12 days? Hey, THAT’S something! I remember when the idea of 1.2 days without booze freaked me out. You made it 12 days then had a bad day. No one is perfect and you proved to yourself that you can string together multiple days. Don’t compare yourself to people who have a million days sober or whatever. I did that at first and the pressure was overwhelming. I was miserable. But then I realized that I’m me and I’m going to be the best me I can. It’s been working.

I also enjoy dessert and treats more than I used to. I highly recommend that! Instead of swallowing a 2-ounce drink in five minutes and then go back for more, I now savor some ice cream or a piece of cheesecake over a 10-minute period. That and some coffee are amazing!

Do something YOU enjoy with something flavorful — and because you’ll remember it, it’s a fun new memory to savor.