Like many Individuals, Harley Hurosky of Texas determined to participate within the “Dry January” motion and forgo alcohol for a month after overindulging in the course of the holidays.
“Doing a lot of eating and drinking during the holiday season had me feeling less than stellar,” Harley advised Fox Information Digital. “So, I figured kicking off the year with a goal of feeling physically better would be a smart move.”
Hurosky, who lives in Houston, hoped she’d construct a circle of supporters to not solely encourage her however be a part of her on her booze-free break. That did not precisely occur.
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“Naturally, I assumed my friends and family would rally around me and join in for moral support,” Hurosky stated. “Seems, the one factor they’re dedicated to is staying comfortably on the sidelines with cocktails in hand.”
Hurosky determined to document the reactions of these she requested and publish their responses on social media. (See the video on the high of this text.)
Mates of Harley Hurosky are proven on video reacting to her question about partaking in “Dry January” together with her this yr. (Harley Hurosky/@harleyhurosky)
“My parents made the list because, well, they’re reliable when it comes to answering the phone and because I figured their reactions would be entertaining, which they absolutely were,” she stated.
“I fully expected most of my loved ones to respond with a lighthearted ‘no,’ especially since asking them to give up alcohol for a whole month felt like a bold move,” stated Hurosky. “But their reactions – both the refusals and the laughs – were exactly what made the video so fun.”
The viral video grabbed greater than 743,000 views on TikTok as of early this weekend.
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Hurosky is a advertising and marketing supervisor and stated she enjoys making social media posts.
“Honestly, I just love the process. It’s so much fun to create and share moments that make people smile or laugh,” she stated. “My content usually focuses on relatable, funny situations because that is how I tend to connect with people.”
Harley Hurosky is a advertising and marketing supervisor who lives in Houston, Texas. She determined to participate in “Dry January” — however her dad, amongst others, wasn’t agreeable. (Harley Hurosky/@harleyhurosky; Harley Hurosky)
Hurosky stated most of these she requested are “pretty social and travel often,” so she anticipated some hilarious reactions.
“This is exactly why I recorded all the FaceTime,” she continued. “What I did not expect was that the most entertaining responses would come from my parents. My dad, who is just as goofy as I am, absolutely stole the show. Sorry for doubting you, Dad. You really delivered.”
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Hurosky is assured she will make it by way of January with out any booze.
“This isn’t my first go at Dry January. My boyfriend and I successfully completed it last year,” she advised Fox Information Digital.
“The objective was to shed a couple of kilos and kickstart a more healthy life-style.“
Hurosky stated she made it by way of final January with out consuming alcohol. (iStock)
Though they have been capable of reduce out liquid energy final yr, Hurosky stated the couple “may have overcompensated with takeout and restaurant meals … Let’s just say the calories we saved from skipping cocktails probably snuck back in via our delivery orders.”
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However she seen another advantages to skipping alcohol.
“We definitely felt less groggy and enjoyed life without the dreaded hangovers,” Hurosky stated.
“Dry January didn’t really fit their vibe.”
“Plus, we proved to ourselves that we could stick to the challenge and go an entire month without drinking, so I’d call it a win overall.”
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Ultimately, Hurosky stated she wasn’t shocked by the rejections this yr of her family and friends.
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“I’ve surrounded myself with individuals who love a very good time and a good drink, and Dry January did not actually match their vibe.”
