Lisa,
I totally understand what you mean. I went on vacation to Vegas just over a week and the weather there was 75 degrees and sunny. I went on a week long bender while I was there and came home determined to start again but really commit this time. I live in Chicago and was actually looking forward to the cold, but instead it's 73 here today and all I can imagine is sitting outside with a drink to relax.
Then I remember I only wanted to drink a margarita laying out by the pool in Vegas as well (instead I got smashed and lost all my money at the casinos...) It's been helping me to remember that if I stay sober this spring and summer, even though I might long for a drink, next spring and summer I might not want one as badly, and then hopefully I'll be able to enjoy the weather without any input from my AV.
The fact that warm weather instantly makes me want to drink is also just another reminder that I'm an alcoholic which makes me even more committed to stay sober. (First thing my husband says when it's nice out is that he wants to go for a bike ride...)
Stay strong Lisa!
