Good for you. I steered clear briefly in early sobriety, and these days I only go to a restaurant or bar for food and/or live music. Last night I played (I'm a musician), and after the set I sat late with others just gabbing and joking. It occurred to me this morning how easy it was to just not drink and still have a good time. I can feel socially awkward sometimes, but when everyone else is drinking it somehow loosens me up. I think the key is not judging others for drinking (or not), and not judging myself - just enjoy the moment and if people are too annoying or rub me the wrong way I move on... Extra perk: I drove home legally and without stress.