Any non-drinkers?

Dale Parish

poeticjustice wrote: »

Did you pass your repeats?

Yes


:pac:

J_E

Honestly, don't get too hung up on who drinks and who doesn't because you're immediately limiting yourself from what could be a great bunch of people to be around. Not everyone who drinks does so with a solid aim of getting drunk and disorientated. Not everyone wakes up with pounding hangovers. In fact, the majority of people just enjoy a social drink or two and are fine. I've been there, trust me, and you'll just end up alienating people if you push it too hard.

Chavways

Cydoniac wrote: »

Honestly, don't get too hung up on who drinks and who doesn't because you're immediately limiting yourself from what could be a great bunch of people to be around. Not everyone who drinks does so with a solid aim of getting drunk and disorientated. Not everyone wakes up with pounding hangovers. In fact, the majority of people just enjoy a social drink or two and are fine. I've been there, trust me, and you'll just end up alienating people if you push it too hard.

You don't know my friends

Peteee

pan pan pan, banned for a while for personal abuse.

jigglypuffstuff

poeticjustice wrote: »

Hey,

Just wondering if there is anyone else going to UL that isn't really into the party scene? Most people seem pretty obsessed with getting drunk and going to clubs and parties and it'd be nice to know i'm not alone.

It's not a religious thing or anything. I'm just happy enough with a night at the cinema, or just having a laugh chatting with a group of friends. don't really know how to meet like minded people.

thanks

Im In UCC op....... in 2nd year and i rarely drink..im also a student in UL on the weekend doing the NCEF....I live at home and commute from Tipperary to Cork Daily

I train between 10-14 times a week in Strength training, Cardio. and martial arts kenpo and tkd..my friends accept i don't drink that often as ..when i do i enjoy it,,but 8/10 times im sober due to training commitments....its not ideal for me to drink
as it would interfere but i enjoy a good drink on occasion....usually a proper bottle of vodka , (belvedere ciroc grey goose etc) which i'd share with my friends!!

Its always good to be the person thats not afraid to be themselves...more people admire me and respect me for my decisions...I think its just fine to do whatever suits you...and if someone judges and forms and opinion of you on whether you need alcohol in your life.....there not really worth having around because a lot (but not all) of the people that form this opinion and criticize you based solely on conforming to a social norm usually are insecure and possibly jealous that you can refuse to conform yet still manage to fit in whereas they need to conform in order to feel accepted

cough *First class honours in my social psychology module :pac: * cough

All in all OP be happy to be you...don't feel pressured..if your looking to meet new people perhaps mention some of your favourite sports pastimes etc and i could recommend something?

Occono

I don't drink much or party. I did get some,uh, shocked reactions from some people, so it's uncommon, but they've not been pushy about it. Every so often I do find people pushing me to drink but it's usually family members not my friends.

jigglypuffstuff

Occono wrote: »

I don't drink much or party. I did get some,uh, shocked reactions from some people, so it's uncommon, but they've not been pushy about it. Every so often I do find people pushing me to drink but it's usually family members not my friends.

Really??? I find that interesting..when i stopped it was my friends being pushy for a while..my family on the other hand were very supportive and did nothing but encourage me to stay away from alcohol..

Bazgina

Yes , we are out there!
I dont drink either , but I love going out and getting dolled up! :P I also adore live bands and a good dance at the club with the girls.I love smyths ... over 21s though .
I found youll get mix reactions but I have learnt that you shouldnt give a **** what people think of ya, just be yourself! If they dont like it , they have a problem with themselves.
As for me , I usually mix with all kinds, from sporty to nerdy I dont need to justify to anyone why I dont drink, I just dont.I dont look down on people who do, thats their business - I never judge someone else because you dont really know the person like you think
But that doesnt mean Im a dry ****e ya know, lol I enjoy the craic as much as the next person. Ill more then likely be the person falling over in heels and laughing on a night out(oh the clumsiness)anyway enough about me...
like people mentioned above .. clubs and sports are great ways of meeting people. When ya dont drink it can be so handy for getting toned up and not having an excuse to be unfit!I found sports is great because most are focused on getting fit , that is if your interested in sport .or your into reading books , Im sure there is a society out there,... maybe Fan forum or photography?
Best of luck

SellingJuan

I go out, but I dont necessarily have to drink, especially with a 9pm lecture the next day. You would be surprised the amount of people that arent drunk on a night out.

lanysmiles:)

I always found societies a good way to get to know people with similar interests there's loooads gsoc, a&m, lit soc, computer soc, math soc, lit soc, just some of the societies I joined and made good friends in!
I hear ya, I don't dislike people because they drink, I just hate being surrounded by (mostly drunk) people in clubs etc, it freaks me out somewhat.
Javas was always relaxing to be in, even with people drinking, the stables was alwyas too noisy to have a good chat in, but Javas also serve food and are really sound about tea and coffee late at night!

Actually you'll probably know it as Scholars xD

Aragneer

I'm a non-drinker as of recently. I do not drink much but if I even have one glass I am sick as a pig that evening or the next day so I've given it up. Plus I hate how it makes you act as I'm a foolish drunk..

My boyfriend also doesn't drink and has only ever had five drinks. So you'll find lots of people who don't drink but don't limit yourself to just those people as some drinkers aren't what you'd expect them to be

benchppress

I am an alcoholic and I haven't drank in the last 3 years. I don't really socialise any more, when I'm not working I go to the gym, do arts and crafts and read/cinema/tv.

All of my old drinking buddies still drink regularly together, i see them around 2/3 times a year. I have gone to some 'dry' events with randomers and they're usually terribly boring, I'm ashamed to say.