beatch
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Post by beatch on Jan 6, 2021 16:16:29 GMT -6
I have a cocktail book with some mocktails in it. I'm going to make this today, I already have the ingredients. Switchel 48 oz water 6 oz cider vinegar 4 oz pure maple syrup 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon table salt Bring all ingredients to a brief simmer then let cool to room temperature, about an hour. Transfer to a container, cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or up to one day. Strain and serve over ice with a lemon slice. Makes 12 drinks. Rolled oats?! Interesting. I will have to give that a try! The oats are to give it "body" according to the recipe.
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Post by goldenbird on Jan 6, 2021 16:16:32 GMT -6
I had no idea this was all happening until I sat down with my phone 45 minutes ago. I'm not going to drink. But I want to.
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beatch
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Post by beatch on Jan 6, 2021 16:17:49 GMT -6
Guys, there's a lot going on right now. I encourage everyone to be easy on themselves. If you want a drink during the attempted coup I think you can give yourself some grace.
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Post by goldenbird on Jan 6, 2021 16:17:53 GMT -6
I want to eat my feelings instead but my stomach is in knots.
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milano
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Post by milano on Jan 6, 2021 16:19:30 GMT -6
I'm on day 4 today- it feels like it has been more like a week though.
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Post by goldenbird on Jan 6, 2021 16:20:22 GMT -6
For me I am not because if I wasn't doing a break, I'd be drinking today since I'm off tomorrow. This is day 5. I haven't gone past 4 days of not drinking since end of October because I always had another day off by then. I want that day 5 and then some.
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pootsen
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Post by pootsen on Jan 6, 2021 16:23:54 GMT -6
Just here to say that I support what anyone chooses to do. This is crazy. I won’t be drinking but I totally understand if anyone needs to take a break from Dry January.
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tj
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Post by tj on Jan 6, 2021 16:25:55 GMT -6
I haven't yet but I reaaaaaally want to with all going on. So tense. I need to step away from the news. Well I certainly won’t deny that it’s a flaming shit show out there. And if you think a glass of wine or a cocktail will help, who am I to judge? I guess it depends on why you are going dry this month, and what having a drink today will do to that goal. Right? But if you don’t want to give up on dry January yet, we are here for you. For solidarity, for tips, for chastising, for cheering, whatever.
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Post by goldenbird on Jan 6, 2021 16:26:16 GMT -6
Sorry guys, I'm out already. I'll re-evaluate 1/21. If you are drinking today, that's ok. You can still be in here. Not everyone is doing totally dry this month. I posted this, then thought, what's up with her? And post stalked you and went to the electoral thread. 😬
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Post by Wtfshouldmynamebe on Jan 6, 2021 16:27:39 GMT -6
Attempted coup means I'm having wine. Sorry
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pobre
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Post by pobre on Jan 6, 2021 16:27:54 GMT -6
I am going for a very long walk after work with a podcast. I am feeling like taking a bottle of wine to the face after watching the news all day.
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jaygee
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Post by jaygee on Jan 6, 2021 17:44:43 GMT -6
I am going for a very long walk after work with a podcast. I am feeling like taking a bottle of wine to the face after watching the news all day. Even I’m feeling that way. And this is my plan too. Hang in there everyone who is struggling with today’s events. I will just say - if you struggle with anxiety, alcohol might make it worse. Please be careful. I’m here to talk to you need to. But I’m also freaking out.
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sarah
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Post by sarah on Jan 6, 2021 17:56:37 GMT -6
Hang in there, guys.
I would fucking love some wine right now. Between what's going on in the world and my 5 year old's behavior I am stressed the fuck out.
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tookie
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Post by tookie on Jan 6, 2021 18:05:37 GMT -6
I’ll check in with y’all in a few days.
The last time I excused myself to have a drink due to stress, I didn’t stop for 8 months. I can’t go there again
I think I’ll be going to bed by 6pm tonight 😩
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iruntodrink
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Post by iruntodrink on Jan 6, 2021 18:08:52 GMT -6
I made it, and got my resolve back (likely due to the fresh supply of edibles on my counter).
What a fucking year.
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iruntodrink
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Post by iruntodrink on Jan 6, 2021 18:09:46 GMT -6
I am going for a very long walk after work with a podcast. I am feeling like taking a bottle of wine to the face after watching the news all day. Even I’m feeling that way. And this is my plan too. Hang in there everyone who is struggling with today’s events. I will just say - if you struggle with anxiety, alcohol might make it worse. Please be careful. I’m here to talk to you need to. But I’m also freaking out. ❤️
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Post by microworm on Jan 6, 2021 18:47:10 GMT -6
I would also like a beer, hell, today's shitshow calls for vodka, but I'm not folding yet. After work I got in a HIIT workout and poured a la croix with lemon juice in the glass I usually drink from and made dinner. Thinking of an edible and Hulu later. I just don't like how thirsty I get when I consume pot.
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Post by microworm on Jan 6, 2021 18:47:41 GMT -6
I’ll check in with y’all in a few days. The last time I excused myself to have a drink due to stress, I didn’t stop for 8 months. I can’t go there again I think I’ll be going to bed by 6pm tonight 😩 You got this
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Post by microworm on Jan 6, 2021 18:48:07 GMT -6
I am going for a very long walk after work with a podcast. I am feeling like taking a bottle of wine to the face after watching the news all day. Even I’m feeling that way. And this is my plan too. Hang in there everyone who is struggling with today’s events. I will just say - if you struggle with anxiety, alcohol might make it worse. Please be careful. I’m here to talk to you need to. But I’m also freaking out. You too
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Post by coconutbacon on Jan 6, 2021 18:56:17 GMT -6
I made it, and got my resolve back (likely due to the fresh supply of edibles on my counter). What a fucking year. Oh. I totally had a gummy. Thank goodness MH had the foresight to order those!
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Post by filingjointly on Jan 6, 2021 18:59:03 GMT -6
Tonight was the night I was considering as my exception anyway, because my birthday is tomorrow and MH took the day off so I could sleep in and do mostly nothing all day.
But I still haven’t decided if I want to have a drink or two. I’m anxious about today and I don’t like to drink when I’m anxious.
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Post by goldenbird on Jan 6, 2021 19:06:54 GMT -6
I'm here with hot chocolate with an obscene amount of mini marshmallows to close out Day 5 ✔
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Post by goldenbird on Jan 6, 2021 19:07:11 GMT -6
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Post by kittyriot on Jan 6, 2021 19:38:18 GMT -6
It’s CD1, after work yesterday (and today) and with the news this afternoon....I’m struggling. I am telling myself I don’t want pop, because I don’t need the caffeine, sugar and liquid in my system. I’m saying the same thing about alcohol.
I will get through today...
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FlightView
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Post by FlightView on Jan 6, 2021 19:51:37 GMT -6
Today was hard for so many reasons. But if I have one, I’ll have 5. And I’ll feel like shit tomorrow.
So I have la croix, popcorn and trashy TV on.
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Post by ironcorgi on Jan 6, 2021 19:58:11 GMT -6
Just put DD to bed. SO is working late. Animal Crossing and tea for me.
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iruntodrink
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Post by iruntodrink on Jan 6, 2021 20:27:11 GMT -6
I'm getting FB ads for Seedlip. I've only read about it on this thread, never searched for it or spoke about it out loud. 🧐
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Post by yoginikiki on Jan 6, 2021 20:27:34 GMT -6
Day 6 down.
Holy crap today was stressful AF.
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addymac
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Post by addymac on Jan 6, 2021 20:41:12 GMT -6
I'm getting FB ads for Seedlip. I've only read about it on this thread, never searched for it or spoke about it out loud. 🧐 My iG ads are full of mocktails and NA options now. I’ve never googled NA stuff or talked about attempting not drinking outside of this thread and once in person with DH. Creepy.
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jaygee
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Post by jaygee on Jan 6, 2021 20:41:56 GMT -6
I'm getting FB ads for Seedlip. I've only read about it on this thread, never searched for it or spoke about it out loud. 🧐 They are a very aggressive ad brand. I get them constantly because of the content I follow on IG.
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