tough day…
Yesterday was a tough day… Waking up to an email on the BlackBerry that a nightly process failed for a new client, having only a 30 second rinse in the shower due to no hot water (too much laundry during the night i think), getting a carpet estimate that was 15% more than expected, to coming home to a messy kitchen, and a garbage can that hadn't been brought in, spending 2 hours laying 20 tiles in the bathroom because the floor is sloped and my brains told me to start on the high side so there are full tiles in the more visible areas. Result: as the mortar was setting the tiles were slipping down about a quarter inch. So I had to prop some things in place to hold them uphill.
Result of the days events: a strong strong urge to drink. Stronger than I have felt in a long time. I guess luckily I have a large guilt complex about not working out lately so I went and vented my frustrations on the bike at the club…
But its interesting that alcohol is generally the first thing you think about when times are tough.
sorry about the rough day, hope today is better, glad you were able to hit the bike instead of the bottle…you'll be in my prayers!
I am proud of you buddy. I really am. When you feel the urge again you can call me and I will go to the gym with you and work it through. Trust me, if there was no such thing as stadium stairs in SB I would be a crazy woman right now.
I know the feeling about booze being one of the first things you think about when you are stressed or overwhelmed. Try working in the industry where it is a requirement to sling booze to Olympic style guzzlers on a weekend night–or even on a Tuesday night for that matter.
Generally one of the first things I do when I get home from a crazy night is have a drink. Tis' a hard habit to break.
I'm proud of your self-control brother.
Ethan, know that I am prayin for you!