For a long time I didn’t drink at all. I fended off no end of “You’re so boring” comments, dealt with the distrust of the drinkers around me – stayed clear headed on every night out I went on, despite the highly amusing peer pressure (turns out it still exists in your thirties).
There was no specific reason for not drinking alcohol. Not health, nor allergy or recovery. Definitely not because I was Straight Edge. I just didn’t want to.
People’s reactions to what I put in my glass were the best thing about it, that and the absence of hangover at all times.
But then, I started to drink. Again, for no good reason; simply because I chose to. That’s the beauty of it, it was only ever because I did or didn’t want to.
It’s really cute though when people are all “But YOU DON’T DRINK!” when I order Vodka. It’s like they finally got to a comfortable level with my drinking and now can’t compute that it’s changed again.
It will most probably change back.
If I’m honest, I don’t like spending my cash on something I can’t eat or wear. Spending £50 (even £20) isn’t an option for me of a Friday night. I’ll always chose something better than booze but… I like the odd drink.
I like a cocktail. I prefer Tea.
But what I really enjoy is the choice. To drink or not to drink, that is the question that nobody but me should care about.
Stop trying to label me, hardcore drinkers! I’ll do what I want, thanks.
A Voluptuous Mind 
I totally get this! I went from drinking, to not, and for some people it was like I’d taken up membership of some strange cult. People assume you have “gone all Gwenyth” and its so annoying. I drank to be confident which is such a bad reason. I hated being drunk, hated the hangovers,hated the expense so stopped. I actually feel better now having to rely on myself rather than whats in a glass to enjoy myself, or more accurately, feel entertaining to other people. Now its all Diet Coke and if you dont like me, do I care? Xxx
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Exactly! It’s been one of my bugbears for a long time. Now I do drink a bit (but rarely) they’re even more confused! Basically, what does it matter? xoxo
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It just doesn’t matter. I don’t wear jeans everyday or eat biscuits everyday…I don’t see how whether me drinking or not is an issue to other people! xxx
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Ha. Couldn’t agree more! xoxo
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