Happier

In my early days of sobriety it seemed like I had lost all my "fun" actvites. I was afraid that I would never enjoy activities again since most had all involved drinking. Unfortunately life just seemed BORING!

I am glad to report that things do get better! One of the most encouraging things for me lately is that I find myself just enjoying life. Even the simple things.

Today I detailed the interior and exterior of an old pickup. It was fun! I remembered doing that in high school before I started drinking and it was fun back then too.

I am excited to be looking at pinball machines again. Doing a self-study on collecting them, fixing them up, etc. It is fun!

The best part though is just getting through the day in a moderate to good mood. Most times, I can just enjoy the day even without an activity or anything special happening. This is new to me and indeed a blessing. I am grateful.

What are you learning to enjoy again?

SoberForMySon

Life.

But really... Food, dogs and training and grooming, reading, walking...

Auvers

This is such a great topic, thank you. Like you, I am enjoying the simple times. Just observing the beauty that is around while feeling good about myself is a whole new thing. Reading a book in the evening and remembering what I read, that is new and enjoyable. Drinking morning coffee and listening to the birds, watching the sun send golden yellow streaks across the grass -- all things that I could not give my attention to when hungover and tired from a poor night's sleep. I am 5 months sober and have not yet added new hobbies because I am still involved with seeing what my life feels like and who I am.

roosta

I enjoyed a well rounded meal for the first time in days.

Looking forward to tomorrow!!

roosta

Happier

Love dogs but to afraid to get another one (....please disregard my signature line in this case LOL). Lost our 17 year old rat terrier a year ago and just not ready to set myself up for that again but I now never see a dog that I don't meet. I am much more social with dogs than people.

SoberForMySon

I couldn't live without them. I have four my heart dog is 15. But I do dread his loss, will be a major trigger. He's my world.

Happier

I love this part. That is the essence of life, isn't it?
Tomorrow has the potential to be great and anything can happen if I am sober. It is guaranteed to royally suck if I am not. : )

Happier

Well put, Auvers. It wasn't always the case but it is starting to be fun finding out "who I am". I wonder how much will be the old stuff from my pre-drinking days and how much will be new interests and hobbies. I look forward to learning more each day.

Purplecatlover

I'm not sure if its a hobby but .....ORGANIZING. Oh my, how much clutter one can accumulate when you're drunk/hungover/ barely functioning for yrs on end.
It is nice to get things done, squared away & have a sense of accomplishment.

I'm a neat freak & letting things go fueled my drinking/despair cycle.
I still have a LONG way to go. But how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time

Threshold

I'm enjoying reading, which was really hard to do wasted and drunk.

isinganyway

Reading, cooking, cleaning, making things with my hands, doing the basic things i need to do to take care of myself, walking outside, skateboarding.

Mainly the sense of being satisfied with what I'm doing, instead of looking forward to drinking. When you know you aren't going to numb out at the end of the day or week, what you do during it becomes much more meaningful...

Twenties

I live in the mountains, and it's beautiful. Just walking around outside or driving and taking in the surroundings with a clean mind is the best.

and, enjoying actually having personal hygiene again (haha)..as a drunk i let that go

buickbeast

Seeing a buddy of mine at the gym at 6:30 this morning while I was getting some cardio in =)

Happier

Nice job sticking with the 6:30 workouts!
Glad to hear you are still going strong.

foodie1

Me too, really gotten back into reading...it's wonderful being able to remember what I've read!