Things I am noticing and Enjoying - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

nogard · 06-02-2005, 03:40 PM

Day 13 and here a few of the good things I have noticed.

When I shave my skin does not feel like thin paper and it is no longer sore its elastic and bouncy
I can Power walk for 55 mins, two weeks ago I could barely stumble to the car in the morning.
Morning. Morning is just the best, I wake up and for a second I cringe as I expect the onslaught, hangover, fear ... Instead I am awake and feeling fresh and ready to go and join the day
Eveything looks clearer, my sense of smell is far sharper.
I laugh a lot
My life no longer seems hopeless or unmanagable
I am enjoying my work again
I am enjoying just being with people although I get nervous
I told my 19 year old daughter yesterday and she was so pleased, we talked for hours
I feel like I have my life back
I find that I am ok, I like myself and have a feeling I will love myself soon, then who know after that

And thats just 13 days!! What have you noticed?

nogard

2tough2die · 06-02-2005, 04:26 PM

Great list nogard,

here's my contibution at two weeks...

I've noticed I dont dislike people as much as I thought I did (except for those before mentioned nitwits at Taco Bell).
I've noticed the dark circles under my eyes are disappearing.
I've noticed things like red lights when I'm driving.
I've noticed mornings, and that it's really not that difficult to be ontime for a shift that starts at noon.
I've noticed a general sense of clearheadedness.
I've noticed that I can paint, write and play music better.
I've noticed that strangers care about me, and I care about them.
I've noticed that I can breathe and things will be ok.

nogard · 06-02-2005, 04:28 PM

Wow, what a great list 2tough2die, I like this

nogard

nogard · 06-02-2005, 04:30 PM

I have also noticed that my body is getting rid of all the toxins in every possible way, I won't go into details!

nogard

PlanoTexican · 06-02-2005, 04:38 PM

You will be happy with the extra money too. How's the weather down under. Starting to get that baking feeling here in Texas.

nogard · 06-02-2005, 04:55 PM

Yeah winter is setting in here 0 Centigrade this morning but it will get to 17 today and its Sunny.

The money is handy, bought loads of Vitamins, a pair of running shoes, some small dumbells and some ankle weights

nogard

Jackdaw · 06-02-2005, 05:01 PM

Hi Nogard.

I like your list. After 5months 3weeks I am still noticing loads of amazing things including bird songs, the colours of all the natural things etc..( and I aint trying to boot the pigeons into touch anymore either!).

Still the most amazing thing for me is that feeling of relief when I wake and I don't think 'what have I got?'.

david

nogard · 06-02-2005, 05:09 PM

I like birdsong too Jackdaw, I usually wake up early and hear the Kookaburra welcoming the day, its such an unusal and amzing sound (especially as I was not born in Australia, been here since '85). eddie put a sound bite off the Kookaburra on the Newcomers forum somwhere.

nogard

nogard · 06-02-2005, 05:11 PM

I like Chocolate as well, but I always did, it just tastes much better now
I sleep well now and am starting to remember my dreams

nogard

2tough2die · 06-02-2005, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogard

I have also noticed that my body is getting rid of all the toxins in every possible way, I won't go into details!

Hmmmmmmmmm :Flush:

Jackdaw · 06-02-2005, 05:16 PM

It took me a month or so for the dreams....then the first one I got was a using dream, I was sneaking around feeling guilty & shameful, trying to lie to everybody. In the dream I was thinking 'nobody would know..', then the thought of 'well I would know!' came.
After waking I fretted for a few seconds thinking I screwed it all up, then the relief of remembering i aint used was great.

FunWhenDrunk · 06-02-2005, 06:08 PM

That is a fabulous list! I personally enjoy that now after I watch TV or a movie at night I remember it the next day. LOL

TracyAgain · 06-02-2005, 08:20 PM

What neat lists!

I am noticing:

The smell of the air at night
The clouds
How quickly dust accumulates
The mating rituals of guppies
What it feels like to be honestly tired as opposed to sick and tired
Sounds in my neighborhood, dogs, trains, ball games
How wonderful hot baths are. (I only had time for quick showers when drinking)
What beautiful human beings my kids are
How easy it is to talk to someone who knows my darkest secrets
How good it feels to sleep for eight straight hours
That I like my life most of the time

MNGirlyGirl · 06-03-2005, 08:47 AM

THis is a great thread guys! It reminds me of what I love about being sober. While I'm just starting over again, I'd like to add:

*the beauty of nature -- the stars at night, the sunrise on my early morning walks with my dog
*waking up having loads of energy
*being able to focus at work
*getting to work on time
*finding it's easy to get to work on time!
*mo money!!
*hope for new friends and relationships
*reconnecting with God and being able to hear God speak to me
*finding the joy of baking! Can anyone say "I want sugar!!"?
*no more planning on how to get, when to get, where to get that next drink!

PlanoTexican · 06-03-2005, 12:21 PM

Food tastes so good now I am going to try to eat every last bit on planet Earth. When that Hog Dog eating deal in NY anyway? Yeah I am putting on a few pounds. I'll deal with that later. Right now I have a powerful urge to eat some Mexican food. It sure beats the old urges. wink,wink.

nogard · 06-03-2005, 03:47 PM

There are so many great things listed here, good to read and many make me laugh, which is still a new experience (real laughter I mean). Its Day 14 for me and I am also noticing that I can listen to others more and focus as well as starting to be able to remember things.

nogard

MNGirlyGirl · 06-03-2005, 08:39 PM

Plano - I crave oriental! And of course, anything with sugar or chocolate in it!

:sodapop

PlanoTexican · 06-03-2005, 09:20 PM

MN
I'll take sugar "and" chocolate on the side.

s-j · 06-04-2005, 03:17 PM

today I noticed how a stranger can make you smile by being unbelievably positive and how you can find friendship with people you never met. Thankyou! Keep smiling.Sx

nogard · 06-04-2005, 03:25 PM

Hi s-j,

Thats soooo true

Nice to meet you.

Today I am noticing how strong I am, I had never seen or thought of myself as strong in any way before.

nogard

06-02-2005, 03:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
nogard Connected at last Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia Posts: 11,631 Blog Entries: 3	Things I am noticing and Enjoying Day 13 and here a few of the good things I have noticed. When I shave my skin does not feel like thin paper and it is no longer sore its elastic and bouncy I can Power walk for 55 mins, two weeks ago I could barely stumble to the car in the morning. Morning. Morning is just the best, I wake up and for a second I cringe as I expect the onslaught, hangover, fear ... Instead I am awake and feeling fresh and ready to go and join the day Eveything looks clearer, my sense of smell is far sharper. I laugh a lot My life no longer seems hopeless or unmanagable I am enjoying my work again I am enjoying just being with people although I get nervous I told my 19 year old daughter yesterday and she was so pleased, we talked for hours I feel like I have my life back I find that I am ok, I like myself and have a feeling I will love myself soon, then who know after that And thats just 13 days!! What have you noticed? nogard __________________ ...And like a bird that's on the wing and is flying free He can hear the song of home endlessly

06-02-2005, 04:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
2tough2die Future Philanthropist Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 233	Great list nogard, here's my contibution at two weeks... I've noticed I dont dislike people as much as I thought I did (except for those before mentioned nitwits at Taco Bell). I've noticed the dark circles under my eyes are disappearing. I've noticed things like red lights when I'm driving. I've noticed mornings, and that it's really not that difficult to be ontime for a shift that starts at noon. I've noticed a general sense of clearheadedness. I've noticed that I can paint, write and play music better. I've noticed that strangers care about me, and I care about them. I've noticed that I can breathe and things will be ok. __________________ But the house is haunted and the ride gets rough And you've got to learn to live with what you can't rise above

06-02-2005, 04:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
nogard Connected at last Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia Posts: 11,631 Blog Entries: 3	Wow, what a great list 2tough2die, I like this nogard __________________ ...And like a bird that's on the wing and is flying free He can hear the song of home endlessly

06-02-2005, 04:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
nogard Connected at last Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia Posts: 11,631 Blog Entries: 3	I have also noticed that my body is getting rid of all the toxins in every possible way, I won't go into details! nogard __________________ ...And like a bird that's on the wing and is flying free He can hear the song of home endlessly

06-02-2005, 04:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
PlanoTexican Support our Troops. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Republic Of Texas Posts: 453	You will be happy with the extra money too. How's the weather down under. Starting to get that baking feeling here in Texas. __________________ Doing the right thing, when no one else is looking. -Bob Hook 'em 'Horns

06-02-2005, 04:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
nogard Connected at last Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia Posts: 11,631 Blog Entries: 3	Yeah winter is setting in here 0 Centigrade this morning but it will get to 17 today and its Sunny. The money is handy, bought loads of Vitamins, a pair of running shoes, some small dumbells and some ankle weights nogard __________________ ...And like a bird that's on the wing and is flying free He can hear the song of home endlessly

06-02-2005, 05:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jackdaw Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chester, England Posts: 10	Hi Nogard. I like your list. After 5months 3weeks I am still noticing loads of amazing things including bird songs, the colours of all the natural things etc..( and I aint trying to boot the pigeons into touch anymore either!). Still the most amazing thing for me is that feeling of relief when I wake and I don't think 'what have I got?'. david

06-02-2005, 05:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
nogard Connected at last Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia Posts: 11,631 Blog Entries: 3	I like birdsong too Jackdaw, I usually wake up early and hear the Kookaburra welcoming the day, its such an unusal and amzing sound (especially as I was not born in Australia, been here since '85). eddie put a sound bite off the Kookaburra on the Newcomers forum somwhere. nogard __________________ ...And like a bird that's on the wing and is flying free He can hear the song of home endlessly

06-02-2005, 05:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
nogard Connected at last Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia Posts: 11,631 Blog Entries: 3	I like Chocolate as well, but I always did, it just tastes much better now I sleep well now and am starting to remember my dreams nogard __________________ ...And like a bird that's on the wing and is flying free He can hear the song of home endlessly

06-02-2005, 05:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jackdaw Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chester, England Posts: 10	It took me a month or so for the dreams....then the first one I got was a using dream, I was sneaking around feeling guilty & shameful, trying to lie to everybody. In the dream I was thinking 'nobody would know..', then the thought of 'well I would know!' came. After waking I fretted for a few seconds thinking I screwed it all up, then the relief of remembering i aint used was great.

06-02-2005, 06:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
FunWhenDrunk Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Drunk City, USA Posts: 78	That is a fabulous list! I personally enjoy that now after I watch TV or a movie at night I remember it the next day. LOL

06-02-2005, 08:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
TracyAgain Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Faraway, CO Posts: 163	What neat lists! I am noticing: The smell of the air at night The clouds How quickly dust accumulates The mating rituals of guppies What it feels like to be honestly tired as opposed to sick and tired Sounds in my neighborhood, dogs, trains, ball games How wonderful hot baths are. (I only had time for quick showers when drinking) What beautiful human beings my kids are How easy it is to talk to someone who knows my darkest secrets How good it feels to sleep for eight straight hours That I like my life most of the time

06-03-2005, 08:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
MNGirlyGirl Good Clean Fun!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Plymouth, MN Posts: 938	THis is a great thread guys! It reminds me of what I love about being sober. While I'm just starting over again, I'd like to add: the beauty of nature -- the stars at night, the sunrise on my early morning walks with my dog waking up having loads of energy being able to focus at work getting to work on time finding it's easy to get to work on time! mo money!! hope for new friends and relationships reconnecting with God and being able to hear God speak to me finding the joy of baking! Can anyone say "I want sugar!!"? no more planning on how to get, when to get, where to get that next drink!

06-03-2005, 12:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
PlanoTexican Support our Troops. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Republic Of Texas Posts: 453	Food tastes so good now I am going to try to eat every last bit on planet Earth. When that Hog Dog eating deal in NY anyway? Yeah I am putting on a few pounds. I'll deal with that later. Right now I have a powerful urge to eat some Mexican food. It sure beats the old urges. wink,wink. __________________ Doing the right thing, when no one else is looking. -Bob Hook 'em 'Horns

06-03-2005, 03:47 PM	#16 (permalink)
nogard Connected at last Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia Posts: 11,631 Blog Entries: 3	There are so many great things listed here, good to read and many make me laugh, which is still a new experience (real laughter I mean). Its Day 14 for me and I am also noticing that I can listen to others more and focus as well as starting to be able to remember things. nogard __________________ ...And like a bird that's on the wing and is flying free He can hear the song of home endlessly

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06-03-2005, 08:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
MNGirlyGirl Good Clean Fun!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Plymouth, MN Posts: 938	Plano - I crave oriental! And of course, anything with sugar or chocolate in it! :sodapop

06-03-2005, 09:20 PM	#18 (permalink)
PlanoTexican Support our Troops. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Republic Of Texas Posts: 453	MN I'll take sugar "and" chocolate on the side. __________________ Doing the right thing, when no one else is looking. -Bob Hook 'em 'Horns

06-04-2005, 03:17 PM	#19 (permalink)
s-j Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton UK Posts: 5	today I noticed how a stranger can make you smile by being unbelievably positive and how you can find friendship with people you never met. Thankyou! Keep smiling.Sx

06-04-2005, 03:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
nogard Connected at last Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia Posts: 11,631 Blog Entries: 3	Hi s-j, Thats soooo true Nice to meet you. Today I am noticing how strong I am, I had never seen or thought of myself as strong in any way before. nogard __________________ ...And like a bird that's on the wing and is flying free He can hear the song of home endlessly

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