Public Intoxication- truly a Diva Don't!

Hey Divas,

I have been on the longest hiatus ever, working on me and getting myself in order, but I'm back and ready to let you know what's really good!

I witnessed somethings today, and I just HAD to write about them. Think of this as the ultimate DIVA DON'T. First, I want to say that if any of my friends are reading this, this post is not about you in particular, but you definitely are one of my inspirations. Now on to it.

Divas, please don't go out in public and get pissy drunk! This is not cool and you have no control over yourself or your situation. You would hate to wake up next to someone you don't know, or someone you really don't like. Furthermore, it's is so hard to maintain respect for a person who does this.

Divas should look polished and always be in control of her situation- ready to handle whatever comes your way with elegance and class (and maybe a little sass). Relinquishing control over to "Spirits" totally puts you out of your element and makes you look foolish. You do things that you wouldn't normally do, and you will probably feel some regret for doing it.

Having a drink is fine, but know you limits. Always remember, a diva is classy! So when you go out ask yourself, "Am I representing myself properly? When I leave (fill in the blank), what impression will I leave on the people there?" If what you're doing doesn't line up with the answers you want for those questions, change your behavior.

Finally, never use alcohol as a cover up or an escape from your problem. As I always say, you have to fix your inner diva in order for it to be realized on the outside. If you have deep issues that you can only escape by drinking, you have a problem. I'm no psychologist, but I recommend writing them down in a diary, blogging about them, or finding someone you really trust and talking them out. There's nothing worse than having negativity pinned up inside. Don't be a burden on others with your problems, but don't let your problems rob you of your sanity either. Write them down, get them out, pray to God to fix them, and then try as hard as you can to let them go.

It's never that simple to rid yourself of deep issues and problems, but alcohol is the worse cover for it because nothing is covered. In fact, you end up exposing yourself way more drunk than you ever would sober.

Until next time Divas, remember: a true diva is whole on the inside and displays it on the outside. Diva is not a way to dress or to fix your hair. It's an attitude and an outward expression of all the fabulousness that you possess on the inside.