I'm keeping fluids going down my tube using canned liquids from the fridge, but I almost screwed up this afternoon!

I really like the La Crocx Pure Sparkling Water, with zero everything, and nicely carbonated. Sometimes we're out of them, like today, so I grab one of the many weird flavored beverages Shelby keeps in the fridge.

I get a small glass, drop in a couple of ice cubes, pour a bit of the flavored water in, then top it off with filtered water. It keeps me hydrated in the Cave and satisfies my needs.

Today I grabbed a can called McIntosh Unfiltered Cider. It was alright, had just enough kick to flavor the water. I made two glasses today, using just a small splash from the can. As I was putting it back in the fridge, Shelby said that's considered a beer.

WTF! I'm on day five of sobriety, and I just had a small amount from that can go down my tube. I dumped the second one out, offered the can to Shelby, and she said she didn't like them, and into the garbage it went.

My sobriety is the most important thing in my life now, finally. I have a few important people that I love in my life, and I'm doing this for them, and me.

So, does that sip of unfiltered cider break my days sober, fuck no! I'm doing this on my own rules, don't need AA, don't need drugs, don't need nothing but my motivation to stop making a fool out of myself.