Getting easier
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Written by fly 11. May 2008 10:14 PM
Hi Everyone,
Had to go to a party over the road last night for their combined 40th birthdays. Everything was supplied and on tap... beer, wine (red and white), champagne, tequila shots and vodka.
Hmmm, but you know what, I stuck to my non-alc apple cider and still had a good time (apart from having a rotten cold). They had a great band and my other neighbour even made me get up and dance. I'm not much of a dancer, never have been, but it was actually fun to get up there, which is weird because I was sober... would never usually dare to do anything like that.
My other neighbour was also great in that she said how pleased she was to see me off the booze. She knew I drank too much and I've also told her about my history of abuse, so she worries about me and she said I'm starting to blossom as a person and begining to shine. That made me feel like all the hard work of the last 6 weeks has been absolutely worth it. A pat on the back is definitely a great thing and we had a couple of hugs, which are always welcome.
Had a great day today... went to my "nice" brothers place (he lives in a caravan park) and went down to their BBQ area. My Mum and Dad came as well and my nice brother's daughter who is about to turn 15. We all had a lovely day (it was 22 and sunny in Adelaide today, just beautiful). When we got there Dad asked if I'd bought my scotch (yes, it runs in the family) because they'd left theirs at home and I just said no, so he went to the bottle shop and got some. They had a scotch and coke while I slurped down a can of coke and you know what, it was OK. I'm really getting the hang of this not drinking thing and I certainly was appreciative I didn't have a hangover on top of the cold when I woke up this morning.
I haven't told my Mum and Dad I've given up drinking, I don't know if it's because I'm not confident I'll stay off it, or if it's just that I don't want to admit to them that I have a problem. Guess I will tell them eventually, or they'll pick up on it at some stage and ask the question.
My husband and children treated me to pancakes this morning (after we'd slept in until 9.45, which is unheard of). My boys were busting to give me my presents... a new pair of earrings, a Josh Groban CD and DVD and a funny little bug key ring thingy that my youngest son, 7 made at school. Oldest son 9 gave me a card with vouchers in it (left blank) so I can get him to do me favours). Will have to think of a few beauties to make the most of that! It's those sorts of things that really make Mum's day and I put the bug on my key ring straight away - 7yo was chuffed to say the least. It's about 3" square so it will definitely be easy to find my keys in the bottom of my handbag LOL!
Anyway, I hope all you Mum's, Grandmum's, and hopefully some great Grandmum's all had a lovely day.
Cheers,
Fly