Drugs. Sex. Alcohol.

Okay. If you're a girl like me when you're on your own you enjoy your own company, likes to read, likes music, day dreamer (and you can add to the list) the three words in the title may be a taboo, or even may be a little awkward for you to talk or think about.

The thing is, no one really tells you or explains to you this whole side of life. I think there is a time in everyone's life where you do get exposed to these things. The question is, what do you do about it?

No offence intended to the people who do enjoy this side of life, I'm addressing people who are as described in the first paragraph.

1) Know yourself well. If you're uncomfortable with something, say no.

2) Social engagements, parties and the like. They're alright. But be smart, go with friends. Again, rule one applies. Sometimes, its harder with the pressures of friends in socials. Then again, if you're comfortable enough with yourself, you would know your limits and you would know how to say no. Don't worry; people get it. I was lucky that my close group of friends were like minded as myself and so really, social engagements were what they were really all about: socialising.

You don't have to be afraid to join in. Just be comfortable with yourself, be smart, and enjoy the company =)

3) And of course, if you don't want to go for something, a 'no' is fine too.