day 25
15/05/11 • 0 Comments

I am still here not drinking and I am still quite amazed at how making the decision on HSM has made the difference! I have had thoughts about breaking my promise and then dismissing the thought as “you don’t have to do that!” “phew…no I dont’ do I!” One thing I have also noticed is that next weekend I am going to a BBQ with friends and I have offered to drive ‘cos I won’t be drinking (of course – how simple is that) and it is very liberating. That is what encourages me, it’s this strange freedom that it gives me.    

i am so pleased
02/05/11 • 0 Comments

it has been 12 days today since i decided not to have a drink for 3 months. so far i have been really impressed that i have stuck at it and did not slip a small champers in at a special reunion this weekend. i cannot say the same for not having another piece of chocolate or a sweet little cake! lets tackle one thing at a time me thinks.  

day 6
24/04/11 • 1 Comment

well today i am pleased because i was able to decline a glass of wine at a small gathering after a busy day together painting and deocorating. there was one comment from a former partner who made the blanket statement that i *had i given up drinking now?* and i was able to say that i just did not feel like a drink at that moment. no major declaration of sobriety as i don’t plan to never drink again just not right now. i found it helped me to say it that way when i gave up smoking 11 years ago, that i was not having a cigarette now, maybe later and then when later came i would wait and have one later… still early days tho’