Yes, I went through the party stage.

My parents weren't happy with my decision to go out and go to parties. But, to be honest, they were fun. I met new people and created friendships based off the silly things we did at parties. I know it was stupid but the fun I had can never be replaced.

Going to parties is often misconstrued with hooking up and getting so drunk you black out. That's not always true. I won't lie, some people do that. But if you know how to control yourself, they are so fun. People often look down on people who do go party and drink, but we aren't bad people or complete drunks. We just want to have a little fun.

I never went to parties every weekend but if I had a bad week or finished all my work for the week ahead, I would go. There's nothing wrong with letting loose once in awhile. Now there is a difference between having a few drinks and drinking till you can't walk. There is a point of still being able to make good decisions and I was always still able to make good choices.

So I am not sorry for going through the party stage. It helped show me how much I can handle. It caused me to make new friends and memories that I will remember. I am not sorry for going to parties.