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To say sod it and start on the Baileys

51 replies

PyjamaFan · 17/02/2021 17:40

Fed up.

It's cold and rainy, I'm fed up of staying positive for months and months.

I have really tried. I've been exercising every day, getting outside, keeping busy with some online learning as well as working part-time. I've tried to keep eating healthily, cook from scratch, keep up with housework etc but have just had enough.

I feel moany and whiny so have poured myself a large Baileys.

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JoyOrbison · 17/02/2021 18:50

I darent drink tonight, got to be up driving for work in morning. But tomorrow night... Dh working late... As soon as I am home I think it will be a G and no T. 😁

Jocasta2018 · 17/02/2021 19:03

I've not had a Baileys for years! I remember the bottle in my parents' drinks cabinet - it always looked so sophisticated (& tasted yummy whenever I took a sneaky nip!).

ShouldHaveCouldHaveWouldHave · 17/02/2021 19:06

What is it about today? I’m normally really upbeat, eat well, exercise every day.
Today I’ve had to drag myself out twice to walk the dogs, had a nap on the sofa and started on the KitKat Mini eggs in the fridge.

PyjamaFan · 17/02/2021 19:09

Oh wow, I haven't even heard of kit kat mini eggs. They sound lush.

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ShouldHaveCouldHaveWouldHave · 17/02/2021 19:10

AND they’re gluten free! As are the bunnies. Haven’t eaten KitKats for years cos I can’t eat wheat. I’m going to have to stock up.

RuggerHug · 17/02/2021 19:16

Have an 'Irelands Tears' cocktail. 2 parts Baileys to 1 part whiskey. Lush.

PyjamaFan · 17/02/2021 19:19

Ooooh interesting.

That reminds me of Sheridans liquor. Anyone had it? You have to float a white liquor on top of a black one. My grandma used to get quietly but steadily drunk on it. Which was allowed as she was Mrs Sheridan. Grin

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DonttouchthatLarry · 17/02/2021 19:22

Ooh yes I used to love Sheridan's!

thenightsky · 17/02/2021 19:24

I've got a litre bottle of Lidl Deluxe version of Baileys calling me name. Never got drunk due to dry January. Does it go off?

Createsuser · 17/02/2021 19:39

I like original Baileys too. My ideal would be in a cosy chair curled up with a book and rain on the roof.

Bearnecessity · 17/02/2021 19:56

Can I have one, I feel the same?

pinkearedcow · 17/02/2021 19:59

@RuggerHug

Have an 'Irelands Tears' cocktail. 2 parts Baileys to 1 part whiskey. Lush.
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whatsoccuringnow · 17/02/2021 20:06

I've been saying 'fuck it' and pouring myself a large drink/ordering a takeaway/eating chocolate and quite frankly whatever the hell I want since the first lockdown.

So my new 'fuck it' was investing in a personal trainer to get rid of the two stone!! So please pour a large one in my honour and enjoy it while I try to be good for 14 weeks!

BigSandyBalls2015 · 17/02/2021 20:15

@RuggerHug is that Irish whisky?

lifeinlimbo2020 · 17/02/2021 20:31

@BigSandyBalls2015 omg. Just finishing my Tesco shopping and now need vanilla vodka.......

IgiveupallthenamesIwantedareg0 · 17/02/2021 21:02

[quote BigSandyBalls2015]@RuggerHug is that Irish whisky?[/quote]
There is no such thing as Irish "whisky* - if it is Irish it is "whiskey"

IgiveupallthenamesIwantedareg0 · 17/02/2021 21:09

OP: forget the "sod it" just get started and enjoy! But, please, only the original, none of these fancy stuff flavours or something pretending to be the real thing.
I can highly reommend giving up milk in your morning coffee and replacing it with a splash of Baileys - it will set you up for the day!

YukoandHiro · 17/02/2021 21:10

I'm breastfeeding a four month old but even I've just had 2 glasses of wine in a row for the first time since I fell pregnant in jan 2021 (also known as BC - before COVID)
This week is just too much. Pour away.
(Don't worry haters, I had it immediately after a feed and she's in bed now and won't wake til after midnight earliest... second time I'm blessed with a sleeper)

DinosaurDiana · 17/02/2021 21:12

I’ve got a glass of bubbles 🥂 lets have a party 🥳

BigSandyBalls2015 · 17/02/2021 21:13

@IgiveupallthenamesIwantedareg0 well I never knew that and I’m Irish Grin

SaltedCaramelIcedLatte · 17/02/2021 21:15

Joining you all with a G&T

Imafraidimnotmyself · 17/02/2021 21:15

I'm on a diet and exercising daily; I've been ill for a week and not able to exercise so today I thought sod it and have just had a kebab and a cream cake! Must be one of those days Grin

Imafraidimnotmyself · 17/02/2021 21:16

And a glass of red wine to wash it down, got to be done!

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 17/02/2021 21:18

I love Baileys! I had quite a lot on my birthday right before the November lockdown so can’t quite look at it again yet!

PyjamaFan · 17/02/2021 21:22

There must be something in the air today with so many of us feeling the same.

Flowers and Wine to us all!

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