It's progress... not perfection, right?

[sunshine_gg]

Hmmm. Well, I'm not going to make it to day 5 this time around.

However, this was my first time at day 4 and I made it through most of the day. And, I've been nursing 1/2 glass of wine for over 30 minutes now.

I needed the wine for cooking. That sounds plausible, no? No? *sigh*
I know it's BS. On the up side - there's only one bottle after this one left and my other half agreed to keep the new batch of wine away from the house.

That should help. It's so bloody hard when it's staring you in the face every day!

[Accountable for Me]

It's progress... not perfection, right?

Yes, it would be very hard for me if there were AL in my house. Good plan to have the next batch away from your place. It will help you big time!!!

[dill]

It's progress... not perfection, right?

Sun, There is no way I can have wine in the house and not drink it. I completely understand! As you say, progress! That's very good.
I will be back to work tomorrow. That means I will be back to my work routine. That means I will be very tempted to fall back into my old habits and, well,
We're all human. Not perfect. Just have to keep trying!

[A Work in Progress]

It's progress... not perfection, right?

Sounds as if you are committed to figuring out what your plan needs to be... and following it! That's the key... all plans need to be adjusted based on what you learn about your own "triggers," etc.... Good for you!

[Sunbeam]

It's progress... not perfection, right?

Sun,
My husband keeps his wine in the refrigerator in the basement. Out of sight, out of mind really helps me. He also drinks his wine (moderate amounts) out of a coffee cup.

All progress counts! Never forget that, or you will get discouraged for no good reason. People often need to accomplish these goals at their own pace.

with love, from another Sun

[New Day]

It's progress... not perfection, right?

Sunshine --- it takes time .... I've had a lot of day 4's and 5's in the last 6 months ... and this is the first time I've made it to day 6. Keep at it and you'll get past that stumbling block too. It's not going to happen overnight.. ... just be proud of yourself for having done the 4 days.... when was the last time you did that? Baby steps dear, baby steps!
I'm in the midst of cooking too ... and having a hard time fighting off the appeal of a glass of red wine right now too!

[sunshine_gg]

It's progress... not perfection, right?

Thanks guys, all of you!
Yeah, I'm not really going to let this discourage me. I'm getting better at staying AF every time. And, I ended up having about 2 glasses by the time dinner was done. So, no biggie, really. Certainly no hangovers, etc.

I really think I'm pretty anxious about quitting the cigarettes tomorrow, too. I'm on my LAST cig now. Oh my.

[Peanut]

It's progress... not perfection, right?

Only 2 glasses? In 5 days? I think I'd call that modding??? I see you have the count going at the bottom of your posts. I kinda like that approach, allows you take a look at your progress through the month, and gives some basis for improvement. Back in May, I think I was about 50% AF days, which I was pretty pleased with given the previous months of 100% AL days!! We an either look at the 50% with pessimism or optimism - I guess it's our choice!!
Good luck with the ciggies!
xo peanut

[sunshine_gg]

It's progress... not perfection, right?

Nonononooo Peanut.. 2 glasses tonight.

Let's see, this month's count is...

Jan 01 - 2 glasses w/dinner at a party
Jan 02 - wayyyy more than 2 glasses - yuck
Jan 03 - 0
Jan 04 - 0
Jan 05 - 0
Jan 06 - 2

Darn - I kinda like those 0s

[stopthecycle]

It's progress... not perfection, right?

That is why I haven't cooked anything w/wine yet & even cooking is hard as I LOVE my wine while I cook...It is hard I don't know if I could do it if I had it in the house.

Everyday day AF counts so 3 AF count way more

[JAMMS]

It's progress... not perfection, right?

Sunshine----don't freak out....2 glasses of wine every 5 days is great....it's MODDING at it's best....so you went overboard on 1/2/09...you're working on not soing that anymore... and that's fine.....please don't feel bad.....back to day one tomorrw...

[Peanut]

It's progress... not perfection, right?

In Bessie's terminology that would be:
1 dog day / 2 mod days / 3 AF days
Not too bad honey!!! That's only 1 dog day in 6 days. Let's think on the bright side, accentuate the positive! (Aiy!! aren't I ridiculous?!? wish I could talk to myself this way more often!!)
Here's to a few more AF days!

I've been having random, sudden thoughts of wine today. They don't last long, but I really really have to keep my guard up and don't get overworked and hungry at the same time - bad combo for me!! That's when the visions of glasses of red (or white) wine start to cloud my vision!!

Almost bed time! Talk to you all tomorrow! I'm hoping for a dreamless night.
Hope you get more sleep tonight too New Day!!
xoxo peanut

[witchywoman]

It's progress... not perfection, right?

well done sunshine. I have counted my two slipus as sucess's and AF days as i did not get drunk, did not drink the way i used to, it seems to me thats what your doing, changin drinking patterns , PROGRESS!!!

[peacenik]

It's progress... not perfection, right?

good luck kicking the cigs, that's a fun ride!!! you get really emotional and it's kind of fun to just let it all hang out and have reason why!

the wine thing...whooooiiieeeee...that's the hard part!

you're doing great

[peacenik]

It's progress... not perfection, right?

ps gg, thanks for making me notice the drink counter function...it is fun to see 0's and strangely satisfying in an ocd kind of way