Patting myself on the back...
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Patting myself on the back...
So today is Day 40 for me, but more importantly it was my 20th High School reunion. Not only was it the reunion, but I was the main organizer so there was no coming late and leaving early.
It was at the beach club and included appetizers and a buffett and it was a cash bar. I was careful to always have a drink in hand, but honestly I don't think I needed it, it was like that insecure drinker was completely gone!
Some things I was surprised about...I had no problem being around a large group of people drinking...I had a great time and it was lovely not to have made an ass of myself...as hostess I was aware of what was going on so I was able to make sure things ran smoothly and everyone had a good time.
The biggest surprise was....I've heard a lot of people on SR state that when they got sober they noticed how slowly other people drink...not my classmates...the bar was packed all night and most of the people were buying multiple drinks at a time. By the end of the night almost everyone (designated drivers and pregnant ladies and me excepted) was sloshed...there was a sit down dinner segment. They were all going out to the local bar after to continue on. I came home to post on SR and say....Yeah Me!!!
It was at the beach club and included appetizers and a buffett and it was a cash bar. I was careful to always have a drink in hand, but honestly I don't think I needed it, it was like that insecure drinker was completely gone!
Some things I was surprised about...I had no problem being around a large group of people drinking...I had a great time and it was lovely not to have made an ass of myself...as hostess I was aware of what was going on so I was able to make sure things ran smoothly and everyone had a good time.
The biggest surprise was....I've heard a lot of people on SR state that when they got sober they noticed how slowly other people drink...not my classmates...the bar was packed all night and most of the people were buying multiple drinks at a time. By the end of the night almost everyone (designated drivers and pregnant ladies and me excepted) was sloshed...there was a sit down dinner segment. They were all going out to the local bar after to continue on. I came home to post on SR and say....Yeah Me!!!
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Special shout out to my two favorite SR peeps for giving me their digits in case I needed to talk to someone. I didn't need to use them, but it made a major difference to me knowing that someone was out there who cared and was there for me. XoXo!
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Originally Posted by firestorm090 
Fantastic job!!
When you mentioned appetizers and the buffet, my mouth started to water, lol.
When you mentioned appetizers and the buffet, my mouth started to water, lol.
Oh and they had amazing seltzer water...lol
People kept offerings to buy me a drink in thanks foe my work on the reunion...I kept telling them I was a cheap date!
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I am very impressed!!! Both on your 40 days and 40 nights and a massive social occasion where drinking was front and center.
You have demonstrated that you have changed your mindset and are really winning the battle. and this morning you have the added bonus of a clear mind and remembering a wonderful evening.
BTW, seltzer with a lemon slice and a shot of cranberry is a favorite for me....and i like to use a stemmed glass.
You have demonstrated that you have changed your mindset and are really winning the battle. and this morning you have the added bonus of a clear mind and remembering a wonderful evening.
BTW, seltzer with a lemon slice and a shot of cranberry is a favorite for me....and i like to use a stemmed glass.
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Gosh Fancy...that sounds positively Biblical:-D
I know I still have a long way to go and many trials that will offer temptation but this was such a big hurdle for me. Normally I would have started drinking while getting ready to go at the latest. Smelling all the beer, wine and occsasional liquor was completely neutral. I don't know if its because I've known these people my entire life that their drunkeness didn't bother me. Well except for one or two people who were drinking in a way that made me think he had a problem which made me sad for him. I also realized that I am a far better judge of character when sober, when I drank I loved everyone...sober I realized I was having a conversation with a toxic person (she was pregnant and not drinking so it wasn't booze talking) and I left the conversation as soon as possible.
I know I still have a long way to go and many trials that will offer temptation but this was such a big hurdle for me. Normally I would have started drinking while getting ready to go at the latest. Smelling all the beer, wine and occsasional liquor was completely neutral. I don't know if its because I've known these people my entire life that their drunkeness didn't bother me. Well except for one or two people who were drinking in a way that made me think he had a problem which made me sad for him. I also realized that I am a far better judge of character when sober, when I drank I loved everyone...sober I realized I was having a conversation with a toxic person (she was pregnant and not drinking so it wasn't booze talking) and I left the conversation as soon as possible.
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