Hi and welcome, JoeSoSo!
I drank to alleviate the shyness, too. Things seemed so much more fun for me when I drank, and even now -- I continue to associate drinking with any kind of date, dinner out, celebration or party. I guess it'll be a while before I can dispel the connection...
Anyway -- I'm really hoping you do intend to visit us again tomorrow and "kill it dead... after 4 years."
