Having fun without alcohol

[Hope]

I feel really good about going back to school and being able to focus without drinking. I remember seeing others succeed while I was drinking and thinking "there has to be a better way". Drinking makes up a whole part of the college life but I realize that it is so limited. There's tons of stuff to do in this world besides drink. I can have fun without alcohol and actually remember what I was doing and not make a total jerk of myself in public.

[best]

and what I have found (late in finding it)

A little more effort now while in school makes my tomorrows require less effort.
It also gained me an "A" *grin*

[StayinAlive]

Good to here. I am slowly learning how to do this. What do you do for good "clean" fun.
i am getting back into Mountain biking, something i haven't done in a long time. A little out of shape for some reason.

[mikel60]

Hey Hope,
Back when I was drinking and trying to go to school my transcript read like the Far Side. What a hoot! D's and F's, withdrawns and incompletes - yow. Now I'm sober and in the same time it took me to compile a 2.1 towards my BA I've completed my bachelor's, gotten a masters and am working on my doctorate with a 3.9 GPA. Yeah, maybe I'm bragging a bit, but what I want to say is that like Best - you will realize what awesome potential you have now that you are sober. Keep going!
Mike

[Treasure2Find]

Good for you enjoy yourself thats fantastic. I want to go back to school and your thread helped me......

[nogard]

that made me smile Cheryl

[Rowan]

Good to see you feeling positive, Cheryl, you deserve it

[Jersey Nonny]

Humility is one thing...being proud of our accomplishments through sobriety is another!

I started taking college courses while I was still drinking...and was majoring more in Student Pub. After two semesters, I dropped out before they had a chance to suspend me!

It took six years sober through AA before I got up the courage to go back to school. And, then it took six years to earn a two-year Associate's Degree...all while taking a couple of courses a semester and working two jobs (also making AA meetings)...the 3.93gpa was well-earned, and no small accomplishment.

One of the proudest days of my life was to receive my diploma with my Mom, Daughter, and Grand Daughter in the audience. I may have been a late bloomer, but when I bloomed, I really blossomed...you can do whatever you set your sights on, as long as the goals are realistic!

[Hope]

WOW, these posts have really inspired me today!

I start school next week and I'm so nervous and excited all at the same time. I am so used to making bad grades when drinking that I don't know my potential.

I fear failure but I think that if I take it day by day, test by test and work my hardest, then I won't be disappointed in myself.

[hope3]

Hi Hope4life, I am so glad to hear you are

going back because I thought you really

wanted to.

I went back 4 years ago and got my Associates

in arts with honors, I couldn't believe it, because I flucked

out 25 years ago.

Any way, if you would like, or find you need any help

don't hesitate to PM me, OK...

Hope3

[Jersey Nonny]

Any way, if you would like, or find you need any help

don't hesitate to PM me, OK...

Ditto...rae!

[mikel60]

Hey Hope,
I'm im with Hope and JN!! Any help you need just ask. I've got tons of resources and access to more. Good luck and keep us informed. You'll do great!
Mike

[Done_With_It]

[Hope]

I'll take you guys up on the offer of help. I need a lot of support getting through this semester. This is my first sober semester.