Dear Alcohol, 
  First and foremost, let me tell you that I'm a huge fan of yours. As my 
 friend, you always seem to be there when needed. The perfect post-work 
 daiquiri, a glass of wine on the weekend, you're even around in the 
 holidays, or hidden inside chocolates as you warm us when we're stuck in 
 the midst of endless family gatherings. However, lately I've been 
 wondering about your intentions. While I want to believe that you have 
 my best interests at heart, I feel that your influence has led to some 
 unwise consequences:  
 1. Phone calls:  
 While I agree with you that communication is important, I question the 
 suggestion that any conversation of substance or necessity takes place 
 after 2 a.m. Why would you make me call those ex-boyfriends/girlfriends 
 when I know for a fact they do not want to hear from me during the day, 
 let alone all hours of the night?  
 2. Eating:  
 Now, you know I love a good meal, but why do you suggest that I eat a 
 kebab, a butter chicken curry along with a sausage with cheese, onion 
 and mustard (washed down with WINE & topped off with a Kit Kat after a 
 few sweet chilli and sour cream red rock chips)? I'm an eclectic eater, 
 but I think you went too far this time.  
 3.Clumsiness  
 Unless you're subtly trying to tell me that I need to do more yoga to 
 improve my balance, I see NO need to hammer the issue home by causing me 
 to fall down. It's completely unnecessary, and the black & blue marks 
 that appear on my body mysteriously the next day are beyond me. 
 Similarly, it should never take me more than 45 minutes to get the front 
 door key into the lock.  
 4.Furthermore  
 The hangovers have GOT to stop. This is getting ridiculous. I know a 
 little penance for a previous evening's debauchery may be in order, but 
 the 3pm hangover immobility is completely unacceptable. My entire day is 
 shot. I ask that, if the proper precautions are taken (water, vitamin B, 
 bread products, aspirin)prior to going to sleep/passing out face down on 
 the kitchen floor with a bag of popcorn, the hangover should be minimal 
 & in no way interfere with my daily activities.  
 Alcohol, I have enjoyed our friendship for some years now & would like 
 to ensure that we remain on good terms. You've been the invoker of great 
 stories, the provocation for much laughter, and the needed companion 
 when I just don't know what to do with the extra money in my pockets.  
 In order to continue this friendship, I ask that you carefully review my 
 grievances above & address them immediately. I will look for an answer 
 no later than Thursday 3pm (pre-happy hour) on your possible solutions & 
 hopefully we can continue this fruitful partnership. Thank you,  
 Your biggest fan  
 P.S. THINGS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:  
 1. Innovative  
 2. Preliminary  
 3. Proliferation  
 4. Cinnamon  
 THINGS THAT ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:  
 1. Specificity  
 2. British Constitution  
 3. Passive-aggressive disorder  
 THINGS THAT ARE DOWNRIGHT IMPOSSIBLE TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:  
 1. Thanks, but I don't want to have sex.  
 2. Nope, no more beer for me.  
 3. No, Kebab's are just not tasty enough, Thank you!  
 4. Sorry, but you're not really my type.  
 5. Good evening, officer. Isn't it lovely out tonight?  
 6. Oh, I couldn't. No one wants to hear me sing  
 John
