Tuesday, January 29, 2013

the cocktail party cooking show

So I did it. I drank the "adrenal cocktail," just like I said I would. And let me tell you-- blogging is good for accountability. I really might have chickened out last night once I really thought about how nasty it was going to be. But I couldn't! Too many people were waiting with baited breath for feedback! The weight of the insomnia-afflicted blogging world rested on my shoulders! I had to press on! Or at least that's what I told myself. It made it feel much more important that way, and I wouldn't want to punk out on doing something important.

Also: I got Matt to video the whole process. I know- genius, right? But again- weight of the blog on my shoulders. What if you didn't believe that I actually did it? What if it was so nasty I spewed it out and no one believed it happened? For posterity's sake, I needed this occasion to be committed to film (or...whatever it is that holds videos inside a phone. Probs not film, actually).

So here we go, and might I say-- someone should give me a cooking show? One that features me mixing drinks (or homeopathic remedies, as the case may be)? Because I think I have real potential here. I only drop things on the floor like fourteen times. And sprint to the (filled with dirty dishes, let's be honest) sink to spit once. I mean...that's the kind of thing Food  Network is looking for, I believe. Add to it my amazing wardrobe (post-gym and Bachelor-viewing, thankyouverymuch) and how completely naturally and non-hyper I act in front of a camera...recipe for success, yall.

So here you go: The Erika Show- Magical Sleeping Juice ed. (video is 2:30ish)
Right. So.....??? Did it work???

Question of the hour, right??

.....drumroll, please.....

This was me in the car this morning. Does this look like the face of a girl who got some sleep?

Yes. Yes, it does.

Because I slept!!!! Wooooooo!!!! I woke up a few times, but I was able to go back to sleep in a reasonable amount of time, so we're chalking up the night and the juice as a big ol' fat WIN. Matt told me this morning that apparently I grinded (ground?) my teeth all night...which kinda sucks, but at least for a few nights, I'll definitely take that over not-sleeping. And I thanked him profusely for not waking me up to get me to stop grinding (which is what he normally does if I do that). Smart man right there.

Adrenal Cocktail, you complete me. You are super nasty, but totally worth it. I will definitely be drinking you again tonight. Any other brave insomniacs gonna be joining me?? What I'm going to do differently tonight is to have a clean glass of juice already prepared to chase the Cocktail with. And then try to drink a bunch of water before bed because I was definitely super thirsty. But other than that...bottoms up, yall. Chug-a-lug. (You might notice Matt said that to me in the video. It's what we say anytime you have to drink something really nasty because it's what the radiologist tech told me to do in the hospital when I was prepping for the CT scan. That CT scan smoothie is SICK NASTY and the dude stood there and cheered me on by shouting "chug-a-lug!!!" It was pretty awesome, actually.) (Need another example of something that required 'chug-a-lug'ging? Please refer to the Mag Citrate bowel prep I had to do before surgery and accompanying photos of my face reacting to that event.)

18 comments:

  1. Whoooo hoooooo for sleep!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm just sorry it takes a nasty tasting cocktail to accomplish a night of sleep but SLEEP!!!! Yay!!! Now I'm going to watch the video :)

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  2. After watching the video I would highly recommend you for a Food Network show. And also I affirm the clean glass of oj to chase the cocktail with. I'm so glad it worked after all the nastiness. Chug A Lug!

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  3. Yea! I'm so glad that you finally slept! I will have to pin this. Right now my issue with waking up at 3AM is not stress - it's a dog who decides she hates her own bed. It doesn't cure that, does it?

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  4. You are so awesome. I am glad you documented this for all to see. And I lurv your accent. I think you're from Georgia, right? I lived there for six months of my life. It was...an experience? I lived in middle Georgia, though. I've heard that's not as nice as the rest of the state. The Minnesota girl couldn't hack it.

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  5. I think that video could go viral on our new site, Vinterest ;) Also, I think you should have just chugged the OJ chaser straight from the carton afterwards for dramatic effect!

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  6. Yay for sleep!!! You look amazing today...well worth the nasty night cap! Try plugging your nose, I've heard it helps...take a new video and let me know. You're uber entertaining :)

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  7. YEAH FOR SWEEPY TIME!!!! Sounds like that disgusting thing they call a drink might actually be the winner! :)

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  8. I love when people post videos on their blogs! It makes them much more interesting. I try to do some videos from time to time too. I'm glad it worked for you :)

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  9. You're amazing. I'm impressed you did't just chug orange juice form the bottle. There is no way I'd touch that cup again. I think the added clean glass is a good idea. Good luck and sweet dreams!

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  10. Did you seriously eyeball measuring 1/2 c. of the OJ?!?! If so, then WOW! You totally deserve a Food Network show for that alone!
    SO glad it worked for you though and that you were bright eyed and bushy tailed this morning :)!!

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  11. You did it! Sounds pretty yucky, but worth it for feeling good in the morning and having amazingly bright eyes! I may suggest that my husband try it, but I am not sure he'll be as willing!

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  12. Did you eyeball measuring 1/2c of OJ?! If so, you totally deserve a Food Network TV show for that alone!!

    So glad it worked though and that you were bright eyed and bushy tailed this morning! :)

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  13. Go Erika go!!!!!!! While watching the video I kept saying out loud, "You need a chaser Erika, you need a chaser!" Haha! Glad you got some sleep!

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  14. Is it bad for me to ask you to do this several nights in a row, to see if you get the same amazing result, before I try it? Haha. I believe you but I'm totally debating!

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  15. Ha I'm truly impressed with your dedication, and so glad to hear that it worked! Can't wait to find out if you decide to stick with it...

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  16. I can't believe you drank that! I hope you got a lot of money for it because it sounds like a dare. Glad it worked, but surely there's a better way to get a good night's sleep.

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  17. Oh gosh. Now I think I have to try it. Bleh. I was really hoping it wouldn't work. I don't think we have any cream of tartar so it won't be tonight.

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