Wow, Camiol - that is a huge accomplishment. The odds were stacked against you last night, and yet you made it through. Pedicure is a perfect follow-up! And Hope made it through an entire week! Definitely reward yourself, Hope. My earrings icon are my 1-week reward, and I love them. I've decided that I'm going to start growing my turquoise jewelry, and the turquoise will be my sober icon - both on this site, and whenever I'm wearing it. I just looked up its "meaning" (not that I hold a lot of stock in that sort of thing, but it's interesting). It made me smile:
Turquoise is one of the oldest protection amulets. A truth stone, it symbolizes a time to be honest with yourself. Much will be gained when you become still, and see yourself as your truly are. This stone is a reminder to share your vision and WALK your TALK! The truth is very motivating to those ready to hear it. By doing so, you make it okay for them to believe and follow. This gem stone is a stone of self realization helping you to better understand yourself, your ideas and emotions. It is a wonderful aid in regards to any type of analytical thinking.
Thank you Hope...I feel strong. I am amazed at myself that I didn't have a drink while she had wine, especially after buying rum and being pretty much determined that I was going to have a drink. What strategy do you plan to use to abstain while you visit your brother? It sounds like you two enjoyed drinking together very much when you visited.
You should definitely reward yourself for one week sober. I am going to get a pedicure with my daughter this morning as my reward for being so strong last night, and as part of her reward of getting such good grades on her report card.
I will be thinking of you while you are visiting your brother Hope. Let me know how you are doing and enjoy your time with the new baby niece!
Camiol! You are really strong. I cant imagine myself sitting and drinking a virgin mojito while my friend is drinking wine. Woww...
I made my 7th evening without alcohol yesterday and I'm proud of myself.
I'm flying to another city to visit my brother and newborn niece tomorrow. My brother and I are usually drink so much when we come together but I'm planning not to drink. They are planning to leave the baby to me and go out for a couple of hours and I should definetely be sober!! Besides, I need to talk to my brother on some business issues on which I need his ideas, and this is the second reason I should not drink....to remember what we have talked the day after. Today is the last day of school of my daughter, I will pick her up from school in the afternoon and we will go to shopping. I can buy smth small as a reward for myself for 7 days, what do you think?
Woohoo! I didnt drink! I did stop and buy rum and invited my friend to come by. She had wine and I changed my mind and drank a virgin mojito. I couldn't bring myself to drink. I am so proud of myself right now. I admit I was tempted when I could smell her wine, but I'd immediately realized that if I had even a taste, I'd drink too much. After she left, my husband and I took our daughter to a huge fireworks display on our waterfront. It was awesome.
How are you doing Turquoise? Are you still struggling about the long weekend? I've been invited to join my friend and her nieces, along with my daughter, to have dinner and a swim tomorrow night. She wants us to have wine while the girls swim. I think I'll forego the wine and drink something non alcoholic. Day 6 feels pretty good! I'm not fooling myself, I know I can falter at any moment, but for now....I feel good about my successes to this point. Tomorrow I am treating my daughter and myself to a pedicure.
Camiol, good luck, whatever you decide to do! Moderation is a wonderful thing - so enjoy yourself...but not so much that you feel bad tomorrow. I look forward to hearing what you decided to do, and how it went...
Wow 2 lbs....that's awesome! Its not silly, its something to be proud of. I'm at 1.5 lbs so far and I too want to lose 10 lbs to be happy with my weight, but 15 would be better so I'd have 5 lbs to play with. Reading both yours and Hopes posts, it seems all three of us are struggling about how to get through this weekend. I have to be honest, I pretty much decided I'm going to stop at the liquor store on my way home and pick up rum for a real mojito tonight. I am not sure if I'll actually drink it if I do pick some up, but I feel like if I don't grab some, I'll regret it.
Ok my brother just called me and I have to go to his house this evening to help him with something, that will stop me from drinking because I have to drive.
I hate the turmoil I'm feeling about this. I want to drink so bad but logic tells me that I'm not capable of having a couple drinks and stopping at that. It's horrible to know that I can't control something that I so enjoy doing. He struggle continues.....sigh.
Weight loss is definately motivating Turquoise! 2 years ago, I was able to lose weight after 2 weeks of mild dieting and I never had weight problems for years. I put on nearly 10 pounds in 2 years due to alcohol..Although I dont eat anything during the day, calories coming from alcohol is more then enough to put on weight..
My day is almost finishing, I 'll be going home in an hour.. I'll think of something to keep busy tonight...I'll check your posts occasionally..have a good day ladies..
I've lost two pounds! Woo hoo. God, that sounds so silly. And yet, I'm quite happy about it. If I can make it sober through this weekend and the 4th of July, maybe it will be three pounds by the time I hit three weeks... That's a lot of calories I won't be consuming, as long as I don't supplement the strawberry mint soda water with bags of corn chips and pans of brownies (an all-too-real possibility). My final goal is ten pounds less than I am today, and while I absolutely REFUSE to diet right now (going without drinking is horrid enough), the weight loss is truly a motivating side effect of avoiding the 500+ calories of drinks I was consuming every day. Just thought I'd let you know.
Today I just feel the same. I had a boring afternoon, and I feel like I need a drink to rest. This will be the 7th night if I will be able to spend it as I planned, but it feels harder then yesterday. I think I perceive drinking like having a break from my life & my duties and all the boring stuff I need to deal with. It is something that I do for myself (terrible that it's something killing me). Years ago, I was managing to drink one or 2 light beers after work and spending the night like that. I wish I would stayed there.. but I know that I cant stop it once I start..
Thanks for the recipe but it's strange that virgin coctails make me want alcohol more then other stuff. It's better I stay with cola zero..
And Torquoise! thanks for supporting us both. It really feels good that there are people who are able to do it and support you. It will be my second weekend sober (hopefully) this weekend and if I stay sober, I'll feel like it will be easier next week. And the best part is, I lost 1 pound in 6 days which made me very happy in the morning.
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