Two weeks down.
April 12 seems so far away, but 14 days down and 33 days to go ... technically. I might stick to just 40 days, but who knows. So far I've put myself in a variety of situations where otherwise I thought my temptation would get the better of me and have succeeded. I went to a bar with some fellow students, the Howlin' Wolf to see some bands and, last night, went to a rather "elite" party that Old New Orleans Rum was having. Last night was the only time I felt really tempted, especially when they sent us all walking away with 6 bottles of rum (which I placed under the care of kerath), but I'm fairly confident I'll succeed.
I have a couple of upcoming events that will test the willpower, though. St. Patty's day is just around the corner. A wedding at the end of the month. The first weekend in April I may be going on a camping trip with some friends -- friends who are fans of the alcoholic beverages. That weekend is my only concern. Since I haven't been indulging on Sundays -- as you are "allowed" to do since Lent lasts more than 40 days -- I may indulge on Friday evening and Saturday of that weekend. But we'll see.
Overall, I've noticed that I sleep better (although replacing alcohol with soda keeps me heavily caffeinated) and (surprise!) don't have to worry about driving home at night. But I also noticed that some people just don't want to hang out when alcohol isn't involved. Pretty strange, considering I spent so much time in high school doing just that, but in my adult life it's become such an integral part of my social encounters.
Ah well. Back to work.
I have a couple of upcoming events that will test the willpower, though. St. Patty's day is just around the corner. A wedding at the end of the month. The first weekend in April I may be going on a camping trip with some friends -- friends who are fans of the alcoholic beverages. That weekend is my only concern. Since I haven't been indulging on Sundays -- as you are "allowed" to do since Lent lasts more than 40 days -- I may indulge on Friday evening and Saturday of that weekend. But we'll see.
Overall, I've noticed that I sleep better (although replacing alcohol with soda keeps me heavily caffeinated) and (surprise!) don't have to worry about driving home at night. But I also noticed that some people just don't want to hang out when alcohol isn't involved. Pretty strange, considering I spent so much time in high school doing just that, but in my adult life it's become such an integral part of my social encounters.
Ah well. Back to work.