I most decidedly did not say that 'I choose not to drink today'. Today has a date, a place on the calendar. Tomorrow, as they say, is another day, and so that does not work for a Big Plan.
I understand that A Big Plan consists of making that commitment outside and apart from time, but there is more than one way to phrase this promise. Since I like the idea of mindfulness and being present, my plan consists of a commitment to never drink during the now. Does this make more sense?