Monthly Archives: February 2011

Day 23 of the 30 day sobriety journey

Still on schedule, just past three weeks without drinking.  The urge to hit the liquor store on the way home after work is easily avoided at this time, and even the booze in my pantry can be looked-at and I … Continue reading

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Day 17 of the 30 day sobriety journey

Wow, it’s been a while since I posted last… I guess this is probably due to the fact that I’m finding it easier to go day-to-day without drinking and I’m focusing more on changing some of my ways of thinking … Continue reading

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Day 12 of the 30 day sobriety journey

Today, I had a half hour phone call with Dave Andrews of the 30 Day Sobriety Solution program that I’ve been following.  Going into the call, I was rather “meh” about whether it would be helpful or useful, especially since … Continue reading

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Day 10 of the 30 day sobriety journey

It’s day 10 of my journey to curb my drinking — 1/3 of the way through the month and program.  It actually doesn’t seem like it’s been that long nor has it been especially painful to go without drinking, other … Continue reading

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Day 8 of the 30 day sobriety journey

One full week.  It sounds so small… so insignificant, but that means I’ve driven by the liquor store right around the corner from my house at least seven times and not once have I stopped-in to buy my beloved Pit … Continue reading

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Day 6 of the 30 day sobriety journey

Wow – almost a week since I’ve had a drink, even with the Super Bowl today! The journey is going well – the urge to drink is pretty low these days, especially today and yesterday (the weekend).  I don’t know … Continue reading

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Day 5 of the 30 day sobriety journey

It’s now Saturday, the 5th day of not drinking and my first weekend day also not drinking. The weather didn’t get as nice as they were predicting yesterday, so with the cold and snow, if I weren’t sticking to the … Continue reading

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Day 4 of the 30 day sobriety journey

Here I am at day 4 of my journey to not drink.  Strangely, I actually didn’t feel any urge to drink today during work or on the way home.

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Day 3 of the 30 day sobriety journey

Today was my third day of not drinking.  I was quite tempted to get my usual couple 24oz cans of Pit Bull on the way home tonight, but I resisted.  I had constant thoughts of “is once a week OK?  … Continue reading

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Day 2 of the 30 day sobriety journey

Today is the second day of my journey to quit drinking like a fish.  I don’t have a lot of time to write, since I had to work late tonight and I’ve got some scheduled online gaming to do tonight.

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