One more confession
In addition to all my other "issues" I forgot to mention that I am allergic to alcohol.
Now, this doesn't stop me from drinking, it just makes for some interesting conversations. See, I get instantly red (think sunburn red) and blotchy all over after two sips. After two drinks my eyes start watering and itching, and I look full-on drunk. Cept I'm not.
Sometimes I get sick if I've had too much, more like respiratory issues and stomach cramps but it's hit or miss.
Here is the dilemma. I'm going to Austin to imbibe. But, with the heat being what it is in Texas, and the fact that I already suffer this dilemma, I probably won't imbibe much if at all.
See the problem worsens with heat. But, oh, who am I kidding . . .
So, see ya'll in Austin, I'll be the fat chick with the pseudo sunburn and the glassy eyes. . .
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First, you can't be allergic to the alcohol itself. The molecule is too small. As some fermentation does take place in the intestine, you'd probably have severe intestinal damage by now. I'd bet good money it's not the alcohol.
If this is an allergic reaction at all, drinking anything that provokes it is potentially life-threatening. At some point, this could trigger anaphylactic shock, which is not a pleasant way to spend an evening, assuming you live.
This may not be an allergic reaction at all, or if it is an allergic reaction, it's a reaction to something else in the alcoholic drink. I would point out that Vodka or dilluted Everclear (>190 proof alcohol -- may not be avaliable to most people in Pennsylvania) might be much safer, but I would first hope you get checked out by your doctor.
posted by
Rob at April 26, 2006 10:07 AM
You are correct, it isn't an allergy as in full-blown, but it is an atypical skin reaction and as it occurs regardless of the type of alcoholic beverage I drink and I've had them all. We have, for simplicities sake, simply chalked it up as an alcohol reaction most commonly referred to as 'oriental flushing syndrome'.
Though it isn't a full-blown food allergy, I do experience some of the same symptoms one would experience with an allergy such as itching and puffiness and nausea, heart palpitations, dizziness etc . . . , however when monitoring my intake, I am able to avoid all but the skin reaction.
posted by
oddybobo at April 26, 2006 10:51 AM
... be careful in Austin then...
posted by
Eric at April 26, 2006 02:20 PM
no shit, what eric said!!
posted by
shoe at April 26, 2006 06:02 PM
I have the same problem hun, after an anaphylatic shock I stopped drinking. Benedryl will help if you take a couple of doses before. Start now!
posted by
livey at April 26, 2006 07:52 PM
Hang around Bou... she won't be drinking either.
posted by
vw bug at April 26, 2006 07:59 PM
Yup. I'm stone cold sober. I drink not a drop. I'll be the chick with brown hair holding a bottle of water!
posted by
Bou at April 27, 2006 07:16 AM
Hey, I won't be drinking, either.
posted by
Walrilla at April 27, 2006 09:47 AM
HAVE A WONDERFUL TRIP!!! :) Yay you, going to the big blogmeet. Say hi to Eric for me (Straight White Guy).
posted by
trouble at April 28, 2006 12:40 PM
Hope you enjoyed your visit to Texas. It was nice to "meet you at the meet".
Nancy
posted by
Nancy at April 29, 2006 09:50 PM
It was nice meetin' you. I looked 'round for you in the ATL once I was finished smokin'. Wanted to say good-bye a little better then I did when I ducked into the smoke shack. If you're ever headed my way, give me a heads up and we'll hook up if you'd like.
posted by
RedNeck at May 1, 2006 12:37 AM
Oddy!!! was a pleasure to meet you! I don't know if you remember me...I was the guy that wasn't drinking! ;)
posted by
marcus at May 1, 2006 01:12 AM
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Stole this from Quality Weenie
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Taken a picture naked? : Yes
Made out with a member of the same sex? : Yes
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Been in a car accident? : Yes
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Blacked out from drinking? : Yes
Played a prank on someone? : Yes
Felt like killing someone? : Yes
Made a parent cry? : Yes
Cried over someone? : Yes
Had sex more than 5 times in one day? : Yes - AND HOW!
Had/Have a dog? : Yes
Been in a band? : Yes
Drank 25 sodas in a day? : Yes
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Jeez... *Everybody* is doing this! I may have to...
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Richmond at April 25, 2006 12:30 PM
I think you need to notify the great pubah at Hillbilly White Trash to correct your blog in the blogroll.
Unless it's just me, I got the old blog
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Debbie at April 25, 2006 05:33 PM
Nope, not going to do it. ;-) Interesting answers though!
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Tige at April 27, 2006 05:50 PM
You know, you're allowed to answer "No" sometimes...
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Ogre at May 2, 2006 12:55 PM
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Goin' To Austin!
Yep! On Friday I'm heading down to hook up with Bloggers from hither and yon for the Austin "Blown-Eyed Blodgers" blogmeet.
I can hardly wait!
I've a list of things to do before I go:
1.) Pedicure;
2.) Lose 50 pounds stat;
3.) Eat lots of bread to soak up any liquor consumed during the weekend . . .;
4.) pack!
Ok, look, I do have a dilemma. I'm fat. It is hot in Texas. Very hot. That requires minimalist clothing. Hence the dilemma. I'm fat.
No one, but no one, needs to see my fat white, tannless legs, nor my rolls of arm-fat, nor my fat thighs. Seriously! I'll look like a sweaty-out-of-place whale. "Fat-Bottom Girls" was actually written for me. Sorry, I don't paint a pretty picture. Alas, I know I must bust out the minimalist clothing I loathe. Ack!
But on the brighter side, I get to meet loads of fun peeps, converse with my dear friends and have a jolly-time overall. Whoo Hoo! (Rich, I'm rubbing it in just for you! *snicker*)
There is still time to jump on the bus so to speak. For those heading to Austin, I'll see ya there fat bottom and all!
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I'm with you on the 'breaking out the clothng'. I hate when I have to see my fat. But, then again.. Ijust need to stop walking by the mirror. ;-)
Hope you have fun in Austin and say hi to Bou for me!
posted by
vw bug at April 24, 2006 01:53 PM
"(Rich, I'm rubbing it in just for you! *snicker*)"
Oh, I *know* you are... ::sigh:: If I didn't like you so much, I might get pissed. I know you are going to have a blast. And you have to have some blast for me too!! :)
And as far as the chubby is concerned, don't worry! Everything is bigger in Texas. Hair, diamonds, cars, bootys, everything. :) You'll be fine!
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Richmond at April 24, 2006 02:37 PM
Austin is almost 200 miles from the coast. As far as I know no whaling ship has ever made it that far up the Colorado River, so you have near zero chance of being harpooned.
BTW -- There's a cool front moving into Central Texas tomorrow. The weather should be beautiful.
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Bob at April 24, 2006 03:02 PM
My solution for being fat and hot: Long flowing sundresses. Love 'em! Cool and complimentary. I live in them year round. Luckily I live in Florida so it's only freakish a few days out of the year.
Have a great time!
posted by
Janette at April 24, 2006 04:16 PM
Oddy - you're not fat, you're snuggly.
There's a difference :-)
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Harvey at April 24, 2006 07:17 PM
oh honey, please.
we will love you just the way you are. we all have issues, ergo we blog. you'll fit in fine, believe me.
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shoe at April 24, 2006 11:26 PM
As Lady Shoe said, "we all have issues, ergo we blog..."
Dayum.
I think that's my new tag-line.
You will fit right in.
Don't worry.
; )
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Ditto what Shoe & Christina said. If they can put up with me and my ever-growing list of 'issues', they're gonna LOVE you.
See you Friday!
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El Capitan at April 25, 2006 03:55 PM
Oh, I wish I were going!
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If I had an outfit like that I'd wear it too!
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Hope you guys have a good time. I can't wait to hear all about it! And somebody has to give me the scoop on Oddybobo. :D
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Don't worry about it. Just wear burnt orange or a Vince Young jersey and everybody will love you. We're looking forward to seeing you.
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Easter 2006
Being the overachiever that I am, I host a blow-out Easter Egg Hunt every year. It keeps getting bigger folks. My nephew thinks I must own a store because I give away so much stuff, and I have kids in the neighborhood who want to know how to get on the waiting list for next year! So, here is a sampling of those who came this year:
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Well, I filled 450 eggs for the little scrappers and no one even got me a chocolate bunny. Next year I want a freakin chocolate bunny!
I'll tell ya, I didn't get this fat ass from abstaining from chocolate bunnies! (Can you tell I'm in need of chocolate??? Can you?)
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*I* got you a chocolate bunny. Other people said I was daft to get you a chocolate bunny, but I got it all the same, just to show 'em.
But it melted.
So, I got you a second one.
That melted.
So, I got you a third one.
That burned down, fell over, then melted.
But the fourth one... I ate it.
posted by
Ogre at April 20, 2006 09:31 AM
450 eggs? Impossible for me to even imagine! Ack!
posted by
pam at April 20, 2006 02:11 PM
Every year for the past 8 years, I've been the one who planned and coordinated a neighborhood easter egg hunt.
We didn't do it this year, I wasn't in the mood, the kids were at their dad's house, and so it didn't happen. It made me sad. I miss doing it, and it's a good time, even for the parents.
I'd like a chocolate bunny with marshmallow inside. Sicking sweet, gooey and disgusting. :)
posted by
trouble at April 21, 2006 10:35 AM
Most of my bulbous posterior resulted from chilidogs, but I'm sure that last little bit above the thighs can be attributed to chocolate bunnies. And chocolate shakes... and chocolate bars...
posted by
El Capitan at April 21, 2006 12:33 PM
What's with everyone wearing coats? Down here in Texas (a.k.a., Hades) we've already had our first 100-degree day.
posted by
Bob at April 21, 2006 12:40 PM
i'm with bob, all our easter stuff melted and hard boiled eggs were out of the question this year.
you are awesome for doing that for the neighborhood kids and can i get on the waiting list?
posted by
shoe at April 21, 2006 02:50 PM
Can you imagine if we ever *teamed up* for an Easter party??? (I have an extra set of ears you can wear, btw...) Holy cow! And next year, *I'll* get you a chocolate bunny..... :)
posted by
Richmond at April 21, 2006 04:58 PM
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Celebrity Sightings!
I saw this at Sadie's and was intrigued! There is a tool where you can scan your photos to see which facial features you share with celebrities. It is the My Heritage face recognition analyzer, and it's free.
So, I scanned myself, my son and my husband (the fireman). I was hard cause i don't have any good pics of myself. So, I used a bad lawschool grad pic and I got 54% Zsa Zsa Gabor (the early years); 48% Gretchen Wilson; 45% Teri Hatcher and a few male asians - Interesting to say the least.
I did my baby who got these whoppers!
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52% Andy Roddick (yummy)
50% Josh Hartnett (yummy again!)
My husband - the fireman - has a really big nose, which accounts for some of the men on his list, but let me tell you, he's a looker!
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50% Ben Affleck
and this is weird . . . 62% John Cleese . . .Must be the nose and the long facial features . . .
Who do you resemble? Oh, am I a lucky girl or what?
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I can see the Gretchen Wilson in you.
posted by
Quality Weenie at April 13, 2006 12:19 PM
Donchaknow, I have a soft spot for Vin Diesel!
; )
posted by
Christina at April 13, 2006 02:50 PM
Ooohlala! Vin Diesel..drool. :) I will have to try this one.
posted by
Moogie at April 14, 2006 04:39 PM
Heh... said "Johnny Federer". Never even heard of 'im...
Blog ON, friend...
posted by
Gun Toting Liberal at April 18, 2006 11:53 PM
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Some reflections on my weekend:
What do you get when you are forced to work more than 14 plus hours a day for a week? A very tired lawyer who ran three red lights on the way to work and nearly killed herself.
What do you get when a running chainsaw makes contact with the face and neck of a deaf six year old? 200 much-needed stiches.
What do you get when a broken swing set meets the tender head of a two year old? 7 staples.
What do you get when a three year old's newest bestest friend gets on a plane for Japan? A very depressed baby boy.
Three absolute casualties, one near death experience . . . How was your weekend?
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Oy! My prayers are with you and those poor kids! Hope you ALL recover quickly!
posted by
Stevin at April 10, 2006 08:23 PM
Please tell me you weren't the one wielding the chain saw or owns the swing set?
posted by
Contagion at April 10, 2006 09:18 PM
On second thought, I'm glad my weekend was a little dull. Good grief!
Wishing you some well needed down time. And a box of Band-Aids.
posted by
Jerry at April 10, 2006 11:55 PM
Holy effin' swearwords! Hope your week is off to a much better start...
posted by
That 1 Guy at April 11, 2006 12:17 AM
I hope all is better today. What a long weekend. Call if you need to talk!
posted by
vw bug at April 11, 2006 06:38 AM
Running stoplights? From a lawyer? Surely you jest!
posted by
Ogre at April 11, 2006 10:36 AM
Oh you poor thing.
*leaving box of chocolates and bottle of alcohol*
posted by
Quality Weenie at April 11, 2006 11:12 AM
Oh my stars. Call if you need to, or just want to. Meantime, here is chocolate and a bottle to go with what QW left.
posted by
Laughing Wolf at April 11, 2006 11:25 AM
OMG. Girlie. I'm so sorry.
Damn. I sure do hope this week is better....
posted by
Tammi at April 11, 2006 02:03 PM
Oh, dear God in heaven!
{{HUGS}}
Bless you all.
posted by
Christina at April 11, 2006 02:12 PM
*more chocolate*
*more booze*
*more hugs*
posted by
Harvey at April 12, 2006 10:22 AM
Holy cow!! Ditto what Harvey said....
posted by
Richmond at April 12, 2006 12:18 PM
good lord honey. Glad it was no worse. what a week.
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GaMongrel at April 14, 2006 08:55 AM
Hugs and prayers for all.
posted by
Sticks at April 15, 2006 12:39 PM
.. chainsaw?!?!... good Lord...
posted by
Eric at April 19, 2006 11:20 AM
Holy crap.
posted by
Bou at April 19, 2006 08:07 PM
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Wanna Smile?
This is what makes me smile everyday. This is what gets me going and makes me wake up to the world. To see this face, this smile, makes all my stress just melt away. To hear his voice and to listen to his stories, makes life worth living.
This past weekend, I drove all the way to Virginia Beach so the Cuz could see his mom. It was beautiful. It was 78 degrees and sunny. So, I took the Boy to the Aquarium and to the Beach. He had a great time, and he made me smile!
I drove 1000 miles round trip to spend a few hours in the sun with the Boy, and all my stress and worry melted away. So, what do you do to destress?
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I think for now I'll just come over and look at pictures of this precious one! What a sweetie!!!
:-)
posted by
Tammi at April 4, 2006 09:33 AM
adorable
posted by
armywifetoddlermom at April 4, 2006 10:44 AM
Bah. Smiling's overrated. :(
But yes, you're right. Makes it all worth it, doesn't it?
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Ogre at April 4, 2006 10:49 AM
Wow. I would love to hug and smooch that boy. He is a cutie!
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vw bug at April 4, 2006 11:18 AM
Great pictures!! What a cutie pie! :)
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Richmond at April 4, 2006 03:25 PM
What a cutie.
I relate with you. I also have a sweet little turkey, named Alexander, who is all the reason in the world for living.
G-d bless your little guy.
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Stevin at April 4, 2006 10:28 PM
what a precious boy!
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sarahk at April 5, 2006 02:37 PM
What a handsome young man! He'll be a heartbreaker one day.
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Sticks at April 5, 2006 06:53 PM
How adorable!!!
; )
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Christina at April 5, 2006 08:02 PM
I amass large armies and kill unsuspecting civilians in Age of Empires 3. That and play with the boys.
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Contagion at April 7, 2006 06:28 PM
Cute kid. Not as cute as *my* nephews but...what? No, I'm not biased. Of course not.
;-P
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zonker at April 8, 2006 05:16 PM
Sooooo precious! What marvelous photos too.
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