Simple Pleasures on Saturday Night
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Simple Pleasures on Saturday Night
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My wife's out of town for the weekend... always a past excuse to get hammered... my teenagers are out, I'll have to pick them up later... no need to worry about driving later
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It wasn't too long ago that a weekend alone, in my early recovery, was tough... Now, it's all good.... So what did I do? I went to Blockbuster and got two Blue Rays that she'd never watch, nor, I imagine approve of (Inglorious Bastards being one... no, the other isn't porn... and who said she'd disapprove anyway??
...)... and I got the 5 for 5 special... a box of Mike and Ikes, Sweet Tarts (remember them???) a bag of popcorn and two, count 'em, two Diet Cokes... all packaged in a special carrier with movie stuff printed on the side...
And you know what???
It's more fun than pouring myself into a bottle of vodka and taking various other nostrums... it is!!
So, I guess I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy... What's your new simple pleasure... one that you'd never thought you'd have?
Mark
My wife's out of town for the weekend... always a past excuse to get hammered... my teenagers are out, I'll have to pick them up later... no need to worry about driving later
...It wasn't too long ago that a weekend alone, in my early recovery, was tough... Now, it's all good.... So what did I do? I went to Blockbuster and got two Blue Rays that she'd never watch, nor, I imagine approve of (Inglorious Bastards being one... no, the other isn't porn... and who said she'd disapprove anyway??
...)... and I got the 5 for 5 special... a box of Mike and Ikes, Sweet Tarts (remember them???) a bag of popcorn and two, count 'em, two Diet Cokes... all packaged in a special carrier with movie stuff printed on the side...And you know what???
It's more fun than pouring myself into a bottle of vodka and taking various other nostrums... it is!!
So, I guess I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy... What's your new simple pleasure... one that you'd never thought you'd have?
Mark
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I agree, Inglorious Basterds was good. *Note to self - never go watch a movie like that again at a cafe cinema* Had to bring the whole meal home, but still enjoyed the movie. lol
Let's see, I'm still new in recovery this time around, but I did enjoy cutting up fresh fruit for any kids that happened to pass back through the house while hanging out with their friends, and did a walk on the treadmill for the first time in ages. Felt good! Now relaxing with a ice cold water watching TV. Oh, and this isn't a usual Saturday night but today the hubby pulled into port so I've gotten to enjoy talking to him a few times today, and listening to how proud he is, which has MADE MY DAY!
Let's see, I'm still new in recovery this time around, but I did enjoy cutting up fresh fruit for any kids that happened to pass back through the house while hanging out with their friends, and did a walk on the treadmill for the first time in ages. Felt good! Now relaxing with a ice cold water watching TV. Oh, and this isn't a usual Saturday night but today the hubby pulled into port so I've gotten to enjoy talking to him a few times today, and listening to how proud he is, which has MADE MY DAY!
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I would have to say that ALL those 'simple pleasures' are more fun now. I can see so much more in everything now I"m sober. Everything is more enjoyable. If I had to pick just one simple pleasure it would have to be enjoying the company of my dogs so much more. I am awake and aware now and notice so many things they do, the little 'doggie things'. Now that I'm sober I'm able to give them a daily walk, which they need but I was often too drunk or sick to do.
Everything is more enjoyable. If I had to pick just one simple pleasure it would have to be enjoying the company of my dogs so much more. I am awake and aware now and notice so many things they do, the little 'doggie things'. Now that I'm sober I'm able to give them a daily walk, which they need but I was often too drunk or sick to do.
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Originally Posted by MyGraySkies 
*Note to self - never go watch a movie like that again at a cafe cinema* Had to bring the whole meal home, but still enjoyed the movie. lol
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Right now I am watching Barefoot in the Park
Very young Fonda and Redford and hilariously funny. Yes, movies are a safe and wonderful escape from worldly worries. 
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I am still enjoying alone time, i spoke to my CBT counselor last night and my sponsor this week and told them how much i am enjoying it to double check it isn't the old behaviour of isolating...and it isn't, it just is amazing!
I've never felt so comfortable with myself!
So last night i chilled at the Hotel, wandered round for coffee, watched a movie, played an xbox game, went on the internet, listened to some music and went to bed a happy bunny...that is such a switch for me i could not spend 2 minutes by myself before...
I got invited to works do on Thurs night, it was a pool party at a nearby Hotel...i even thought i should go for an hour to be sociable but then chose to go back to Hotel and chill...and i mean chose...no thinking oh man i should have gone, i wonder what i am missing out on, i cant do that anymore BS...just was looking forward to getting back 'home'...who is this guy lol
I've never felt so comfortable with myself!
So last night i chilled at the Hotel, wandered round for coffee, watched a movie, played an xbox game, went on the internet, listened to some music and went to bed a happy bunny...that is such a switch for me i could not spend 2 minutes by myself before...
I got invited to works do on Thurs night, it was a pool party at a nearby Hotel...i even thought i should go for an hour to be sociable but then chose to go back to Hotel and chill...and i mean chose...no thinking oh man i should have gone, i wonder what i am missing out on, i cant do that anymore BS...just was looking forward to getting back 'home'...who is this guy lol
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Listening to music for hours and hours... sober!!
I find also listening to my favourite bands, now that I'm in recovery, has given the music/lyrics a totally different perspective. I can really reflect on my past experiences and relate them to the music. Really awesome.
Peace
I find also listening to my favourite bands, now that I'm in recovery, has given the music/lyrics a totally different perspective. I can really reflect on my past experiences and relate them to the music. Really awesome.
Peace
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Bonus being able to watch an entire movie without passing out. 
I play video games...even the ones I played when I got smashed...and, surprise! The games are really fun sober. Bonus being able to remember to save and not pass out before saving.
To all you lurkers out there who may think this sounds unbelievable and that we are simply kidding ourselves...convincing ourselves to enjoy activities sober....it really does get much better over time. I thought I wouldn't be able to enjoy anything when I quit. Not true. It took a little while and a lot of patience, but I got there.
I play video games...even the ones I played when I got smashed...and, surprise! The games are really fun sober. Bonus being able to remember to save and not pass out before saving.
To all you lurkers out there who may think this sounds unbelievable and that we are simply kidding ourselves...convincing ourselves to enjoy activities sober....it really does get much better over time. I thought I wouldn't be able to enjoy anything when I quit. Not true. It took a little while and a lot of patience, but I got there.
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Originally Posted by Bamboozle
To all you lurkers out there who may think this sounds unbelievable and that we are simply kidding ourselves...convincing ourselves to enjoy activities sober....it really does get much better over time. I thought I wouldn't be able to enjoy anything when I quit. Not true. It took a little while and a lot of patience, but I got there.
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