July 23, 2004

Week 1 - So Far, So Good

The first thing I want to say to everyone is thank you. Thank you for all of your kind words and support with this whole "drying out" thing.

The good news is that it has been a complete and utter success so far. I have not craved a drop of the stuff yet.

Well, there is the matter of the severe depression over the first few days, and the complete inability to sleep, and the smoking like a chimney. But overall, I've had no cravings at all. So that must be a good sign, right?

It's funny…my intake has been so heavy over the past 18 months or so, I just couldn't imagine stopping without any serious side effects. But, I've got to tell you, other than feeling bored, there's nothing there. I have a harder time giving up Diet Coke than this.

It's not perfect...I mean, I'd LIKE a beer, but in the same way I'd LIKE a night of unbridled passion with Elisha Cuthbert. It would be awesome, but it's just not gonna happen in the next few weeks.

Well, one week down, 3 to go.

Don't worry, I'm not planning to start boozing again after 30 days. But it's more of a personal challenge. And so far, it's one I'm winning handily.

Now, I'm off to binge-eat Krispy Kremes.

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