Mexi-cation

Mexi-cation

noun-a period of suspension of work, study, or other activity, usually used for rest, recreation, or travel; more specifically a trip taken to the Mexican Riviera by the Riede's, Muirs, and the Vitali's in July 2007.



In a little over a month we will be headed for the beautiful beaches of Playa del Carmen where we will enjoy an all-inclusive 5 night furlough. Not to ruin the surprise, but there is a "Liquor Dispenser" in each room along with a mini bar which holds juices, soda, and domestic beers. "A mini bar comes stocked with cold water, soda and domestic beer and a liquor dispenser; if it runs low, a quick call to Palace Express guarantees a quick delivery." Is this heaven on earth?

Not to pigeonhole the trip as an excuse to stay slobbering drunk (hell, I could do that here for much cheaper). I am trying to think of things that I want to accomplish while we are there. I would like to avoid getting a (bad) sunburn. I don't want to throw up in the pool (2 poolside bars do not make that easy). I would rather not throw up at all.

When I normally go out with my wife and our friends in town, I stick to beer for 2 reasons: 1) I can effectively monitor my level of intoxication with beer (and I have to since I am the driver) and 2) Beer is cheaper--plain and simple. What is to happen when those 2 safegaurds are tossed out the proverbial window??


Liquor before beer, you're in the clear
Beer before liquor, never been sicker

I guess my ultimate goal is to stay inebriated to a point that I don't get sick and don't get sober. Maintain the buzz.