January 5, 2007

I have decided to not drink for a week. Not only does my liver need a rest but my bank account could use one too. However that’s not the reason I’m doing it. I have realized I’ve been drinking way too much since I arrived here in Seattle. Observing myself from the outside I have come to the conclusion that I am doing it to escape. Much like how I used drugs in the past. Drinking get my mind off of not having many friends here, not having my own place yet, being separated from my dog and feeling like I’m spinning my wheels. I’m also tired of staying up till 3 and sleeping in till 12 almost everyday. That was fine when I was 19 but I’m turning 30 next month and I feel I need to slow it down a bit. I think I’m also using drinking as an indirect excuse for stagnating. I was going to do this but I’m hung over, or I was going to go there but I slept in too late. In addition I start photography and Spanish classes next week and I don’t want alcohol to interfere with those pursuits. Finally I will probably drop a little weight as well which will be a nice side benefit. Ok I might have a glass of wine or two but no beer, liquor or trips to the bar. I’ll drink to that, well maybe I will next week.