The more something is bad for you, the more you’ll want to do it–but you know that already, don’t you now? Eating another plate of cheese fries; bunking gym again today because your little toe is hurting; or even texting your crush when you know he left you on read the last time. There is something universal about it. We all do it, and regret it three seconds later. The headlining act in this category, of course, is saying yes to mid-week drinking plans.
These plans might be accidental, but the regret they generate are of the maximum output. More than your output at work anyway! So without thinking of the consequences, you RSVP to a dinner event or simply decide to get in on that happy hour menu. It all starts out great, but you’re not quite capable of handling the rager it eventually becomes–especially on a Tuesday!
You’re out with your friends and after two drinks, everyone wants to call for a few rounds of shots. Wrong decision… mission abort, mission abort! But hey, who’s even listening at this point right? Then comes the food and the pumping music, giving a background score to your work bitching sesh. It’s all a nightmare written in empty wine glasses and three extra cigarette buds. Before you know it, you’re crashing on your bed with smudged mascara.
When you wake up the next morning, there are a million thoughts buzzing in your head. Mostly of regret, because you’re trying to convince yourself you should’ve just stayed at home. Since we’ve all been there and done that–we bring you a list of the most relatable, yet regrettable, thoughts you have after your mid-week drinking sesh.
1. Sleep, where art thou?
In all probability, you would have slept for a total of 3.5 hours, before the hustle began all over again. It’s not fair that the day doesn’t start when we wake up! Just six more hours + two hours of travel later you will finally get to sleep again… maybe!
2. Omg, Instagram!
Did I post something embarrassing last night? Did my chachi on Insta see me doing those shots? Did I hook up with someone? It’s that moment of panic that gets to you.
3. Bitch me out
If you’re going out with work buddies and there’s alcohol involved–it’s likely you let your hair loose and say a few extra things. Can you take them back? No. Will everyone think a certain type of way about you now? Yes. Can you regret them eternally? Most definitely!
4. How much money did I spend?
Last night, you ignored the bank messages just like you ignore your nagging ex–but when daylight hits, it’s like that toxic lover you cannot escape. Finally, it’s time to face the monetary music. Only spent 2K? *phew*
5. Do I look like a mess?
You do. Your eyes have bags more expensive than Prada, and that lipstick has left stains around your lips. But at least what matters is that you’re at work. Your bosses should welcome you with slow claps to commemorate you.
6. I’m getting too old for this
This is the inevitable. Even if you’re 23 and working, or 32 and working–this is the thought you’re going to be closing the day with. The nausea, desperate need for a warm comfy bed, and the pounding headache are reason enough to stop. Until next week that is…
