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100 Days Today... Why dont I feel like celebrating?

Old 03-24-2014, 07:40 PM
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Well, today marks my 100th day sober! I am sort of excited to hit a milestone BUT it's been just a normal day to me. Actually, it's men amazingly friggin normal... No massive upswing in emotion or depression to battle out of. Today I just felt like myself and I am thankful for days like this. It doesn't have to be any milestone celebration to just have a normal day. Lately, with March Madness on TV and other triggers swirling about the springtime breeze I really wanted to think I could have just one beer. But I kept reminding myself that it wouldn't be just one and it isn't worth it to start over. Starting over scares the hell out of me. Today I didn't think about drinking at all... I was actually proud to tell another coworker that I made the decision NOT to ever drink again. Now if I remember back to the beginning of this journey I wouldn't have never thought about sharing that with anyone. I think that NOT drinking makes me sorta special since drinking seems to be the status quo these days. Often times I think that it's mysterious of me to just order an unsweet iced tea when everyone else is scrambling to slam back some empty calories of death. No I don't feel like celebrating today but that's just fine with me. I have more important things to focus on. My kids, my wife and my family... Too much booze or drugs was never enough for me and now I am content just being me in my own skin. That's such a great feeling because it's all mine. Have a wonderful evening everyone!
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Hey Boatdaddy

I think an appreciation of a day well spent is the best celebration of sobriety

Congrats

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Congratulations! Fantastic post.

I would view it as a big positive that another day sober doesn't feel special or different. Just another good day with many more to follow.
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Old 03-24-2014, 08:09 PM
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Congratulations on 100 days! Enjoy the sense of well being, you've earned it!
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Old 03-24-2014, 08:28 PM
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!00 days is indeed a wonderful milestone, Congratulations BoatDaddy ...
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Old 03-24-2014, 09:12 PM
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Love your post! Congrats on 100 days!
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Old 03-25-2014, 01:24 AM
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Outstanding. Well done.
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Old 03-25-2014, 02:28 AM
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Yes it is cool being stone cold sober as the brainwashed herd pour poison down their throsts ! Well done on a 100 days.
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Old 03-25-2014, 03:14 AM
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Congrats on the milestone!

Also thank you so much for the message, very inspiring!
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Old 03-25-2014, 03:33 AM
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Congratulations! I hope to be there one day!
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Old 03-25-2014, 03:38 AM
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Wowsers. Congratulations on your 100 days!
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Old 03-25-2014, 04:28 AM
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excellent news and post! sometimes just feeling OK is enough! It sure beats the highs and lows of drinking.
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Totally and utterly fantastically amazing x
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Great job and congrats!!
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