NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

Like Brad Pitt, I’m Stopping the Booze in 2024

At least for a couple months

Just a wee bottle of wine or two. Photo by moi

Brad Pitt and plenty other celebrities have given up the grog. I’m not a celebrity but I thought I’d join them in 2024. For a while now, my body’s been telling me it’s time to take a break from drinking.

Any bets there’s going to be a plethora of articles about how new year’s resolutions suck. If you want to make a change, do it right now. No need to wait until January 1. Besides, you’ll probably break your resolutions before the month’s out. And giving up alcohol is the most cliché resolution of them all.

I disagree.

I like new year’s resolutions. Of course, you can make changes any day of the year and, yes, maybe you won’t stick to some of your resolutions. But the change in calendar year always shifts something in my head. I feel fresh and motivated so for me it’s a good time to try something new.

Do I drink too much? Yes, no, maybe.

According to the health authorities’ recommendations I do but, bloody hell, their standards are impossible. 100 servings of veg a day, 200 litres of water, one grain of salt, half a grain of sugar, and one standard alcoholic drink every six months. Sure, I’m exaggerating…