So here we are 2017 done and dusted, 101 beer tokens taken, and how did I fare you ask?
Here's a few stats:
- Most tokens used in a month: December (12 tokens, $420) luckily I managed to hold enough tokens to finish strong through the silly season.
- Least tokens used in a month: August (6 tokens, $300) clearly I managed to snag a few free drinks in December!
- Most money spent on booze: July (10 tokens $470) the month of engagements and property purchases so plenty of celebrating!
- Least money spent on booze: October (7 tokens, $190) A purposefully quiet month so that I could have fun in December
Total tokens: 101
Total money spent: $3918
And how much money did I save do you ask? Well this is very rough maths at best but assuming at my old rate I drank 3-4 times a week at roughly $35 a pop (2 pints during the week at $20 plus anywhere from $50-$150 over a weekend) that would equate to roughly $6370.
Total savings: $2453.00 WOW, I know it's rough maths but that shocked me.
So how were tokens spent in the last 3 months of the year I hear you ask?
In October tokens were spent showing my mum and sister around Melbourne and celebrating her finding a wedding dress, celebrating a good mates wedding in country NSW and celebrating the birthday of another mate. Token days off were spent at yoga, summer hockey and also a few catch up with mates both out and at home. One of whom had quit drinking for 6 months! Hats off to her, what a legend.
In November tokens were used at not 1 but 2 hens parties, weekend catch ups with mates and a wine crawl around Fitzroy on a Sunday afternoon (note to self, take Monday off next time, you'll be a bit dusty). Token days off were at the movies, walking for brain cancer, dining with pals at their new place and yet more yoga and summer hockey.
Finally in December with 12 tokens to burn there was plenty to celebrate this silly season. Firstly my sisters wedding and the catch ups the week prior, this was followed up the following weekend with the Meredith music festival, always a good time, always a few days recovery from the fun, then there's Christmas eve, Christmas day, holidays, a birthday and NYE to round out the 101st token of the year. Token days off (lets be honest, there weren't many) were spent enjoying sobriety and not being hungover!
Have I enjoyed the process? You bet. It was hard at times, no doubt but I genuinely believe I've made a positive change to my attitude to drinking for the long term.
Was it worth it? Absolutely, so if any of you are thinking about joining for 2018, it's not too late, get on board!
What am I taking into 2018?
- Knowledge that I can have a night out not drinking and still have a good time
- Money in the bank
- A new mid week ritual of more exercise and less wine (but still some wine)
- More bike rides,walks and yoga
- My pre-European travel weight
- A mindful attitude towards alcohol and when a drink is 'worth it'
What do I still need to work on?
- Getting into a good routine with exercise and sticking to it
- Not getting too excited on a night out and having 1-2 more drinks than I needed
- Dancing like Beyonce or dancing full stop
Cheers to the 101 tokens crew for the year, it's been great, for anyone interested check it out here:
http://www.101tokens.com/
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