RANTS & RAVES

There are only certain drunk people that deserve this title. And I do have a very good reason, so allow me to explain. I’m thinking about those who act unruly and are a danger to others and themselves. Legit reasons, right?

Don’t get me wrong, even though I don’t drink and have never needed a reason to require liquid courage. I get it… some find the whole experience exciting. Let’s not forget that it gives you a buzz, releases dopamine and endorphins and I mean, who doesn’t want to feel good?

Unfortunately, too much of a good thing is NEVER good in the long run. If you’ve had one too many, alcohol kicks out rationality and fogs up your memory pretty well. You become incoherent and unrestrained. I guess if you’re going for the “forget my worries and leave my cares behind” this is the way to go but if you “wanna have the time of your life”, how would you do that if you can’t remember a dang thing!!!

You have every right to choose your beverage of choice, you have every right to party, you have every right to have a good time. However, if you end up looking like a belligerent idiot then shame on you. I remember back in the day when I went clubbing, you could easily point out the Asian flush and that was no biggie. It was the people who were loud, handsy, crying or staggering from bar stool to table that I would watch and think to myself. That person’s gonna regret it tomorrow. And honestly, acting like this looks stupid as hell. You should be ashamed cause heck, I am ashamed for you.

On a side note, watching drunk people can be quite amusing. Not for them obviously but for the spectator, it sure is. It’s like watching a train wreck, you’re uncomfortable but you can’t look away. I don’t think anyone would want to be the butt of the joke.

All jokes aside, the main rant is if you are going to drink, be responsible.

DON’T DRINK & DRIVE. Plain and simple. There really isn’t any excuse these days, call someone to get you, get a Grab and last resort, sleep it off somewhere safe. Hurting or killing yourself is one thing but if you are responsible for taking the lives of others. There really is no excuse, you should be ashamed and will have to live with that regrettable decision for the rest of yourself.

So my friend, have an absolutely great time this Harvest Festival, get your drink on but please, please, please be smart about it.

DRINK RESPONSIBLY.

by Noor F.Z. Ali Image | Unsplash