bstt03

Last Night I went to an end of summer party. EVERYONE was drinking - except for me that is! I did it! I went and had a great time and did not touch alcohol. And you know what I was suprised it was so easy and that I could still have fun! And the best part is now waking up without that hangover I knew I would have. that my boyfriend has! It feels really good!

endzoner

:bounce..aint it great.. kinda makes u wanna go to him nah nah nah.. you gotta hanger-over an i donttttt .. but thats mean but you know what i mean .. right on see you can still enjoy things with out tippin one back ...

bstt03

Yup! I love it. Now I can do an and enjoy a yummy french toast and bacon breakfast without feeling sick. yeah.

flutter

AND, I know for me, no drinking means a ton of calories saved, so heck yeah to the french toast! he he...

NthTimeAround

I know for me, it was not that hard to go to a party and not drink early on. It will get you eventually though. I also know having a significant other that drinks will eventually get you unless they are a social drinker and don't keep it in the house all the time. I have been through these games on and off for thirty years. I did not listen to the counselors when they warned me it will not work that way. Needless to say I am slowly learning from my previous mistakes. I'm glad you had a great time and I don't mean to burst your bubble. Try to focus on a new way of life and not fight the alcohol temptation by staying in past forms of entertainment and activities. JMO

bstt03

and bacon too flutter

lostbutterfly

No hangover, and in my case, wondering what the h*ll I did last night that would come back to haunt me! I'm glad you posted this. I have a really big 40th coming up (not mine, yet!) and I was really worried about it. But it CAN be done!!

OXFORD

I actually love the "**** I forgot last night" feeling when it's not involving friends. Otherwise I can muster up the same amount of enthusiasm sober as I can drunk.

CarolD

Good for you!

RobbyRobot

RR

RobbyRobot

yeh, baby, a new life is walking a better path then the one we were lost on. Absolutely!! Great solid living advice NthTimeAround!

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Robby

bstt03

Thank you for all the positive feedback! You know, some may feel its early and I am tempting fate, I also feel that I cannot hide from my life and fun events with friends. Hopefully down the road it will conitinue this way. I know that I will have to be always on the alert and of course, if I feel tempted, then remove myself or do whatever its takes to not drink. One day , event, etc at a time!

Thanks again all!

OXFORD

I realized the same thing, don't worry about the energy, you'll definitely get it from being around dancing music. Just keep yourself hydrated.

hunter

I did this too a week ago. I was really surprised that i could have fun without alcohol. It was actually funny in the beginning but when all got drunk it was a bit annoying.

hunter

Yeah and the best part was the nice sweet waking up

barb dwyer

well... I do kinda think it's early and I do kiinda think it's tempting fate...
but at the same time - I can see from your following posts that it's something you needed to be able to say you can do.

I'm glad it worked out for you! and I hope the focus stays in the recovery for you as well!

least

Good for you for staying sober in an alcohol environment! :ghug3