Happy New Year everyone! Welcome to my blog (1 Year in the Forest), an interactive journal documenting my 2011 experience. Sometime last year, I decided to see what giving up alcohol for an entire year would be like. Organizing my thoughts on this subject in advance, I realized that alcohol had become a major part of my lifestyle.
The news of my endeavor brought mixed feedback from my friends and family. "Why would you want to do that?" " Good for you!" "Do you think you have a problem?" These were only some of the reactions I received from those close to me. So it wasn't a surprise when many of my friends, those that shared my love of Microbrew Beer and Rich and Bold Full-Body Red Wine, reacted with concern, suspect, and their own denial. Some simply could not fathom why I would want to even attempt such a quest. That's when I realized that this would be a remarkable experience similar to spending 1 Year in the Forest, thus I decided to document it in this blog.
HOW TO USE THIS BLOG:
Sounds like an introduction line in a book, right? Well, here's where I tell you my purpose for this blog. First, I want an avenue to express my experiences over the next year (in words and photos). Second, I hope to share that experience with those who shared their support and concern over my decision. And finally, I hope readers find this enlightening, entertaining, and amusing. Please don't hesitate to respond to this blog. Your inputs and experiences are very important to me. I look forward to sharing with you!
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A worthy blogging subject! I look forward to reading about your journey. Katherine
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