I do the things I couldn't do when I was drunk --
I read. When I was drunk, I read, but I was too out of it to really understand what was going on. I've actually spent a fair amount of time re-reading series I read when I was drunk.
I watch movies. Since I'm not drunk, I can, you know, follow the story-lines and actually see the subtle messages the film makers are trying to convey.
I talk to likeminded people here at SR. I also like to just surf the internet. I find the most interesting things.
I research topics of interest. The past two months I've devoted myself to researching Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. I've studied the facts vs. the romantic myths. I've read several biographies and watched a few documentaries. I've been working (with little luck) on verifying my late grandfather's claim that we are distant cousins of Bonnie Parker. Yes, it's a silly thing to spend time on, but it's all been very interesting.
For me, though, a lot of what I really enjoy is what I
don't do now that I'm sober.
I don't hurt people with mean words.
I don't show up late for appointments or flake out.
I don't drive around drunk.
I don't spend a small fortune on alcohol.
I don't wake up with hangovers.
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