ArtFriend

I did go out to the TexMex place as planned and did not drink!

When I told the waiter I wanted iced tea, I looked at my friends and they were staring at me with disbelief. After the waiter left with our order, someone said that they thought that's why we came here so we could toast you with margaritas. I said that just being with my friends was "toast" enough and that I wanted them to enjoy themselves, but I was fine with iced tea. They simply shrugged and OK. It really wasn't a big deal. They did not drink as many as they would have if I was joining them, but that was OK too.

I could feel the "spirit" of SR with me. LOL. Thanks!

SoberLeigh

Nice job, ArtFriend!!!! Glad to hear the evening went so well.

Charlie117926

Great job Art. Thanks for sharing

Anna

I'm glad you had a good birthday dinner.

Mountainmanbob

in short sober time we find that

this is usually the case

and then down the sober road yet a little more

no one expects us to be seen with a drink in our hand (including ourselves)

MM

sprout50

Well Done!!!!

ArtFriend

I might get a call today from one of the people at the party last night asking me about not drinking anything except iced tea. If they call, I will say that I am no longer drinking alcohol (be honest). And I am ready for any push back. I want to be healthier, I want to lose weight, I want to save money, my brother's alcoholism has frightened me, I can have fun without it...all true statements. And I might throw in my age and wanting to live my next 30 years or so toxic free.

Nuudawn

Your decision to face life as a soberista is a fine one....
Sounds like a stressy possible call Artfriend.
Maybe not answer the phone...

and relax

ArtFriend

Now that sounds like a plan Nuudawn! Thanks! Being stressy is my middle name lol

razor15

I like it! So many good reasons that it continues to boggle my own mind on why I would let myself slip into the terrible alcoholic grip in the first place. This is sound, clear thinking ArtFriend. I know exactly how you feel about this!