re: LNST--- the "callin in sick Baton Rouge" edition

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Now she is a horrible drunk. Becomes just rude to everyone. Made for some really awkward nights out with her.

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I don't mean this in a rude way, but its just something I remember that I think is accurate. Alcoholism is relatively high within the Native American population. I know the environment many NA live in leads to drinking, but I am talking about actually being an alcoholic.

It's a genetic thing for native Americans. They metabolize alcohol differently.


ETA: I'm out as well. I need to get up early to get back into my workout schedule. No more slacking off.

Sup Moxie. It was freaky as hell. When they called, I thought they just rolled it over, and I need to pull it up with my truck. I wasn't expecting the cliff.

And after that craziness, and lack of sleep. This is how I get to spend my evening.


Luckily, up here, it's hard to feel sleepy.

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It's a genetic thing for native Americans. They metabolize alcohol differently.

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I've heard this often, though never from a legit source. I know alcohol is banned in many reservations. So there probably is some truth to it.

But they do have great psychedelics on reservations. Which if done in moderation, can be a lot more fun than booze.

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You better not get sleepy up there. Hope you have some caffeine!

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I'm usually halfway through my second refill on my 30 oz tumbler. Tonight, only a single 20 oz. But I'm surprisingly awake. Plus, compared to the heights I've worked at on other bridges, 40-50' is nothing. It's just all about taking your time, being certain about your footing, and not looking down.

Plus, I'm not a laborer. So I can't bitch at all. These guys are working their asses off for way less money than I'm making. And the only real difference between me and them, is me having someone to direct me into a good playing field without a degree required (I was a frick up as a teenager). Hell, I'm actually making better money then the engineers and superintendents over here, with way less stress and hours.

I had a harness. You only fall 6.

But I decided I was sick of sitting on that hard steel. Apparently I can do my checks from the ground. No way that's possible during the day.