Less Alcohol ~ ☘MARCH 2022 ~ One Day At A Time

great job @MissMay, I liked that you used a canvas square and the colors are wonderful. When you get around to pour a glass of that I will have one with you.

I have been AF these past few days. Been on a weird cleaning kick. This am it was the glass on the stove door. Then put a baggie with vinegar over DH shower head.

I am doing ok with less alcohol, but I noticed I am using some of my THC in the evenings. I tend to use a tincture or infused gummy. It is not the same thing as an alcohol overindulgence. It more or less just calms the brain so to speak. No weird slurring, walking, talking, functioning. But being who I am I would not drive only because there is some impairment going on.
I was hoping I would see a gradual weight loss with lack of extra calories from alcohol but that is not the case. But and this is a big one for me..........my DH who really never notices anything different about me, including when I get my hair cut and colored. Said my skin looks so much better (makeup free) less red and irritated on my face.

ok happy dance for that for sure.

I am Dawn. My ongoing goal is 16-20 AF days per month. I was a daily drinker when I began on this thread in November of 2018.

Diary style is how I keep track.


Friday March 18 - Drinks including a Spanish Cava.
Saturday March 19 - Drinks, finished the bottle of Cava, which kept its fizz with saran over the top. It was delicious. Had it after a day of puttering and then an awesome long hike.
Sunday March 20 - AF - Very windy here today, so I worked on completing the cleaning of everything on my porch. I know that it will be dirty again soon from the street, but I have curtains around 2/3 of it so that keeps the dust in those areas down somewhat. Housecleaning and laundry, not a very exciting day, but a really nice way to spend the day off of work. Listened to hours of "2 Cellos" these guys from Croatia that play in all of these awesome places. They are going to be near Dallas this month, but I can't really get the time off of work right now. Maybe I will catch them somewhere more exotic some day, like Verona.
Monday March 21st - AF - March came in like a lamb around these parts, but the first day of spring here today was grey and windy. Cranbrook is the sunniest city in BC, so I guess that I should practice some patience.
Tuesday March 22nd - AF - I am working a split tomorrow at the restaurant, with Foster Grant jobs before that and during my afternoon break. Planning on having a couple of drinks tomorrow night in a nice bubble bath.

Rolling total: 15 AF days out of 22 days

So today was my run around day of errands. So glad that is done. My MIL fell again and broke some ribs. We are going to drive up and see her on Friday, plus bring supplies. They live about an hour with regular traffic, Friday driving up will take approximately 1.5-2 hours.

DH came home tonight to let me know he purchased a small motorcycle to commute to and from work, and we pick it up on Saturday. Last I knew he was exploring the idea. HaHa I should have known

but....staying AF through all this fun times.

Hello to all
AF last night, tonight we are going to make the trek to Seattle instead of Friday. MIL is still in hospital and I think they are looking into some type of rehab center/live in care. I know it seems like I am out of touch with what is going on and I AM. The dynamics are too much for here. Anyway we will go north and stop at MIL home to pick up essentials then off to hospital.

I may have an adult something later this evening once we return home. All going to depend on how late it is.
I am on track for 22-24 days AF this month.

@MissMay I am waiting for that nice warm weather right now we are just hovering in the high 40's with ...clouds, lots and lots of clouds. Pick any of the 50 shades of grey you would like they are represented.

@lmlmrn I really wish good outcomes for your family and hopefully many sunny days in your future. Sending strength to you....

Good news....my spirit is coming back and I am running regularly now. The weather is quite pleasant. I've been staying AF this week and eating my veggies. Honesty not staying in my calorie limit and eating chocolate, but I allow that, because I am totally good with not being perfect. It's always been the "wine" or the "dark chocolate" with me.

Tonight I kinda-sorta had a break-though moment with DH about our next chapter in life and we actually agreed - for once! Game plan is we wish to keep working remote jobs for about 5-7 years, keep our home as our main residence (near "the kids"), and live "somewhere else" during the summers for a 3 month period, just renting a furnished place and not having to worry about bills and repairs and taxes and all the headaches we know comes with having a second home. If there is good wifi, we can pull this off

Exciting updates from everyone! Thank you for the lovely photo, Dawn. I would love that walk (and skating!). Thank you for sharing it. Truly uplifting. Nice hearing that you're feeling better, @globalhiker , and your long term plan sounds really civilized. Owning a home brings so many expenses and unfun maintenance tasks. I sometimes marvel that home ownership is so exalted. Especially 2nd homes when the alternative is to use the same money to visit many other places with fewer responsibilities and obligations. It boils down to how much you prefer revisiting a place you truly love vs. exploring new places.

@Lilylady3k The Spain trip sounds exciting! I do not know a good source for renting direct to avoid fees. With the fees, though, does come some measure of service in case of an unforeseen problem. Can you put the question out on your ZTA network? Maybe someone known someone. Smart to start brushing up your Spanish now.

Happy Friday, all. Hoping to accomplish a few yard tasks this weekend. Making posole tonight with a pork loin I roasted yesterday and will enjoy wine after dinner. Our big basketball games were last night. DD & my teams won! (DH had a bet against DD's team ) so we have big games to watch again Saturday. Will probably eat at home, which will probably be pork tacos with guacamole and ancho chile pecans-- love that cool lemony creamy avocado juxtaposed with the ancho kick. Maybe a margarita. I get so much nervous energy during close games it's good to have an outlet. Last night I rolled out my yoga mat and did some poses. I probably shouldn't admit that. I do not have a stationary bike but this would be a good use for it!