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- Thread starter The_Right_Honourable_Brit
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You're not getting laid much, are you? QED.
IMO a big part of it is where you grow up. I've been a "farmboy" most of my teens and we havent drank or clubed cause there wasnt any clubs where I grow up. Mebbe a dance in a shed or something. But the stories I can tell u what we've done to keep ourselves busy....
I don't think i've missed anything when I think back after school at all the clubs i've been to. I actually think people that havent done what i've done in my teens missed out big time!
I don't think i've missed anything when I think back after school at all the clubs i've been to. I actually think people that havent done what i've done in my teens missed out big time!
my buddy comes from a place called "maltino" in the middle of nowhere - he liked jolling more than even I did since he moved here (one of the reasons he liked it here - the jolling)
dancing in a shed would seem stupid if there wasn't ANY Alcohol.
people have been drinking alcohol for thousands of years. there is absolutely nothing wrong with it - All it does is makes you enjoy everything more, and go crazy and have fun. drinking milk and oros just doesn't cut it, sorry.
It's just alcohol - If you drink responsibly, it's OK.
To the OP, I *highly* recommend going out and enjoying friends/life and just winding out a bit. Sitting infront of WoW/a blog/the internet is not something you want to do most of your life - get out, have fun, meet people....remember, life is short.
as an introvert he must be hidding beneath his desk seeing all the attention this thread drew
lol...
ur funny...
It's student night! Go!
If you hate it, you hate it. If you enjoy yourself, well...cheers!
shame man this kid seems so inocent i almost feel sorry for him
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Chris, one day when you get your name engraved in brass and stuck up on the wall of the Keg under 'Round The World', you can turn to the cheering crowd and say "if it weren't for *hic* thowsh shupportive *hic* people on my *hic* my *hic* my broadband, I'd never be where am am chooday!"
The_Right_Honourable_Brit
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It's student night! Go!
If you hate it, you hate it. If you enjoy yourself, well...cheers!
Can't. I have Orientation tomorrow at an early time
Chris, one day when you get your name engraved in brass and stuck up on the wall of the Keg under 'Round The World', you can turn to the cheering crowd and say "if it weren't for *hic* thowsh shupportive *hic* people on my *hic* my *hic* my broadband, I'd never be where am am chooday!"
Haha. Classic!
I think most of the other people will be like "Wtf is that" Chris, one day when you get your name engraved in brass and stuck up on the wall of the Keg under 'Round The World', you can turn to the cheering crowd and say "if it weren't for *hic* thowsh shupportive *hic* people on my *hic* my *hic* my broadband, I'd never be where am am chooday!"
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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?
Nope. I'm an extrovert, and I see clubbing and drinking in the same light as you do. And, so far... its been awesome! Because you don't become addicted to having company, you'll have no problem setting out alone to do something you really want to. In my case, I'm 22, I've sky-dived, hitch-hiked across Scotland... and the list goes on.
Don't stress it... be yourself, stand for what you believe.. and you'll do great
but he hasn't tried it yet - so how would he know?
How would you know if Sushi is for you, if you have never tried it? ...if you don't try it, you would never know.
You went and jumped out of a plane - good work, you tried something new!
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my one friend is dating something resembling grainy nessy photos..god dude trust me you dont want to see nessy!!!!!
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That's completely different... Sushi is good for you. Barrage drinking and waking up to random chick is bad for you...even though some might say its fun.
Um no... I have no ambition to see a huge-dino-like-sea-monster without at least 50 meters of bullet proof glass between us!
I bet if he had a few jello shots, tequila slammers, Blue Storms, White Russian's, Gran Marnier's, Purple Hooter's, Black Velvet, couple of Speedballs, B52's and a few Stroh 80 shots, he would have....
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My point of view
I must say Chris Very interesting Thread.
I have learnt allot here but also learnt nothing at the same time.
I feel the same way as you, but i refuse to drink or smoke and have just as much fun as the person who smokes and drinks. Its against what i believe to drink, and if you(whoever) want to bash me for that then by all means.
The "clubbing" scene seems very Shallow... I want to be able to have a decent conversation with someone and not a "hey remember that time we got so drunk we (insert things done when drunk)...
It doesn't make sense to me. I respect anyone who drinks as much as i respect someone who doesn't and the people from this forum that i know in person knows that.
I had some of my best times being with people from this forum and hope to have many many many more!!
I must say Chris Very interesting Thread.
I have learnt allot here but also learnt nothing at the same time.
I feel the same way as you, but i refuse to drink or smoke and have just as much fun as the person who smokes and drinks. Its against what i believe to drink, and if you(whoever) want to bash me for that then by all means.
The "clubbing" scene seems very Shallow... I want to be able to have a decent conversation with someone and not a "hey remember that time we got so drunk we (insert things done when drunk)...
It doesn't make sense to me. I respect anyone who drinks as much as i respect someone who doesn't and the people from this forum that i know in person knows that.
I had some of my best times being with people from this forum and hope to have many many many more!!
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Im basically the same as you lol...
I go out to see my friends, but we go to movies, or go for coffee, stuff like that... We spend all day together at varsity and have the times of our lives. If I dont go out to see them, however, I'm also happy to just stay at home browsing, or watching movies, or reading, heck, tonight I decided to start programming a game.
I've been clubbing twice. Once was my matric after party...I just have no desire to go, and to be honest, I dont believe that I'm missing out on anything. I don't think it'll affect you as a person, but rather, its just who you as a person are...And you'll grow up completely normal
I go out to see my friends, but we go to movies, or go for coffee, stuff like that... We spend all day together at varsity and have the times of our lives. If I dont go out to see them, however, I'm also happy to just stay at home browsing, or watching movies, or reading, heck, tonight I decided to start programming a game.
I've been clubbing twice. Once was my matric after party...I just have no desire to go, and to be honest, I dont believe that I'm missing out on anything. I don't think it'll affect you as a person, but rather, its just who you as a person are...And you'll grow up completely normal