Mark75

My first sober New Year's Eve in 39 years.

I was 12 years old. Remember it very well... Sloe Gin Fizzes, New Years Eve - snuck them from under my parents nose, well, not really, there was tacit permission. Why do I remember it so well? I really liked how it made me feel. I've been on a never ending quest for the perfect buzz ever since. I never found it. It doesn't exist in a glass or a pill, for me anyway.

Now at 51 and 3.5 months Clean & Sober I am looking for a fireplace and a glass of Martinelli's Sparkling Apple Cider when we get back from First Night Bethlehem. There is some good folk, swing, blues and reggae and NO ALCOHOL, or people drinking it. I don't have to feel any shame or like I'm an outcast.

Wife is a little skeptical of First Night (I'll prove her skepticism is unfounded !!!) - But I ain't steppin' foot into any bars or clubs... not because I'm afraid of drinking... I just want to feel good, about the New Year (believe me, 2009 HAS to be better than 2008), my sobriety and myself.

Soooooo







Mark

Astro

Sounds like a perfect way to ring in the New Year Mark, thanks for sharing this.

I remember drinking cold duck at age 14 on New Years Eve, and loving the way it made me feel. At 44 now, I'm looking forward to a clean and sober evening with loved ones, and being grateful for such a blessed life.

inoishudbdead

yeah its gonna be the 1st sober new years for me too in awhile! Gonna spend some time with my parents, order chinese food and watch a movie or something while im visiting.

least

Last year this time I was working on a big drunk. Don't remember how much wine I drank but at least two bottles. Woke up feeling horrible as I deserved to feel. This year I'm sober as a church mouse and hosting a doggie sleepover with my neighbor's two dogs and my two. I ought to sleep warm tonight, with four dogs on the bed!

At any rate, I'll wake up to greet the new year with a clear head and no regrets.

yeahgr8

second sober new years for me, but the one i did on a couple of weeks of begrudgingly not drinking a few years ago does not count, so first proper grateful sober new year 08!

roll on 09 i can't wait for this year, with only 2.5 months sober and staying that way it CAN only be better than 08!!!!

happy new year all!

ultimatum

Yup, last year about this time I was faking sick to come home from work to prepare for my New Years gathering. The evening was a bit hazy and felt horrible the whole next day. Very much looking forward to ringing in 2009 in a more positive fashion. Although I seriously doubt I will be up until midnight!

Rouxballs

I think I was sober last year on new years eve but I think it was because I drank soooo much the days just before new years eve. I needed a break--but this year I will bring in the new year with I nice plate of sauteed venison loin and onions, and then I will play video games with the kids--maybe hang out on this sight for a few--and I have a 100 count box of green tea I need to drink up. Hey all---Not drinking is in style---I am lovin it. Being sober that is.


HAPPY NEW YEAR!