Vodka

Lifestyle Russian lifestyle for centuries, has mostly been farming to earn a living. The main crops that are grown today are similar to those grown in past years, which include, wheat and barley, flax and oilseeds, and fodder crops. (bush, 2010) The production has been low because of old practices of farming that were mismanaged due to the land and resources during the reign of the Soviet Union. In the 1970s and 1980s, the higher-paid members of rural society earned money by using and…

takes place in a mental hospital in the late 1960’s. It is based on an autobiography of an eighteen year old girl named Susanna. At the beginning of the movie Susanna is discussing with her therapist how she took a bottle of aspirin with a shot of vodka, which her therapists believes was an attempt to kill herself, but she denies this as her motive. She is then sent to a psychiatric hospital where she is diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. I felt the social worker that visited…

Checklist … 1) Cook? 2) Booze. 3) Drugs. 4) Comet Cleanser. 5) Sleep? 6) Repeat. And there it was. The cue that it was time to start the day. The sun was rising - almost staggering up from against the inner depths of the earth announcing that it was the start of a new day. Perhaps, the sun - a distant shining orb - was a reminder to us all to begin anew. To embark on the first step of a path beyond that of dull consistency but of fulfillment and heroic deeds. And maybe it all came down to the…

complete control over his thinking and behavior. Does he? During a meeting for addiction recovery that I attended, I kept hearing people say they find it difficult to stop thinking about their addictions. I heard one story of a patient who found a vodka bottle in his basement and started to drink again one year after he had quit. Although this kind of mindset is not easy to understand, there is no doubt a dark side to people's minds. A story of an airplane crash follows. Jiro and Taro, who were…

Was one of your family members affected by drugs or alcohol at a young age? I know mine have. People all over the world are affected or dying from alcohol the most killing drug out there. People seem to think of this drug as a normal thing now and it's harmless which is completely incorrect. Certain people seem to believe the opposite of this and think it should be raised. When people say the word college at least half of the people in the room think of parties because in your 3rd year of…

In my life one event sticks out to me as my greatest regret, that left me with a feeling of absolute dread and a crushing feeling of regret. One person had me put everything aside for her, at all times of the day and like a fool I let it happen. Looking back at it, I shouldn't have let her have so much power over me, however I was and I still am young and naive. I guess I should stop talking in riddles and give a little back story. There was this girl I knew since I was seven years old. She…

Shake it Off: GC’s Best Milkshakes Spring has sprung, and the flowers are growing, but still, no boys in your yard. After last year’s disappointing harvest, you’re slightly worried. Will they ever bloom? Well, fear not, the Gold Coast is home an array of sumptuous, satisfying milkshakes (damn right, they’re better than yours) that suit all tastes. Whether you’re seeking decadent delights, refreshing treats, or just a good old fashioned brain freeze (drinking slowly is for squares) the Gold…

A great author once said ‘a good library will never be too neat or too dusty, because someone will always be in it, taking books off the shelves and staying up late reading them’. Does our library live up to this expectation? No. Why? Because of the lack of variety. The books in our library intended for our age are filled with the same boring, cliche magic and dragons. Books like We Were Liars should in the section for us. The characters, the plot, the themes and the life lessons of We Were…

Pathos, And Logos Walk into a bar… - James an ordinary man went to Albert’s bar just for a few drinks to ease off the horrible day he was having. When he got to the bar he sat down and asked for a Grape Escape. A Grape Escape is made out of UV Grape Vodka, sour mix, and a slash of raspberry berry liqueur served over ice in a low ball glass. After James got his Grape Escape he noticed a drunk woman close by where he was sitting. She was crying and looked unhappy. So James decided to sit next to…

information about his arranged marriage? - He doesn't have to know. - Not if you don't marry him. But if you do... you'll have to come clean. Because if it comes out... Can I have a whisky? We're out of whisky. We're waiting for a delivery. Vodka? No vodka either. It's just beer. This place is a dump. Guys, this is a dump. Let's get out. You're leaving so soon. Why? No decent drinks in this place. Sorry, dog. Don't look so glum. What's wrong? - I don't see any reason to be cheerful.…