Ack. I have such a nasty headache. And, it�s all from two beers. Two Light beers, to be exact.

There�s history here, so just let me go back for a moment�

I used to drink anyone under the table. Hell, I�d drink �em anywhere! However, there was a time when I went into college that I became extremely anxious, depressed and completely messed up. I started having anxiety attacks, my arms and legs would often go numb, especially during sleep�so I gave that up for a while� I was a mess. During that time, my skin became very sensitive. I developed an allergy to some ingredient in most soaps, and had to buy expensive soaps and shampoos, or else I�d break out into hives all over my arms and face. Pleasant, let me tell you. At this time, I had forsaken drinking for other mind-body experiences (namely any drug I could get my hands on � I�m telling ya, I was a messed up kid in college. I�m much better behaved now. Trust me.)

Then, at Thanksgiving I went home. For kicks, we went to the near by casino, where my friend and I decided to watch the magic act rather than gamble. I had a total of three gin and tonics in about four hours. We also had food. Then we went home. Once home, I ran to the bathroom and was so violently ill. I�ve never been so sick in my life. I�ve had waaaay more to drink than that in the past, but hey, what can you do. My friend wanted to take me to the hospital, but I didn�t want to go. Then, closer to Christmas, I again decided to have a couple of drinks. I had two beer. I was so sick again. This time I was at school, where I lived beside a hospital. My friends took me there where I found out that I was indeed allergic to alcohol. I was so sick. It was awful. I thought I was going to die. So, I swore off alcohol for good.

So, true to my word, I occasionally tried to drink. But, after a few sips, my stomach would churn and I�d start to feel drunk. So, I�d stop. Well, a few months ago I again tried a few sips of a beer. Nothing. I had a few more� Feelin� good. So, I had the whole damn bottle. I was very happy by the end, but nothing more. Since that time, I have been enjoying the occasional beer while out. It�s nice. I�m liking being able to do this. There are many people I�d like to go out with at home and have a beer with for old time�s sake.

Last night, of course, I went out with Sue and my friend who came up to visit me. We all went to boxing (my friend from outta town is also a boxer having made her debut here) and we went to the local Irish pub where we had beer. I had two. That�s not much. Now, I have a gawd awful headache and feel like throwing up every time I try to put food in my mouth. So, I guess one is my limit.

I�m pathetic.