Stop? Are you kidding? No way. You should go professional before you get much older. http://www.bumfights.com/
Eh, conscious - and not enjoying it. Damn, I'm pretty. I want an eyepatch so, if I scare children, I can at least tell myself it's because they think I'm a pirate. Anyway, yeah, it's time to quit. I still don't recall what the fight was over, but if it's the dude I'm picturing in my head, his girlfriend/date/whatever spent half the night talking about how good I smelled, or some ****. I wouldn't necessarily consider myself an angry drunk (in this case, I was also high), I do tend to get a bit too willing to throw my fists around if the situation arises. Even if someone misunderstood me, I'd still come out fighting if they came at me that way. (Which isn't to say I've never instigated a fight). It's happened lots of times, though I've had the good luck to have friends around to keep me from getting too stupid, or to keep the fights from going too far - but I was alone this time. And this time, I got my ass handed to me. It'd be much easier to call it a day if I had won the last one. I didn't have the balance to bust out the Praying Mantis kick. Part of my problem with drinking is that it's almost always an unpredictable experience because I have type 1 diabetes. Yeah, that means I'm not supposed to be drinking at all. Potentially, even a couple of beers could be too much. So, with all this, I'm doubly lucky that they filled me up with glucose at the emergency room to keep me from going into insulin shock. Gravitating towards extremes seems to be one of those characteristics left for the handful of us who can't recognize those extremes until they become painfully apparent. You know, the ones who just had to put their hand on the stove to feel for themselves. A grand mal seizure, blacking out while driving, or a nice face tenderizing, I suppose, are all pretty good indications that the little squiggly line has been crossed one too many times. I've been doing the Jeckyll and Hyde routine for about 9 months now - disciplined student sitting in a history seminar by day, drunken goofball glaring at an empty bottle by night. I've always finished all my work on time, and I still always do well with it. But once the work is done, my focus is gone. Idle hands, etc.,. If I make it to be an old man, I'm going to have tons of advice that no one will listen to. And I'll probably have a bumper sticker that says "Sexy Senior Citizen."
Dude, for the safety of yourself and those of us who have to drive at night, please, get it under control. The diabetes ALONE shoud be enough. The fights SHOULD re-inforce this. The multiple incidents via vehicle or on foot SHOULD be the final straw. All of them put together...good grief.
Sorry dude. I didn't mean to kick your ass. If I had know it was you, I would have just let it go. Seriously, in this day and age you're lucky that is all that happened. Next time it could be the wrong dude to mess with.
thadeus, I hope you get it figured out. I've had plenty of drunken nights, but I'm not much of a fighter. To me, blackouts are the worst. I have woke up a few times and ran to the driveway to check out my truck. It's been a while though. I've made my share of mistakes and make it a #1 priority to not push it when in public places. Good luck and I hope your scars are not a constant reminder of your mistakes.
Early 30's is when I finally grew up. Marriage didn't make me question my actions, but becoming a father did. I have been a good boy since 2001, oher then Rush concert in STL in 2003 when my wife was the designated driver and I puked all over the Earth City Expressway. I knew I was in trouble when Rush went from a three to a six member band.
I have actually mellowed out in the past 5 years, with that Rush tour being an exception. I couldnt leave my seat and ended up peeing in my beer cup. Then someone stole it from us, which was awesome.
take some lessons from this guy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiEsktRiCXo&search=bas rutten "stab...........in the liver." classic.
I've been to AA meetings, and it's a real eye opener. I wouldn't call myself an alcoholic, but their stories are similar in the path and progression they take. Drinking is a big problem for a lot of people, and it isn't something every person can just quit cold turkey. I don't think it's necessary for only alcoholics to go to those meetings, rather just people who enjoy drinking so much to black out. Just to make things clear, I'm not labeling anyone as one. As for getting busted up, the average lifespan of an NBA player is 5 years. Probably the same or less for a pro boxer. It's time to hang up the shoes.
It was probably Mario Williams who dished out the beating. Just kidding. Here's to everything feeling better!
His videos may be hysterical, but Bas Rutten could put an arse-whuppin' on you... the dude was a beast in the Octagon!
Oh, and as for the topic of this thread... eh, someday you eventually grow up... pray it's before you die. With the way you're going, I hope you don't take someone innocent out with you.
thadeus, back when I could drink to excess, before I started taking meds that force me to be particular about when I drink, and how much (much to my dismay!), the Blade Runner was a happy drunk. I know I come across as a tough guy in the movie, but it was just for the chicks. I'm really a groovy guy when wasted. Those times I couldn't remember, my girlfriends and buddies always told me that I was funny when drunk, so it must be true. Having said that, when is it time to stop? When you ask, "When is it time to stop?" It might be time to stop, especially if you become violent. Make love. Don't war upon yourself. In 25 years, you'll be about the age I am today. Make it a goal to live that long. It's worth it.
