Today was the last performance of the play. It was bitter sweet. I have had such a wonderful time playing my character and making new friends. It was such a wonderful experience and I know it helped me stay sober. Tonight was the cast and crew party and there was plenty of alcohol, but I had no problem. And what I did notice is that no one drank to excess and many left with wine bottles that were more than half full. No one was drunk - not even tipsy. A couple of us brought our guitars and I had a super time jamming. The greatest thing was - I could remember words and chords and didn't sound half bad (compared to last year when I was just a drunken mess trying to sing/play).
I don't make excuses for not drinking - I just say I don't drink. No one cares. If some ask, I just say I've had enough and it wasn't doing me any favours.
103 days - tomorrow I start a new play and new lines to memorize.