Why we Drink

I believe there’s a correlation between masculinity and drinking "bitter" drinks. It seems the lack of immediate pleasure in these drinks validates one’s strength or suffering. As such, as a person absorbs them, these drinks become a part of them, as much as they reinforce such validation.

This makes a case for many alcohol drinkers. Without any reference to the (often blissful) lightness that being Tipsy comes with, you find the correlation I’m making in observing both men and women who drink Chalazae and medicinal bitters.

There's a study that says many alcohol drinkers love the feeling Alcohol brings more than the actual drink itself.

To me, this implies that "good Alcohol" to most drinkers is simply drinks, which makes the journey tipsy, smooth, rhythmic, and fluid. This reasoning is plausible. Maybe even more than the study says. 'Cos if the Journey towards feeling tipsy is dirty, smelly, and grotesque, why will anyone participate in it so casually? It follows that it's not that Alcohol is good, but good Alcohol is good. And as with a person's manner of drinking, his choice of drink is a simple reflection of his values.

I feel somehow when people speak so condescendingly about Alcohol. As though drinking is (or should be) primarily associated with drunkeness.

I don't agree. Well, I think I don't care more than I disagree. I believe anything which connects us to our primal nature is beautiful. In a world full of pretentiousness, forced sophistication, and prioritisation of form over substance.

I've never for once seen a reason to drink due to social pressure. This is one thing which causes people to get drunk—and I'll say once again, reflect their values, to be inclined to lose their personal Agency constantly, simply due to social pressure.

I drink—culturally and traditionally. Like Roger Sterling in the movie series MadMen says:

"We drink 'cos it's what Men do;
We drink 'cos it's better than unbuttoning your collar."

It's beautiful.

One of my best memories this year is sharing a bottle of Red wine with my 93-year old Grand Pops, as he talked about history and culture.

I’ve had to roll my eyes each time I hear these people obsessing about health, screaming, "It kills!". I find it funny.

Especially, 'cos it often comes from a type of people. Such as those who’ve not engaged in any thorough physical activity since the past year. Or people who eat shitty food; or without a balanced diet. Or low energy folks who can’t move their body without it making crackling sounds.

Like food, there are good Alcoholic drinks, and there are bad Alcoholic drinks. (I've talked about this before—do you people even listen?) I'll talk about it again, after I'm done with this drink.