New sleevers often ask about drinking and the sleeve. Here is why it's a bad idea.

Last night went out for a drink with a friend. Ordered a decaf coffee with a shot of Jack Daniels. Was doing OK sipping it. After I was done I asked for a coffee refill. Instead the waitress brought another coffee and JD. I should have sent it back but I didn't.

Shortly afterwards an Indian woman from the rez is making rounds in the bar with Indian jewelry for sale. For those of you not in New Mexico, this is fairly common. Anyway, I bought some earrings for $40 that I had no intention or business buying. Ok, they are gorgeous (sterling hoops inlaid with opals) but my shopping self control was shot with the second drink. Don't sleeve and drink! (Unless you can afford it).

Now that us have learned a lesson..u know to stay sober. That Indian lady knows where to sell her stuff.. .

LOL. 20 years ago (way pre sleeve) I went drinking with friends on St Patricks Day. Someone decided they needed to buy a new headboard so we ended up at a furniture store. I ended up buying a whole new living room set! The next day I panicked because I couldn't even remember exactly what it looked like. Luckily When it was delivered I discovered I have pretty good taste when I'm drunk. I still have the end tables and lamps.