Wednesday, March 08, 2006

The big winner of the night? Not my liver.

The fights don't start until 10, so I figure the boys are coming over around 9. My limited experience with UFC centers around the reality show, because though I don't like organized ass beatings, I enjoy some drama. But this pay-per-view thing is only the fighting part, not the peeing on someone's pillow part. Therefore, not as interesting.

J informs me the guys will be arriving at 7, so they can go out for beer and wings. Well, that sounds like fun! But after a conversation that went something like this

Me: You don't want me to go?

J: I don't want you to want to go.

the No Girls mandate was established.

So what did I decide to do? Um, drink enough wine to make a complete ass out of myself. Well, that wasn't the plan, but that is what happened.

I go to dinner with a friend, during the course of which I have two glasses of wine. When I get home the boys are still out. I pour another glass of wine while I go over my options and blab on the phone with Sexy about the new season of Real World and the subtle power struggles of The Gauntlet 2 (Impeach Kina!). With the option of being sequestered in the bedroom for the night, or going out solo, I head out to see a band playing at a local bar.

Jump ahead.

On the walk home from downtown I feel ok. Sure a little buzzed, but nothing ridiculous. However, every step I take closer to home, the more drunk I begin to feel. I start getting concerned. As I approach my house, my anxiety hightens. Inside are 3 complete strangers (and one of Js coworkers, gulp) all hyped up on UFC testosterone and here comes the wife! She's home! and she's shitfaced!

As I approach the house I hear T bark in the back yard. I'm saved! I head down our side alley and to the gate. I think, "I'll just hang out here, take a few deep breathes, compose myself and head in the side door and up the stairs, without having to talk to anybody." Well, T's barking caught J's ear and he pops out the side door. Then I try to talk, and walk, but nothing is working.

Those of you who know me well have probably seen me under the influence. I am usually (I stress usually) not a sloppy fall down drunk. Sure I get overly chatty and spill my drink. I also have inclinations towards sharing my religious and political beliefs, but I stay upright. Well, not this time. For some reason my balance went the way of the my better judgement, nowhere to be found.

J comes out and I begin apologizing because I realize how drunk I am. Luckily he loves me enough to help me inside and gets me going up the stairs. Where I fall down. But I get up and proceed to the bedroom.

Boom! J hears a thud and announces to his comrades he better go check on his drunk ass wife. Which he does, only to find me lying on the bedroom floor. But I'm ok. Not passed out or anything, just completely unable to keep everything sturdy.

Yes I am a joy to be married to. I can only hope there are not stories circulating Js place of business about me and my inability to hold my liquor.

But I had my punishment:

We awake at 8am to drive 3 hours. I tend to get car sick. Not fun. Then once we arrive, I sit in the back seat while a realtor drives us around on a 'tour'...ugh. But the city was pretty, even though I wanted to puke. But I didn't.

The End

8 comments:

KidTaster said...

Are you looking with a realtor because you are moving to VT? Fill a sister in!

K said...

Keep it in park sista. :-)

No, just trying to get an idea of the prices and what the layout is if, by chance, we do move. No info yet. We'll be sure to let you know!

Hector said...

Well, I might know some people planning a move to Northampton.

Anonymous said...

Hey hey! you do it again!

No one here knows where I live...hence the no profile. Now I'm gonna have to move. All your doing.

Good, they can rent our house.

Like you were ever going to move here. I've heard it all before. I'm jaded. Oh, so jaded.

Hector said...

Come on! First, I never said YOU lived in Northampton. Second, we're STILL considering moving there. So HA!

I mean, for real. I'm on three list serves. These things take time.

Laura B. said...

Haha...

Oh lordy, is my face red.

For some reason, I always thought you were a guy.

I'm sorry! But you were never "gender specific" in any of your blogs before.

But it makes sense now, because you're a clever writer. And let's face it, aren't all clever writers female?

Anonymous said...

Matt - you know, burlington is a bigger metropolitan area, therefore more joby jobs. And there's a big ass lake that needs your expert water planning enviro smarts.

Laura - Oh, is that why you've been so nice :-) Though I must say I've always thought you look really hot in your picture. Though a little young for me.

Nope, I'm a girl. Please don't hold it against me. Boys are clever, they just don't share for some reason. Some even have secret blogs they won't tell you about...(um, matt)

Hector said...

It is so secret too...and REALLY good. Nailbiting good, like that yogurt commercial good.

I wish I could share, but the traffic is just too much right now. Once I get a bigger server...