have about as close as you're going to get.Under 4'11 is a midget. My last gf made the cut off by half an inch.
Who'd have thunk we have something in common... My last drink date was March 18 1992. If I make it up to GR for the Spring Conference for respiratory therapists perhaps you can direct me to a good meeting...
Well, I know who is her least-favorite nephew.