Glad to hear you're doing well. Hearing how well you're doing gives me hope.
Don't rush, slow is smooth. Don't sweat the alcohol, just don't overdo it often, and take a taxi home. the drywall will be there tomorrow.
As far as your hairstylist, I've told a number of people that I've realized I'm just not ready to date, and the honesty seems to be really appreciated.
M:23 T:26 Me:53, Wife: 60 S:18 D:16 filed 7/16 W moved out 4/28/17