A little something about nothing

Drinking out of control

This weekend I lost my patience with my friend who has a drinking problem. I have made comments here and there in hopes she would make the right decisions and slow down her drinking...not happening so far.

She called me on Saturday morning and we chatted a bit before her date picked her up for lunch. It was there second date and he picked her up just before noon. My phone was ringing by 2:30p.m., which I ignored at that point...I was in my cleaning zone. It rang again not even 15 minutes later. I listened to the message she left and it was very odd, so I called her back. In just under 3 hours she had 7 glasses of champagne during lunch. WHO DOES THAT????? Not to mention she was with someone she hardly knows! She was at the guys condo where he left her so he could run to the store to pick up food for dinner,which he wanted to make for her. She couldn't go to the store because she was too drunk. Again I ask...WHO DOES THAT????

Needless to say, this did not sit well with me. I didn't say anything during that conversation because I've learned from past experiences that arguing with a drunk is a total waste of time. I have thought about it the rest of the weekend and will be confronting her today. Since we both avoid confrontation at all cost I will make it easy on us both and use email...yes, I know it is the chicken's way, but at least it will be said and I will be able to reread what I right to make sure I am not being too hurtful.

Not to say my words will mean anything to her, but at least I will know I have done everything in my power to help. Lord I hope something will click with her and she will see professional help!!!