So after feeling sorry, sore and bruised all of yesterday, I have come to the conclusion that absinthe must only be consumed when you are with people you know really well and trust.  I have black holes in my memory of events that occured only 2 days ago..
So I am not drinking for a while and going to be practicing responsible drinking.
I wouldnt say I regret the events of the other evening, but it has left me feeling empty...