So, I'm 12 days in — almost halfway through my Dry January challenge.
After a busy Christmas full of parties, mulled wine and champers, I decided a booze-free month would be great way to turn over a healthy new leaf in 2015.
And I'm happy to report that so far, dodging the vino has been relatively easy.
I don't generally drink during the working week (despite what our Facebook fans might say about journalists) so Monday to Thursday is business as usual.
But it's the weekends that tempt you. I had dinner and a long overdue catch up with my friend Jane on Friday night and both of us acknowledged that usually our dinner dates would involve a bottle of red wine (or two).
But I stuck to cups of tea and still had a lovely evening, with the bonus of being able to drive home instead of forking out for a cab.
I'm happy to report that Dry January has also resulted in me trying new things.
On Saturday my boyfriend (who's also doing Dry January) and I went to watch ice hockey in Sheffield, after throwing about ideas for Saturday night shenanigans that don't involve beer and bad dancing.
Although the Sheffield Steelers were rather trounced by the Nottingham Panthers, 4-1, the fans were out in force and we had a great time.
And it might be too early to say, but I do think my fizz-free fortnight has improved my skin.
I have, however, developed another vice to cope with the Dry January challenge. Tea.
Don't get me wrong, I've always been a big tea drinker — but I'm pretty sure if you cut me right now I'd bleed Yorkshire Tea.
Because sometimes a nice hot cuppa can feel a bit like a hug in a mug — which is always handy when you can't wrap your arms round a glass of wine!
Of course, this month isn't just about my own personal challenge - I'm also raising much-needed cash for Alcohol Concern, who help people harmed through alcohol misuse.
Here's a link to my JustGiving fundraising page for Alcohol Concern — any donations will be gratefully recieved.
