For the 4th time in two weeks I have had a member of my immediate family ask me if I am mentally okay (a reasonable question to anyone who knows me) but for the sole reason that I drink a lot. I don't consider myself an alcoholic because A. I don't drink every single night and B. I don't prioritize drinking over real-world adult responsibilities. Also I never come close to underestimating my limit as to when I should no longer be considered a safe to be active person (I.E drive drunk). I enjoy drinking because I enjoy drinking all different types of beers. I don't dodge social gatherings that don't involve drinks. I don't hang out only with people that drink. I do not feel anxiety like some sort of addict when I have to go a few days without drinking.
tl;dr: It annoys me to be called an alcoholic because I enjoy drinking/bar culture and all the wonderful people it has introduced me to.
Not that anyone will read this but it beats thinking out loud at my wall.
Also pizza cat. Because both pizza and cats are awesome.
