Drinking isnt always for all the above reasons you mention, is also an act of modern society while socialising, some people feel they can loose themselves a little with a drink and become less rigid...in a culture where most of people have sad faces thats it... Im sorry you had bad and unpleasant experiences with people that got drunk because they didnt know the meaning of the*ocaccional sociable drink*(plus they were teenagers at that time) , but that doesnt give you the right to label all the people that drink as boring, or depressed or stressed, I dont fall into any of those categories and I perfectly enjoy a normal glass of wine twice a week, on my own thats it, cos my boyfriend, like you also doesnt drink, smoke or do drugs(I dont smoke or do drugs either)but I wouldnt like him to judge me for drinking, for me its a treat, its *me time*, its freedoom from work, from rush hour commuting, a break from the normal 9-5 life like you name your blog...We cant all like the same things, but certainly you cant judge if you dont trully know the meaning of the pleaseure and enjoyment of alcohol.People have make drinking look as an irresponsible act because they have abuse it, alcohol is an art, is taste, behind it you can find wonderful facts.

Regards from a trully wine lover who is not a depressed alcoholic sitting in front of the tv and certainly wont have a hangover tomorrow.

2010,10,04, Scotland