thomas11

Some people may know, I was a weekend warrior with a couple extended binges mixed in. The football season was a perfect excuse to dial it up. And a good dinner....even more so.

Yesterday I had to work for a few hours and asked my wife to splurge and buy a thick, juicy steak. So while watching some excellent college football games, I threw that steak and a couple italian sausages on. We sat down and had a great meal. All the triggers were present and yet it felt "right" to do what I did, the way I did. If that makes any sense.

It is a much simpler and rewarding way to live one's life.

Dingood

I agree - simple pleasures are the best. Alcohol gives a certain pleasure, but in the quantity I was drinking, it dulls the senses, and even my appetite, I loved to grill a steak and the excitement was a reason to celebrate with drinks.

Life is SO much better without the alcohol, in countless ways.

Last night was 3 weeks since my last drink~

Windancer

I agree, too. Much better that way. Good for you!
For me I find my entire experience (with whatever I am doing) to be more wholesome while sober, even if having some thoughts or cravings.

PurpleKnight

Fantastic Jeff!!

dwtbd

I was nervous to click on your OP title, then scared at about the middle of the post, whew ...thought you gonna go vegan
Football is still football and nothing like chillin and grillin , only the AV wants it to seem otherwise, keep truckin

thomas11

I guess the main reason I started a thread for last night's event was that after a year it is finally starting to feel normal to do ALL things sober and without the niggling in your ear that alcohol would make it just a little bit more enjoyable. It's just not true, it is very enjoyable just the way it is. That's the way I feel about it anyway.

Dharma33

I agree, Jeff!

Doing things sober now gives us a fresh perspective. It's as if the activities we historically drank through are somewhat new to us again Pretty cool!