Week 3 & Week 4 in the CAAAAN

Good morning!

I did write a blog last week but due to tech issue's I couldn't post it, so here's the low down on last week....

Last Friday the plan was to head into Clapham but I ended up having a slap up meal with my friend's Kelly, Yaisa and Alice. All 3 of them hardly drink so not touching the wine was easily done and being so snowy last week we called it an evening after a big meal and too much coldness in the air.

Last Saturday: Almost stayed in BUT ended up partying in Kingston's Hippodrome and then onto Bacchus for a new house night that I bloody loved.

Thursday 24th: Went to New Slang, downed a litre of Red Bull and had some Soda & Limes and was rather giddy and hyper. At one point I staggered, actually feeling a tipsy feeling. I believe you can make yourself feel tipsy if you want (it's all in the mind, it's like when you were younger and someone would say there's vodka in your drink when it's purely coke and you'd be acting all drunky.)

Friday 25th: Just went to the Slug & Lettuce with my sister Sara where she enjoyed mojito's and I enjoyed Soda & Limes. After slug we headed to The Kings Tun where we had a dance and spoke to randoms who did offer me some of their pitcher after sneaking a bottle of vodka in... He said nobody would know if I had some but the fact is that I would have known and felt guilty to those who donated money... THANKS AGAIN BTW!!!

Saturday 26th: Probably was the most excited for this as I went to see Professor Green at Musicalize with Corall :D It's been about 5 months since I last saw him and I was really far away from him but this was cool as it was a smaller venue (02 Indigo.) There I was drinking my soda and limes of course and seeing Pro G again has now re- lit the burning flame I used to hold for him. No lie that I've met him 5 times and by the 3rd time he remembered me, so this is why I stay away from the front of the stage so he doesn't think I'm a mad stalker. Alas he spotted me in the crowd and we locked eye's a few times. He looked hot and gave an energetic performance like he always does.

So a tip to people wanting to cut down on drink:

• Head to a concert/ gig where an artist you rate is performing (you'll get a natural buzz.)
• Soda & Lime looks like you're drinking alcohol and after a while tricks the mind into getting that happy state of mind.
• Surround yourself with not so hardcore drinkers
• Go for dinner and indulge your palette with great food, not empty caleries.

I now have 4 days to go until I can enjoy a drinky and I half feel like the end is in sight but then half like NOOOOO I don't ever want to drink again. I've just got to get a balance now, no drinking during the week (deffo not alone at least) and probably no pre- drinking on a night out.

I'm really looking forward to a night out in Essex next Saturday and will continue to rack my brain as to which drink will pass these lips on the 1st February.

Please please please help me raise a little bit more for Cancer Research's Dryathlon by donating just a pound or 2. You can text NESS51 to 70070 or head to https://www.justgiving.com/account/your-pages/dryathlete-vanessa-carby

I'd love to have raised at least £50 for Cancer Research UK, so just need £10 more.

Who wants to help? Thanks ;)

Another one bites the dust... Weekend 2: Friday

So in I get from my night out and I'm happy to announce it was another Alcohol- free evening.

I ventured into Surbiton to catch up with my lovely friend Sarah and my mad sister Sara: It was quite nice that once again I had a non drinking buddy (Sarah) and Sara was left to make a dent in the pubs and bars. We started at The Victoria pub where me and Sarah sipped on soda & limes and Slim Line tonic and lime. Next we headed to Hotel Bosco where I managed another soda & lime but then thought I'd get adventurous and try a Virgin Nana Colada (That's a non alcoholic Pina Colada to you!) It was pretty naff to be fair... alsl along the evening thus far us sober sally's were pretty much the loudest people in Surbiton. That was until we got too The Saucy Kettle (a nice family run sports bar that I happened to frequent as a school girl pretending to be in her 20's, as I hid from school teachers.)

We had finally found her calling as the DJ played garage, club classics, dance and hip hop. Whilst there we got the party started on the dance floor and a nice comment was from a man that couldn't believe how lively I was without having a drink.

This just goes to prove to me that I literally am the same without a drink, as long as I'm in good company and I've got music blaring at me, it's mission accomplished.

We had a really fun night and got bigged up by all the pissed as a pudding punters!

Next 

Tomorrow I'll be heading to the gym nice and early, then going to a dance class before my test at a comedy show that includes a free drink (guess i'll be giving that away) and then heading into Mayfair where the free drinks on table with attempt to lure me.

Wish me luck!!! And remember, although some may think "why am i going to donate you money for not drinking?" This really is a tougher challenge than running a 5k run but I'm looking to run for Race For Life this summer.

In the mean time why not donate a denomination of your choice (between £1-£10) to my Just Giving profile? You can text NESS51 to 70070 with the amount.

Thanks,

Ness x x x x

Dryathlon: Weekend One

So the weekend is in full force and I've nearly completed it in all my glory. 

Thursday 3rd January: 

Celebrated my friend's 25th birthday down the pub with a 
few soda and limes... Strangely enough those drinks made me feel rather hyper.

Friday 4th January:

 I braced myself for a mad Friday night with 2 massive Rock 
Star energy drinks. I went into Brixton where I enjoyed a free soda and lime, 
once inside Plan B I bought myself another soda and lime but after the £2.20 
price tag decided to stick to tap waters. Those energy drinks must have done 
something to me or maybe it was just the amazing music that sent me on a natural 
high as I danced the night away. It was such a nice feeling walking home, 
grabbing some food... You definitely last longer when you don't drink (that 
sounds naughty!)

Had my first 3 donations... Many thanks to Aria, Alice and Yaisa :D

Saturday 5th January:

After rolling in last night at 5am and having an excitable 
day going nandos, visiting the gym (a rare occasion on a Saturday as I'm usually 
nursing a tiny hangover) and then best of all booking my summer holiday to 
Ibiza. Hoping all this no drinking and more gymming will have a great effect on 
my summer bod.

Next week I have a gig, comedy show and dinner/ bar date with my friend Sarah... 
How will I fair?

If you would like to donate to my Just Giving #Dryathlon page for Cancer 
Research UK, you can text NESS51 to 70070 or visit http://www.justgiving.com/dryathlete-vanessa-carby

Thank you for reading x x x