Food really isn’t complete with something that “pushes” the food down to our stomach. May it be water, soda, beer or any type of beverage, hot or cold. Food really tastes complete with its beverage partner. Water is the most essential but let’s be honest, we tend to seek for something that has its own taste and feeling. Something that is not bland. Soda comes first to my mind, especially during teenage years. But this time, something so “adult” drink that really is not tasty in a way but somehow it gives a more satisfying feeling than of consuming soda. Booze. Yes, booze, or alcoholic liquor is the one I am talking about.
It comes to many different forms. From beer, to gins, rum, vodkas, spirited drinks, to the classy wine and champagne and other fermented alcoholic beverage. These booze really differs especially as to what occasion you are celebrating and the food you eat.
These young-adult times of ours, or somehow I call it “Gateway to adulthood” tend to have more occasions to celebrate that includes liquor. Due to being first time as legal drinkers, they tend to drink a lot due to the energy that they have and has a lot more time to get together with friends and drink.
As booze comes usually with occasions, there are times that you just wanted to drink the night out single handedly. Drinking just with your self and wonder with the things and think through it. It really is enjoyable sometime drinking alone. It tastes really different depending on the mood of the environment you are drinking with.
Every place, or country has its own drinking styled and etiquettes. But usually, here in the Philippines, we have this thing called “Tagay tradition”. At first, I thought of it as the Filipino word for “Cheers” in English or the “Kampay” of the Japanese. Turns out, it is the practice itself that whenever Filipinos get together and celebrate with booze, we drink with just 1 glass shared together with everyone. It is passed on to whoever turn is it. It usually goes circular path as people always surround to have a chat and interact with everyone in the group. May sound somehow unhygienic because we share the same glass but it is tradition. It is the norm here in the country unlike in others wherein your glass is only yours.
Liquor somewhat stimulates the inner version of yourself. A version which only occurs when your seriously drunk. Some tends to get angry, some cry, other be hysterical and laugh out loud. Others just sleep so soundly without you noticing but what’s for sure is that, all of those versions are pretty hilarious if I would say. These drunken moments really makes the memories of the “inuman session” a very memorable one and makes us laugh and feel good whenever we remember those scenarios.
Of course, there are those responsible drinkers and non-drinkers and we should always be glad to them. For they are the ones who takes care of those drunken mates, carries those who can’t stand up, walks them home and ensure everyone’s safety to avoid accidents. These are the moments that shows everyone’s camaraderie.
We may somehow find drinking as a bad habit but it sometimes is helpful to catch up things with everyone, brings out the things you wanted to burst out and gives you good times and at times gives you clues on how to fix life problems. I would admit that beer, rum, gin, whiskey and other liquors really don’t taste good at all. What makes it special and a delicacy is that the vibe that everyone emits surrounding those bottles of booze
The feeling of being together, feeling good and just the comfort of not thinking about life problems at all and escaping reality’s harsh treatment for a while really eases you and makes things special.
Always remember, drink responsibly and never drink and drive.
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