When Jodi invited me to go out with them tonight, she said, "Just come by the house. We're going to have a few drinks before we head out." I thought it would be about five people, the usual suspects. But this, is a full-fledged party! Loud music pumping, alcohol flowing, and I don't even know most of the people here. "Hey!" Jodi shouts over the music. "Would you like something to drink?" "No, thanks!" Honestly, I'm not a big drinker. I don't like the taste of most alcoholic beverages, and I don't like the heaviness in my stomach, like I'm dehydrated. I usually opt out of alcohol. When I do have drinks with friends, it's Jack and Coke, baby. I find a spot on the couch and start munching on Funyons, which I probably haven't had
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