Shots are definitely a business expense.

"Failing at life" is so relative really.  It sounds to me like you're kicking life's ass rather heavily.   Go get some drinks and celebrate!

(Present company included.)

Some people have existential moments when hanging out at the bar and tend to contemplate the flawed society we live in.  These are the same people who believe that journalists are cowards.  I beg to differ though, Anonymous from Texas.  Journalists these days are expected to  cover all kinds of very dangerous events including Lindsey Lohan's new found sexuality and the truly interesting feat of Kanye West landing at the airport.  These are the real heros--not those "journalists" who travel into other countries to report actual injustices and news.  Get with the program.