I am not going to drink today.

[mollyka]

I am not going to drink today.

Yep, Ak, definite signs of spring here in Ireland - beautiful day today, temps are still quite low but on the up! Your part of the world is on my 'bucket list' - would love to go, but my daughter has moved to Canada (East) so we can't really pass her and head to Alaska!!
Great stuff with the sober days - each day just makes you feel better and better - it's a buzz all of it's own - truly!!

[DriftyAlison0]

I am not going to drink today.

I made sure that I only had enough money to get my lunch for today and Sunday and for a new game. I made a pledge last night that I will not drink today and I am sticking to it. Now with only 45 cents in my wallet and no beer in the house that belongs to me, I am not going to drink.

[Bluejay]

I am not going to drink today.

"The prospect of never drinking again can be very overwhelming and for me, prevented me from seeking sobriety for many many years."

That's me. Thanks for starting this thread Doggygirl.

I'm AF today.

[Bean]

I am not going to drink today.

I am still AF today though yesterday was a tough one. I am housesitting this weekend - when my friend was showing me around I couldn't help noticing all the liquor in the cupboard, vodka in the freezer, wine and beer in the fridge...I literally started salivating at the sight of the vodka.

I went home and started down the dangerous path of thinking that maybe I would get drunk this weekend. I've been AF for 82 days and I really want to get to 100 and I really want to be AF forever now but somehow, just seeing it all there put me right back in that bender headspace.

Again, when I got to the house yesterday, I was so tempted. I sniffed the vodka and then the whiskey bottle which was a stupid thing to do. Anyway, long story short, I managed to hold out and my friend came over later and took it all away. Very happy this morning that I resisted.

Felt a little disappointed in myself that the urge was so strong and I can't trust myself to be alone in the house with it. The really weird part is that as soon as it was gone from the house, the urge left too and I just have a sense of relief.

I have little/no problem going to bars and not drinking or being around other people who are drinking (so far) but something about a load of booze in the cupboard and the opportunity to stay home and get wrecked by myself is hugely tempting. Probably cause that's mainly what I used to do...

Have a great AF weekend everyone. I am off out to walk the dogs and enjoy the fresh air with an unhung head!
Bean

[vintage girl]

I am not going to drink today.

Wow bean, that took some chutzpah. Sniffing the stuff and still getting rid of it. Well done you!

[Bean]

I am not going to drink today.

I think it was stupid of me VG! I don't even know why I did it. But thankful for my good friend who has been so supportive on my journey. I actually left some beers in the fridge as I was confident that I wouldn't be tempted by them but he took them away too!

The other good thing I find is that drinking 2-3 AF beers gives me a little buzz in my stomach which real beer used to do. I like the feeling and it satisfies the craving for the real deal. I never want more than 3 and when I stop and switch to tea or juice I think about how this is what normal drinkers do. It's quite a strange feeling!

Onwards...

[damo180]

I am not going to drink today.

Well done on resisting temptations. I know how strong they can be.
Lets keep going, cant wait to get to 100 days AF also, 21 to go

All the best
Damo

[Doggygirl]

I am not going to drink today.

Hello fellow travelers. Staying AF today will bring us one day closer to our goals. My 3 year anni is coming up in May and I'm looking forward to a new coin. So....the only way to get there is by not drinking, one day at a time. So for today...no AL for this girl.

DG

[mollyka]

I am not going to drink today.

Spent the last hour tryin to catch escaping chickens. Would have let the shaggers go if I was drinking:H So yep DG I'm with you - this girl ain't drinkin either!!

[vintage girl]

I am not going to drink today.

Not drinking today as I have found that I am really enjoying my AL free weekends more and more. Shopping with a clear head, no more fashion faux pas'.

[TracyA]

I am not going to drink today.

spam reported.

[Doggygirl]

I am not going to drink today.

vintage girl;1084730 wrote: Not drinking today as I have found that I am really enjoying my AL free weekends more and more. Shopping with a clear head, no more fashion faux pas'.

AMEN SISTAH!!!! Here's to sober retail therapy!

I won't be drinking any AL today, or eating any spam for that matter. Anyone with me here???

DG

[jennyneric]

I am not going to drink today.

I am not going to drink today because today is a new day and it can go whatever direction I choose it to go and today I choose to be alcohol free!

[jennyneric]

I am not going to drink today.

mollyka;1084724 wrote: Spent the last hour tryin to catch escaping chickens. Would have let the shaggers go if I was drinking:H So yep DG I'm with you - this girl ain't drinkin either!!

:H:H:H:H

[Doggygirl]

I am not going to drink today.

Hi everyone! Every day when I wake up I renew my committment to stay sober today. Anyone with me today?

DG