The statement carries with it a high level of improbability, but with a drink in hand I've slowly been working to achieve that mindset for the last two hours. It wasn't planned, it has no reason, no drinking buddies to keep me company, alcoholism just seems best suited for me.
My mother would disagree, saying addiction is in our genes, but she needs two whole days to recover from a single margarita, she knows nothing of addiction. My roommates wouldn't be that happy either, if they ever found out about the tremendous amount of booze I've nicked from their supply, I'd be out on the streets. But each shot I take lets me think about it less and less and the harsh whiskey vapor rising from my throat soothes my nerves, giving me the confidence to waltz into the kitchen, grab a bottle of Jack that isn't mine, open the lid and let it burn a hole through my stomach. And when work comes around and I haven't the slightest idea as to where I am, only able to function because of muscle memory and an intense desire to not lose my job and I somehow manage to avoid my boss the entire shift, then Yes, I would have to agree, one should always be drunk.
like this, almost has a tragic feeling to it. its a very literal account of events, almost like a journal entry? it would be cool as a poem
ReplyDelete"But each shot I take lets me think about it less and less and the harsh whiskey vapor rising from my throat soothes my nerves"
ReplyDeleteI like this line, the contrasting language of harsh vapor soothing nerves. I agree that it seems a little tragic, but I also detect a whimsical feel in the dancing while carelessly consuming roommate's liquor.
I enjoyed the piece thouroughly, particularly the parts previous mentioned by others, as well as the second sentence. The blasé but intelligent voice the narrator assumes reminds me of Fitzgerald, though perhaps through the actions of Bukowski or Baudelaire.
ReplyDeleteI thought your response was really funny! I liked how it seemed like you were explaining how you would like to be drunk and scheming how to pull it off.
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