Day 16 - Thank God It's Friday -- August 16

TGIF! It has been a long time since I went to a beer-o-clock or happy hour; mostly because this summer has been a very busy season at my job. So today a couple of my colleagues and I decided to hit one of our favorite spots in Chicago, a bar called Cere's. We love Cere's because of the cheap strong drinks and good appetizers. If you order a Jack Daniels
and Coke, they will bring a glass full of Jack Daniels with a Coke on the side. No Lie! The appetizers are half off as long as you order a drink, and the fries there are so delicious.

We got to the bar and everyone ordered their drinks and I ordered a glass a water! Yes, I repeat a glass of water. It was so hard to walk in there and not eat or drink anything. Not because I am an alcoholic or anything, it was hard because who wants to be that person. What person do you ask? The person that goes to the bar and only drinks water. I mean look at what everyone else was drinking. It changes the mood of the entire night when you know that at least one person will walk out of their as clear as they were when they came. Plus, it was hard to see all of your favorite foods go by without being able to at least smell the good food. It was definitely a lesson in dedication.

I know it is not the end of the world to have one drink one day, and don't worry I won't deny myself for long. Its just that its so early in my life change that I don't want to get in the habit of giving myself passes on every little thing because I might end of going back to my old habits. I want to teach myself a lesson in restraint so that when I do decide to have a drink it will be in moderation.

Breakfast:
Oatmeal
Sausage

Lunch:
Flatbread Pizza (3/4 of the serving)
Pineapples
Watermelon

Snack:
1 Chicken wing
2 Meatballs
2 Teaspoons of Pasta Salad

Dinner:
Rice Krispies