30 Days, Done!

30 days of no wine, DONE! I’m so happy and glad that I did this. So much so, that I think I’m gonna keep it up. I think wine consumption will be for special times, not just because It’s 5:00.

This is what the past 30 days brought me.

Well, it goes without saying that there was some serious money saved in the past 30 days. $275.00 Yep, isn’t that crazy?! I mean, think about $275 a month for 12 months… that’s $3,300. That’s a chunk of change for sure.
The Z Man and I decided to invest the wine savings into our health and purchased a Nordictrack treadmill.
I’m sleeping much better. I suppose not pouring myself in between the sheets each night allows for a good night sleep and not to mention a more pleasant morning.
I really don’t miss it. Not like I was during the first week. Actually, I don’t even give it much thought now.

Like I said, I’m really glad that I took some time for self-reflection. I’m glad that I did a little self check for myself. Even if the original plan to abstain from wine for 30 days was more for frugal reasons, I have to admit that it was good for me.

Take care!

Lori

Week Three, Done! And a Funny!

Week three is done. Thanks to 10 days of the flu for the Z Man and I, I had no trouble abstaining from wine. But, week three is done and I’m glad the flu is done too!

My husband, the Z Man is absolutely hands down the funniest person I know, or have ever known. It’s “one” of the reasons I fell madly in love with him. I don’t remember a day that he has not made me smile. It just comes natural for him to find the lighter side of life and that is a beautiful quality.

Since I’ve been taking a break from wine, I’ve been finding different beverages to sip on, like the grape juice spritzer. And, here lately, I’ve been sipping on a cup of chamomile tea before bed.

Last night I asked the Z Man if he would like a cup of chamomile tea, and his response was…

No, I don’t want any “camel milk”

REALLY? SERIOUSLY??? I couldn’t stop laughing.

He honestly thought I was drinking camel milk.

Now, to his credit, I have brought some crazy things into our kitchen in the past. But, he was not going to partake of any camel milk, NO WAY!

At least now I know where he draws the line.

Take care,

Lori

Wine Time

That’s a picture of what my “wine time” looks like now.

Actually, It’s pretty good. White grape juice (or red, both are good), sparkling water and a spritz of lemon. Mmmmm 😉

I still like to use my wine glass, it feels comfortable for me.

Almost 2 weeks into it and I’m doing ok. 🙂

We bought a new laptop, and Windows 8.1 is a bit to figure out, but we’ll figure it out with a bit of patience.

Take care,

Lori

Realizing You’re Never Going To Be Perfect

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Resolutions anyone?

YUP!

Well, maybe not resolutions as much as trying to just be a bit better…

It seems like every January I have a “come clean” moment and decide I’m going to better myself in some way. It also seems like I’m always trying to quit something… cigarettes, sugar, carbs, and most recently even my beloved wine.

I KNOW, RIGHT!!! I have said many times in the past that I enjoy “my wine” way too much to ever give it up. Well, guess what? It’s time to face the music and realize that it’s getting out of hand.

No, I don’t have any horrible story to share about why I am choosing to cut back. Nothing bad happened like a DUI, injury or accident. I just came to realize that wine is just too easy for me to drink, and I’m consuming too much of it.

So in keeping with my January tradition, I’ve decided to take a break from wine. No, I’m not going to jump full in and say “quit” because I’m not vowing to never have another glass of wine, as I know in my heart that would be a lie. But, I’ve decided to abstain from wine for 30 days and then see where that leads.

You know the funny thing is that I knew I was drinking too much and by that I mean every day. But, I can honestly say that I didn’t realize until now that I haven’t been drinking wine (for the past 7 days) that around 4:00 in the afternoon, I get a twinge of excitement in thinking “I’ll be home soon to have a glass of wine, and oh, do I have any wine at the house, what kind?” But, in the past 7 days when that feeling would come, I would remind myself that I am not drinking wine now, and then if I’m being honest I get a little sad about it.

Issues?

Maybe.

Right now, all I can say is I’m taking a break.

And, well heck, in full disclosure, you know since it’s January and doesn’t everyone want to “come clean” in January?

The Z Man and I were not successful in quitting smoking either! There it’s out, I said it, I’ve come clean.

No we aren’t perfect, and we are never going to be perfect. But, there isn’t anything wrong with continuing to try to be better.

So, we will continue trying.

Love,

Lori