Never Waste a Good Drink

It is Friday and it was a rough week at work, both mentally and emotionally. 

During one of our many team meetings today, one of my colleagues texted me and said, “It’s a whisky kinda night.” Though the thought of a strong and high-quality drink sounds like a good idea, I do not like to waste alcohol.

I enjoy a good drink, but not when I am upset. I no longer use alcohol as an escape from my challenges. I rather it as a reward for my successes.

I never want to waste a drink. I will not enjoy the drink when I am mentally and emotionally drained. I never want to have a drink that I cannot enjoy. This is a waste of good alcohol.

On top of all this, it is a dry week, actually the first of seven consecutive dry weeks. I just returned from my Spring Break (I did not go anywhere, but I enjoyed the break from work). I tend to go dry after this vacation until Memorial Day. I do this for several reasons. First, because I can. Being able to step away from alcohol and remain in control, no matter the stressors is essential. Each time I prove to myself that I can stay away from the booze, I am better able to savor those moments when I have a drink. Second, I like to reset my body every few months. As a rule, I do not drink in January, and I always take a few weeks off after Labor Day. These are both stressful times at work. The last thing I want to do is drink to escape my challenges. Third, I want to shed the last few pounds before we open the pool for the summer. I know it is vain, but I feel better when I can walk around our pool looking as fit as I feel. Besides, being fit and losing a few extra pounds around the waist is a good thing.

So know whisky for me tonight. I’ll save my money for a better bottle in six more weeks.

Just Be Better

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