It’s been the first full week of Dry January and one that I have managed to get through without much of a hiccup.
It has also been my first full week back in work. On Monday while sat on the bus on my long journey home, my thoughts did slip to the prospect of a nice glass of wine after dinner. But then my second thought was, ‘no, you can’t have wine, you are doing Dry January!‘ So that was that!
Instead of drinking the odd glass of wine after meals, or sipping a measure of brandy. I have been consuming fresh fruit juices and Shloer. I particularly like their Berry Punch and White Grape.
Along with looking after my liver and feeling much more educated in the effects of alcohol on all aspects of the body, I too am registered with Alcohol Concern as a fundraiser. Though at present no one has sponsored me. (Insert sad face here!)
Both Wednesday and Thursday I have been tired. Travelling three hours a day just to do work for three and a half hours is very tiring! My mind is also exhausted and add to the fact that I am feeling the effects of PMS, no wonder I have been feeling rather anxious! However tomorrow is Friday (yippie!) and I hope the working week will end on a positive note.
Today after feeling tearful on the bus home, I called forth the cheerful support of my Mum and my brother (both live next door to me!) We had a nice coffee and chat before David (my partner) came home to share in the lots of cuddles from our cat, Artie.
In reality I have very little to complain about.
Here’s to the next dry week!
Christine Lucas 