Class of December 2014 Part 3
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Originally Posted by ANewDayNYC 
Since Fridays are my toughest day, it is really important for me to develop a Friday routine. I have decided to go to Barnes and Noble bookstore and I am happy. I have coffee and can read books and magazines and feel “like I am out”. I can read all the books I always felt I never had time to do. It’s a huge adjustment (the calm and stable atmosphere), but I don’t have to deal with the chaotic consequences of my drinking. I am glad I am breaking my habit of going to bars on Friday. Really feeling hopeful for 2015.
...holds the key
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Originally Posted by Della1968
I am so happy quite a few of us survived the holidays and others have a new determination to be sober!!
I have an interview Mon woohoo! It would be assisting low income people with housing and working with the landlords...a bit different than the corporate world I have always worked in(and disliked) I really like the idea of helping people. I actually put a post on FB to see if anyone knew of any openings anywhere and a friend from high school contacted me about this one. I would not have reached out had I been drinking.
Stay strong everyone! Xoxox
I have an interview Mon woohoo! It would be assisting low income people with housing and working with the landlords...a bit different than the corporate world I have always worked in(and disliked) I really like the idea of helping people. I actually put a post on FB to see if anyone knew of any openings anywhere and a friend from high school contacted me about this one. I would not have reached out had I been drinking.
Stay strong everyone! Xoxox
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Originally Posted by Della1968
I am so happy quite a few of us survived the holidays and others have a new determination to be sober!!
I have an interview Mon woohoo! It would be assisting low income people with housing and working with the landlords...a bit different than the corporate world I have always worked in(and disliked) I really like the idea of helping people. I actually put a post on FB to see if anyone knew of any openings anywhere and a friend from high school contacted me about this one. I would not have reached out had I been drinking.
Stay strong everyone! Xoxox
I have an interview Mon woohoo! It would be assisting low income people with housing and working with the landlords...a bit different than the corporate world I have always worked in(and disliked) I really like the idea of helping people. I actually put a post on FB to see if anyone knew of any openings anywhere and a friend from high school contacted me about this one. I would not have reached out had I been drinking.
Stay strong everyone! Xoxox
Good luck to you
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Happy for you Della! It's amazing how we can actually problem solve and take care of things so much better sober. I procrastinate so much when I'm drinking!
NYC.. I love the Barnes and noble idea. Great job preparing yourself on a day you knew would be difficult.
NYC.. I love the Barnes and noble idea. Great job preparing yourself on a day you knew would be difficult.
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Join Date: Dec 2014
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Della my fingers are crossed for you getting the job.
NYC - great idea to hang at B & N and read. Sounds peaceful.
Denise 35 is awesome. You lead we will follow.
Good to see you Midwest and Fabl.
NYC - great idea to hang at B & N and read. Sounds peaceful.
Denise 35 is awesome. You lead we will follow.
Good to see you Midwest and Fabl.
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Yes Denise 35 days is amazing, we are following in your footsteps.
Midwest, January class is always big! I honestly only had about 12 non drinking days in December, but I recommitted on the 31st with one reason being I wanted to stay with you guys
Brynn and BBQ, glad to see you too
I'm proud of myself for jogging 2 days in a row, but I've been eating too much and I know it
My cousin and his family are in town and we went out to eat last night and a big home meal tonight. No one drinks, so that wasn't a problem. But then again, I'm much more tempted when I'm alone anyway.
Midwest, January class is always big! I honestly only had about 12 non drinking days in December, but I recommitted on the 31st with one reason being I wanted to stay with you guys
Brynn and BBQ, glad to see you too
I'm proud of myself for jogging 2 days in a row, but I've been eating too much and I know it
My cousin and his family are in town and we went out to eat last night and a big home meal tonight. No one drinks, so that wasn't a problem. But then again, I'm much more tempted when I'm alone anyway.
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Thanks for all the employment encouragement everyone! Interview went well and they want me but do I want them? Need more hours than they had available. Don't mind part time work but I like it in chunks not a little bit every day. But they want to go ahead with the process in case something else opens up. So we will see..
NYC Barnes and noble is a great idea. I get lost in bookstores for hours. I'm really glad that some still exist. I see my internet moderation is slipping. Haha. But I have laundry and dishes going so it's all multi task.
I actually got a bit down after the interview because I really thought I'd be somewhere else in my life than mid entry level at sucky jobs. But I guess some gratitude at what I do have should be on order. Life is hard and I made it so much harder with boozahol and drugs. Deep breath time before I think too much.
NYC Barnes and noble is a great idea. I get lost in bookstores for hours. I'm really glad that some still exist. I see my internet moderation is slipping. Haha. But I have laundry and dishes going so it's all multi task.
I actually got a bit down after the interview because I really thought I'd be somewhere else in my life than mid entry level at sucky jobs. But I guess some gratitude at what I do have should be on order. Life is hard and I made it so much harder with boozahol and drugs. Deep breath time before I think too much.
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Fabl...Im glad you stayed with us and I'm even gladder (? Is that even a word?) that you're committed to your sobriety!
Y'all don't know what it means to me to see my classmates here day after day, plugging along with me on this adventure!
A lot of changes going on for me right now. It's officially over with my boyfriend. He broke his wrist in a drunken fight NYE and that was pretty much the end for me. We are just heading in two totally different directions and I've come too far to be drug down again.
And even though I'm the one that's leaving, it's still hard and heartbreaking and it hurts. Everything's a reminder, ya know?
I've been living in a hotel the past few weeks, hoping that we could somehow make it work. Since that didn't happen it's time for me to find a more permanent place to live.
The thought of it stresses me out. I'm afraid there will be confrontations and when he's drinking he can be very nasty. I know I'm doing the right thing, it's just hard. Just wanted to share a little of what's going on with you guys.
Love and hugs to everyone.
xoxo
Y'all don't know what it means to me to see my classmates here day after day, plugging along with me on this adventure!
A lot of changes going on for me right now. It's officially over with my boyfriend. He broke his wrist in a drunken fight NYE and that was pretty much the end for me. We are just heading in two totally different directions and I've come too far to be drug down again.
And even though I'm the one that's leaving, it's still hard and heartbreaking and it hurts. Everything's a reminder, ya know?
I've been living in a hotel the past few weeks, hoping that we could somehow make it work. Since that didn't happen it's time for me to find a more permanent place to live.
The thought of it stresses me out. I'm afraid there will be confrontations and when he's drinking he can be very nasty. I know I'm doing the right thing, it's just hard. Just wanted to share a little of what's going on with you guys.
Love and hugs to everyone.
xoxo
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Brynn, I know it's hard and heartbreaking even though it's your choice to make the break you know it's the right thing. It must also feel wonderful to make a choice that is best for you. You have come so far and we are so very proud of you.
You are an inspiration. Thank you.
You may not be feeling it now but you will meet someone that is going your direction and it will be wonderful.
Thank you for making yourself a priority.
You are an inspiration. Thank you.
You may not be feeling it now but you will meet someone that is going your direction and it will be wonderful.
Thank you for making yourself a priority.
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Join Date: Dec 2014
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I'm dragging my tired buttocks in to say hello!
Tired brains and buttocks make for an interesting fellowship.
14 hours at work, and headed in tomorrow for followup. This entire last year has been one I won't forget, for all the wrong reasons. Still here though, still following through.
I leave you all with a jaunty sentence from my heart loved Dr. Seuss
"You'll miss the best things, if you keep your eyes shut."
So wake up those peeps. Just sit there and see. A deep breath they give to reality.
I added the second line. Hey not bad!
*laughs*
A very merry day, today, dear ones.
Brynn..keep your faith and strength. I am sad for your loss, but you are better then having to live that life.
We all our.
Tired brains and buttocks make for an interesting fellowship.
14 hours at work, and headed in tomorrow for followup. This entire last year has been one I won't forget, for all the wrong reasons. Still here though, still following through.
I leave you all with a jaunty sentence from my heart loved Dr. Seuss
"You'll miss the best things, if you keep your eyes shut."
So wake up those peeps. Just sit there and see. A deep breath they give to reality.
I added the second line. Hey not bad!
*laughs*
A very merry day, today, dear ones.
Brynn..keep your faith and strength. I am sad for your loss, but you are better then having to live that life.
We all our.
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