Reboot in 2012
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Join Date: Jun 2011
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Reboot in 2012
I've been sick with a cold/flu for almost a week now. I have also began drinking again. I went from Kraken Rum back to beer.
I want 2012 to be a "reboot" for me. I want to stop drinking, stop spending on stupid stuff, vigorously attack our personal debt, and simplify my life.
I kicked it off with posting a rifle for sale that I never use, and planning on donating some stuff. I'm pouring out the rum, and giving away the beer once I feel like getting out.
I have a killer headache and head congestion and I know that the cons outweigh the pros on drinking. I thought about my former FD Captain this week. He recently passed away from kidney and heart complications. He was a hard-livin', hard-drinkin' guy for decided. He died at the age of 60. I miss him terribly.
I also thought of the other fellow who worked with us for years. He is now retired, and I saw him at the funeral, drunker than a bicycle. I feel a bit sad just typing that.
I'm ready for a reboot.
I want 2012 to be a "reboot" for me. I want to stop drinking, stop spending on stupid stuff, vigorously attack our personal debt, and simplify my life.
I kicked it off with posting a rifle for sale that I never use, and planning on donating some stuff. I'm pouring out the rum, and giving away the beer once I feel like getting out.
I have a killer headache and head congestion and I know that the cons outweigh the pros on drinking. I thought about my former FD Captain this week. He recently passed away from kidney and heart complications. He was a hard-livin', hard-drinkin' guy for decided. He died at the age of 60. I miss him terribly.
I also thought of the other fellow who worked with us for years. He is now retired, and I saw him at the funeral, drunker than a bicycle. I feel a bit sad just typing that.
I'm ready for a reboot.
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Gulf Coast, TX
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'Now' is always a good time to quit the drink, it just at worth it. 
(I'm at 3 months sober and my brain does feel as if it was rebooted.)
I can very much relate to the spending as well, it's HARD for me to leave a store without buying some misc. thing I'll probably use once then lose. Make sure you make the sale of that rifle legit, so if they go and do something stupid it won't be you getting your door kicked in by the cops.
Good Luck and sorry about your friend.
(I'm at 3 months sober and my brain does feel as if it was rebooted.)I can very much relate to the spending as well, it's HARD for me to leave a store without buying some misc. thing I'll probably use once then lose. Make sure you make the sale of that rifle legit, so if they go and do something stupid it won't be you getting your door kicked in by the cops.
Good Luck and sorry about your friend.
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mississippi
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Glad you've made the decision, Fdm! Just think of how you'll feel next year at this time!
Like the others said, it's better to start here and now...... a few more drunks never does us any good, so take hold of your motivation and go for it!
Like the others said, it's better to start here and now...... a few more drunks never does us any good, so take hold of your motivation and go for it!
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Alaska
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I also agree with everyone. Make today the day. Heck if I had gone with the idea originally to stop drinking on "such and such a day" well, then I'd still be drowning my feelings in gin, vodka and cheap wine.
Instead now I'm 13 days sober, all because I came here one day and someone said the same to me. Poured the gin down the sink.
Why not put today as day 1?
Instead now I'm 13 days sober, all because I came here one day and someone said the same to me. Poured the gin down the sink.
Why not put today as day 1?
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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Today would make a great first day. Very easy to remember...the day after Christmas.
If today is your day one you will already have a week done when 2012 rolls around. I agree with the other posts. Today is the day to start.
Good luck!
If today is your day one you will already have a week done when 2012 rolls around. I agree with the other posts. Today is the day to start.
Good luck!
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FDM, YOU FREAKING ROCK!!!!!! for admitting that you need to change and then actually doing it RIGHT AWAY, right now, tonight!!! That is something I don't see very often around here, couldn't do myself either, and it just made me very happy Have a great night and stick with it!
Have a great night and stick with it!
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Originally Posted by GirlFromCO 
FDM, YOU FREAKING ROCK!!!!!! for admitting that you need to change and then actually doing it RIGHT AWAY, right now, tonight!!! That is something I don't see very often around here, couldn't do myself either, and it just made me very happy Have a great night and stick with it!
Have a great night and stick with it!
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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Aaron Rogers would be a heck of a best friend. He would show you his college football rejection letters; I read that he only shares them with his closest.
Well done on your resolve and action!!
Your phrase "drunker than a bicycle" made me laugh out loud; I wish you the very best in your sane and healthy future! which starts right now.
He would show you his college football rejection letters; I read that he only shares them with his closest.Well done on your resolve and action!!
Your phrase "drunker than a bicycle" made me laugh out loud; I wish you the very best in your sane and healthy future! which starts right now.
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