Hangover

Definition:

HANGOVER

(noun)

A hangover describes the sum of unpleasant physiological effects following heavy consumption of drugs, particularly alcoholic beverages. The most commonly reported characteristics of a hangover include headache, nausea, sensitivity to light and noise, lethargy, dysphoria and thirst.

My cousins and friends gathered at our house last night to celebrate. Two reasons: 1. Dondi, my cousin, is now a registered nurse, and 2. It’s our little town’s Fiesta!

The menu: fish steak, chicken, chips, popcorn, tequila, vodka, Infinit, and Red Horse.

I already had several shots of Infinit and Red Horse when some of the guests with bartending skills (or maybe just too much experience with alcohol), started to create different concoctions. Being my adventurous self, I just had to try them all!

PAUL’S MIX: Vodka Seven = Vodka + 7-up + lemon (optional)

It was good since I couldn’t really taste the vodka. After downing several gulps, my cousin warned me not to be deceived because it will hit me stronger than I expect! Well, thanks a lot Paul ,you just had to tell me after I finished the whole glass!

ATE UCHI’S MIX: Vodka + Lemon with sugar

I was told to take the shot of vodka first then suck on the lemon dipped in sugar. So I did just that. But, I missed the part where I had to leave the vodka in my mouth first and swallow it together with the lemon and sugar. Ack! I felt my throat burn when I swallowed the vodka in its purest form…Sheesh..

TRICIA’S MIX: Tequila Sunrise = Orange Juice + Tequila + Grenadine syrup

I know Tequila Sunrise, but I have never tried ordering it in bars. I usually get kamikaze or margarita. So when my sister mixed one, I immediately tried it… My mistake! It was so strong! I think she put too much tequila and grenadine. Never trust a drunken person to mix your drink! Her next try tasted like punch.

ERWIN’S MIX: Traffic light = Vodka + Blue Curacao + Orange Juice + Grenadine syrup

This was my favorite! The colorful mix got my attention instantly. It wasn’t hard to swallow, too. You would feel the slight tingle in your stomach, not in your throat. I think I had about 6 shots of this one. Oops..!

So there! We ended our drinking session at 2AM, quite early. After trying everything, with sips of Infinit in between, what do I get?! A hangover!

I planned to sleep til late afternoon, but a phone call woke me up at 9:30AM! Major headache! I slept again after that call.

Now I know what a hangover really is, it’s Mother Nature’s way of telling you, “Fool, I thought I told you not to drink so much. Now you gonna pay!”

I swear I’m not going to drink that much again…

~ by tin2r on July 27, 2008.