If you don't think you have a problem with alcohol, try some "controlled" drinking and see what happens. Only you can decide whether alcohol is a problem for you.
Re: boredom in recovery. I don't know about you, but my drinking days became pretty boring, the same old thing night after night. I am having much more fun now that I am sober. I have friends in recovery, a family, a job, hobbies, community service, lots of things that keep me involved in life.