Alcohol Killed My Social Life…
I’ve never liked drinking anything liquid with alcohol as a minor (or major) component. From the very first time I tasted it to the times I was forced to endure taking it. And when I say "forced" I dont consider peer pressure or social gatherings as factors that can mitigate me to drink alcohol. Its only my immediate family that can force me. Not even my bestfriend can lure me into drinking one.
Drinking alcohol is an unknown phenomenon for me. I can understand people who smoke. There has been scientific studies conducted why people cant easily quit smoking. Cigars (or pipes…whatever) brainwashes people. For me, drinking alcohol isn’t psychologically induced…its more of a pressure factor for acceptance. Admit it…the very first time you drank alcohol was 30% curiosity and 70% social pressure. Of course there are obvious exceptions. But generally speaking, that’s it right? You wouldnt have tried it had your uncle prodded you. Or if your barkada didn’t pressure you by calling you "sissy". Or if your boss didnt give you any other choice than to "makisama ka naman!". Its really more of the social pressure that people drink. Im sorry, but Im not easily swayed by the "general public".
Its like smoking…but with a twist. Some people also take it to lower your inhibitions. To make you more outgoing or generally give you confidence. I really wonder why people rely on alcohol to give them that. The silent and secretive office clerk suddenly becomes talkative and brimming with stories. The brain of the group suddenly cracks out jokes. Or the "miss prim and proper" suddenly took hold of the videoke mic to sing a noisy song. These are prime examples of what people rely alcohol for. Its kinda…how do you say this…umm…P-A-T-H-E-T-I-C!!!
To tell you the truth…sometimes I test some of my friends using this method. You can always see how easily they give in to proddings and pressures of other people. People like to say "wala ako pakialam sa sinasabi ng ibang tao". Pero usually those people are the first ones to give in when pressure strikes. It only proves their weakness of personality.
I hate alcohol. For the past 5 years, it had steadily killed 5 people in my family. Physically, emotionally, or socially. I hate the way it brings empty promises of joy.
It killed my social life tonight. Some of my friends should have known better than to offer alcohol to me and drink in plain sight of my eyes. Im sorry but I dont really care what people think of me. Its one way to know that you drink…but its an ENTIRELY different situation to actually SEE you drink.
I’ll stop now. Oh! I almost forgot…I HATE ALCOHOL!
