That year, we left all the parents to their madness and my friend and I just watched the parties on tv secretly drinking and smoking since everyone was distracted. Opportunist! lol

lol I can see how parties don't work for a socially shy guy for sure! I'm all partied out, I used to be the party house before I moved, plus too many people know me, I don't get the luxury to be a fly on the wall so I have to fight thru my shyness so I don't seem stuck up or rude.