I have been thinking a lot over the last few days because I have been at work alone and no customers have come in.. so I was bored and I let my mind wander.

I have been thinking about getting drunk. Why do people enjoy it so much? I know that the seemingly obvious answer to this would be that we get drunk because we want to escape all of the "grievances" in our lives. We want to numb all that hurts us emotionally. And to that train of thought I say... Fair enough...

Obviously that's why a lot of people get drunk but I definitely think that there is something more to it.

Personally, I do not hate my life and I am not saddened by much on a daily basis and I love the idea of getting absolutely caught up in a whirlwind of tequila shots and cheap champagne on a regular. So, why do I enjoy it so much? Especially with the frequent and unbearable hangovers that follow.

I know is that when I have come to the end of the week I feel stressed and exhausted and usually I can only stand the idea that I have to work on Saturday mornings if there is some prospect of me getting drunk that night. Whether is be a party or clubbing or just playing a drinking game at home with my boy.

And that's not to mention actually being.. wasted. And this brings me to the answer of my question. When I have had one too many I feel euphoric and I have loads of fun because I interact with people more easily. I don't know why but over the last 3 years or so my social skills have been severely stunted and I find myself speechless at times when someone asks me a question or tells me a joke because I just do not know how to respond.

And I realised that when my mind is overcome by copious amounts of alcohol I am more likely to strike up a conversation with person x or person y. I have fun because I talk to old friends and new friends so much more. I am not just a hopeless drunk who drinks aimlessly... I have an end and alcohol is my means...

So I encourage all who drink... ask yourself this one crucial question... Why do i like getting drunk? You may learn something about yourself.