Thread: Work = Wine

I've started a rock climbing course and, because of the added physical exertion, I recently stopped enjoying my nightly tipple in the interests of improving my overall health, and also not having my fellow climbers pass out and fall off the wall as a result of the alcohol fumes wafting from my sweat glands...

But it seems that the universe is conspiring to make me reach for the pinot noir.

Why else would a client stop by my office for an impromptu 5 hour meeting, during which we autopsied 50 page document which, of course, has to be finalised and ready to print today? Why else would said client not have looked at this document, which has been safely nestled in the confines of her inbox for a month, until this very moment? Why else would she have waited until I was at the door, ready to leave for a lazy lunch of jam and cheese sarnies in the sun before making her unannounced presence? Why?

It's days like this, days when the world drives you half mad with hunger, exhaustion and violent levels of boredom that the soft, always relaxing, always comforting embrace of my friends on the wine rack call to me.

I don't know if I'll ever be a successful teetotaller... then again, teetotal is a very silly word.

P.S.

I realise that this post probably makes me sound a little like an alcoholic. I'm not. Just European.

All is good in moderation. It's just that slippery slope that needs to minded. Wine I've always enjoyed. Beer I don't like as much. Stronger drinks I generally avoid. On the situation it depends. But enough Yoda speak.

If you dont mind me asking, what exactly IS a teetotaler?

A teetotaler? nope. I think constantly drinks a little makes you healthier, especially drinking wine. As for your work, I think sometimes you can try to forget your work by focusing on something else. Cheer up.

LOL, thanks for the advice. I have been good so far and am still on the wagon- although, I would suggest investing heavily in Cadbury's in the next couple of weeks as they produce my new substitute. I think all the sugar is also a good motivator to exercise, which strangely enough, I've never felt like doing after having too much wine.

You can also enjoy chocolate anytime of day, alone or with friends, and even while driving. Which is something you can't really say for wine (unless you enjoy being judged by your colleagues and the police).

Oh, and a teetotaller is basically someone who doesn't drink.

You've got it all backwards. Give the client the wine. That will either:

1. Result in hilarious drunken antics and TMI conversations, which you can hold over them for-ev-er.
2. Cause them to fall asleep, leaving you free to step over the body and sneak out for an extended lunch.

Voila! Problem solved.

HA HA HA, ankles, I think you need to come manage my office, I think that's a great client service strategy.

Wine is my passion and I never feel guilty having a tiple every night.
I am a Shiraz and a REioja lover. I drink it with food and I absolutely love it.
Do what feels right for you so long as you are not imposing on others.
That is my theory in life in general.

Originally Posted by BabaYaga

It's days like this, days when the world drives you half mad with hunger, exhaustion and violent levels of boredom that the soft, always relaxing, always comforting embrace of my friends on the wine rack call to me.

P.S.

I realise that this post probably makes me sound a little like an alcoholic. I'm not. Just European.

Bwuahahaha.

I drink non-alcoholic beers to stave off weekday drinking. But, if an incident like that happened....

Non alcoholic beers? That's like decaf coffee... Or fat free ice cream... Or crime free streets... Where's the fun?

Originally Posted by BabaYaga

Non alcoholic beers? That's like decaf coffee... Or fat free ice cream... Or crime free streets... Where's the fun?

Hahahaha! I have to agree with you. I cannot see the point of non-alcoholic beers. Either have a beer, or don't

I don't generally drink during the week, but this week has been a bit of a nightmare and I am starting to like the sound of a glass of Rose when I get home this evening...

I think you should do it - if only so I don't feel like the only one climbing back on board the mid-week booze bus!

Although taking a few weeks off to develop the alcohol tolerance of a 3 year old has proven to be extremely cost efficient...

^ I used to have the exact same opinion, 'til I took this rather demanding job and found Beck's non-alcoholic beer. The shifts are long, you gotta be sharp the entire time and be able to get a good, solid, night's rest for the next one. The stuff tastes great, and it's basically like a cold one in the middle of a shift.

And my liver gets a good workout during the weekends though, don't you fret