That tired, bloated feeling at the end of a booze filled summer..
The Summer Hangover
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Showing posts with label sober holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sober holiday. Show all posts
Friday, 26 August 2016
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Wednesday, 23 March 2016
The Hierarchy of Sober Needs...
Oh yes, quitting drinking is all about the willpower and discipline needed to put down the bottle...er...no..
The Hierarchy of Sober Needs
WBx
The Hierarchy of Sober Needs
WBx
Friday, 1 January 2016
My First Sober New Year in about 3 Decades....
Holy Cow! This is beyond awesome!
I thought I would share my New Year in pictures.....
Here is our finished gazebo with campfire. We managed to stay outside until about 10pm New Year's Eve, until our fronts were hot and out backsides were freezing....
Here is a little project that I finished yesterday - my Vision Board for 2016. I have never really attempted one seriously before, but it was fun, and I got to use glue and felt pens and scissors, and still feel grownup :)
Here is the Nanaimo River - we walked along the river today, completely hangover free, enjoying the glorious sunshine, a welcome break from the shitty rain.
It was a fitting start to a Sober New Year,
I hope yours was just as good,
love WBxx
I thought I would share my New Year in pictures.....
Here is our finished gazebo with campfire. We managed to stay outside until about 10pm New Year's Eve, until our fronts were hot and out backsides were freezing....
It was a fitting start to a Sober New Year,
I hope yours was just as good,
love WBxx
Sunday, 27 December 2015
Home and Sober for Christmas
Our low-key Charlie Brown Christmas turned into quite the party! Our relaxed celebrations around a campfire attracted more members of the family, friends and neighbours.
The gazebo was packed, people wandered in and out the house, we had a huge pot of Seafood Chowder on the go all day long, and people turned up with armfuls of food.
But very little booze!
My sister-in law surprised me with a basketful of " British goodies" - a DVD of "Last of the Summer Wine", a British newspaper, jars of marmalade......and tea.
Let's have a "spot of tea" she said in a terrible fake British accent....
So that's exactly what we all did. I had pots of tea and coffee, and hot chocolate all day long.
And everyone seemed really happy.
Zero Booze. Optimum Happiness. And a little touch of home.
I hope you all had a lovely Christmas too!
WB xx
The gazebo was packed, people wandered in and out the house, we had a huge pot of Seafood Chowder on the go all day long, and people turned up with armfuls of food.
But very little booze!
My sister-in law surprised me with a basketful of " British goodies" - a DVD of "Last of the Summer Wine", a British newspaper, jars of marmalade......and tea.
Let's have a "spot of tea" she said in a terrible fake British accent....
So that's exactly what we all did. I had pots of tea and coffee, and hot chocolate all day long.
And everyone seemed really happy.
Zero Booze. Optimum Happiness. And a little touch of home.
I hope you all had a lovely Christmas too!
WB xx
Monday, 7 December 2015
Holiday Wobbles.
There's something about Christmas.
I've spent a couple on my own, and wallowed in wine. My own stupid fault, there were lots of things I could have done, instead of be on my own, but I chose to feel sorry for myself and hug my bottle closer.
Now, Christmas isn't a big deal in our household, we have no small children, grandchildren will be in the Yukon, my family is back in the UK....BUT, my step daughter will be home. She will have her mum and family to visit, and she's only here for two weeks, but we'll take what we can get, and it'll be fun.
Last time I saw her, I was drinking quite heavily. A lot has changed in her life, and in ours. All positive. So despite not really being concerned about decorations or a tree (Except my Fairy Ring aka The Gazebo!), I am starting to feel Christmassy.
Christmas could be a trigger. I've read that on a few blogs lately.
I wanted to help. And I've had lots of positive feedback about my video Blog, so I've put together my "Fifteen Booze Free Days of Christmas"....a bit of a play on the Twelve Days (but no gold rings!).
If you think it will help, you can sign up to get a daily video, and email to your inbox for 15 days from 20th December. Nothing too heavy, just a few minutes of support, a few minutes in the day to be mindful, something to help you look out for yourself...
We (women - sorry Guys, I know you put up lights, and put up with us) seem to somehow become the Keeper of Christmas Happiness - I've been in the situation where pressure seems to be coming from all sides - and there is often an EXPECTATION that we will drink...
After all, it's Christmas right? One won't hurt...and you can start again in the New Year.."
Bullshit.
It will hurt.
You can find details here .....http://www.sobersassylife.com/the-fifteen-booze-free-days-of-christmas/
There is a small charge. I am feeling a bit wobbly about that. But the charge is less than the cost of a bottle of wine (and a lot less if you live anywhere else but Canada, due to our feeble dollar), and it's taken quite a lot of time to put together. And sometimes, a small commitment helps to keep you focused.
It doesn't matter if one person signs up or 1000, it will still be available. And if it doesn't appeal, that's OK too, I'll be hanging out here quite a lot anyway :)
WB xx
I've spent a couple on my own, and wallowed in wine. My own stupid fault, there were lots of things I could have done, instead of be on my own, but I chose to feel sorry for myself and hug my bottle closer.
Now, Christmas isn't a big deal in our household, we have no small children, grandchildren will be in the Yukon, my family is back in the UK....BUT, my step daughter will be home. She will have her mum and family to visit, and she's only here for two weeks, but we'll take what we can get, and it'll be fun.
Last time I saw her, I was drinking quite heavily. A lot has changed in her life, and in ours. All positive. So despite not really being concerned about decorations or a tree (Except my Fairy Ring aka The Gazebo!), I am starting to feel Christmassy.
Christmas could be a trigger. I've read that on a few blogs lately.
I wanted to help. And I've had lots of positive feedback about my video Blog, so I've put together my "Fifteen Booze Free Days of Christmas"....a bit of a play on the Twelve Days (but no gold rings!).
If you think it will help, you can sign up to get a daily video, and email to your inbox for 15 days from 20th December. Nothing too heavy, just a few minutes of support, a few minutes in the day to be mindful, something to help you look out for yourself...
We (women - sorry Guys, I know you put up lights, and put up with us) seem to somehow become the Keeper of Christmas Happiness - I've been in the situation where pressure seems to be coming from all sides - and there is often an EXPECTATION that we will drink...
After all, it's Christmas right? One won't hurt...and you can start again in the New Year.."
Bullshit.
It will hurt.
You can find details here .....http://www.sobersassylife.com/the-fifteen-booze-free-days-of-christmas/
There is a small charge. I am feeling a bit wobbly about that. But the charge is less than the cost of a bottle of wine (and a lot less if you live anywhere else but Canada, due to our feeble dollar), and it's taken quite a lot of time to put together. And sometimes, a small commitment helps to keep you focused.
It doesn't matter if one person signs up or 1000, it will still be available. And if it doesn't appeal, that's OK too, I'll be hanging out here quite a lot anyway :)
WB xx
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