I've been white-knuckling during the week and drinking on the weekends for a while now, this will be my first weekend sober. I'm working on a plan for how I will spend my time including the extra holiday Monday.
Saturday I have a memorial service to attend for a dear friend of 25 years. There will be alcohol served however I will not drink. He was my biggest advocate as far as my drinking was concerned. He knew my mother in her active addiction and during her recovery and was so concerned that I was heading down a similar path. He would be so happy that I am taking steps to beat this thing.