So I did it...

I successfully completed 1 month without alcohol yesterday and I honestly couldn't be prouder of myself.
As much as I enjoyed having a drink and toasting my amazing mum yesterday for mother's day, I also feel like I benefitted and learnt a lot from keeping away from alcohol for a bit.
The perks included:
- no hangovers
- saving money
- remembering evenings out with friends
- realising I can have fun without it at the      pub
- finding other ways to stress relief
- not having the whole "I made a fool out of myself" anxiety.
However, a few things did annoy me about it such as people telling me I wouldn't be able to do it, being asked if I'm sure I don't just want one drink and constant questions about why I'm doing it when I just want to peacefully drink my j2o.
Despite the challenges and temptations to have a drink, I feel good that I have done this sober month and would definitely recommend it as an opportunity to reflect and realise what you need to focus on.
Thanks to those who supported me, means the world... Here's a picture of me, back in my familiar territory

Happy Spring!

So, it's the start of my favourite season; a new month and the start of Spring. 

This month I have decided to give up alcohol, not for any particular reason but as more of a challenge to myself. For anyone who knows me well will know that I love a drink and would rarely turn down the opportunity to have a drink with my friends/family. Call me boring, doubt me, say what you like but I am taking on this challenge. 

The last few times I have gotten drunk, I have spent the next day trying to piece together the night and almost undoubtedly remember something stupid I did or said that night (nothing major to regret just silly things) and am left feeling like a tit with a horrible hangover. Don't get me wrong, I am not giving up alcohol forever and I am not going to judge those that are out getting drunk, but I feel that while I am poor, on placement and have better things to focus on, I don't feel it all that necessary to be going out and getting smashed on a weekend. 

Half way through this month I will probably be super stressed out and in need of a bottle of wine and a funny drunken night with my friends but I love to prove people wrong and aim to do so by giving up alcohol for the month. I dread to think how much of a lightweight I will be when I next have a drink, but look forward to feeling fresh every weekend and not having to go through the awful bank balance check the morning after a night out. 

So wish me luck or place bets on how long I will last, I don't mind. I will keep you posted.