March. The month of completion. I find myself counting the days until I can again drink. Tonight I'm off to a wedding reception. These kind of occasions have been the hardest but knowing that the end is near makes it a tad easier.
I thought the other day that it would have been apt to have a sobriety advent calendar. Im just full of good ideas...perhaps I've found a niche in the market?
www.justgiving.com/iannobeerforayear
Saturday, 2 March 2013
Monday, 25 February 2013
26 Days
I’m into the last month and how the time has flown! 26 days
of sobriety left and I can’t believe it has come round so quickly.
So I have 26 more days to pester people for sponsorship!
Not yet sponsored? Please spare whatever you can.
This is one of my last blog updates as I will be spending
the last couple of weeks finishing my book. Check out the website at www.ayearwithoutbeer.co.uk
Ian
Monday, 18 February 2013
Fat Planet
I read this morning that doctors have reported to the
government suggesting they should look into putting a 20% tax on fizzy drinks. With
alcohol already being heavily taxed how can they justify putting tax on soft
drinks too?!
I know the country has a problem with obesity but does taxing
drinks make a difference? Should people not make their own decisions about what
they can drink without the government profiting from it? The government needs
to do more to tackle obesity but that starts with education, not punishing
consumers.
If people want to drink alcohol or soft drinks then make
them aware of drinking responsibly. Inform them of the calories and health
risks that binging on them will cause. Both can be enjoyed as part of a
healthy lifestyle.
If the government has their way the milk bars from A Clockwork
Orange won’t seem so far away anymore...
Wednesday, 23 January 2013
Cover Up
Sorry for not updating my blog for a while. I haven’t had
much to say and have been busy catching up with writing my book.
I’ve just had the cover designed. Leave a comment to let me
know what you think.
Only 60 days to go...that pint of Guinness is mighty close!
Thanks to all for reading this blog. I've now had over 5000 readers. Thanks for supporting
Friday, 28 December 2012
Review of the Year
2012 - what a year!
In march I made the decision to give up alcohol for twelve months. You already know this of course as I've been blogging about it for the last nine months but when I made the decision I never thought for a moment it would be as tough a challenge as it has proved to be. 2012 was never going to be an easy year to give up alcohol. With my wedding in December I had to get through a sober stag do, no mean feat for a man who likes a drink but this was a reason for choosing this year. If I was going to choose to carry out such a life changing challenge then it needed to be hard, for people to think I was mad for choosing the year, for them to think 'if he can do it then I will sponsor him'. And many people did think me mad, as did myself. Nine months on and I've raised nearly £1600 for Claire House children's hospice. It makes the last nine months very worthwhile and with another 3 months to go much more can be raised. This year also saw me complete my first half marathon as well as a couple of 10k races too.
My blog has had almost 5000 readers which is unbelievable. Next year I hope to have my story published - watch this space.
Here's to 2013! Wishing you and your families the best of health and happiness.
www.justgiving.com/iannobeerforayear
In march I made the decision to give up alcohol for twelve months. You already know this of course as I've been blogging about it for the last nine months but when I made the decision I never thought for a moment it would be as tough a challenge as it has proved to be. 2012 was never going to be an easy year to give up alcohol. With my wedding in December I had to get through a sober stag do, no mean feat for a man who likes a drink but this was a reason for choosing this year. If I was going to choose to carry out such a life changing challenge then it needed to be hard, for people to think I was mad for choosing the year, for them to think 'if he can do it then I will sponsor him'. And many people did think me mad, as did myself. Nine months on and I've raised nearly £1600 for Claire House children's hospice. It makes the last nine months very worthwhile and with another 3 months to go much more can be raised. This year also saw me complete my first half marathon as well as a couple of 10k races too.
My blog has had almost 5000 readers which is unbelievable. Next year I hope to have my story published - watch this space.
Here's to 2013! Wishing you and your families the best of health and happiness.
www.justgiving.com/iannobeerforayear
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