Hi Winslow,
I have 9 days today as well.
I was driving around doing errands this morning and out of nowhere I gave myself permission to drink later. I got so excited. My whole attitude changed - I felt happy, almost giddy.
I finished my errands and went out to lunch. I was at The Olive Garden, so I could have started my drinking then but it was 11:00 am, and I was far from home. I'm sooooooo fearful of getting a DUI - not drinking while I was out was not a problem.
As soon as I was finished eating my desire to drink left. I came home, took a 3-hour nap!!, got up, steamed some veggies and started reading your story.
I'm SO happy that I didn't drink today.
Unfortunately I left my Fitbit at home on the charger, so none of my steps today counted... dang!
Keep up the good work and keep posting.