Congrats on 8 days!!
I'm still trying to get to my first meeting - bottled it last minute a few days ago. Someone mentioned to me about ringing the AA national number and they can try to arrange for you to go with someone so your not on you own - so that might be an idea. I think if someone has met me i would have went.
There are other options you can think about instead of AA - counselling, community teams etc so you can also do a bit of research and see what you find thats local to you.
You seem pretty clear what you think about your drinking - just dont feel pressurised by others. A friends of mine said she wouldn't go on a night out with me if I wasn't drinking as it would be boring! I'd rather be boring than drunk again!