tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post2365643952282923647..comments2023-03-30T20:05:17.247+11:00Comments on My quest for an alcohol free life: Out of my comfort zoneAngiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-87863647954966104212016-08-08T10:28:01.342+10:002016-08-08T10:28:01.342+10:00Thanks SamKD, I'm determined that next time wi...Thanks SamKD, I'm determined that next time will be better. It just takes practice. I'm sober and that's all that matters. A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-76713315102214436222016-08-05T10:20:47.918+10:002016-08-05T10:20:47.918+10:00Hey you did the hard thing! Did it really well, to...Hey you did the hard thing! Did it really well, too: brought a beverage, had some fun, left when it got too intense--go you! Next time won't be nearly as hard. SamKDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485629540674780236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-45508244658887283652016-08-05T00:00:24.249+10:002016-08-05T00:00:24.249+10:00Thanks PDTG, yes, they are the odd occasion so I w...Thanks PDTG, yes, they are the odd occasion so I won't be going to many like that, thank goodness! I think I struggled because it was my first sober party. Hopefully next time will be easier! A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-84350070202612836292016-08-04T23:57:02.553+10:002016-08-04T23:57:02.553+10:00Thanks Kats, I think if I knew more people there I...Thanks Kats, I think if I knew more people there I'm sure it would have been a lot more fun. Oh well. I'm going to put it down to a experience and learn from it. A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-43951842710642338892016-08-04T19:17:59.745+10:002016-08-04T19:17:59.745+10:00You did really well. Parties will get easier I thi...You did really well. Parties will get easier I think (hope) and they are the odd occasion, thankfully. Next time you will feel more comfortable and then you will be a sober party natural ;) Putting Down The Glasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02966704674825831278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-90973919473087870952016-08-04T17:17:14.206+10:002016-08-04T17:17:14.206+10:00Hi angie. Defo go out. Sorry if it came across wro...Hi angie. Defo go out. Sorry if it came across wrong But just go to something: things u enjoy. I don't think a boozy party where everyone is drinking is ever going to appeal and it's hard not to feel left out. But if some closer friends are there it would be better! U are awesome xxKats76https://www.blogger.com/profile/10228306617857764330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-71774068815852394352016-08-04T13:33:02.607+10:002016-08-04T13:33:02.607+10:00That's exactly how I felt when I was standing ...That's exactly how I felt when I was standing there awkwardly, that I would never do this again! But I want to. I want to have fun even without having to have alcohol on board. I AM happy, and thrilled to be living this sober life. I just need to work on my self confidence and learn to be comfortable in my own skin, because I've never had that before. A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-67760639522022329712016-08-04T13:22:58.371+10:002016-08-04T13:22:58.371+10:00I know! I love dancing but I always had alcohol on...I know! I love dancing but I always had alcohol on board when I danced! I am just so shy and I still worry that I will look silly. Hopefully I will be able to get past this. A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-64758250797781808412016-08-04T13:20:56.330+10:002016-08-04T13:20:56.330+10:00Thanks Wendy, I think you're right, these thin...Thanks Wendy, I think you're right, these things just take time. Hopefully the next one will be easier! A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-38023888241218560172016-08-04T13:20:00.130+10:002016-08-04T13:20:00.130+10:00Thanks Jackie. I don't think I'll ever be ...Thanks Jackie. I don't think I'll ever be the first on the dance floor but I'd be happy just to get on there at all! A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-63640829181190913472016-08-04T13:18:13.533+10:002016-08-04T13:18:13.533+10:00Thanks Ripley. I think it just takes practice beco...Thanks Ripley. I think it just takes practice becoming comfortable in these situations. Hopefully it will be better next time. It's just as well I don't go out that much! A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-90585012532583554962016-08-04T13:16:17.753+10:002016-08-04T13:16:17.753+10:00A sober treat huh? I think you're right! I mig...A sober treat huh? I think you're right! I might get my nails done! I've been wanting to for ages, I should just do it. Thanks! A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-58841260804453504372016-08-04T13:15:12.502+10:002016-08-04T13:15:12.502+10:00I was thinking of an expression when I wrote that,...I was thinking of an expression when I wrote that, 'Dance like no one is watching'. I'm sure it just takes practice to become comfortable in these situations. A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-63375077305826762942016-08-04T06:41:37.159+10:002016-08-04T06:41:37.159+10:00I had a night like that recently and swore after I...I had a night like that recently and swore after I wont put myself in that position again. I just can't be ars*d! I am just doing dinners and will go to things if I know lots people and am comfortable I can still have a good chat. I don't know what the solution is. It's too much of a trigger to be out and miserable and thinking drink would make it better. The reality is it wouldn't, I would just guzzle wine and then have to deal with all of the associated mess that brings and the horrible feelings. I feel for you. I do. But I hope you are happy that this is actually working for you(not drinking) and overall you are happier xxxKats76https://www.blogger.com/profile/10228306617857764330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-58543730684152187442016-08-04T05:45:19.747+10:002016-08-04T05:45:19.747+10:00Awesome. You had fun. Dancing will come. It's ...Awesome. You had fun. Dancing will come. It's an odd one.<br />Ainsobrietyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642935819165465190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-18285440142833081882016-08-04T05:01:35.070+10:002016-08-04T05:01:35.070+10:00Angie,
You did a great job!
Parties are hard, espe...Angie,<br />You did a great job!<br />Parties are hard, especially if you drank to help relax.<br />You came with a drink, you left early, and you realized these things take time!<br />xo<br />WendyUntipsyteacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14975521042875808241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-21691311355091799302016-08-04T01:00:25.212+10:002016-08-04T01:00:25.212+10:00That was awesome! Good for you. I agree, that was ...That was awesome! Good for you. I agree, that was a major victory. It does get better, and in the end, I promise, you'll be first on the dance floor. :)<br />Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09236064383725290818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-53440961071093318762016-08-04T00:39:15.843+10:002016-08-04T00:39:15.843+10:00I hear that we need to repeat these ackward enviro...I hear that we need to repeat these ackward environments several times before we are ok doing them sober. You nailed it this time and next time will definitely be better!Ripleybellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484735194209368209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-76982162051623982012016-08-03T15:53:30.286+10:002016-08-03T15:53:30.286+10:00You sound a bit low, but that was actually a major...You sound a bit low, but that was actually a major victory! You were feeling uncomfortable, but still kept on the path. You deserve a big sober treat. :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-77078682048296583062016-08-03T11:09:20.803+10:002016-08-03T11:09:20.803+10:00Good for you. It does get easier the more you go o...Good for you. It does get easier the more you go out. I actually like to dance that way I don't have to make conversation with everyone else who is drinking. You don't have to act as if no one is watching because no one actually is!mythreesons143https://www.blogger.com/profile/12328655335168795593noreply@blogger.com