I remember being in your position the first time so well ! Sounds like you are doing all the right things ( e.g. sponsor's nr on hand etc.). Some stuff I did which helped me : I took the 12 by 12 and read and reread step 1 when I got to my hotel room and after supper and before bed ; I focussed on the concept that I no longer have the choice to drink , that for me to drink is to start an inevitable chain of events that WILL result in horrible consequences ; I prayed as much as I could , remembering that as an alcoholic there will be times when my only defense against the obsession of the mind that is part of the disease will be my Higher Power ; I kept a kind of running conversation going with my sponsor and/or my wife via sms ( I think you guys in the States call it text messages ) so that they knew where I was , what I was doing and if I felt challenged I shared it with my sponsor ( this is a great way to start rebuilding trust if you are in a relationship ) ; I reminded myself constantly of how damn awfull it is to wake up confused, with a gigantic headache and remorse ; I mentally listed the wonders of being sober over and over and reminded myself of the terrors of being drunk ; most importantly I made certain not to play with fire - if I felt uncomfortable with a situation or where I was or who I was with I got out of there right away!!
You will be ok, living sober is actually amazing- just remember to do it one day at a time or even a minute at a time !!

Congratualtions on 90 Days!!!

It is normal to feel vulnerable... you are thinking well. WeARE vulnerable. I am so impressed thatyou are realizing you should not try to do this alone. Pack that cel phone up with numbers.

I hope you have a nice time, as well, in another state. Sounds like fun. Maybe there is some shopping you could do where you're going?

Know that you'll be in my thoughts and prayers, and do check in here! I look forward to hearing from you!

Just came back from one of those types of events last week out of town.  I skipped ALL of the receptions, and like others have said, went to an AA meeting my first day there.  I still feel like I experienced/learned what I needed to during the conference by attending the seminars and business meetings (where the strongest thing served is coffee).  In my prior years' sober, I rarely skipped any reception, cocktail party, etc., relying on the Big Book paragraph that suggests that I ask myself whether I have any good business or social reason for being there.  A lot of times, even today, the answer is "yes," but this time, having experienced a relapse a few years back after many years sober in just one of those "acceptable" cocktail parties, I'm unwilling to even take the chance, unless I absolutely, positively, without a doubt, must attend.  At 20 months sober now, although I do rely on a Higher Power to keep me sober, I feel that for me, for now, it is best to spend as little time as possible around drinking.  And, I feel no shame in feeling vulnerable, cuz I am, and it's better to know that I am than to not know.  Congrats on 90 days!!!  That's awesome!!!

Many moons is correct Phil my friend. I was GREEN as grass to 12 stepping back then. Cool I (of all people) was there for ya! As you've been around for me on many an occasion also since.......