Some of these things are great. Good for you. One even happened for me. You might not know about it if you don't know me personally. That's just because I don't update everyone on social media about every positive aspect of my life. I just feel that some people incessantly go overboard by constantly updating us on every aspect of that wonderful thing they're doing for the new year.
One of those things that is abound throughout the beer blogosphere this week is what we sometimes call "Dry or Sober January." I recall writing about it in some fashion at the start of 2013 when I first heard of it. A post this weekend by Alan at A Good Beer Blog kind of inspired today's post concerning the time people take away from drinking at the start of a new year.
He argued that taking some time off in January is a good thing. Despite not totally agreeing with it last year I can see a bit more clearly this time around as to why it is a good thing. If you feel the need to step aside, I can respect that decision. After all, you're free to make your own personal choices. As I say with most moral and political things, there isn't some total universal law that deciphers right from wrong. It's all human choice.
I decided to take the weekend of myself from partaking in any drinking, sampling or tasting. I drank water and coffee all weekend. Given the holiday season from Thanksgiving all of the way to New Year's there is usually an above average amount of consumption due to work and family gatherings. I usually partake on weekends. So, the holidays set me off a bit.
I was going to make mint juleps and have a few beers on New Year's Eve, but my hate for the holiday kicked in after just two drinks. I haven't had a sip since. Aren't you glad I didn't update you throughout the entire process on social media?
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