Irish person not bothered with getting hammered

scouser82

I love a nice beer with my dinner or going to a good pub for a few pints with my mates but, having reached my late 20s, I really am not bothered with going out and getting hammered anymore, and haven't been interested for a few years at this stage. Am much more interested in my sport and being fit, active and healthy. Am living abroad and many people think I am not being Irish enough. At first I thought this may be an age thing, but I've come across so many Irish out here my age who drink themselves silly.

So am I abnormal or what?

bumper234

scouser82 wrote: »

I love a nice beer with my dinner or going to a good pub for a few pints with my mates but, having reached my late 20s, I really am not bothered with going out and getting hammered anymore, and haven't been interested for a few years at this stage.. Am much more interested in my sport and being fit, active and healthy. Am living abroad and many people think I am not being Irish enough. At first I thought this may be an age thing, but I've come across so many Irish out here my age who drink themselves silly.

So am I abnormal or what?

Nope you have just matured, congratulations.

The_Pretender

Yeah kind of

Moneymaker

No. I don't drink at all and it's a decision I don't regret for one moment.

I don't hold it against anyone who likes a drink, I simply choose not to do so myself.

obriendj

Moneymaker wrote: »

No. I don't drink at all and it's a decision I don't regret for one moment.

I don't hold it against anyone who likes a drink, I simply choose not to do so myself.

I am similar to the OP, the thoughts of getting drunk and hungover seems like such a waste. But really enjoy a drink with some friends or a bottle of wine with a nice meal.

AnonoBoy

I love the way people get so surprised when they mature.


"Holy sh*t! Instead of drinking my own body weight in vodka, puking my ring up on a stranger's couch and trying to have sex with whoever was left awake at 5am while on a cocktail of whiskey, amphetamines and hash I just sat in and watched the Graham Norton show. WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME?????"

spank_inferno

Irishman feels guilty he is not a drunkard.

NegativeCreep

Find yourself a good psychiatrist, there's something not right with you.

HansHolzel

from Terence, this is stupid stuff (A. E. Housman)

...Say, for what were hop-yards meant,
Or why was Burton built on Trent?
Oh many a peer of England brews
Livelier liquor than the Muse,
And malt does more than Milton can
To justify God’s ways to man.
Ale, man, ale’s the stuff to drink
For fellows whom it hurts to think:
Look into the pewter pot
To see the world as the world’s not...

SEPT 23 1989

No shame in admitting failure

ColmH81

scouser82 wrote: »

I love a nice beer with my dinner or going to a good pub for a few pints with my mates but, having reached my late 20s, I really am not bothered with going out and getting hammered anymore, and haven't been interested for a few years at this stage. Am much more interested in my sport and being fit, active and healthy. Am living abroad and many people think I am not being Irish enough. At first I thought this may be an age thing, but I've come across so many Irish out here my age who drink themselves silly.

So am I abnormal or what?

I gave up 3 months ago cos it was boring going out and doing the same thing over and over.. Now I prefer to spend my time in the gym, and am a lot happier for it..

RoyalMarine

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

No shame in admitting failure

if your username is your DOB then you have a few years to go....

but it will happen.

@OP the real question is will you continue this mature stance or end up a 60 year old prick stinking of beer harassing other people on a train.

Systemic Risk

Yup I agree, the thoughts of going out getting blathered thoroughly bores me. I enjoy my beer but I prefer going to a pub with some nice beers, and sit and have a chat with my friends or getting a few bottles and relaxing with a film. If I do end up on these big nights out I fun for a while and am lively, however I usually want to head off home fairly early before the night gets messier.

Before when I got to the wanting to go home stage I would get a couple of whiskey and cokes to liven me back up. Nowadays I just switch to water and wait until everyone else has had enough. Its not like I mope or complain or anything and I don't think anyone even notices me switching to the water.

Zillah

I gave up getting hammered on nights out at 25. It is amazing the negativity you can get from people for not wanting to spend 100 euro getting so smashed you barely remember the night and ruin most of the next day.

Students get smashed out of their tree because they're learning their hedonistic limits, grown ups do so because they hate their life.

CruelCoin

scouser82 wrote: »

So am I abnormal or what?

Nope.

28 year old here. Getting drunk stopped being a motivation for me when i left college.

It's pointless. If you need to be drunk to make your time with friends seem fun, then you need new friends. End of.

ColeTrain

Zillah wrote: »

I gave up getting hammered on nights out at 25. It is amazing the negativity you can get from people for not wanting to spend 100 euro getting so smashed you barely remember the night and ruin most of the next day.

Students get smashed out of their tree because they're learning their hedonistic limits, grown ups do so because they hate their life.

So if you're drunk then you're depressed?

April O Neill

scouser82 wrote: »

So am I abnormal or what?

Yes, you're special.

No other Irish person feels this way.

fishy fishy

scouser82 wrote: »

I love a nice beer with my dinner or going to a good pub for a few pints with my mates but, having reached my late 20s, I really am not bothered with going out and getting hammered anymore, and haven't been interested for a few years at this stage. Am much more interested in my sport and being fit, active and healthy. Am living abroad and many people think I am not being Irish enough. At first I thought this may be an age thing, but I've come across so many Irish out here my age who drink themselves silly.

So am I abnormal or what?

don't worry.....it's normal...you are just growing up and don't realise it.

Zillah

ColeTrain wrote: »

So if you're drunk then you're depressed?

No, but you're definitely dissatisfied with life if all you want to do in your free time is get obliterated.

saintsaltynuts

Zillah wrote: »

I gave up getting hammered on nights out at 25. It is amazing the negativity you can get from people for not wanting to spend 100 euro getting so smashed you barely remember the night and ruin most of the next day.

Students get smashed out of their tree because they're learning their hedonistic limits, grown ups do so because they hate their life.

Oh thats deep mate.

Cd_doe

I don't mind going out and getting drunk.

It's the hangover that I can't take. I havnt drank In a while just to avoid the hangover

josip

You will need to renounce your citizenship within the next 30 days.
The form can be downloaded here
Until such time as your form has been processed, you will not be allowed to enter a licensed premises in case you should be seen sober by a tourist and damage the reputation of this country.
The Dept of Foregin affairs will arrange your deportation to Saudi Arabia or equivalent country within a further 90 days where you can regale the locals with your tales of excess for the rest of your sober existence.

obriendj

scouser82 wrote: »

I love a nice beer with my dinner or going to a good pub for a few pints with my mates but, having reached my late 20s, I really am not bothered with going out and getting hammered anymore, and haven't been interested for a few years at this stage. Am much more interested in my sport and being fit, active and healthy. Am living abroad and many people think I am not being Irish enough. At first I thought this may be an age thing, but I've come across so many Irish out here my age who drink themselves silly.

So am I abnormal or what?

I agree with the OP and what others have said here but wondering what do people do instead in the evenings? some have posted they enjoy the gym but they cant be in the gym until 11 at night (or can you?)

I enjoy watching movies or box sets and cooking but looking for alternative suggestions to do on a saturday evening.

Also the OP have said they are living abroad, perhaps in Australia, where most Irish would go out on the lash on the weekend. Again whats the alternative?

CruelCoin

obriendj wrote: »

I agree with the OP and what others have said here but wondering what do people do instead in the evenings? some have posted they enjoy the gym but they cant be in the gym until 11 at night (or can you?)

I enjoy watching movies or box sets and cooking but looking for alternative suggestions to do on a saturday evening.

Also the OP have said they are living abroad, perhaps in Australia, where most Irish would go out on the lash on the weekend. Again whats the alternative?

Any hobby at all?

I for one am a fishkeeper.

Takes some effort (and time) to turn this:

http://willjlindsey.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/gold-fish-bowl.jpg

into this:

http://glass-fish-tanks.com/wp-content/uploads/aquarium.jpg

120_Minutes

obriendj wrote: »

I enjoy watching movies or box sets and cooking but looking for alternative suggestions to do on a saturday evening.

Dogging.

brevity

AnonoBoy wrote: »

I love the way people get so surprised when they mature.


"Holy sh*t! Instead of drinking my own body weight in vodka, puking my ring up on a stranger's couch and trying to have sex with whoever was left awake at 5am while on a cocktail of whiskey, amphetamines and hash I just sat in and watched the Graham Norton show. WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME?????"

God, I miss those days.

wretcheddomain

To be honest, I look down and feel sorry for anyone above college-leaving age who feel the need to get absolutely p1ssed. I think it says something about their psychology more than anything else. If a person over 25 or whatever (especially over 30) feels the need to get drunk like that then it's a major indication of either 1) their sad immature life or 2) psychological issues, or worse 3) a combination of both. So you should be delighted OP for joining the élite in the country who don't have to resort to alcohol for the aforementioned reasons.

obriendj

120_Minutes wrote: »

Dogging.

Yeah but i am wondering about hobbies to do at night.

Is Dogging not more or a sunday afternoon thing

obriendj

CruelCoin wrote: »

Any hobby at all?

Well all my hobbies are generally during the day, cycling, kayaking, walking. So rather than going boozing or just vegging in front of the TV at night, what do others do to unwind.

the fish tank looks good by the way

Gerry91

ColmH81 wrote: »

I gave up 3 months ago cos it was boring going out and doing the same thing over and over.. Now I prefer to spend my time in the gym, and am a lot happier for it..

I do both! 2 nights out a week, 5/6 days in the gym, soccer training 2 evenings a week, match on sat and as fit as I've ever been!

wretcheddomain

obriendj wrote: »

what do others do to unwind.

The best way to unwind is to engage in acts of contortion - always works for me.

anncoates

Why do people - rightly - point out that the drinking of people other people aren't very interesting but assume we all want to hear their smug epistles on sobriety?

Gerry91

wretcheddomain wrote: »

To be honest, I look down and feel sorry for anyone above college-leaving age who feel the need to get absolutely p1ssed. I think it says something about their psychology more than anything else. If a person over 25 or whatever (especially over 30) feels the need to get drunk like that then it's a major indication of either 1) their sad immature life or 2) psychological issues, or worse 3) a combination of both. So you should be delighted OP for joining the élite in the country who don't have to resort to alcohol for the aforementioned reasons.

they may have had a hard working week and want to unwind? Maybe they just enjoy getting drunk? Are celebrating something?

If I go to any late bar in Galway at a weekend I'll see loads of people "above college age" loaded, wouldn't judge them one bit. Personally love going out getting smashed at weekends (though I'm only 22 ), especially after a win on a saturday

Muise...

anncoates wrote: »

Why do people - rightly - point out that the drinking of people other people aren't very interesting but assume we all want to hear their smug epistles on sobriety?

I think they miss the churning feedback of shame, and long for someone to say "do you know what you didn't do last night?"

Agricola

The odd drunk night out can be fun but if its your be all and end all everytime, then you have problems and/or are under 23.

Its such an Irish/British perspective too. Travel a bit and you'll see there are whole countries full of people who have great lives which don't revolve around trying to get alcohol poisoning.

Moneymaker

anncoates wrote: »

Why do people - rightly - point out that the drinking of people other people aren't very interesting but assume we all want to hear their smug epistles on sobriety?

Why do people who know you don't drink try to browbeat you into doing it and look down on and make fun of you when you say no?

I don't have a problem with anyone having a drink(responsibly), why do people seem to take an issue with those who don't drink?

Gerry91

Moneymaker wrote: »

Why do people who know you don't drink try to browbeat you into doing it and look down on and make fun of you when you say no?

I don't have a problem with anyone having a drink(responsibly), why do people seem to take an issue with those who don't drink?

Yeah I don't like that myself.

While I like a drink, I'd always respect those that don't. I've seen plenty being slagged off for it unfairly

ColeTrain

Zillah wrote: »

No, but you're definitely dissatisfied with life if all you want to do in your free time is get obliterated.

I'd agree with that but surely getting drunk the odd Saturday night, down the local, is an acceptable pastime and not an indication that you're not enjoying life?

CruelCoin

obriendj wrote: »

Well all my hobbies are generally during the day, cycling, kayaking, walking. So rather than going boozing or just vegging in front of the TV at night, what do others do to unwind.

the fish tank looks good by the way

Not mine.

Is what i'm aspiring to for my 3 tanks.

kowloon

CruelCoin wrote: »

Any hobby at all?

I for one am a fishkeeper.

Takes some effort (and time) to turn this:

http://willjlindsey.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/gold-fish-bowl.jpg

into this:

http://glass-fish-tanks.com/wp-content/uploads/aquarium.jpg

Those are some serious glass blowing skills you have.

MadsL

Lemmy disapproves...

http://imgur.com/BxJat38

cletus van damme

A lot of pious folk here , moralising and the like.

i'm 36 and I love going on a bender.
Don't do ita huge amount cos I've other interests and kids.
But once a month/6 weeks I love packing the kids off to the grandparents and going on the rip . great craic (for me)

Zillah wrote: »

I gave up getting hammered on nights out at 25. It is amazing the negativity you can get from people for not wanting to spend 100 euro getting so smashed you barely remember the night and ruin most of the next day.

Students get smashed out of their tree because they're learning their hedonistic limits, grown ups do so because they hate their life.

I love life.

Zillah wrote: »

No, but you're definitely dissatisfied with life if all you want to do in your free time is get obliterated.

all my free time. nobody ever said that.

Zillah

ColeTrain wrote: »

I'd agree with that but surely getting drunk the odd Saturday night, down the local, is an acceptable pastime and not an indication that you're not enjoying life?

No, but there's a huge difference in getting merry in the local and dribbling on a table in coppers. Most Saturday nights out have people drinking with an attitude of panic, as if were they to stop for a second they're going miss the party train. Just think how many times you've seen someone miserable and paying through the nose for the privilege, or how many times you seen people screaming about how much fun they're having when it's clear they're trying to convince themselves more than anyone else.

wretcheddomain

anncoates wrote: »

Why do people - rightly - point out that the drinking of people other people aren't very interesting but assume we all want to hear their smug epistles on sobriety?

They're not smug epistles on sobriety.

I drink but I will not accept as normal some individual (who should be responsible at such an age) who feels the need to get hammered every single time they drink. So an attack on that attitude is not the same as a smug epistle on sobriety given I've just shown as I myself am a drinker. I think now would be a good time to flick that chip off our shoulder as it's beginning to heavily weigh down upon the quality of your posts.

ColeTrain

Zillah wrote: »

No, but there's a huge difference in getting merry in the local and dribbling on a table in coppers. Most Saturday nights out have people drinking with an attitude of panic, as if were they to stop for a second they're going miss the party train. Just think how many times you've seen someone miserable and paying through the nose for the privilege, or how many times you seen people screaming about how much fun they're having when it's clear they're trying to convince themselves more than anyone else.

Extreme example. Most people would define "drunk" as talking a bit of nonsense and numbing the senses a little.

swimming in a sea

I've often been asked "where i go on the piss?" by casual acquaintances, I don't think I've ever told the truth to this, I drink very rarely and never go out to get drunk (I must be less of a man:D)

wretcheddomain

ColeTrain wrote: »

Extreme example. Most people would define "drunk" as talking a bit of nonsense and numbing the senses a little.

Hammered, Dribbling, Projectile Vomiting, Smashing a glass over someone's head...

SV

Reached that stage myself, drinking is just not the novelty it once was and I've found it to be having a detrimental affect to my life.

ColeTrain

wretcheddomain wrote: »

Hammered, Dribbling, Projectile Vomiting, Smashing a glass over someone's head...

Were you spying on me last Saturday?

chakotha

Zillah wrote: »

I gave up getting hammered on nights out at 25. It is amazing the negativity you can get from people for not wanting to spend 100 euro getting so smashed you barely remember the night and ruin most of the next day.

Students get smashed out of their tree because they're learning their hedonistic limits, grown ups do so because they hate their life.

Harsh.

meoklmrk91

I was never much of a drinker and only ever went out for special occaisions, been out maybe 4-5 times this year if that, never understood how people could go out to the same places, with the same people, every weekend, it just seems like such a boring thing to do.

I'm in my early 20's and have never been out 2 weekends in a row, in fact I'm not sure I have been out twice in the same month ever. Have gone up to six months without drinking, I like going out every now and again, I like to have a few drinks but I just couldn't do it on a regular basis. Not much of a partier to be fair.