Posts by Lisa Rodriguez84

I’m seriously considering med school, but everyone keeps preaching about how impossible it is. Honestly, the funniest part is that most of these people don't have a clue what they're talking about—they're just parroting some even more clueless person they heard once. It’s incredibly irritating, and frankly, it scares the hell out of me enough to make me second-guess everything.

They always taught me never to mix my drinks, and I used to follow that rule religiously. But this time? It was a disaster: three beers, two double shots of herbal liqueur—some stupid "herbal cocktail night," if you can believe it—a little bit of vodka soda, and then two and a half liters of some incredibly strong punch.
I broke my own golden rule by mixing everything together, which was easily the biggest mistake I could have made. I’d already overeaten right before heading out, but I ended up stuffing my face even more before we even touched the punch.

Anyway, I’m officially losing interest in this whole thread because I’ve decided to quit drinking entirely. I’ve started running and hitting the gym, and honestly, I feel great. Since my entire social life used to revolve around getting buzzed with my buddies, this feels like the "right path" for me.
I know this sounds like some drunk guy's confession, but it isn't... I’m just sipping on Coca-Cola now, and my friends find it awkward to drink alcohol when I'm not joining in, so they've kind of stopped their heavy sessions too...
From here on out, I'm having fun without the booze. That said, I actually have a question about how one goes about this lifestyle change, because does anyone actually know the drill? 😕 I’ve never had to do this before. 😬 Alcohol was always just... there.

Honestly, looking at some of the horror stories being shared here, I feel pretty lucky. My dad had it way worse—he spent months slathering his scalp with some kind of oil (can't recall which one, to be honest), and while he's dealing with a bit of a setback right now and expects it to flare up again in about a month, it actually did help him out. As for me, I deal with similar issues, but honestly? Just washing my hair regularly does the trick for me. Nothing fancy, nothing crazy.

Look, if I stick to one type of drink, everything’s fine. Even if I have a couple more than usual, life goes on. But the second I start mixing them? That's when the universe starts throwing disasters my way.

Look, I can drink, but when I do, I go pretty hard... this stuff is more of an occasional thing for me. But you're right about one part—I definitely drink too fast. If I actually took my time and paced myself, I wouldn't even feel it...

William Gonzalez3 said:
The perfect comparison is Arnold Schwarzenegger in that movie where he plays the twin brother of that little Italian guy.

Danny DeVito.

Look, the only thing Arnold Schwarzenegger actually knows is how much he's smart—but just like he admits in that film, he’s all theory and zero practical application. Honestly? I think the little guy is going to fare way better. Sure, he isn't "educated" or some genius, but he's a thief, a hustler, and incredibly resourceful. He might actually end up doing better in life than Arnold, who's probably going to struggle just trying to get his bearings...

I mean, it doesn’t happen all that often, but what really bugs me is why there's always something left over every single time... So, my plan is to just quit drinking altogether for starters. If I ever absolutely *have* to (like, if it's a total emergency), I'll stick to the absolute minimum and keep it light.
If I can't keep this promise to myself, I'll go see a therapist—not a psychiatrist, just someone to talk to—but honestly, I'm hoping my willpower is actually strong enough.

It’s probably better to ask while I'm still thinking about it; I know people out there who drink way more than I do, and they do it constantly without a single care in the world.

Anyway, thanks for all the input.

I was being general on purpose. Calling mental labor "work" is a trap because people immediately frame it as an either-or choice:
Either you’re hitting the books or you’re getting your hands dirty. But I’m not saying someone in a white-collar office is inherently smarter than a guy working construction; they might just be more resourceful, or maybe just better at navigating the system.
There aren't any set rules here.

You're preaching to the choir. If everyone actually had a brain, nobody would want to do any real work—everyone would just be chasing some "mental" career path... and then everything would just go straight to hell.
That’s why it’s actually a good thing when people recognize their own limits (and let's be honest, their laziness) and find a job that actually fits them.

They say the best way to find out what’s actually wrong with you is to just ask your worst enemy.
Seriously, if you have someone out there who absolutely loathes you, go ahead and ask them if they think you're an idiot. Then, at least, you'll have something honest to work with.

I’ve got a serious question for you guys:

Does every time I go on a massive bender—which isn't even that often—leave behind some kind of hidden damage that doesn't show up right away? Let me explain:
By "getting drunk," I mean absolutely wiping myself out. I went too hard yesterday, threw up once, and thought I was fine. When I finally passed out, I woke up feeling pretty great... until I actually opened my eyes. The walls were covered in different colors, the sheets, the mattress, everything under the bed... And the weirdest part? I have zero memory of doing it. Maybe it happened in a dream, or maybe I just blanked out completely...

I'm only describing this so you get the full picture. What I really want to know is: after an episode like this, are there lingering consequences that could turn into something serious down the road? And if so, what am I looking at?

I'm posting this here because I figured I’d get some actual, sensible answers. I didn't post this in the "Guys' Corner" because we all know exactly what kind of "advice" I'd get over there...

rustymaker5 said:I consider myself smart. Actually, brilliant—if you go by what Jack Harris3 said. But the second I try to convince anyone else of that, I lose my edge.🙂

Hmm... isn't it actually kind of a letdown when someone else has to tell you you're smart? And honestly, if multiple people are telling you that you've got brains, then you're clearly doing something right.

I could probably list out what I consider "smart," and you guys can draw your own conclusions. Look, I don't have some textbook definition of wisdom—I know how they define intelligence, but that feels incomplete to me. To me, intelligence means something different to everyone...

Here is what makes someone smart in my eyes:
If they’re educated (meaning they actually *want* to learn and love to read), if they think before they open their mouths, if they aren't irritating or exhausting (a truly smart person knows when to shut up), if they don't go around insulting people for no reason, and if they're actually intelligent in their field without being an arrogant jerk.
As for women, I find them incredibly smart if (as I mentioned) they aren't being annoying,
if they're considerate of others, and if they aren't constantly looking for a fight...
If you can actually hold a conversation with them, if they help out without making a big deal about it, if they know how to keep a secret, and if they're the kind of person you can tell anything to...

I realize I’m just throwing a bunch of traits at the wall here, and let's be honest, nobody is perfect, but since Blood asked what I consider intelligence?
My take is this: if they possess even some of these qualities. The more they have, the smarter they are in my book...

And don't ask me why I feel this way... I don't know, it's just how it is.