No bebo....
A little bit of rambling as I wait for some laundry to dry....
I've been asked by friends a few times if there is a reason why I don't drink. Was it something in my past that scared me away from alcohol? Is it b/c I've tried it but don't like it? Am I too "good" for alcohol (yes, I had someone ask me this... and I'm not 100% sure they were joking, although they said they were)?
As I sit and think about it, I don't really have a "set" reason. However, one thing that may have helped turn me off of alcohol is some of things I've seen/heard people say while completely trashed. Not just buzzed or drunk- totally wasted. Maybe I'm just too naive at my "old" age but bragging about how you passed out on the stairs at 4 AM or how you don't remember the night before isn't that appealing to me. I have absolutely no problem with buzzed/drunkenness (as long as you're not driving afterwards)... it's the completely wasted folks and some of their actions that bug me. And those that spend an ENTIRE day drinking.
Not drinking has probably cost me a few times when it comes to hanging out with friends (not much I can do about that....). I'm all for a good time or just chillin' with a group of friends, but the strongest thing you'll see me drinking will probably be "Pitch Black" Mountain Dew. ;-)
I'm probably one of about 6 people that think this way. So be it.... :-p
(I'm done ranting- sorry about that)
I've been asked by friends a few times if there is a reason why I don't drink. Was it something in my past that scared me away from alcohol? Is it b/c I've tried it but don't like it? Am I too "good" for alcohol (yes, I had someone ask me this... and I'm not 100% sure they were joking, although they said they were)?
As I sit and think about it, I don't really have a "set" reason. However, one thing that may have helped turn me off of alcohol is some of things I've seen/heard people say while completely trashed. Not just buzzed or drunk- totally wasted. Maybe I'm just too naive at my "old" age but bragging about how you passed out on the stairs at 4 AM or how you don't remember the night before isn't that appealing to me. I have absolutely no problem with buzzed/drunkenness (as long as you're not driving afterwards)... it's the completely wasted folks and some of their actions that bug me. And those that spend an ENTIRE day drinking.
Not drinking has probably cost me a few times when it comes to hanging out with friends (not much I can do about that....). I'm all for a good time or just chillin' with a group of friends, but the strongest thing you'll see me drinking will probably be "Pitch Black" Mountain Dew. ;-)
I'm probably one of about 6 people that think this way. So be it.... :-p
(I'm done ranting- sorry about that)