Your New Year Resolutions
Jan 4th 2014 | 6:44 pm
#46
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From: Disneyland, Dubai
Re: Your New Year Resolutions
Yes :-) a couple of glasses of wine in the evening after I finish classes, A bottle or 3 of bubbly over the weekend.. more if we go for brunch.
HOWEVER!!! I too have stopped drinking, for at least a month, if not longer, I haven't put a time limit on it so that I don't feel any pressure, I did the same when I stopped smoking and am now 4 years smoke free :-D
I have decided to do other things this year, I am taking skiing lessons soon, I am going bowling, for the very first time ever this week :-)
I have a total fear of water, but I am considering taking a trail scuba lesson to try and overcome that, then I hope to start sailing lessons.. still not sure about this though
I am getting more involved with my charity work http://www.justgiving.com/nepalchildfreedom and I plan to volunteer to help the disabled riding thing they have here.
Anyway, wish me luck, if I can do half of these things I will do well
HOWEVER!!! I too have stopped drinking, for at least a month, if not longer, I haven't put a time limit on it so that I don't feel any pressure, I did the same when I stopped smoking and am now 4 years smoke free :-D
I have decided to do other things this year, I am taking skiing lessons soon, I am going bowling, for the very first time ever this week :-)
I have a total fear of water, but I am considering taking a trail scuba lesson to try and overcome that, then I hope to start sailing lessons.. still not sure about this though
I am getting more involved with my charity work http://www.justgiving.com/nepalchildfreedom and I plan to volunteer to help the disabled riding thing they have here.
Anyway, wish me luck, if I can do half of these things I will do well
Jan 4th 2014 | 6:58 pm
#48
Shark Fisherman
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 4,568
From: Doha
Re: Your New Year Resolutions
I do and have done for as long as I can remember, be it a 2 litre bottle of strongbow at home as a late teen to a bottle of wine a night since the mid 20's. By the time you add on 2/3 nights out or seeing friends its a lot of units without ever being totally smashed or thinking it affects you.
Must say though at day 5, I am just as tired in the mornings and I wake up feeling hungover and dehydrated still?! I thought I would be bouncing out of bed and skipping to work.
Must say though at day 5, I am just as tired in the mornings and I wake up feeling hungover and dehydrated still?! I thought I would be bouncing out of bed and skipping to work.
Jan 4th 2014 | 7:04 pm
#49
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From: Disneyland, Dubai
Re: Your New Year Resolutions
I do and have done for as long as I can remember, be it a 2 litre bottle of strongbow at home as a late teen to a bottle of wine a night since the mid 20's. By the time you add on 2/3 nights out or seeing friends its a lot of units without ever being totally smashed or thinking it affects you.
Must say though at day 5, I am just as tired in the mornings and I wake up feeling hungover and dehydrated still?! I thought I would be bouncing out of bed and skipping to work.
Must say though at day 5, I am just as tired in the mornings and I wake up feeling hungover and dehydrated still?! I thought I would be bouncing out of bed and skipping to work.
Jan 4th 2014 | 7:10 pm
#50
Shark Fisherman
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Doha
Re: Your New Year Resolutions
That is the $1,000,000 question. I don't see it as a problem, I get up feeling OK, get to work on time and work all day and repeat the cycle. I never get drunk to the point I abuse people, wobble or make a tit of myself, I never feel like a beer whilst at work or for breakfast as I would think a problem drinker does.
So, A bit like scamp and Ole have said I want to do this to prove I can, Thus proving I dont have a problem and I am in control and consciously decide to drink every night as against a subconscious need to drink every night.
So, A bit like scamp and Ole have said I want to do this to prove I can, Thus proving I dont have a problem and I am in control and consciously decide to drink every night as against a subconscious need to drink every night.
Jan 4th 2014 | 7:19 pm
#51
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From: Disneyland, Dubai
Re: Your New Year Resolutions
That is the $1,000,000 question. I don't see it as a problem, I get up feeling OK, get to work on time and work all day and repeat the cycle. I never get drunk to the point I abuse people, wobble or make a tit of myself, I never feel like a beer whilst at work or for breakfast as I would think a problem drinker does.
So, A bit like scamp and Ole have said I want to do this to prove I can, Thus proving I dont have a problem and I am in control and consciously decide to drink every night as against a subconscious need to drink every night.
So, A bit like scamp and Ole have said I want to do this to prove I can, Thus proving I dont have a problem and I am in control and consciously decide to drink every night as against a subconscious need to drink every night.
I used to work with a guy who was a proper functioning alcoholic - I've seen him leave the bar smashed at 1am and give a presentation at 8am the following morning that was better than the rest of the management team who had spent the whole night prepping theirs. Was his drinking a problem? Certainly - he stopped and lost 30kgs in about 8 months...!
Jan 4th 2014 | 7:31 pm
#52
Shark Fisherman
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Doha
Re: Your New Year Resolutions
I used to work with a guy who was a proper functioning alcoholic - I've seen him leave the bar smashed at 1am and give a presentation at 8am the following morning that was better than the rest of the management team who had spent the whole night prepping theirs. Was his drinking a problem? Certainly - he stopped and lost 30kgs in about 8 months...!
I remember having a concrete foreman working for me years ago who had 2 cans of cider for breakfast before leaving his caravan and heading over to the batching plant and you would never know - Madness.
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Jan 4th 2014 | 8:37 pm
#53
Bored liberal
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Re: Your New Year Resolutions
That's where I differ. I don't get myself smashed (Certainly during the week), my hangovers are way too bad and I end up rolling into work mid afternoon. I am more of a casual grazer - Bottle of wine and a bottle or 2 of beer or cider over a 4/5 hour period with dinner then bed. Sounds harmless..............
I remember having a concrete foreman working for me years ago who had 2 cans of cider for breakfast before leaving his caravan and heading over to the batching plant and you would never know - Madness.
I remember having a concrete foreman working for me years ago who had 2 cans of cider for breakfast before leaving his caravan and heading over to the batching plant and you would never know - Madness.
I drink very little these days. I get shocking hangovers so it just isn't worth it and it's very rare indeed for me to drink at home unless we have company. I have no idea how people can function if they drink heavily every day.
I'll sponsor you for a good cause, but not until you have completed the month. The more incentives the better. And good luck.
Jan 4th 2014 | 11:05 pm
#54
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Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,157
From: West Kensington, Dubai
Re: Your New Year Resolutions
FWIW - so far 4 days no booze and 3 days without a smoke.
I'm feeling pleased with myself so far.
Targets
Booze - next drink is Feb 1st
Smoking - hopefully I can finally kick it for good this time
Diet/Exercise - Drop 10 kgs before Easter.
No sponsorship etc, just doing it for me and so that I have the best chance of seeing any future grandchildren (my friend just had a grandson and I am jealous).
I'm feeling pleased with myself so far.
Targets
Booze - next drink is Feb 1st
Smoking - hopefully I can finally kick it for good this time
Diet/Exercise - Drop 10 kgs before Easter.
No sponsorship etc, just doing it for me and so that I have the best chance of seeing any future grandchildren (my friend just had a grandson and I am jealous).
Jan 5th 2014 | 12:58 am
#55
Shark Fisherman
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 4,568
From: Doha
Re: Your New Year Resolutions
Jan 7th 2014 | 9:27 pm
#56
Lost in BE Cyberspace
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Re: Your New Year Resolutions
FWIW - so far 4 days no booze and 3 days without a smoke.
I'm feeling pleased with myself so far.
Targets
Booze - next drink is Feb 1st
Smoking - hopefully I can finally kick it for good this time
Diet/Exercise - Drop 10 kgs before Easter.
No sponsorship etc, just doing it for me and so that I have the best chance of seeing any future grandchildren (my friend just had a grandson and I am jealous).
I'm feeling pleased with myself so far.
Targets
Booze - next drink is Feb 1st
Smoking - hopefully I can finally kick it for good this time
Diet/Exercise - Drop 10 kgs before Easter.
No sponsorship etc, just doing it for me and so that I have the best chance of seeing any future grandchildren (my friend just had a grandson and I am jealous).
Jan 7th 2014 | 11:47 pm
#57
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Posts: 3,889
Re: Your New Year Resolutions
Jan 7th 2014 | 11:51 pm
#58
Shark Fisherman
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From: Doha
Re: Your New Year Resolutions
Jan 8th 2014 | 12:20 am
#59
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From: Windscale....
Re: Your New Year Resolutions
Oh dear! I read the warning signs. I had to 'yes' to all of them. Not good.
Jan 8th 2014 | 12:27 am
#60
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Re: Your New Year Resolutions
To be an 'Almost Alcoholic':
You continue to drink despite at least some negative consequences - I don't understand, like feeling crap the next day or potential liver failure? I have to answer yes.
You look forward to drinking. Yeah, when I know I'm going for beers I look forward to it.
You drink alone. I have before, it's nice sometimes to go for a beer and chill on your own with the paper. But this is rare for me, so I'll say no.
You sometimes drink in order to control emotional and/or physical symptoms. Erm, I don't know? If you have a shit day then a beer can be appealing, so yeah, I guess so.
You and your loved ones are suffering as a result of your drinking I've never really been the complete dickhead when drunk, occasionally a bit lairy and might tell people what I think but never enough for anyone to 'suffer'
GET IN. Not an Almost Alcoholic....
You continue to drink despite at least some negative consequences - I don't understand, like feeling crap the next day or potential liver failure? I have to answer yes.
You look forward to drinking. Yeah, when I know I'm going for beers I look forward to it.
You drink alone. I have before, it's nice sometimes to go for a beer and chill on your own with the paper. But this is rare for me, so I'll say no.
You sometimes drink in order to control emotional and/or physical symptoms. Erm, I don't know? If you have a shit day then a beer can be appealing, so yeah, I guess so.
You and your loved ones are suffering as a result of your drinking I've never really been the complete dickhead when drunk, occasionally a bit lairy and might tell people what I think but never enough for anyone to 'suffer'
GET IN. Not an Almost Alcoholic....
