When I visited a sake brewery during a tour event sponsored by the Society, small plastic cups were provided with sake and whiskey for tasting.

"I feel bad for disrespecting what you've prepared for us."

I thought that.

However, I used to be a "reserve (or regular) alcoholic."

I was also worried that this would lead me back to a body that needed to consume alcohol.

However,

"Then that would be a good column topic."

I became defiant and sipped a few milliliters of sake and whiskey.

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In no time, the alcohol was all over me, and I was dizzy.

Instead of feeling good, I began to feel rather heavy and far from a 'return to alcohol' mood.

To enjoy alcohol, the body must be acclimated to it to some degree.

In my case, I think I have been sober too long and have lost my tolerance for alcohol.

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I think it's true that "if you don't enjoy drinking, you're missing out on half your life" -- that's okay.

Daily chores can easily compensate for losing about half of your life.