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Old 12-18-2015, 02:26 PM
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The Mayhem Ensues

Well, the office party is just starting. Setting out appies and putting out the booze. I am tempted; I will not lie.

However, I have my sparkling juice to drink (pomegranate), and am constantly reminding myself that I do not want a drink.

I am going to get ready, do my hair, put on my face, get my dress on, and that will keep me busy for the next, oh 20 mins or so.

Mayhem at my office party always happens. Lots of heavy drinkers here. I will NOT be taking part this year.

If I find myself in a situation where the temptation is getting to real, I will come on SR, or I will leave, or both. Wish me luck!

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Old 12-18-2015, 02:29 PM
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You can do this, Vona. it will feel so great to leave the party sober and wake up tomorrow without a hangover.
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Old 12-18-2015, 02:31 PM
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You have a great plan. And, you'll be in a prime position to amuse yourself with people watching. Have fun at the party. Stay safe.

I'm taking my grandsons to the nutcracker ballet this evening!
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Old 12-18-2015, 02:33 PM
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Just think, you'll leave the party with both of your shoes and your bra and lipstick intact. That is a win, right there.
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If your colleagues lose their shoes and underwear we want to hear the juicy details. Lolololol
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Old 12-18-2015, 02:52 PM
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If your colleagues lose their shoes and underwear we want to hear the juicy details. Lolololol
Oh, you will. You will.
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Old 12-18-2015, 02:53 PM
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My office party was last week, I felt so proud and happy, later in the evening, when I was home and surfing around SR, stone cold sober and no hangover or embarrassment to contend with the next day!

I have to admit I reached around and patted myself on the back

You've got this, Vona
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You'll be fine. Just remember your priorities are staying sober no matter what.
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You'll be fine. Just remember your priorities are staying sober no matter what.
Thanks, Least. I won't forget.
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Old 12-18-2015, 03:06 PM
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Good idea on leaving early before the mayhem ensues

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Old 12-18-2015, 03:11 PM
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Good idea on leaving early before the mayhem ensues

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Thank you for the wise advice, Wolf.
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Old 12-18-2015, 03:12 PM
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Good job, Vona!
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Awesome Vona, stay strong
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Proud of you, Vona. You're doing this.
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Old 12-18-2015, 05:37 PM
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Great plan and you will be sober to take pictures of your colleagues making asses of themselves. If you are uncomfortable definitely leave (make sure you do like ZeldaFan and grab some cupcakes on the way out).
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Gotta grab some goodies before you leave to make it worth your time, haha Office parties at my company always end in some kind of drama so even if I wasn't sober I would still leave early. The less I know the better when the you know what hits the fan.
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Old 12-18-2015, 05:54 PM
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I have 40 people or so in our office. 3 drink alcohol. 2 would have max two drinks and there is me. So this year it is 38-2
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Old 12-19-2015, 10:17 AM
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I wanted to share with you all that I woke up this morning with NO hangover. Why, you ask? Because I did not drink at the office party last night! It was about 5:30 when things were really going, and I wanted to leave, and almost did. I did a little self talk, decided to stay, poured myself another sparkling juice and danced a couple songs. I actually had fun after that. Home by 9:00.

I actually had fun at a party without alcohol. Imagine that? Not gonna lie, there were some tough spots, and I left before the mayhem ensued.

xoxo to all of you.
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Old 12-19-2015, 10:20 AM
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Yay. But did anyone lose their shoe?

Well done, now you know the joy of sticking to it!
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Old 12-19-2015, 10:24 AM
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Great job, Vona.

I couldn't believe a party could be fun sober but I was so wrong.
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