Then:
For me and Mr. Doggy's business, most of our new clients come through word of mouth. We belong to a couple of independent business referral / networking groups, and also the Chamber of Commerce which has lots of different types of events where you meet the locals. Probably one of the best types of events for either group is the "After Hours" events which typically go from 5 - 7 PM and involve (of course!) drinks and appetizers. The reason they are better than the luncheons and stuff is because you are not restricted to sitting at one table with the same 6 or 8 people - good networkers mingle with everyone.
I had reached a point a couple years ago where I just plain stopped wanting to go. I interfered with my day time drinking. Can't show up and already be tipsy!! If Mr. Doggy did grag me out, I spent the whole time being paranoid about earlier drinks, or angry that the event messed up my day with BoozeBeast.
Today:
We are going to an after hours event and I'm looking forward to it!! I know the BoozeBeast will be in attendance, but I feel strong. When offered a drink I shall use the "diet" excuse - LOL nobody will question that!! We plan to stay for no more that one hour - 5:30 - 6:30 is the prime time anyway. Maybe we'll get a new business lead to help pay for my cleaning lady and all this shopping I've been doing. If tonight goes well, there is a Chamber after hours tomorrow evening where we can troll some more for new business.
Then:
Tomorrow the truck I always drive is going to the shop in the AM for maintenance. I HATED those days in the past because that meant I had to stay sober until we drove together to pick it up, and I drove it home. All I could do was hope the mechanic didn't dilly dally around until 5PM!
Today:
I'm bummed about the truck being gone tomorrow because I want the option to run errands and stuff.
This feels so good. No short term buzz in the world seems worth giving this up for. I know there will be rocks in the road but I am DETERMINED to do my very, very best to hang on tight to AF.
Hope everyone is having a good _______________(whatever time of day!)
DG
Day SIXTEEN AF (34 minutes into day 16 )
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