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January Writing Challenge | Day 2 | Alcohol | Drunk | About Me

The Drunkest I Have Ever Been, Combined With an Awkward Moment!

I’d nearly forgotten these experiences…

Alan AJ

Several pints of lager
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At first, I was thrilled that she seemed interested in me. But then she started talking about her husband!

👉 For this challenge, I will start with three “runners-up”.

1. Slightly drunk at work

I was 22, and my work colleagues picked me up from home just before Christmas, ready for the workplace party. (I’d had some time off and was feeling down after my dad’s death.)

It was surreal to be downing cans of lager and wandering around my workplace. Early afternoon, we went to the boss’s house for the party, and it carried on until midnight. 🎄 🎉 🎈🍺

Because it was spread over a long time, I never felt all that drunk.

(Maybe this is a story for my Weird Workplace series.)

2. Slightly drunker at work

This time I was around 23. The boss was away, and my supervisor took us to the pub at lunchtime. I had about 3 1/2 pints and really felt the…

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Alan AJ
Alan AJ

Written by Alan AJ

Heartfelt life stories with a touch of humour. (Previously known as Autistic Widower.) Moving to Substack—find me here: https://soultoscribe.substack.com

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