slight recap

Slight recap in the obsession filled craziness called my life.

Last week was no alcohol week in commemoration of Holy Week and in an effort to rid myself of some ills. I noticed that I was craving alcohol a lot more. I never used to drink during the week, only during the weekend. I would literally go from Monday to Friday with not a sip of alcohol and then Friday night, yeah, I'll drink, but that was it. But then, I noticed that I was upping the dosage, so to speak. Moving towards all sorts of unconventional drinks, like shots, Jaeger shots, Manhattan (my new personal favorite) and of course, beer. It was not right, so I had to quit for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ, and all things Lent.

True to type that the one week I give up alcohol and there come so many chances to partake in alcohol at no cost. So many opportunities for free booze. That rarely happens, all through the week, on Monday, went to a networking event, no food, but loads of free booze. Friday, went to a beauty event, loads of pastries and what do you know, red or white wine at your service. It was just too tempting. But I made it through to Saturday. It was hard but I did it. I guess I didn't factor in the fact that it was also the week leading up to Easter and there would be so many events, reasons to get together with people, sit, chat and sip fine wine and others. Who knew? But I made it.

You never know how addicted you are to certain ills until you decide to rid yourself of them. I would see people drinking and then, think, "Oh ye, the fortunate one, I bet that tastes good." It was sad and pathetic. I wish I could say I lost at least 2 pounds from the lack of alcohol but no such luck. I just feel different, not so much drawn to it like I used to be. I don't feel that it has that strength over me. I can do without it and happily too. I used to go through moments of wanting it, waking up and wanting to sit outside and enjoy tons of beers. Now, not so much, That doesn't mean I haven't moved to other obsessions though.

I'll talk about those later.