This weekend has seen three occasions where normally alcohol would play a large part:
1. A friend’s birthday in our local pub on friday night
2. Lunch with friends in London on Saturday
3. Late lunch at a friend’s on Sunday.
Well, I didn’t touch a drop, and more to the point, I didn’t feel like I was missing out; quite the opposite in fact!
Friday was fine, we only stayed for one as jossy was with us. Saturday, I was dreading if I’m honest. I was meeting two of my very good friends for lunch, and it’s fair to say that our meet-ups usually involve copious amounts of wine. As soon as I met them at midday they said “if it’s easier for you, we won’t drink” to which I muttered some expletives, and then we carried on as normal. That’s how supportive they are, which is amazing. But equally, I dont want people to feel like they have to behave differently around me. We had a fabulous time. The food was amazing! We chatted, we laughed, I drank non alcoholic cocktails and fizzy water, then at about 5:30pm I left, got the train, and then drove home. Following on from my post earlier in the week, I didn’t feel like I was missing out at all. Infact, on the train home I calculated roughly how much I saved by not drinking based on what I probably would have bought:
Bottle of fizz ~ £35
Share of wine in restaurant ~ £50
A few drinks / cocktails afterwards ~ £25
Plus taxis to and from the station ~ £30.
Thats a whopping £140!!!! (this is not a regular thing btw, it was our Christmas meet-up) It was also helped by the fact that the girlies picked up the tab in the last bar we were in as they had wine and I had soft drinks!
Another upside is that I felt great this morning. Then we went and had dinner at a friend’s earlier today. I would normally, probably have drunk a bottle of red, but again. Didnt miss it!
So, in summary, a weekend which would normally have revolved around alcohol, didn’t (at least for me anyway) and i had a brilliant time. Now my bag is packed, and I am ready for the commute tomorrow morning.
One year: No booze, no takeaways 
Wow – amazing how much the booze tots up – especially on things you don’t think of as “booze” like cabs there and back. Tomorrow Rodders you’ll be a millionaire! Well done lass.
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well done, i’m trying to focus on how good it feels to be well rested. I have also re-instated, always have a good book that has nothing to do with the PHD, by the bedside. I feel great when I read your success! Really happy for you. x
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Awesome! I’m 30 days in and already dreading an upcoming family wedding! The struggle is real! Nonalcoholiccountrychick.home.blog
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