On January 1, I made my bingo card for 2025 (or as TikTok is calling it, twenty-twenty thrive). This is usually something I do before the New Year, but, as I warned you back in my first post, getting things done on time is NOT my strong suit.

One of the items that I put on my 2025 bingo card was Dry January“. I chose this with the intention of it being a filler square, something that I would easily complete. I was exhausted when creating my bingo card, and I didn’t have the brain capacity to think of any other 2025 goals that fit with the whole twenty-twenty thrive theme. I’m not exactly someone who drinks all that much anyways – only socially, or the occasional cocktail with dinner (especially if I’m solo dining). I didn’t have any big social events planned for this month, so I thought to myself, “Dry January will be a breeze”.

The last drink I had would have been on Christmas Day or Boxing Day, I can’t totally remember. There definitely were a few times I wanted to have a drink (particularly when I was solo dining, big surprise), but I filled the cravings with tasty mocktails instead. I must admit, my body feels amazing.

It’s now January 31, and the time at which I am currently writing this post is 4:15 pm. I’m away for the weekend, and I just sat down at a booth in my hotel lobby restaurant after a day of running around. Even though it’s only 4:15 pm, I just ordered myself a glass of rose. I really did debate waiting until midnight to order this so I could say I did Dry January to the fullest extent, but I finally said “fuck it, life’s short”. Plus, if I were in Paris right now (which is where I would be if I could), it would already by after midnight on February 1. I’ve had a busy month, and unwinding with a glass of wine is exactly what I need. Am I a cheater? I am truly having a dilemma as to whether or not I can cross it off my bingo card.

Anyways, I’m going to go and enjoy the rest of my rose now. After that, I think I’ll make my way to the hot tub, then maybe the casino later on to test my luck. I’m having a little self-care getaway tonight, and I can’t wait to just shut my brain off, relax, and do my own thing.

– k.