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My Alcoholism Prevented Me From Getting Advanced Degrees
When I was busy drinking on half-baked meds and wasting my time in other ways, I didn’t think about how this would impact my desire to get advanced degrees. I knew in my twenties that I wanted to become a lawyer and get a psychology Ph.D. But in my thirties, my desire to study medicine came out with help from a friend of mine who pointed out I wanted to become a prescribing psychiatrist in addition. This desire got tacked on to my other desires. I have no idea how the psychiatrist thing popped into my head but it did. Then I discovered I just plain wanted to help people with my disability. I would like a joint MBA with my law degree and also, I want a Masters in psychology, an M.S. specifically.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Proof
What One Glass of Wine Does to Your Brain
Wine has a lot of health benefits that people like to tout, but at times, one has to ask whether or not it's actually as good for you as you'd think. Though red wine may have great benefits involving resveratrol, stress reduction, and heart health, it doesn't always affect you in good ways.
By Rowan Marley8 years ago in Proof
Best Subscription Boxes for Beer Lovers
You would be surprised how many subscription boxes there are on the internet for your beer-loving needs. These subscription boxes range from monthly beer boxes to clothing that professes your love of the brew and everything in between.
By Sherry Campbell8 years ago in Proof
Breweries Known for High ABV Beers
There are so many of us beer lovers who can only enjoy beer with high ABV. If you're unaware of what ABV is, it basically stands for Alcohol By Volume and it's usually measured through percentages. It states how much alcohol is in your beer. For us high ABV beer lovers, we like the strong stuff! But there aren't many breweries that create good, high percentage ABV beers.
By George Nekilan8 years ago in Proof
Cocktails
I’m proud of the fact that I’ve been drinking cocktails from teen to now—I never stopped when people took the mickey fin, I never gave up when I’d enter a bar and have to make my own up, I never gave up when people sniggered at my concoctions. I remember the days when cocktails only existed in the best-est of hotel bars.
By Zena Leech-Calton8 years ago in Proof
Best Subscription Boxes for Alcohol Lovers
In this hectic, extremely business-oriented contemporary environment, finding time to not only drink but to actually pick up your valued alcoholic beverages can be a burden better left uncrossed. Fortunately, now with our heavily tech-centered social community, the use of subscription services for more everyday considerations has begun to pave the industry into an all-new and ever-expanding market like never before seen.
By Gerald Oppugne8 years ago in Proof
Brewery Music Venues to Visit in America
What better place to enjoy live music than a brewery? The two are the perfect match, and if you can find a location near you, it's more than worth it to take the trip. Enjoy music of all genres, locations of all style and sizes, and of course, some of the best beer in the country.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Proof
Beer Styles That Pack a Punch. Top Story - February 2018.
American Barleywine typically ranges from 8–15% ABV; this style is characterized by fruity sweetness and deep complexity. They range in color from amber to very dark brown and are quite thick-bodied, in some cases almost syrupy. The alcohol is easily discerned with these beers. Bigfoot Barleywine-Style Ale (9.60%) by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is a widely known and excellent example of the style.
By Greg Smith8 years ago in Proof
Things Every Bartender Wished Customers Understood
From flirting rules to not being your therapist, your local bartender needs you to know these unspoken rules of the bar. As a way to make the night not only better for your bartender, but for your quality of service, it is important to recognize the needs of your bartenders.
By Leanna Davis8 years ago in Proof
Best Subscription Boxes for Wine Lovers
It's often said that Millennials are actually "Generation Wine," and if you ask me, it's totally true. We Millennials love our vino because it tastes good, gets us buzzed, and also somehow manages to make us feel classy. That's why so many of us are sommeliers, and why wine has become the de facto drink choice among so many of us.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Proof
