30 Day Challenge

by mikekarnj on July 3, 2008

Starting today, I’m going 30 days without alcohol.
Which makes the target end date August 1.
If you don’t think I can make it, I’m taking bets.
Felix was the first to sign up.
$100 dinner is on the line.
And to entice you to take this bet.
I have a lot of social functions coming up.
July 4th.
Cause for Drinks.
Behance and PSFK “We Like You” Party in SF.
The list goes on and on.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1.  Why am I doing this?
I really want to see what I feel like without alcohol.
I’m imagining tons of energy, productivity, etc.
Instead of the drowsiness, being tired, depressed, hungover, etc.
If cutting out alcohol has more benefits than drinking, I think I’ll cut it down a lot.

2.  Are you still going to go out?
Yes, I still plan on to go out to bars and meet new people.
I just won’t drink.
I’m imagining that I’ll probably go out to eat, exercise more, read more, etc.
I think life will be great if it doesn’t revolve around alcohol.

3.  How will I know if you don’t sneak a drink?
Because I’m honest.
And because I’m not an alcoholic.
I don’t NEED to drink.
I just drink because it’s fun thing to do with my friends.
If I sneak a drink, everyone will know because it’ll be in public.
I’m not the “come home after work and crack open a beer” type of person.

4.  Why make it into a bet?
Why not?  I’m doing it more for myself but since so many people think it’s an impossible feat for me, why not make it into a bet.

So, there it is.
If you want to stay updated with progress, you can follow me on this blog and my twitter (http://twitter.com/mikekarnj)
I’ve never really used my twitter account but here’s a perfect reason to start.
If you want to jump in on the bet or even go 30 days without alcohol with me, drop me an email or leave a comment below.

Here’s the most recent picture of me.
At the Behance office.  A little hungover.
Taken on July 3rd and 3:45 PM.
Let’s see if I look healthier on August 1st.

Wish me luck!

  • Jchou

    You might end up going out less just because you won’t be able to stand your friends if you’re not drunk… ie: arriving at a party when everyone’s already wasted.

    Good luck

    put me down for $10 on the 19th and the 23rd

  • http://kevinrothermel.typepad.com Kevin

    What are you going to do with the money you’ll save? What about a charity?

  • http://www.mikekarnj.com mikekarnj

    I don’t know what I’m going to do with all the money I save.
    I think I’ll save close to $1,000 within a 30 day period though.
    I do enough charity events.
    I think I’ll be selfish with the money I save.
    And just go out to eat a lot.
    Maybe buy some new clothes?
    Books?

  • http://kevinrothermel.typepad.com/ Kevin

    What are you going to do with the money you'll save? What about a charity?