I had to take a friend to the hospital yesterday. By 3pm, I was pretty worn out so I spent the rest of the day vegging out and watching Netflix movies. I was looking forward to the meeting but I was too exhausted to make it.

 

Have there been any new faces at the meetings? I met Dan a few weeks back when we went to Mesa Rosa.

 

As far as the drinking has been going, I have slowed down considerably. I have become intoxicated two times since the last meeting I attended. I am ashamed to say that I missed out on the Austin Lounge Lizards concert (eventhough I had payed for tickets online in advance) because I was far too drunk to drive. On a normal day, which is almost all days, I have a few beers during the day and I don't guzzle them in a quest toward intoxication. I haven't been in the old pattern of getting drunk every day for months nor have I been building my days around the acquisition and consumption of alcohol.

 

Charles and I will be going to The Velveeta Room where we plan to soberly enjoy a comedic routine. I will have gone a long way if I can go down to 6th Street without imbibing.

 

I've slowed down on the smoking. Instead of 1.5 packs a day, I am down to one pack. Whenever it gets unpleasant and/or I remind myself that I'm burning my lungs out, I stop for awhile until that evil monkey jumps on my back again urging me to light up. I still have a long way to go.

 

I have a friend who has champagne tastes on a Kool-Aid budget and he blows his resources on his particular addiction until he can no longer fulfill his financial obligations. Is there any way to impress upon him that this addiction is ruining his life? He seeks financial help from me and I have been to liberal in the past. Now I'm at the point where I want to step away and let him face the consequences of his habit. Does anyone have a considered opinion on this matter?

 

Have a happy and sober holiday. See you in January.

-kc of the silverwood-