bluedog97

I just left the grocery store and there was a guy leaving as I was that had 2 twelve packs of Michelob Ultra. I was carrying 2 twelve packs myself - of seltzer water. He was probably headed home to watch college basketball (thus the title of my thread). The old me would have been jealous and would've thought "He can drink, why can't I?" This would have triggered an excuse for another trip to hell and back.

Today I just thought "That's not me. I can't drink." With it came the awareness that if I were to go back down that road, most if not all of those 24 Michelob Ultras would be gone by the time I passed out tonight. Then another trip to the store would be necessary in the morning to ward off the withdrawals and the deadly cycle would be in full force again.

All this after I had a run-in with a lady (who I vaguely know) at the noon AA meeting who very condescendingly said to me after the meeting "Im so glad youre doing better." As if Im some broken invalid who needs her pity. Piece of advice to oldtimers, don't treat a newcomer with judgement and pity (fortunately no one here does). Besides, if youre in an AA meeting, you've probably been there.

Anyway, just random thoughts as the college basketball season heats up. One of my favorite things to do in the past during this time of year was gorging on March Madness and beer. Not this year. At least not the beer.

BadgerFan

Funny you should post this... I work in a sportswear store and we have the B1G basketball tournament games on the tv's right now. It made me think how how the old me would've grabbed a twelver on the way home and finished it off while watching the evening games tonight. I love March Madness and this year it may be somewhat difficult to watch while sipping a diet cola instead of a Miller Lite! Go Badgers!!!

soberandhonest

I'm glad you're doing better Blue Dog. Tee hee, just a joke.

I am a huge sports fan and, while it took awhile to get used to watching without drinking, I really enjoy watching without getting plastered. I'm getting excited to fill out some brackets on Sunday!

Zeebs

Ah, my favorite time of year

This will be my second sober March Madness - Rock Chalk Jayhawk!

Zebra1275

March madness is great.

If you stay sober, you will remember who won the game the following morning.

I used to watch a lot of movies when I was drinking. After I got sober, I needed to re-rent a bunch of them to see how they ended.

january161992

im an oldtimer and have been guilty of judging others too ...

its called a defect of character/ shortcoming

and im full of 'em


great job on not drinking today!

teatreeoil007

Go Gonzaga men's and women's!!!

queenofheartz09

I was the exact same, always re watching shows the next day since I totally forgot what I watched the night before. Glad that's over and I actually remember now !!