toki, just in case you've not hear this phrase..."we can think thru the urge to drink". just by posting your thoughts about wanting but not doing it -a drink-holds some majic in staying sober. it and other things helpful can stave off the alcohol use. one is to stay away the booze aisle. after many years sober i still don't go down that aisle. the monkey on your/our back-alcohol-is always there for those of us sober. it is patiently waiting for that moment to re-enter our life. i envision alcohol as a really handsome but dark guy with slicked back black hair who has a beckoning finger. he says, "come with me. i will give you anything your heart desires. i will solve all of your problems,n your worries, your pain..." this is all a big lie. he/alcohol will take everything good about life even our very own life!
the good news is the longer we stay sober the stronger our resolve to not pick up. as we enjoy our new found life we can realize a drink won't solve anything. it will just magnify our life's problems. roadie had some good advice to your post as well. just take each day at a time and avoid those triggers including that aisle! honesty that you exhibited here tells me you're on the right track. stay there and you are in for the greatest ride of your life!!