Exercising Moderation: Take 1

Tonight is the big event: A gathering of 80+ friends and ex co-workers for an old friend's emancipation from her employer. Singularly, the majority of these people are stand-up characters and fun to be around. However, none of these people should be placed in the same room together. It will be entertainment in its truest form.

Dear Ex-Beau will be in attendance, which will interesting in itself. We are friendly, and I don't doubt that we will get along swimmingly. However, I must attempt to exercise moderation in the libations I imbibe, as losing control of that (on either of our parts) would be a big mistake. DXB is a bit needy these days...and makes no secret of his desire to elevate the relationship. Of course, only in the way it would suit him best. He has not changed one bit. Me thinks it's not a good idea. But after too many spirits, any idea can be made to sound not half-bad, and therein lies the (potential) issue.

Unfortunately, exercising moderation is always a wonderful thought, but much easier said than done. Especially when time will fly by and interesting happenings will occur and jovialty will be running high. To maintain the upper hand in this situation (which I have achieved by default and maintain with ease), treading lightly at the bar is in order. But we all know that's never fun.