Since making my big plan I have
Been suspended from my job (and thankfully reinstated).
Found out that I am going to be a father for the first time.
Lost a large amount of money in a business deal.
Made contact with long-lost relatives. . . .
. . . and various other minor triumphs and disasters.
None of which have ANYTHING to do with drinking alcohol and I have not negotiated with my beast. I simply don't have to anymore.
I will never drink again and I will never change my mind.