NoT yOUr TyPiCal PaRtY AnIMaL

Im not a party animal and I dont really love partying (especially those formal events) where you are forced to put on a fake smile, wear a gown/cocktail dress and heels (flanax please!), greet people even if you dont know them really well, say “I’m great!” even if you are critically delirious or shake hands and give compliments like "OMG, you look great!" even if you dont really mean it! To make things worst--in parties--i cant eat according to the standards of my stomach! In other words, I'm not just into formal parties--really! i rarely parties (except when required @ work!), i rarely drink and i rarely go out with my friends and i am perfectly fine with that.

To balance everything though--I must admit that Im not a loner--i love socializing but not in too formal occasions. You may think that my life is boring--im 31 and i dont do what people my age does, i prefer long drives (sightseeing while driving!) and just staying home at night instead of partying / clubbing. I always believe that partying is not a requirement for social relationships. Whats good is that my friends understand me and my personality quirks. It really pays if your friends are real mature people--they will never pressure you to pretend to be someone who is not you. I personally believe that you don't sell myself out for anybody especially through partying! I always had older more mature friends because they respected my decision to be sober.

There is a line in a Garth Brooks song that goes "You can't follow like a bunch of sheep, you gotta listen to your heart"

So--listen to your heart too!