Hi friends!

I’d like to introduce you to somebody. His name is Rex, and he is the embodiment of all that is good in the world. Tonight he was faced with a most difficult decision:

Personally, I chose beer. I’m not much of a chocolate person unless its a certain (ahem) time of the month. Guess what’s coming up- Oktoberfest! Gasthoff’s- fill one of your boots for me, I’m ready for la bierre!

As I caught up with some fabulous people including one awesome chick who Mr. Rex belongs to, I learned a new term for something we all can identify with.

“The drink-sip moment.” Now, I can’t guarantee I’ll get this exactly right, but as I understand it, a drink sip moment is the culmination and payoff of something incredibly trying and effortful you’ve done. You then spin the endeavor into a lighthearted comment or anecdote with friends over drinks, and it is ALL WORTH IT. The drink-sip.

For example, this particular rock-star gal* can toss out a, “Oh, that time I climbed Kilamanjaro, sure…” and then take a drink. Or a sip. Just casual.

*(I’m not in love with her, though this post would read otherwise…)

This freakishly interesting and accomplished lady can also throw out, “Oh, when I lived in Africa…” or very soon,”Oh, when I did the iron-man…” (that was where this whole conversation came from).

and yet, the self-awareness and implied joke saves it from douchebaggery and pretension. Some people act this way in all seriousness. I’m not usually friends with them… but the drink-sip is tongue in cheek.

You might even say it’s delicious!

I suppose my drink-sips would include living in Spain, getting published, and…uh… finally paying off my car after 5 years. Not INCREDIBLY fascinating. I better get back to work!

What are your “drink-sip” accomplishments? Any on your list to add?

Meri