I’m a big fan of cocktails and wine. When I see a cocktail menu or a wine list, I usually think of it as a celebration. The cocktail or wine I serve can be a light and refreshing drink that works well with an evening meal or to sip during a work dinner or a social event.
But some people seem to think that a drink is something that should be served at a party. The first thing that comes to mind is, “Who will drink this? I’m busy.” But when we think about a drink in a social setting, we think about a “drinking companion” or a “life partner” that can help us celebrate a special occasion.
I’ve been to a party by a friend that featured a glass of champagne as a drink. I can’t recall the name of the party I go to, but there was one I went to, by a lady who had bought a gift for me. I remember that person was a very nice lady and he thought of me as a friend. That’s how I would remember his name if I were to be a guest.
We all know how much of a waste of time it is to throw a party when you can barely make it through the day. But in the world of love, parties are a must. They can be the highlight of your week, or a way to get you to the dance floor. They can be fun and they can be life changing.
Yes, they can, but there is one thing that I want to make clear. One of the most common mistakes I see people make is to throw a party when they are exhausted. It is the perfect time to take a break or have a drink. But if you are one of those people who want to have a party, and you know that you are going to be the one to run into that person with that drink, don’t do it.
I am not saying to wait until you are full of booze, or to wait until you are too drunk to drive. I am saying to not go to a place or be in a place where you are over-extended. If you overdo it on the booze, you are likely not going to be able to function at all, and if you are too far gone then you are going to end up drinking yourself to death.
A friend of mine was recently going through some of his favorite places in London, and he decided that he wanted to try out the new London Underground stations. The first one was only available for the first 10 people who bought a ticket. The ones that didn’t buy a ticket did not get to use the new station. So he decided to go and try to find a place that was not full to the brim with people. And so he went and found a place that was.
That’s right. He went to the bar in an underground train station and waited in line at the bar for a while, but no one joined him. Then he left and waited for a few more minutes, but no one came up to him. So he wandered up to the bar and took one of the VIP seats. He waited some more, but no one came up to him. Eventually he just gave up and went home alone.
The only reason I say this is because the main character is an amnesiac, and he has no memory of the location. So he went to the bar in his room and waited for about five minutes. Then he went back to his room, and took a long break. He finally returned to the room, and spent a couple of minutes in a trance. Then he went to the room and sat down and waited for the rest of the night.
I think it’s just as easy to imagine that you can be on a party island and still remember the exact location of the party at the same time. But for this example, I think it’s more likely that it’s just a good example of the amnesia concept.