About
a month ago I was driving home from a fitness class when I heard an ad on the radio to
#LosetheBooze for the month of February to raise funds towards cancer research.
For some reason this piqued my interest. Obviously I was delirious from my
workout.
Then
I thought I would propose this idea to my dragon boat team. We are all about
supporting each other and doing things as a team. We could do this together! So
I immediately sent out an email to rally my comrades. I knew not everybody
would be in favour but I was sure a good number would be up for the challenge.
I
could not believe the underwhelming response! Everything from hysterical laughter to “Are
you kidding me!” to “I would rather give up food”. WTH?!?!?
I did
manage to rally a couple of team mates and J2. OK...so I'm paying out of pocket for J2 to join me. I'm a glutton for punishment.
It’s been 12 days. 278 hours. 16,680 minutes. Of course I’m counting!
It’s been 12 days. 278 hours. 16,680 minutes. Of course I’m counting!
It’s
gone surprisingly smooth with the exception of a couple of ummm “moments”...both Riley World related. I know it is not an excuse. It is our reality. Yet there
are still times when the stresses of life with autism can get so overwhelming I
am ready to crack. And at those times I’ll admit, for me, a little adult
beverage is enough to take the edge off.
So
why the heck would I even contemplate such a stupid (“don’t say that word” *in Riley’s voice) idea??? I…I…I got
nuthing.
Will
I ever do this again? HELL NO! Once is most definitely enough.
17
days and counting…
you are so cute!
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DeleteI could easily do this... and that makes me very sad!! LOL
ReplyDeleteWith young kids still in the house, and a hubby away at work, I don't have that glass of wine once they are in bed like I did back in the single days. I just don't drink when I am alone with them - just a personal choice. But I MISS it indeed. One glass practically puts me right to sleep anymore - when did I become so Not Fun? ugh.
As G would say...."I don't need to drink to have fun". That's his story anyways. ;) You...I'm sure you are still a ton of fun and responsible to boot. :D
DeleteWow! You gave up booze just as I was thinking about taking it up after prom dress shopping with my daughter! Aren't you glad February is a short month?!
ReplyDeleteNot short enough....hahaha! It is a leap year ya know. ;)
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