scottheisel Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 After tip-toeing around alcohol for 26 years, I tried a glass of wine at my girlfriend's apartment about a month ago. Then last weekend, I tried some of her Blue Moon beer, which I liked a lot. This past Friday, however, the world as we know it changed: I ordered and drank my first-ever beer. Better yet, I started off all classy-like with this: Shit's something like $8 a bottle -- and it was on the company tab, which made it even tastier. So to all who have, at one point in time, told me "Dude, whenever you start drinking, I'll totally buy you a drink," it's time to break out those wallets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicker Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 lol edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadetapplesauce Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 lol edge. To be fair, I really haven't used the term "straight edge" since I was 19 or 20. It just felt appropriate to use it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest genericinsight Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Any particular reason why you decided to start drinking after not doing so for years? I always am curious about this. I'm 27 and just have no desire to drink whatsoever, at all, so I'm always interested in what people who once never did have the motivations to start doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benchwarmer Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 yar, 27 here as well, still haven't had a beer. soda's cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest genericinsight Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 yar, 27 here as well, still haven't had a beer. soda's cheaper. Absolutely. Not knocking those who drink, but we save a shit ton of money by not doing so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante3000 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Cool...So is that steamer I plan to drop on you at the Fest cool with your new "non-edge" lifestyle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostatsea Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
controlthebleeding Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Scott, when i see you, i'll buy you a beer... a good one though.. one that you can enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 Any particular reason why you decided to start drinking after not doing so for years?I always am curious about this. I'm 27 and just have no desire to drink whatsoever, at all, so I'm always interested in what people who once never did have the motivations to start doing so. I'd never had a drink in my entire life. Not once. And my girlfriend and I recently took a vacation to Sonoma, California, which is wine country (we went there for a wedding), and we went on all these wedding-party wine-tasting tours and I continually abstained, and after a while, it just seemed kinda silly because there was really no real reason for me not to try it. I ended up not drinking at all when we were out there, but my girlfriend did buy a nice bottle of wine while we were there to have for our anniversary a few weeks later. She opened it and poured me a glass; I kinda looked at it for a while and then figured "What the hell," and took a swig. Shockingly, the end of the world did not come. I don't know what I expected to happen, but nothing bad came from it. I enjoyed the taste, and it was something my girlfriend and I were able to share to be closer with each other. Since then, I certainly haven't gone out of my way to drink, but as I mentioned before, I tried a sip of her beer the last time we were out, and then on Friday, I was at a show with a whole bunch of co-workers and we all went to a swanky wine bar next door afterward just to hang out, and I felt so comfortable with everyone that I thought I'd give it a try for real. I ended up really enjoying it, Am I going to drink a 24-pack of PBR every single day? God, no. But if I'm in a comfortable environment with friends, I'll probably order something as I'll feel safe. My biggest worry in college about drinking was I'd go to parties and see guys my size get totally wasted and then just start pawing girls. That freaked me out, and I definitely never wanted to be someone like that. But now I'm older, and I understand that having a drink definitely doesn't get you drunk, and when you're with friends, it only really enhances the experience. Wow, I just wrote a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickheitman Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Not about drinking. Could see myself drinking in the future. Not at parties though. I hate parties sober or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4m35 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 i hate parties in general. i always feel so awkward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
controlthebleeding Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I always though any alcoholic beverage should be something you enjoy for the taste, not to get fucked up. that's how i always saw it. im drinking a nice cold chocolate stout as I write this...mmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I used to drink a ton, but I don't really do it much anymore. Scott I'll buy you a beer if I ever see you at any shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamlikesmusic Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I only drink water. One day, though, who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarondanger Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I've never drank ever. Why? Cause it wasn't something I wanted to do. I'm only 21. Will I still not drink when I'm 27? Who know. Scott that rules that you had a beer. Ill buy u one at fest. You tell me you like the taste you just need an excuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdwell Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I didn't start drinking until I was about 22 and a half...actually got offered a threeway to take one swig of some shitty vodka/sunkist mixture before I started drinking and turned it down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentumlost Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 but seriously, being around friends and having a good beer is one of my favorite things in life. well that and sitting on my bestfriends rooftop splitting a bottle of wine between us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deafmx Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 mmmm sunkist. i haven't drank since i was 18, never done drugs. well, i did take a drink of jim beam at the bar after my friend's funeral just because my group of friends all did the shot together in honor of him. i just have alcoholism in my family and i don't see the need to get fucked up to have a good time. everyone assumes by my personality that i am a drinker and drug user too. i hang out with stoners and drunks. my kind of people plus, all my money goes to buying music so i'd be in the doghouse if i drank too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 thread honks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastepunk Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Shockingly, the end of the world did not come. I remember having that revelation. I can't recommend Allagash White enough. http://www.allagash.com/white.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlovecolouredx Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 i don't drink any alcohol drink but i don't think i have to say i'm straightedge. i just don't wanna make me health get worse.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 THIS WHOLE THREAD NEEDS FIRESTORMING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 yar, 27 here as well, still haven't had a beer. soda's cheaper. Absolutely. Not knocking those who drink, but we save a shit ton of money by not doing so! But we have more fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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