Ever since I quit drinking, I’ve been waking up early, energetic and ready to tackle the day.
And sometimes that sucks.
Like this morning, when I decided to venture out to the Wolverine Worldwide annual United Way sale hoping to save big on a new pair of sandals.
Yup, me and a couple thousand of my closest friends were waiting together in the rain at 6:30 a.m. for our chance to snag a pair or two of shoes at deeply discounted prices. It was terrible.
All I could think of while regretfully rethinking my decision was, this would never have happened when I was drinking. Nope! Instead, I’d be laying in bed, licking my wounds from the night before with debilitating nausea and a crippling headache... But at least I wouldn't be here.
Oh, how I miss the sweet, sweet sting of a hangover… that perfect blend of paralysis, regret and pain.
So cheers to my past hangovers for keeping me from adventures that could have gone awry.
But also — Thank you Lord for my sobriety! I am so thankful that I now wake up with energy, a clear head and a zeal for life... even if that occasionally lands me with a crowd-full of strangers in search of a deal on shoes.
Thanks for letting me share,
Aaron Sorrels - The Unemployed Alcoholic