Why Happy Hours aren't always so happy

For those of us who like to partake from time to time of the occasional (or not so occasional) alcoholic beverage, the term "Happy Hour" can send us in a tizzy at the end of a long, hard day.
If you really stop to think about it, some of us use this escapism at a discount price, as a means to forget about our problems. I thought I would bring up a few examples of some situations we may want to medicate (or lubricate) ourselves into oblivion to forget.

• My wife doesn't understand me but the pretty blond at the end of the bar might.


• My husband doesn't appreciate me but the hot guy sitting next to me looks promising.


• My boss is a bitch or bastard (or both) and who do I have to" bleep" to get a raise!


• I love my best friend even though she is a size 4 and I'm a size...none of your business!


• Credit card bills, mortgage, cell phone bills, car payment, utilities..."Hey bartender!"


• My husband is having an affair/ my wife is having an affair, So I"M going to have an affair!


• "What would Jesus drink?" "Bartender, may I have a red wine...for my next trick I will turn wine into water....where's the restroom?"

Silliness aside, we do live in a society in which we often look for ways in which to forget about what is bothering us but as you may observe from the above witticism's, we can't quite make our problems go away with a drink or by popping a pill or whatever legal or illegal form of medication we use. I have come up with a few solutions which are a bit healthier in mind and in spirit.

• Bubble baths are deliciously relaxing.


• Massages are God's work!


• Reiki heals the body and soul.


• Meditation relaxes the mind and changes perspective.


• Drink lots of water to detoxify your body.


• Spend time with people who love you.


• Hate others less, love yourself more.

We all have problems and we must face them eventually but choose a better way to deal with them from time to time and keep your "Happy Hours" at a minimum. I am one who enjoys them once in a while because I simply like a good bargain in this disastrous economy. I however, do feel the need to be of sound mind in order to deal with my occasional demons. When I say "cheers" I am referring to the hope that we all can be happy without the "Happy Hour".