Color Me Drunk: A Drinking and Drawing Activity Book

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Hosted by the Brooklyn ARTery– which is located right across the street – this drink n’ draw is a two-hour exercise with beautiful burlesque models. Paper is provided. If you stay after 9pm, you’ll get to hear the live music booked for the bar too.

Drink and draw at This n’ That is a relaxed atmosphere in which to hide your alcoholism behind some culture. via Facebook Although exercise improves an overall blood panel, strenuous physical exercise before a blood draw may negatively impact the results, so hold off on that workout until you’re done. Alcohol Could Affect Blood Test ResultsAsk your doctor what you’re allowed to drink before your test. Don’t Exercise For Accurate Blood Test Results

People start filtering in, introducing themselves as if they were mingling at a friend’s house party. The first to arrive is Victoria, a young mother on maternity leave from her job. Her husband booked the class as a present so she could have an artistic night off. She says: “When I was working I kept saying I wanted to do something arty to relax, but I never got round to it.” Sitting next to me is Jenny, a policy adviser for a charity. She has never drawn before but is hoping her A* in GCSE pottery will prove an asset. There have yet to be any strong clinical studies on the effect of e-cigarettes on blood sugar levels of people with diabetes, but research showshigher nicotine levels are associated with slightly increased HbA1c levels in people without diabetes. Fasting ensures your blood test results will not be influenced by foods you eat in the hours before your blood is drawn,” Dr. Krajcik says. “The results could be affected because the food may not be fully absorbed by your body. You must give it eight to 12 hours to digest.” Water Does Not Impact Blood Test ResultsVitamins, supplements, and even herbal remedies can also affect results, so if you’re taking any of these you should tell your doctor. Smoking Affects Blood Test Results Workshops are pretty free flowing with little instruction, but they do have an instructor for answering any questions. This is a great night for groups if you let them know in advance. They provide drawing materials, a small glass or two of boxed wine and a fully clothed, non-professional model, while someone plays acoustic guitar. It’s a quiet atmosphere, but not ideal for serious hobbyists. On the other hand, they’ve also got a BYOB policy. Fun fact: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month is an open mic with the drink n’ draw, which can be really special.