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restlessmama · 06-28-2008, 08:40 AM

Just wanted to share a rather funny story with you..
Last night we had a bon fire and some people over...it was an unplanned event, everyone was drinking and having fun ( I was having fun and not drinking

)
This morning when I woke up I opened one eye and thought to myself..."ok, how badly am I hung over? "
Then I happily I thought "oh yeah, I didnt drink...so not at all!"

Funny how things are such a habit eh? I used to always wake up after these nights and 'access' my damage. LMAO

suki44883 · 06-28-2008, 09:14 AM

Congratulations! I love waking up feeling human again...just one of the many benefits of not drinking!

chiynita · 06-28-2008, 09:29 AM

Great job!!!

tommyk · 06-28-2008, 11:43 AM

Love that feeling....!

**CarolD** · 06-28-2008, 03:24 PM

Sobriety Rocks!

Hevyn · 06-28-2008, 03:40 PM

Yeah, I'd prop myself up on one elbow, try to recall the events of the night before, cotton in my mouth. Sometimes still dressed, a drink by my side. In the end, wouldn't even try alka seltzer or aspirin, just went straight for my "cure" - a nice, cold beer. Breakfast of Champions. Serious drinking would come later, but that'd get me back on my feet. Thanks for the memories, Restless.

steamvessel · 06-28-2008, 03:50 PM

I still hang around drinkers, even when they are drinking. Yeah, I know that's not the greatest of ideas. But one benefit is just as you said, I am able to experience the pain of drinking again first hand vicariously through them. I don't enjoy watching them suffer, but it is a valid reminder of why I am remaining sober.

06-28-2008, 08:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
restlessmama Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 39	Woke up today Just wanted to share a rather funny story with you.. Last night we had a bon fire and some people over...it was an unplanned event, everyone was drinking and having fun ( I was having fun and not drinking ) This morning when I woke up I opened one eye and thought to myself..."ok, how badly am I hung over? " Then I happily I thought "oh yeah, I didnt drink...so not at all!" Funny how things are such a habit eh? I used to always wake up after these nights and 'access' my damage. LMAO
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06-28-2008, 09:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
suki44883 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,417	Congratulations! I love waking up feeling human again...just one of the many benefits of not drinking!

06-28-2008, 03:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hevyn Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: On the beach! Ocean City, Maryland Posts: 739	Yeah, I'd prop myself up on one elbow, try to recall the events of the night before, cotton in my mouth. Sometimes still dressed, a drink by my side. In the end, wouldn't even try alka seltzer or aspirin, just went straight for my "cure" - a nice, cold beer. Breakfast of Champions. Serious drinking would come later, but that'd get me back on my feet. Thanks for the memories, Restless.

06-28-2008, 03:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
steamvessel Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 418	I still hang around drinkers, even when they are drinking. Yeah, I know that's not the greatest of ideas. But one benefit is just as you said, I am able to experience the pain of drinking again first hand vicariously through them. I don't enjoy watching them suffer, but it is a valid reminder of why I am remaining sober.

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