30 days.....way to go.
You mentioned balance in your title so maybe you already have the answer?
The old timers would say to me "take your time"....."Tread sofly"
Try to remember your are recovering from an illness that wants to kill you
And will tell you "go to the bar your be fine"
Like any other major illness it take time and patience to fill strong enough to branch out a little.
For the first year i took very few risks.....no bars or partys...no booze in the house...Etc...and a meeting at least once a week and regular contact with a sponsor.
These days its different...but it took time.
So.....tread sofly.....take little risk.....listen to your heart not your head..
Remember you are recovering from an illness that is only to happy to bury you.
Boring....nah....hold on tight...stay sober and your life will improve beyond your wildess dreams.
If it can happen for this old drunk it can happen for you........trucker