Today is a calm Tuesday back at work, back in the gloomy much colder weather. But in this environment, I've settled into no-wine habits. I've had very few thoughts about alcohol today, which is much easier than the in-your-face-ness of alcohol in South Beach.
One day there, when I was feeling quite grumpy about all these people drinking alcohol and me telling myself I would not- I took a back street back to the hotel because I was tired of all the sidewalk cafes on the main street. I was distracting myself by watching cats and kids and bumper stickers. I saw one that said "Bill W. is my homeboy". I think this refers to AA- or, if not, I persuaded myself that it did- and it made me feel less alone in my steadfastness to not drinking!
Seventy-Seven is a biiiig number- I feel both proud and humbled to have made it this far!
One day there, when I was feeling quite grumpy about all these people drinking alcohol and me telling myself I would not- I took a back street back to the hotel because I was tired of all the sidewalk cafes on the main street. I was distracting myself by watching cats and kids and bumper stickers. I saw one that said "Bill W. is my homeboy". I think this refers to AA- or, if not, I persuaded myself that it did- and it made me feel less alone in my steadfastness to not drinking!
Seventy-Seven is a biiiig number- I feel both proud and humbled to have made it this far!
Hooray Carrie! 77 days is fantastic! It seems easier to do this non-drinking thing wrapped in habits. For me, it's way harder when there's whole lot of new stuff on the go. I love the image of grumpy you, looking at kids and cats and cheered up by a bumper sticker. Really glad you're doing well and keeping on.
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DeleteA little giggle at one's own expense always seems effective!
DeleteHappy 77 to you! I love reading your daily posts. Keep them up!
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DeleteThanks, Sue. It really helps to have Fellow-Travelers!
DeleteWell done on getting through the challenges of a sober holiday, surrounded by temptation. Its a real achievement :)
ReplyDeleteHolidays and business travel- these seem for me to have alcohol very deeply embedded. But I won, this time! Interestingly, it's been far easier for me to give up the idea that flying must always be accompanied by pre-flight wine!
DeleteCongrats on the big 77! We're getting close to that magic 100, aren't we!
ReplyDeleteYes, and then what? I am thinking one night of having a glass or two of wine, as an experiment, to see if it really feels as I remember, and then immediately back on the no-wine 'wagon' to a total of 180 days, which would fortuitously end on my birthday! Is this do-able, do you think?
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