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Done!
Finished! 
I just put the final touches on the light plot I designed for a large city's all new production of "The Nutcracker".
Took me two weeks. And the most fulfilling part of it was, I didn't have a drink next to me the whole time.
In fact, it was ten years ten months yesterday since I've had a drink.
I wasn't designing much while I was drinking, Just local stuff.
I was blessed enough to get the gig through my contacts in the biz.
I'm pretty excited. I don't think I'll sleep tonight! A little anxious, too.
Back then it would have been time for a stiff drink, then who knows where or how much.
To any newcomers, please stop and stay stopped. New doors will open for you. You will be lucid enough to accomplish things you never imagined.
Thank you all here. I couldn't have achieved what I have without your words. Even if I don't reply, I'm reading.
Best to you all in sobriety.
I just put the final touches on the light plot I designed for a large city's all new production of "The Nutcracker".
Took me two weeks. And the most fulfilling part of it was, I didn't have a drink next to me the whole time.
In fact, it was ten years ten months yesterday since I've had a drink.
I wasn't designing much while I was drinking, Just local stuff.
I was blessed enough to get the gig through my contacts in the biz.
I'm pretty excited. I don't think I'll sleep tonight! A little anxious, too.
Back then it would have been time for a stiff drink, then who knows where or how much.
To any newcomers, please stop and stay stopped. New doors will open for you. You will be lucid enough to accomplish things you never imagined.
Thank you all here. I couldn't have achieved what I have without your words. Even if I don't reply, I'm reading.
Best to you all in sobriety.
Congrats on your job and your sober time! 
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Thank you
Yes, I wouldn't even have been considered for the job if I was still drinking, mainly because I'd be dead!
I have a sense of accomplishment instead of pity and regret.
Thank you three, I respect you all, so it means a lot to me.
Yes, I wouldn't even have been considered for the job if I was still drinking, mainly because I'd be dead!
I have a sense of accomplishment instead of pity and regret.
Thank you three, I respect you all, so it means a lot to me.
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Originally Posted by Stayingsassy 
Wonderful, ghost light! I live for those moments when life whispers to me...
“Psst hey there: that wouldn’t have happened if you were still drinking.”
Well done.
“Psst hey there: that wouldn’t have happened if you were still drinking.”
Well done.
And that's just so incredible, Ghostlight!!!!
When I think about it, while my path was very difficult physically, each "next piece" of my sober life has tracked very well! I have shared a lot on the Feb Class of 2016 thread about how I started working and leading a restaurant industry recovery group in early 2017 and the opportunities (Board membership, podcasts, features in major publications, running our social media.....) are true miracles in my recovery.
Keep it up and I would bet the farm on more opportunities coming your way!
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Originally Posted by August252015
YES!
And that's just so incredible, Ghostlight!!!!
When I think about it, while my path was very difficult physically, each "next piece" of my sober life has tracked very well! I have shared a lot on the Feb Class of 2016 thread about how I started working and leading a restaurant industry recovery group in early 2017 and the opportunities (Board membership, podcasts, features in major publications, running our social media.....) are true miracles in my recovery.
Keep it up and I would bet the farm on more opportunities coming your way!
And that's just so incredible, Ghostlight!!!!
When I think about it, while my path was very difficult physically, each "next piece" of my sober life has tracked very well! I have shared a lot on the Feb Class of 2016 thread about how I started working and leading a restaurant industry recovery group in early 2017 and the opportunities (Board membership, podcasts, features in major publications, running our social media.....) are true miracles in my recovery.
Keep it up and I would bet the farm on more opportunities coming your way!
Thank you so much, August. That's sweet of you. And nice.
Us Atlantans have to stick together!
It is like a miracle, isn't it? I know it is for me, too.
The replies to this thread have made me think how much I have changed. And the root of it all is alcohol. Now that it's out of the equation, I can't believe how blessed I am.
Sobriety is it's own reward, everything else is icing on the cake.
Thank you all. I feel humbled today. And that's a good thing. Humility.
Bless.
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Ghostlight, I always read your posts when I happen upon them in a thread. I always thought you imparted sobriety wisdom ....now I know why, over a decade of practice! It was lovely to read your post this morning, a celebration of what can be achieved in sobriety.
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Thank you all for taking to the time to respond. It is very appreciated.
I sent it off today, as an upload and I fed xed a dvd so all is done.
I feel great. Beautiful day to enjoy sober and not hungover but the responses on this thread are the icing on the cake.
Anything is possible sober
Thank you all.
I sent it off today, as an upload and I fed xed a dvd so all is done.
I feel great. Beautiful day to enjoy sober and not hungover but the responses on this thread are the icing on the cake.
Anything is possible sober
Thank you all.
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