Class of April 2015 Part4
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Good going OMD. I started kind of like that too...
Well, Lilly, the Monday thing all started with a conversation we had about living in the present and how it's all about trying to make the most of wherever you are at any given moment whether it be weathering a storm at work, sitting on a bus or eating lobster on Malabu beach... Then we got onto how, instead of saying have a great weekend on a Friday, we should also remember to wish each other a great week on a Monday... And of that was born the tired and somewhat jaded, "Remember...Monday is a fun day". It's kind of a joke now... Nevertheless, I do agree with the trying to live in the present and make the most out of what you have. I'm not religious so but it's a kind of philosophy that works for me these days...
Well, Lilly, the Monday thing all started with a conversation we had about living in the present and how it's all about trying to make the most of wherever you are at any given moment whether it be weathering a storm at work, sitting on a bus or eating lobster on Malabu beach... Then we got onto how, instead of saying have a great weekend on a Friday, we should also remember to wish each other a great week on a Monday... And of that was born the tired and somewhat jaded, "Remember...Monday is a fun day". It's kind of a joke now... Nevertheless, I do agree with the trying to live in the present and make the most out of what you have. I'm not religious so but it's a kind of philosophy that works for me these days...
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That makes a lot of sense Amp and in fact mindfulness which is very popular these days has at its heart an awareness of the present moment. I had never meditated but knew I needed to get my head round not drinking and I now spend 15 mins a day practising mindfulness. It might not be for everyone but works for me - I take everything much more in my stride now and am more productive.
Oh and I need to correct something I wrote earlier. I didn't stop on the Monday 6 weeks ago - I decided to stop then. My first clean day was the day after, the Tuesday. That detail doesn't matter to anyone else but it does to me.
In control, I like your poster. I am going to remember that tomorrow - I will be with people drinking, on a work thing.
OMD
Oh and I need to correct something I wrote earlier. I didn't stop on the Monday 6 weeks ago - I decided to stop then. My first clean day was the day after, the Tuesday. That detail doesn't matter to anyone else but it does to me.
In control, I like your poster. I am going to remember that tomorrow - I will be with people drinking, on a work thing.
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Originally Posted by Incontrol15 
Good morning!
Thanks Johnny. You just explained something I never knew: It's not "up and atom", it's "at-em!"
Ahh....it all makes sense now!!
Thanks Johnny. You just explained something I never knew: It's not "up and atom", it's "at-em!"
Ahh....it all makes sense now!!
congrats to everyone on some great milestones
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Day 42 today! Feeling good.. A little restless tonight and that would be my cue to drink! But instead I'm on here and posting on here like crazy before bed. :-) 18 more days till the 60 day mark. In the past I could never make it past the 60 day mark so this is definitely the number I'm shooting for!
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Hi everyone!
I'm three weeks sober today. It feels nice. Had a weird moment a couple times at work today. I was talking to a coworker and suddenly felt a little dizzy. It was just like when I would come to work with those awful hangovers. It happened later when I was at my desk. It didn't last long either time but it was just odd. I've been eating good, and keeping hydrated. It just reminded me of the hangover days. I'm so glad to be sober!
I'm three weeks sober today. It feels nice. Had a weird moment a couple times at work today. I was talking to a coworker and suddenly felt a little dizzy. It was just like when I would come to work with those awful hangovers. It happened later when I was at my desk. It didn't last long either time but it was just odd. I've been eating good, and keeping hydrated. It just reminded me of the hangover days. I'm so glad to be sober!
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Hi, All. Lots of positivity swirling around the group - I love it! Had a great day at work; was motivated and productive and time flew by. I haven't had a day like that in weeks. On Day 28 and getting close to that mile marker...has it really almost been a month?
Glad to hear you all are well. Keep it up!!
Glad to hear you all are well. Keep it up!!
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Me too Angie. 21 days. The wild ride is calming and I'm feeling better. I was writing something longer earlier. I'm too tired to decide to post on that subject.
Anyway, I just wanted everyone to know I'm ok. I'm getting sleepy. I just watched the most recent Game of Thrones. I was using my parents HBO to watch it on my laptop, but it was canceled, and now I have to stream it from Kazakhstan on some free site. The quality is terrible and it kept stopping. I miss the HD. I'm waiting for everyone to get their comeuppance. Ramsy, and that Cersei witch. But, I do think the series could have been a lot longer. I need a couple of those dragons at my command.
Alrighty! This group is cruising right along. 21 days is the longest in a year, if not 2 or 3 years. 30 days will be the longest in 6 or 7 years.
Anyway, I just wanted everyone to know I'm ok. I'm getting sleepy. I just watched the most recent Game of Thrones. I was using my parents HBO to watch it on my laptop, but it was canceled, and now I have to stream it from Kazakhstan on some free site. The quality is terrible and it kept stopping. I miss the HD. I'm waiting for everyone to get their comeuppance. Ramsy, and that Cersei witch. But, I do think the series could have been a lot longer. I need a couple of those dragons at my command.
Alrighty! This group is cruising right along. 21 days is the longest in a year, if not 2 or 3 years. 30 days will be the longest in 6 or 7 years.
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I think Atom Ant should be our mascot haha thanks Dee for the video clip
I haven't watched the game of thrones yet but I hear it's really good. I have Netflix so maybe I'll give it a try. I like walking dead but the season hasn't started back up yet...
Well just checkin in. Still sober and things went well today. Have a good night everyone, and good morning to all you early birds!
I haven't watched the game of thrones yet but I hear it's really good. I have Netflix so maybe I'll give it a try. I like walking dead but the season hasn't started back up yet...
Well just checkin in. Still sober and things went well today. Have a good night everyone, and good morning to all you early birds!
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Well...I'm up and atom early today.
Every day I wake up I think I should work out. The thought lasts about 2seconds. I wish I would either do it or stop thinking about it. Honestly, I wish I would stop thinking about it
Have a great day!
Every day I wake up I think I should work out. The thought lasts about 2seconds. I wish I would either do it or stop thinking about it. Honestly, I wish I would stop thinking about it
Have a great day!
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