Moomingirl wrote:
I did turn the volume down Krabo, but you have to at least have it on a bit to appreciate the drumming. I'm just not good with that kind of noise.
Percussive noise? If so, I'm like that too; I don't like noise that comes in bursts and pounds at my ears.
Moomingirl wrote:
I have been genuinely drunk,
Oh, so have I! The next day was uncomfortable enough for me though that I have seldom wanted to repeat the experience.
Moomingirl wrote:
I've made a concerted effort to learn how to drink to maintain a 'slightly toasted and mildly happy' state. Any more than that just isn't pretty.

Same here, right down to "concerted effort".
Yesterday after a very long day, I tried a new 22 oz. beer I hadn't had before... turns out it tasted absolutely disgusting, but afterwards I felt amazing. I can't remember feeling that light or happy in a while. Nothing was bothering me, I was just in a comfortable, serene glow. So I played a meditation session from an app I had recommended to me, and I fell asleep in complete peace and relaxation.
"Slightly toasted" - I really like that. I think I'm going to start using it!