Lauren

-An increasing tolerance to the effects of alcohol. You may have heard the expression that someone can "hold their liquor." This is not a sign that this person will not have problems with alcohol; in fact, this may be an early sign of alcoholism. -A growing preoccupation with or interest in drinking, drinking alone or drinking before an activity where there will be drinking. It may seem as though one simply enjoys drinking. We now know that these signs are the first symptoms of alcoholism. -A person will dispute there is a problem. This symptom, called denial, is almost always present in alcoholism. from another site: -A history of alcoholism in you family which could genetically predispose you to become an alcoholic. -A history of heavy drinking. You began drinking as an adolescent and usually have five to six drinks every night or every weekend. Any amount beyond two drinks when you imbibe could eventually lead to problems. -Any problems caused by drinking - arrests, ill health, fights at home that become worse because you're drunk, complaints of friends, spouses or children, absenteeism at work - are all indications that drinking may have already become a problem for you. -Inability to stop or cut back on your drinking when you've promised yourself or someone else you would. -Loss of control. You planned to have only two drinks and wound up having too many. The bottom line question about alcohol is, Do you control it or does it control you? -Blackouts or an inability to remember events while drinking. This is one of the more serious symptoms of alcoholism. -Denial that there is a drinking problem despite repeated confrontations by concerned others. This is another serious symptom of alcoholism. Your vigorous attempts to deny you have a drinking problem is, ironically, a good sign you do. and also: Drunkenness Craving alcohol Inability to stop drinking Need for morning alcoholic drink Drinking too much alcohol Drinking whenever you feel stress Hiding your drinking from others Anger when asked about drinking Guilt when asked about drinking Loss of work days Drink driving Difficulty sleeping Irritability Loss of appetite Malnutrition Weight loss Impotence Insomnia Bad dreams Blackouts

it's how he rolls.

if you could refrain from calling my religion and way of life a myth, i'd appreciate that. i understand you believe that, but not everyone does, so don't state it like a fact because it's not. You took what i said completely out of context, i actually don't necessarily believe in anything but what i said was that this right wing war on Christmas is a myth, the idea that non-christians are offended by ppl saying merry christmas is a myth not the religion itself. I think i made that pretty clear but if not im clearing that up now. your lack of punctuation threw me off. sorry.

if you could refrain from calling my religion and way of life a myth, i'd appreciate that. i understand you believe that, but not everyone does, so don't state it like a fact because it's not.

kwanza isn't a religious celebration.

i don't think its fair to be walking around on eggshells all the time. wish people what you celebrate, and let it be.

i went and hung out with a bunch of girls and then was sick all night. went to bed late and slept like crap. tonight i am baby sitting my 3 yr old couisn when i get home from work instead of hanging out with my peers.

we demand a picture. you've teased us for long enough.

i think someone posted this once a long time ago, but it's still interesting.

no one can top pavel's facial hair.

i never ever change.

i loves facial hair. it only tickles until you get used to it.

i think it's hard for teenagers to vote because we don't really see the result of it. we don't have to worry about the health care system and such. also, most of us don't pay the sort of taxes that 18+ do, so why should we tell them how to use it?

i like getting socks. i'm getting a new cell phone (although my parents tried to lie to me and told me they were all out). i asked for black socks, and that's it. i don't much care what i get. oh and i want a new pillow. and i usually get a new toothbrush and deoderant (although i don't need these new this year) and i get a gift card for la senza. i don't need this either, but i'll take it. joel is getting me a ring for our anniversary and i don't know what hes getting me for christmas. that's all i really want haha.

i can't wait to get married. i think the 50% divorce rate is because people are lazy and instead of getting councelling they just get a divorce. there are people who should get divorces, but i think a lot of them just need to suck it up.

you have to sleep with him to get powers.

screw teeth.

like money type sponsor?

i have strawberry tea and i'm not really feeling it. i want some east indian tea or something.. i drink coffee like mad at work. we have specialty coffees like caramel biscotti (my fav), raspberry chocolate, and then not so strange ones like irish cream and french vanilla. we have like 10 kinds of coffee and i loves it. i put whipped cream on mine and eat with with a spoon.

i drink coffee and tea. i am lovin' the green tea as well as my newest addition, vanilla camomile. i can't get enough of that stuff.

no there was snow. thats when we had the snow day. its snowed then it warmed up a bit, causing the snow to melt a bit, then it got real cold and froze the meltings and then the rode was icy so there was no school. since then it has warmed up and rained, and it showed again earlier today.

there is some snow here, but i can still see the grass. we have already had a cancelled show day, then it warmed it. it's supposed to get to like -2 here.

ahh, objectification. the best part of the christmas season..

what about people who can't shake with their right hands, like my father?

i agree with scot. other than i can stand you most of the time.