I only drink once a week now. I'm on a diet and have lost 20 pounds in the past month or so. I also managed to get my cholesterol down to around 165 somehow, even though I'm not on a low-fat diet. Anyway, after about 5 or 6 days of dieting each week, I'm basically ready to fucking choke someone. So, on the 7th day, I allow myself as much fancy red wine as I can drink (up to two bottles). I usually end up passing out before I finish the second bottle.

This wine-induced coma seems to act like RESET button for me. It de-stresses me out. And being in a wine-coma prevents unwanted snacking.

I need to write a fucking book.