Goodbye Partying!

[Carrie]

plan things with friends early in the day, learn how to get up and start your day at 9 or 10am rather then 1 or 2 in the afternoon.

[decypher]

Yeh i still go out, i've just cut down how many shows i goto. I've also cut down how much i drink when out. I no longer drink until i black out; i just drink until i'm drunk then stop and drink water.

[KenJi]

Its also about being able to say no. Regardless of if you have 500 bucks on you or 40 you should be able to dictate how much you spend and drink.

I've gone with 100 bucks in my pocket and only spelty like 30 or 40 bucks.

Until you get to this point though it may be wise to take a little break cause it seems you leave with 0 bucks no matter how much you came with.

This is not a healthy way to live my friend.

Take a little break. Go get into the habit of being able to conserve your money and not going full out and spending it all.

Once your able to do this going out to shows and such will be alot more enjoyable because you won't always be hammered and more importantly you won't always be broke.

[miss.myra]

Eh, I stopped going out and I don't regret making that decision at all.

There comes a point when doing certain things is just not fun to you anymore, and you notice you're not treating your body, your mind or your wallet nicely. I like waking up on weekends not hungover and feeling like shit with the time and energy to actually go out and do things.

I know it's hard not to have the support of your friends when you're making a decision like this, especially when you are young, but you have to realize that ultimately this decision is one made by you and for you, and that is what matters. Your true friends are going to be there for you no matter what. I would expect a good friend will respect your decision not to go out and party just as you respect their decisions to go out and party.

[Carrie]

i miss myra at clubs, but it's okay I totally understand her situation. I do hope she never quits the beach!

[miss.myra]

I miss the beach holy shit :(

I need to vacation somewhere hot and sunny asap to get my fix!

[Carrie]

yeah.. road trip to the sun!

[gratia]

didn't have time to read all the responses. but i'm really proud of you!!! best advice ever---take it one day at a time!
we should hang out this weekend. maybe check out the improv fest or something. i need to take it easy this weekend.......but i kno i'll be tempted to go to the waldorf sat night.

neway. if you need someone to spend time with away from the party......i'm totally game!!! ;) (and definatley a fan of the arts!)

[KenJi]

i like sports. its free and doesn't wreck havn't on your body if you aint drinking.

or getting into artsy stuff can do wonders too

[cutienikki]

Originally Posted by thechix0r

I agree completely with this philosophy. I don't touch drugs and don't drink too much either (driving helps with that one) You definitely feel better the next morning and can go about your day.

yup that's the way I do it. If I drive I don't drink or do drugs.

[Kraig]

Fine then Myrasauce... since I don't see you out, how about a Timmy Ho's sesh or somewhere else downtown? Sheeeiiiit.

[tiedye]

I suppose spite will be my greatest motivation. Farewell to those who doubt me. You're part of the problem.

I've asked my boss if I can take up the weekend shifts and work 7 days a week. My job is more like hanging out anyways, and with the extra money I'll be able to afford to move out closer to my work.. and most importantly alone. If that doesn't work out, my coworker thinks she can score me a second job at her other job. Big ting's a brewin'.

[nabs]

Originally Posted by KenJi

or getting into artsy stuff can do wonders too

arts is a real good thing to get into. i used to be very much into them, but now never have time to enjoy them like i used to. would very much like to find an alternative to partying as well every now and again.

[hardstylin]

the big secret to cutting out drugs and booze is getting a nice GF, not some party slut you met while high at a rave :)

girls have a funny way of cleaning you up.

[Clayton.]

Originally Posted by tiedye

I suppose spite will be my greatest motivation. Farewell to those who doubt me. You're part of the problem.

I've asked my boss if I can take up the weekend shifts and work 7 days a week. My job is more like hanging out anyways, and with the extra money I'll be able to afford to move out closer to my work.. and most importantly alone. If that doesn't work out, my coworker thinks she can score me a second job at her other job. Big ting's a brewin'.

Spite worked great for me.:)


And yes arts is a great thing to get into being into art helped me take up alot of my spare time i would otherwise use to get drunk and party.

[Sgt. Monocle]

Down with partying!

Up with soirees!

[project.one]

Ill be keeping tabs on this one!

[Jen-E-03]

congrats for being able to quit the partying tiedye!

[hardstylin]

So chad hypothetically speaking

its friday night...
you hear a banging on your door...
you peak out the window...
and see me..
with an 8ball in my teeth and a 40 in each hand..

what do you do?

a) let me in and start chopping
b) hide under your bed and not let me in
c) hide under your bed and not let me in
d) hide under your bed and not let me in

[cutienikki]

Originally Posted by KenJi

i like sports. its free and doesn't wreck havn't on your body if you aint drinking.

or getting into artsy stuff can do wonders too

yea that's why im taking up pottery :) its really relaxing. put on some tunes and just do ur stuff. :)

[justShell]

Originally Posted by tiedye

Farewell to those who doubt me. You're part of the problem.

you'll find you have to say goodbye to alot of your "friends". but its good. you'll find out which friends are worth being around

[cutienikki]

Originally Posted by justShell

you'll find you have to say goodbye to alot of your "friends". but its good. you'll find out which friends are worth being around

yea i had to find this out myself when i stopped partying.

[prozac]

I was going to say something, but there's been so many smart responses in here already. Namely from kam, john, sandra, kenji and myra.

"WHAT THEY SAID!"

Plus you totally already know my stance on this situation.

Much respect.

[Play-it-hard]

Originally Posted by cutienikki

yea that's why im taking up pottery :) its really relaxing. put on some tunes and just do ur stuff. :)

I am doing ceramics right now, its my second year doing it now.. I love it, its not that its relaxing.. which it really isnt, I dont see how getting all muddy like and having to clean up after is relaxing, but its so fun. I love it, it really shows me my creative side and I have made some awesome looking pots and vases.. really good presents too !!

[cutienikki]

Originally Posted by Play-it-hard

I am doing ceramics right now, its my second year doing it now.. I love it, its not that its relaxing.. which it really isnt, I dont see how getting all muddy like and having to clean up after is relaxing, but its so fun. I love it, it really shows me my creative side and I have made some awesome looking pots and vases.. really good presents too !!

well for me its relaxing because i LOVE getting dirty...playing with clay and getting my hands dirty n stuff brings me back to my childhood i love it. I just started like i said so im on the pinch pots n stuff not the wheel yet. But once i have like a years worth of practice, my uncle is going to teach me how to throw.