I'm much more easy going in social situations when I have a little alcohol in me .. not quite as shy (yes, I can be quite shy sometimes .. mostly when around people I don't really know) and it helps me in those situations.
Everything is funny when I'm drunk, and unless someone just goes well out of their way .. I have a hard time getting angry while intoxicated .. that in itself is a great feeling .. as I tend to get angry rather quickly and here lately .. fairly often. To get away from that for a night .. is wonderful.
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