Hi Charlotte, way to go on the weekend!
I'm sorry to hear your sister had the flu, but would have to agree with you that 'someone' was very likely watching over you to ease the pressure some.
I love that book you're reading. Her writing is very provocative - so sad she died of lung cancer at 42. Cravings associated with reading about drinking or watching people drinking on tv does lessen over time. It lessened for me dramatically when I accepted that I couldn't have just one or two to relax - it's not even a possibility and that's ok.
Back in my drinking days, I vividly recall wishing I was one of those people at the party who didn't drink (there were always a couple of them) when I woke up with such massive hangovers the next day. Now I am - life is good.