Nom Chompsky
High Tory
Basically I am talking not so much about the relationship stuff (I think most of my peer-group experience 'puppy love') but more about drinking.
I basically quite a good boy (19 now) and about to start university. I have been to a few house parties, but never ever got drunk (mostly because I don't feel the need to lose control of my body/ my maximum I've ever drunk has been 3 beers I think and I mostly drive to the house parties) and have never engaged in smoking, whether it be weed or just a simple cigarette. I never tried to get into a club underage - mainly because I've never had the inclination to do it.
When I turned 18, it was kind of weird because now I could go to clubs etc yet I have only been like 3 times this entire time. I really don't like clubs. Most of the so-called socialites go to these clubs to socialise, yet the "socialising" that goes on is of a very empty standard. You buy a beer, say hello to one or two of your mates, dance for a while and then maybe kiss some girls. I'll admit it - I get bored. I really don't understand the attraction of getting as drunk as a dog, 'chundering', having a hang-over and then forgetting about it all the next morning! I am a bit of anti-conformist and mostly reject peer-pressure. I feel no inkling to 'be cool' or 'fit in' with a group because surely if they are your friends, they'll accept you for who you are instead of what they want you to be?
I think 'the problem' (if you can call it that) is that I am a big introvert. I observe lots of things, but don't say it to all and sundry. In my friends group, I have about 4 friends who don't go to clubs at all (and drink in moderation ), 2 that sort-of-drink but don't go to clubs, and 3 club regulars (who get p!ssed quite often I imagine). I am not really a people's person and am not that comfortable in social situations, but I really think using alcohol to temporary 'fix' the 'problem' is very short-sighted.
I honestly would much rather read a good book, watch a DVD, browse the internet in the evening than 'hit' a club. It just seems so futile to me. A big waste of money that I would rather use to start a business or something like that.
I suppose the point I am getting to is this: Are you at a disadvantage socially if you don't do all this stuff?
I basically quite a good boy (19 now) and about to start university. I have been to a few house parties, but never ever got drunk (mostly because I don't feel the need to lose control of my body/ my maximum I've ever drunk has been 3 beers I think and I mostly drive to the house parties) and have never engaged in smoking, whether it be weed or just a simple cigarette. I never tried to get into a club underage - mainly because I've never had the inclination to do it.
When I turned 18, it was kind of weird because now I could go to clubs etc yet I have only been like 3 times this entire time. I really don't like clubs. Most of the so-called socialites go to these clubs to socialise, yet the "socialising" that goes on is of a very empty standard. You buy a beer, say hello to one or two of your mates, dance for a while and then maybe kiss some girls. I'll admit it - I get bored. I really don't understand the attraction of getting as drunk as a dog, 'chundering', having a hang-over and then forgetting about it all the next morning! I am a bit of anti-conformist and mostly reject peer-pressure. I feel no inkling to 'be cool' or 'fit in' with a group because surely if they are your friends, they'll accept you for who you are instead of what they want you to be?
I think 'the problem' (if you can call it that) is that I am a big introvert. I observe lots of things, but don't say it to all and sundry. In my friends group, I have about 4 friends who don't go to clubs at all (and drink in moderation ), 2 that sort-of-drink but don't go to clubs, and 3 club regulars (who get p!ssed quite often I imagine). I am not really a people's person and am not that comfortable in social situations, but I really think using alcohol to temporary 'fix' the 'problem' is very short-sighted.
I honestly would much rather read a good book, watch a DVD, browse the internet in the evening than 'hit' a club. It just seems so futile to me. A big waste of money that I would rather use to start a business or something like that.
I suppose the point I am getting to is this: Are you at a disadvantage socially if you don't do all this stuff?
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but I am not going to 'condemn' people for being a great clubber. That is just stupid - different strokes for different folks. I do find it amusing, however, how some 'good' people (until matric) have suddenly become wild party-goers/drunkards. I mean one of my friends said he doesn't use a 'designated driver' system because the person doing the driving will feel left out if everyone is getting smashed around him...
. I also intend on playing squash and tennis there (socially).