In progress: Self improvement #2: Take a vow and keep it

Starting today (ash Wednesday) and continuing through Easter, I've decided to take a vow of sobriety. The reasons for this decision are numerous, but they can be summarized as follows:

1) I feel lately that I've been too dependent on alcohol to have fun.

2) Some of my friends have told me on multiple occasions that they like me better when I drink. This bothers me.

3) Alcoholism runs in my family. If I can't go 40 days without a drink, I have cause for concern.

Of course, next week I'll be venturing on a road trip with four other friends that will include a stopover in Las Vegas.

I guess it wouldn't be much of an accomplishment if it weren't a challenge.