Máximo de tres bebidas
As some of you already know, I've had a pretty rough 2006. I didn't post much about it because it was too depressing. So, rather than go over why winter 06 sucked, I shall tell you about something I'm doing to improve myself.
On February 22nd, I decided that I'd had a few too many ridiculous alcohol binges and gave myself a 3 drink maximum until Saint Patrick's Day. Well, when Fat Tuesday came around I realized I should give up having more than 3 drinks in one sitting for Lent (Catholicism at its best). Here I am, still sticking to the 3 drink max. Saint Patrick's Day passed without me submitting to the pressures of the drink. So far it has gone really well, and I have only had one week night drink since the max started. However, self-discipline isn't something I'm particularly fond of (hello, anyone remember when I used to buy entire sheet cakes just because I could?). Occasionally I've felt a little mad when I couldn't fully partake in party festivities. On the other hand, I have lost some weight without going to the gym, have been able to serve my friends as sober driver on several occasions, and--for the first time ever--was able to go to a karaoke bar without making a fool of myself on stage.
I used to think that I would officially start binge drinking again on Cinco de Mayo, but now that I recognize the benefits of exerting some self-control I will just honor the day with a 5 drink maximum.
Hello, my name is Michelle and I've avoided becomming an alcoholic. *CHEERS*
On February 22nd, I decided that I'd had a few too many ridiculous alcohol binges and gave myself a 3 drink maximum until Saint Patrick's Day. Well, when Fat Tuesday came around I realized I should give up having more than 3 drinks in one sitting for Lent (Catholicism at its best). Here I am, still sticking to the 3 drink max. Saint Patrick's Day passed without me submitting to the pressures of the drink. So far it has gone really well, and I have only had one week night drink since the max started. However, self-discipline isn't something I'm particularly fond of (hello, anyone remember when I used to buy entire sheet cakes just because I could?). Occasionally I've felt a little mad when I couldn't fully partake in party festivities. On the other hand, I have lost some weight without going to the gym, have been able to serve my friends as sober driver on several occasions, and--for the first time ever--was able to go to a karaoke bar without making a fool of myself on stage.
I used to think that I would officially start binge drinking again on Cinco de Mayo, but now that I recognize the benefits of exerting some self-control I will just honor the day with a 5 drink maximum.
Hello, my name is Michelle and I've avoided becomming an alcoholic. *CHEERS*