So out of nowhere I get a call from an old friend from my crazy farm days. We used to play music together and whatnot. He’s a cool cat…always got this big old fro going on and plays a mean bass guitar and works in the peer support field. It was awkward though hearing from him especially as I’ve been in my head most of the summer. He called out of the blue because he happened to be in town with another acquaintance from “the farm” and they figured they’d give me a call and see if I wanted to…go out for some beers. Of course, of course, of course. I didn’t make any plans, I don’t know how I managed to do that but I didn’t…we left it pretty open. Thing is I really shouldn’t drink and I absofrutinlutely cannot drive under the influence anymore.
I don’t know. My thoughts are that I am not going to go. I mean I could tell them that I no longer drink and suggest we do something else. I am not one of those ex-drinkers who is comfortable hanging around bars or parties…can’t do it. I don’t know. This sucks though, it would be good to hangout and get reacquainted with these guys I just don’t want to be the one to ruin their night on the town. I don’t know my thoughts and feelings right now are leaning towards not doing anything tonight anyway…
I guess it’s just good to hear that people who knew me in my mid 20’s are still thinking about me…apparently they ALL are as far as I know. How could anyone have forgotten me I suppose. That was probably the most extroverted period of my introverted life…and man did I make an impression. Oh well. I’ll probably stay in tonight as those tasty Newcastle’s on tap would be calling my name if I were to go downtown tonight with these two guys…
I don’t think there is anything wrong with you suggesting that you all go and do something not related to drinking. I’m in my mid twenties and a lot of people I come across want to go out and drink, and I have to flat out refuse for them to take the hint. By that point they usually agree that we can do something else. It’s annoying but it’s for our own good. I always wonder if people in my past will remember who I am. Very cool that these guys remember you. Must make you feel great.
I try not to hang around anyone who drinks or does drugs. I don’t want to be tempted and too much is at stake. I’m definitely not someone who tests their will power and sobriety arbitrarily. I just think back to high school and I remember that people who do drugs usually try to get the people they’re hanging out with to join in. I’ve seen straight people corrupted by “friends”. I can’t risk it. For what??
I did not go out with them last night and am thinking this morning that if they call or text me then I will suggest getting coffee but if not then I’ll just leave it be.
I think you made the right decision mussel. Too bad they couldn’t include you for the “day after the party” but maybe that means they weren’t as good as friends as you thought?
