Tequila

Surviving Shonda Rhymes: Grey’s Anatomy 101 How does one lose touch with reality and enter a realm of medical miracles, insanely hot doctors, and plot twists that can make your dad cry? The TV series Grey’s Anatomy created by Shonda Rhimes is your answer. If you have not already seen the show good, I do not recommend it only because I envy your mental stability. Season six for instance, Izzie Stevens has cancer and George O’Malley is basically mauled by a bus. During the season six finale, we…

Alcohol is the world’s fifth leading risk factor for disease concerns(WHO, 2015) and it remains the critical social and public health problems around the world(Ray, McGeary, Marshall, & Hutchison, 2006). There are many studies identifying the different factors to the use of alcohol(Best, Manning, Gossop, Gross, & Strang, 2006). Some epidemiological public health studies concern with socioeconomic factors, patterns of drinking and its impacts(Bellos et al., 2013; Carle, 2009; Chowdhury,…

decided it would be a fantastic idea to blow the last of our savings on an all inclusive holiday to the Maldives. At the time it sounded amazing, the island,the sun all day, the water sports and the cocktails........I mean it could have been the tequila talking that night I'm not really sure but we booked and paid for it so it looks like I'm going because I can't afford to just throw that kind of money away and since I will probably never be able to afford a holiday again never mind something…

dramatically. We tend to enjoy alcohol. Have you been to Vesuvio’s yet?” “Yes, I was there Friday night.” “Jack and Allen and I used to drink there a lot. In fact, they’ve got a special drink there called the Jack Kerouac. It’s a small bucket of rum, tequila and orange juice. “We also drank at Li Po’s Cocktail Lounge in Chinatown. It’s named for the ancient Chinese poet who loved drinking rice wine while communing with nature. “Do you write poetry?” Ferlinghetti asked. “Some.” “Then you…

Mexico has many unique celebrations just like every other country does. Different traditions and value are what distinguish each country from one another. For Instance, In Mexico. Holidays such as Halloween, Christmas, and Independence Day are celebrated. However, they are celebrated differently cultural wise as well as the day the holiday is celebrated. Catholic celebrations, such as Three Kings Day and Day of our Lady of Guadalupe are also celebrated. Dia de los Muertos, also known as Day of…

champagne flute, and top with 3 oz. of hard cider. Garnish with a slice of apple to look extra fancy. Number Two: Cranberry Pear Wild Thing. In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, muddle 4 or 5 fresh cranberries and 2 or 3 slices of pear. Add 1.5 oz. tequila and 1/2 oz. lime juice, and shake for 30 seconds. Strain over ice into an old-fashioned glass, and garnish with a slice of pear. Number One: Orange Blossom Old Fashioned. In an old-fashioned glass, muddle the following: 1 sugar cube, 2 dashes…

It Was Worth it. I Hope. I really should not have said anything. I mean, my parents raised me with strong morals, I had to talk. I should have just kept my mouth shut. But I can’t just let people, no matter who they are get wrongfully arrested. It is not right. I know I am going to be hated in my new town. How is someone suppose to choose between what is right and what everyone in town want’s to be right. I was the new kid in town, and I was not used to the small town atmosphere. I had lived all…

Movie Night at Torr Neverwhon It was movie night in Dr. Aeon's tower sanctum of Torr Neverwhon, or, more accurately, it was Sturdiman Serial night. Sunset Aeon had long since finished her housekeeping chores; simple specialized magical cantrips long-since perfected for mundane tasks. Her Sanctum was neat as a pin, she had available ample refreshments such as popcorn and adult beverages. Most importantly, her magical Sturdiman Movie Maker simulacrum had finished generating tonight's exciting…

Many of us fantasize about a great life, expecting it to be exactly the way we want it. After all, is it not the purpose of life to have a great time and to soar to the heavens while on earth? This is what many religious and self-help gurus have told us! And their recipe for the greatest life is a combination of prayer, gratitude and visualization. Do these three things and all you desire can be yours! But these well-intended wise men and women really need to wake up and smell reality! Sure,…

you regain consciousness after a blow to the back of your skull is the throbbing pain that wakes up along with you. Normally it does feel like a kissing cousin to a future amnestic night of club hopping when your gag reflex has been disabled and tequila is now the star of the show. As far as the wetness on the side of the face goes, very few drunks fall down and cause serious damage to themselves. However, there are occasions when death does occur. Usually…