Before I decided to give up alcohol for Lent, I looked at my calendar to see if there were any major events that I’d potentially be missing out on. The only things I had listed was the Korean Music Festival, but that was on the weekend after Lent was over, so it appeared all was good. But I had forgotten about Chris’ D&Bs thing next week. And I didn’t account for the our weekly trips to Applebees for happy hour, or St. Patrick’s Day, so I’ll be missing out on my green Blue Moon this year.

But most importantly, I didn’t account for random weekend outings. Last weekend was a good example. On Friday night, Jay cooked dinner, and they had beer, which been left over from the cabin trip, that I couldn’t partake in. Then on Saturday night, we went to Thalassa with Mark, Albert, Jaymi, Asher, & Kay Ann. Ash gave up alcohol for Lent too, but he was going to make an exception for his birthday, which falls during Lent. Since he was already making that exception, he just caved altogether and drank anyways. So I was the only one not drinking. Soo weak!! But it was cool, I guess. Someone had to be the designated driver anyways. But it was sad when they all left to get drinks at the bar, while I was left behind to watch our stuff at the table. Twice. You could imagine sad violin music playing while they were walking away, with a light on me, sitting by myself at the table, shedding a single tear.

Next time, I just won’t put myself in that situation. I agreed to go because I didn’t have anything else planned anyways. I still had a good time, playing darts and pool, but not being on the same level as everyone else kinda sucked.