The Aftermath post
Jul. 25th, 2004 02:05 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
leighblackThe next couple weeks seem to be about loss, as a bunch of people that I really like (and a couple I'm not so fond of) are leaving both of my work places. But I suppose that's how it goes.
Thursday night, I spent with my fam, who I haven't hung out with much. My lil bro will be going back to school soon, which is sad. I haven't seen much of him while he's been home. My parents are actually getting to be a little bit excited that I'm going to NYC. Usually, they just remind me that I really can't afford the trip and bitch at me. So, it's cool that they've been asking about what we're going to do. My aunt & I went out for ice cream at Cold Stone (who knew there was one so close???) and ran into one of my bro's best friends. That was cool.
Friday night was Joanne's last night at our B&N, as she's moving to a different store. We had a somewhat spontaneous night out at Applebee's after work. I had left early as there wasn't much for me to do, but still met them out. It was good. Just not very exciting. I was so damn tired. I crashed out as soon as I got home, only to be woken up by a drunk-dialing![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
wonderfungus. He was stumbling home drunk and wanted some company on his walk. And someone to ramble to. It's all good.
Saturday night was Joy's going away party. She's moving out to Rice Lake, WI - which is wrong. You should never willfully move to 'Sconi land.
I went over Jess & Josh's place for dinner before going out. I haven't see her much lately, so it was very nice to hang out. We're so freaking excited about our NYC trip!!! We sat around for a while and talked, then wandered down to Casper's.
I was pretty much planning on drinking, since I really haven't done that in a while. Joy and the crew were playing Presidents & Assholes when we got there, which we immediately joined in on.
Joy
Jess & Lynda clapping and making seal noises
I started with Red Bull & Absolute with some idea that it would help keep me awake. The waitress brought me a double, explaining that it was cheaper or something. Whatever...it was just a HUGE ass drink and it made me happy. I kept grabbing for cigarettes, which is bad 'cause I haven't smoked in months. My throat is not so fond of it today.
Joy & Leigh, pre-extreme drunkness
Chris & Marci showed up, and I haven't seen them in forever! So, that was cool. Chris decided to start a pull tab collection, so we all threw in a buck. Joy won $200 with hers. Yay!! We decided to use the money to pay off all of our current tabs (which used it all!), so we could all start out fresh.
Cash money, yo
At some point, shots began. This is always bad. I did the first round of Jager bombs, but decided to sit out after that. And at another point, the kareoke began. I was damn happy enough to join in, so I sang "Into the Groove." Madonna is always a good choice. I ended up with another and then another huge-ass Red Bull & Absolute, and the largest shot of Goldschlager I've ever seen. Needless to say, I was blitzed.
Random drunk people
In between running back and forth from the bathroom and scarfing down Buffalo wings, I realized that I was soon going to have to get up and sing again! I could barely stand straight and I had to go up and sing?? Oy...but I made it, somehow. And yes, I sang "Baby One More Time"...and yes, I didn't have to look at the lyrics. (No comment from you,wonderfungus!!)
Not much later, a bunch of us got up to sing "Sweet Caroline." I'm sure we sounded worse than awful.
I really don't remember much of what happened after that. I do remember Jess talking to me, and I could see her lips moving but I had no idea what she was saying. But, I didn't fall and there was no nudity involved, so everything ended up just fine. Thankfully, Jess had offered to let me crash at their place for the night. I didn't get much sleep though, because I was really not feeling good. If I tried to roll onto my side, it felt like my internal organs were sliding to that side of my body. Not a good feeling. I'm still a little queesy even now, and I don't ever get hangovers. I guess I'm getting to old for this stuff.
More random photos
Jess & Leigh
Jess, who's so NOT a rock chick
Jager Bombs
Jess & Josh
Joy & Leigh, the extreme drunken photo
When I got home this morning, I found out that one of my high school classmates that I'd actually want to see had emailed me. We're going to try to get a few people together on Tues night. (I guess I'll be calling in "sick" to work - shhhhhhh) This settles my not-actual dilemma about my reunion. I definitely won't be going, since I'll get see the people I want to.
Oh, and who's up for a Twins game?? Jess & I want to get people together for the Oakland game on Sunday, Aug 8th at 1:10pm. We're planning to park and catch the train into the city. 2-L? Laura? Wendy? Chandler? Kace? You guys interested?
Thursday night, I spent with my fam, who I haven't hung out with much. My lil bro will be going back to school soon, which is sad. I haven't seen much of him while he's been home. My parents are actually getting to be a little bit excited that I'm going to NYC. Usually, they just remind me that I really can't afford the trip and bitch at me. So, it's cool that they've been asking about what we're going to do. My aunt & I went out for ice cream at Cold Stone (who knew there was one so close???) and ran into one of my bro's best friends. That was cool.
Friday night was Joanne's last night at our B&N, as she's moving to a different store. We had a somewhat spontaneous night out at Applebee's after work. I had left early as there wasn't much for me to do, but still met them out. It was good. Just not very exciting. I was so damn tired. I crashed out as soon as I got home, only to be woken up by a drunk-dialing
wonderfungus. He was stumbling home drunk and wanted some company on his walk. And someone to ramble to. It's all good. Saturday night was Joy's going away party. She's moving out to Rice Lake, WI - which is wrong. You should never willfully move to 'Sconi land.
I went over Jess & Josh's place for dinner before going out. I haven't see her much lately, so it was very nice to hang out. We're so freaking excited about our NYC trip!!! We sat around for a while and talked, then wandered down to Casper's.
I was pretty much planning on drinking, since I really haven't done that in a while. Joy and the crew were playing Presidents & Assholes when we got there, which we immediately joined in on.
Joy
Jess & Lynda clapping and making seal noises
I started with Red Bull & Absolute with some idea that it would help keep me awake. The waitress brought me a double, explaining that it was cheaper or something. Whatever...it was just a HUGE ass drink and it made me happy. I kept grabbing for cigarettes, which is bad 'cause I haven't smoked in months. My throat is not so fond of it today.
Joy & Leigh, pre-extreme drunkness
Chris & Marci showed up, and I haven't seen them in forever! So, that was cool. Chris decided to start a pull tab collection, so we all threw in a buck. Joy won $200 with hers. Yay!! We decided to use the money to pay off all of our current tabs (which used it all!), so we could all start out fresh.
Cash money, yo
At some point, shots began. This is always bad. I did the first round of Jager bombs, but decided to sit out after that. And at another point, the kareoke began. I was damn happy enough to join in, so I sang "Into the Groove." Madonna is always a good choice. I ended up with another and then another huge-ass Red Bull & Absolute, and the largest shot of Goldschlager I've ever seen. Needless to say, I was blitzed.
Random drunk people
In between running back and forth from the bathroom and scarfing down Buffalo wings, I realized that I was soon going to have to get up and sing again! I could barely stand straight and I had to go up and sing?? Oy...but I made it, somehow. And yes, I sang "Baby One More Time"...and yes, I didn't have to look at the lyrics. (No comment from you,
wonderfungus!!) Not much later, a bunch of us got up to sing "Sweet Caroline." I'm sure we sounded worse than awful.
I really don't remember much of what happened after that. I do remember Jess talking to me, and I could see her lips moving but I had no idea what she was saying. But, I didn't fall and there was no nudity involved, so everything ended up just fine. Thankfully, Jess had offered to let me crash at their place for the night. I didn't get much sleep though, because I was really not feeling good. If I tried to roll onto my side, it felt like my internal organs were sliding to that side of my body. Not a good feeling. I'm still a little queesy even now, and I don't ever get hangovers. I guess I'm getting to old for this stuff.
More random photos
Jess & Leigh
Jess, who's so NOT a rock chick
Jager Bombs
Jess & Josh
Joy & Leigh, the extreme drunken photo
When I got home this morning, I found out that one of my high school classmates that I'd actually want to see had emailed me. We're going to try to get a few people together on Tues night. (I guess I'll be calling in "sick" to work - shhhhhhh) This settles my not-actual dilemma about my reunion. I definitely won't be going, since I'll get see the people I want to.
Oh, and who's up for a Twins game?? Jess & I want to get people together for the Oakland game on Sunday, Aug 8th at 1:10pm. We're planning to park and catch the train into the city. 2-L? Laura? Wendy? Chandler? Kace? You guys interested?
