Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico – Most people have at least one unforgettable tequila story, but MiMi Bomba has two. In her latest humorous confession, she looks back on a pair of adventures that left her questioning her memory, relying on good friends, and reaching one undeniable conclusion: tequila may be delicious, but it has a mischievous side all its own.
My premise for this column is “Tequila is Evil”.
I have two Tequila stories to tell you about. The first one was many years ago in California. The second one is from a beach north of Puerto Vallarta.
One day, my husband and I were doing tequila shots with friends at Woody’s Wharf, and I remember saying (stupidly) “Put something in it,” and we started doing doubles. By the end of the night, I was dancing on a table to stripper music.
The next morning (or afternoon – whenever I dragged myself out of bed – after five Advils and copious amounts of orange juice, I apologized to my husband. “I am so sorry for the way I behaved last night! Please, please forgive me! I will never do it again! It was the tequila!”
Here is what he said: “What? What are you talking about? You just sat at the table listening to Sweet Caroline with a little smile on your face. You didn’t say – or do – anything.”
Apparently, in my head I was dancing on tables, but in reality, I was a little zombie sitting quietly and behaving perfectly. I didn’t have nearly as much fun as I thought I had!
Skipping ahead a few decades, I was with amigas at Playa Manzanilla, having a great time, swimming, eating Pescado Zarandeado, and drinking cervezas. However, there were little pitchers of tequila on the table. Tequila, gratis. So apparently, I liked the idea of free tequila, and my next memory was being helped across the lobby to the elevator. ¡Gracias a mis amigas buenas! Sobre todo, Deb Darling! (Nobody said I danced on the table, so there’s that…)
I’m sure you can clearly see that tequila was to blame, right? I rest my case: Tequila is Evil!!
I still like it, though…
Feliz 4 de Julio! Cuidado con la tequila malvada!
MiMi (The LIghtweight) Bomba
Writing with warmth, wit, and a deep affection for Puerto Vallarta, MiMi Bomba draws inspiration from classic humorists while creating a style all her own. Her stories celebrate the people, places, and experiences that make life in Puerto Vallarta both unpredictable and rewarding. Click HERE to read more essays by MiMi Bomba.
