Too Much I am enjoying
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: east coast
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Too Much I am enjoying
I have been out 3.5 months and been going through so many changes!
Before I left I day dreamed about what life would be like- I had so many things I wanted to do! One of my challenges is to avoid over- scheduling and I am struggling with it- because I don't want to miss anything- I guess it is like being on a budget or a diet. I work part-time and started with 2 bands 2 weeks ago- and then I was invited to play in two more bands, and I haven't even started them but I already feel a bit overwhelmed. When I play music it is joy and focussing on something beautiful or interesting- and the people in the bands are so nice. I have been invited to visit at the beach by two different people and I want to go but not if I miss band!! Anyway it seems like other things are falling by the way and I have to come to some kind of balance. I dropped out of a choir, and haven't been to my hiking group- and I still work part time and want to get to alanon, have time to read and for friends and movies. I think i need to realize I won't be able to do everything at once- need to make some decisions and stick with them.
Before I left I day dreamed about what life would be like- I had so many things I wanted to do! One of my challenges is to avoid over- scheduling and I am struggling with it- because I don't want to miss anything- I guess it is like being on a budget or a diet. I work part-time and started with 2 bands 2 weeks ago- and then I was invited to play in two more bands, and I haven't even started them but I already feel a bit overwhelmed. When I play music it is joy and focussing on something beautiful or interesting- and the people in the bands are so nice. I have been invited to visit at the beach by two different people and I want to go but not if I miss band!! Anyway it seems like other things are falling by the way and I have to come to some kind of balance. I dropped out of a choir, and haven't been to my hiking group- and I still work part time and want to get to alanon, have time to read and for friends and movies. I think i need to realize I won't be able to do everything at once- need to make some decisions and stick with them.
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Midwest
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Sounds like you've realized what a huge and wonderful world is out there, now that you're not all wrapped up in life w/an A! I think an urge to overdo it is understandable...so much fun to have, so many great experiences, and life is so short!
I'm certain you'll find a balance as time goes on. Have fun getting there!
I'm certain you'll find a balance as time goes on. Have fun getting there!
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 16,633
I was the same way, when I got sober. I never wanted to go to bed because there was so much STUFF to enjoy. A new life is a precious gift. You'll find your balance eventually. For now, experiment and enjoy.
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Florida
Posts: 6,780
What a GREAT problem to have - too many great things to choose from!!! I am SO happy for you & like others have said, I'm sure it'll settle into a better balance for you in time. HAVE FUN!
(literally, apparently! 
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(literally, apparently! )
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