reggiewayne

Hey everyone. I had my 6th and final interview yesterday for a job I hope to get. Felt like the weight of the world was on me yesterday and today I feel much better. It's crazy how a night of good sleep can kind of wash away the stress of the previous day now that I'm sober. I remember so vividly when I used to have days like yesterday how I'd need to "relax" with some drinks and it never made it better. I'm go grateful that I've learned other solutions to deal with life.

There's a guy that I've gotten to know in AA that says "If you're having a bad day, go to be earlier". I really like that.

I'm up and at it today - 131 days sober!!! I hope to have a good day at work and hit a meeting tonight. I hope everyone else is doing well!

Have a great day everyone!!!!

ItWillBeWorthIt

I do this ALL the time, it works for me. I always, go to bed to sleep/rest or just to read and have quiet time. While hubby does the kid thing.

Good luck at the next job interview Reggie... it is SO much easier to deal with life without drinking. And congratulations on 131 days.

OklaBH

Its amazing what happens when we arent drinking. The BB promises blessings and you are seeing that. Congrats!

MIBluebird

Reggie...Congratulations on 131 days sober!

I want you to know that your posts are always honest, to the point, and an inspiration to me.

Sending good wishes that you get the job.

TheTinMan

Nice on the 131 days sober. And it's amazing how one bad day doesn't carry over into 2 bad days now that we are sober. When I was drinking it would be bad weeks not just a day or 2.

artsoul

My mother used to tell me: "Things will look better in the morning." (Of course, when I was drinking, that sure wasn't the case!)

I'll be thinking of you and hoping you get the job...... Keep up the good work, reggie!

Eddiebuckle

RW, man can I ever relate. I've got a final interview tomorrow and a bit stressed, but the old me would start pounding vodka by mid afternoon with the "plan" of getting to bed early only to wake up late, hung over, shaking, etc. and wonder why my life was so difficult.

Tomorrow I'm going to that interview and know that my value as a potential employee or a person is not attached to the outcome. It's an interview for a job, not an inquisition. When I stay aware of that fine line between acceptance and change, everything else seems to take care of itself.

Maryjan

Congratulations--wow.

jamdls

Hope you get that job. I'm an HR mgr and can't imagine putting someone through 6! interviews you deserve the job after that. Congrats on 131 days too!

ulverston

hi reggie.
congrats on 131.
i know that when i turn my life over to my hp things always go great ,,he knows whats best for me.
i know you believe in aa as i do .so let go and let god/and im sure you will get your job.
good luck mate

reggiewayne

Thanks for the kind words guys and gals. You all help me so much. It's at times like these (when things are going well) that I cling to recovery more than ever. My history shows this is the time when I'm most vulnerable to that first drink. I went to a meeting tonight and feel great.

I wish you all the best!

clashman

Reggie, I can relate to you so much and was thinking about your posts tonight while I was watering the grass in the yard. My daughter was on her trike and I was really happy to be sober and really taking in the moment. In the past, I would have had a beer in one hand and a foggy mind worried about waking up hungover. I don't miss those days at all anymore. Thanks for your posts and I wish you ton of luck in your job hunt. Life is getting better everyday my friend.

Nirvana1

I'm very close in days to you as my date is Dec 4th. I really enjoy all of your insights and positivity. Thanks for the posts!

EmeraldRose

Congratulations on the 131. The farther in I get the more I appreciate this time. The first week is tough and hard to get through but wow, if we can just make it through...it all starts to piece itself together.
I had an interview today, too and one tomorrow...I'm so looking forward to working, dealing with the public, living life...sober.
Such a good feeling. Glad you are doing so well. It is comforting for others to know there is great success in the stamina of just not taking that first drink.

adore79

Wow! 131 days sober. That is an amazing thing and it will only get better as long as you continue with it. Congrats

Missy7

Congrats on the interview and I hope you get the job! But I really wanted to thank you for being one of the first really positive posters in my journey. You are very perceptive. You'll be a benefit to any organization.

Dee74

Congratulations Reggie - and good luck

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