Class of June 2011 Part 7
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Kent, UK
Posts: 351
Tipping, in my experience non-alcoholic beer is a path to drinking again. I tried it a few yeaqrs back and I was soon back on the sauce!
Thanks Beulah, yes, working myself too hard but drinking never came into my thoughts. Sometimes I get too intense. I need to relax and take a step back now and again and read or listen to something completely different or I will burn myself out!
You are all stars!
Chimp!
Thanks Beulah, yes, working myself too hard but drinking never came into my thoughts. Sometimes I get too intense. I need to relax and take a step back now and again and read or listen to something completely different or I will burn myself out!
You are all stars!
Chimp!
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 513
How do I enter a picture again?
My hubby is doing a gig tonight so thank goodness I will be home by myself doing my homework after the kiddos go to bed and I'll have a good night. Thank you all again and I will check in tonight!
My hubby is doing a gig tonight so thank goodness I will be home by myself doing my homework after the kiddos go to bed and I'll have a good night. Thank you all again and I will check in tonight!
Love, Light & Peace
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Germany
Posts: 50
Had a good day today. Slept in, went to Ikea, bought some stuff but more importantly ate delicious meatballs, came home and cleaned house...laundry done, dishes washed, recycling out, etc.
This evening I actually -- gasp -- managed to do about 3 hours of research! Working on a Saturday night, what a concept!
I hope everyone is doing well. Hugs to all and good night!
This evening I actually -- gasp -- managed to do about 3 hours of research! Working on a Saturday night, what a concept!
I hope everyone is doing well. Hugs to all and good night!
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Kent, UK
Posts: 351
A 'horse's-arse'???
Well, I am in bed. 23.06 on 20 August 2011 and I am sober. 8 weeks ago exactly I was smashing the downstairs window but tonight I am in bed, it is cold, my gf is downstairs watching tv and I have my book.
I feel like I am on the verge of a huge breakthrough in my life. Finally, I am about to live the life I had dreamt of, donthe things I wanted to since inwas a kid. I won't say too much about it now but the world beckons, no more classrooms or stuffy buildings for me.
Anyway, take care all! Sweet dreams!
Chimp!
Well, I am in bed. 23.06 on 20 August 2011 and I am sober. 8 weeks ago exactly I was smashing the downstairs window but tonight I am in bed, it is cold, my gf is downstairs watching tv and I have my book.
I feel like I am on the verge of a huge breakthrough in my life. Finally, I am about to live the life I had dreamt of, donthe things I wanted to since inwas a kid. I won't say too much about it now but the world beckons, no more classrooms or stuffy buildings for me.
Anyway, take care all! Sweet dreams!
Chimp!
instant
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Australia
Posts: 5,711
OK
Just some thoughts.
Firstly non-alcoholic beers in our country dress themselves up like real beer. Didn't work for me in the end. I was still in "trying to control alcohol" mode. I have also done various drink substitutions over the years eg soy milk, at my usual drinking time. That didn't work either it maintained the notion that I "deserved something".
Classical. Love your will power. In the past years my decreasing ability to control my drinking, the many plans to stop that never got started or were aborted etc seriously eroded my trust in myself. I must also say it eroded and finally destroyed my wife's desire to rely on me. I could not keep my word. I look OK on the outside but on the inside I am in a very sorry state about this issue. No shame however, only resolve, now I have a foothold on getting my life back on track. Mrs Instant is very supportive but you can't rebuild what I have done over 90+ days. Words don't really count for much- but if (heaven forbid) I return to drinking I fear it will not be a happy ending.
I have another suggestion. I think Hawaii is a better choice. The Brits will love the sun, amazing scenery and the accents. Americans can ensure they have visited one of their more far flung states, and pay there respects at Pearl Harbour. I have never been.
I also suggest the Theme song for the trip is "Go West" originally by the Village People, but in the 80's re-done by the Pet Shop Boys. The lyrics are those of redemption and a fresh start whilst striving to make the world a better place. The group keep singing "together" at the start of each line. eg
(Together) We will go our way
(Together) We will leave someday
(Together) Your hand in my hands
(Together) We will make our plans
(Together) We will fly so high
(Together) Tell all our friends goodbye
(Together) We will start life new
(Together) This is what we'll do
The whole thing is quite communal and celebratory. As with most things these days check it out on youtube.
Classical I think the chord progression in the song is exactly the same as Pachelbel's Canon in D major. (What a rip off!!). If this is so however that's a nice link.
Relationship advice- I need it, don't give it, but feeling safe, respected and secure are very basic things we all need.
Thank you again all for your generosity of spirit in my time of need.
Just some thoughts.
Firstly non-alcoholic beers in our country dress themselves up like real beer. Didn't work for me in the end. I was still in "trying to control alcohol" mode. I have also done various drink substitutions over the years eg soy milk, at my usual drinking time. That didn't work either it maintained the notion that I "deserved something".
Classical. Love your will power. In the past years my decreasing ability to control my drinking, the many plans to stop that never got started or were aborted etc seriously eroded my trust in myself. I must also say it eroded and finally destroyed my wife's desire to rely on me. I could not keep my word. I look OK on the outside but on the inside I am in a very sorry state about this issue. No shame however, only resolve, now I have a foothold on getting my life back on track. Mrs Instant is very supportive but you can't rebuild what I have done over 90+ days. Words don't really count for much- but if (heaven forbid) I return to drinking I fear it will not be a happy ending.
I have another suggestion. I think Hawaii is a better choice. The Brits will love the sun, amazing scenery and the accents. Americans can ensure they have visited one of their more far flung states, and pay there respects at Pearl Harbour. I have never been.
I also suggest the Theme song for the trip is "Go West" originally by the Village People, but in the 80's re-done by the Pet Shop Boys. The lyrics are those of redemption and a fresh start whilst striving to make the world a better place. The group keep singing "together" at the start of each line. eg
(Together) We will go our way
(Together) We will leave someday
(Together) Your hand in my hands
(Together) We will make our plans
(Together) We will fly so high
(Together) Tell all our friends goodbye
(Together) We will start life new
(Together) This is what we'll do
The whole thing is quite communal and celebratory. As with most things these days check it out on youtube.
Classical I think the chord progression in the song is exactly the same as Pachelbel's Canon in D major. (What a rip off!!). If this is so however that's a nice link.
Relationship advice- I need it, don't give it, but feeling safe, respected and secure are very basic things we all need.
Thank you again all for your generosity of spirit in my time of need.
(see the pic)
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: near London, UK
Posts: 582
Squishy I went to your page but I couldnt see any photos? Am I being a der brain???
Instant - Id love to go to Hawaii - take me a few years to save up for it though - maybe when we've all been 5 years sober?
Love the Pet Shop Boys version of that song.
Instant - Id love to go to Hawaii - take me a few years to save up for it though - maybe when we've all been 5 years sober?
Love the Pet Shop Boys version of that song.
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 169
I will go to Hawaii fo sho! A good friend lives there now and I miss his... friendship. Badly. (and nothing sexual, just an amazing awesome guy that came into my life because of my husband). He is an alcoholic and I admire him so. He has been happy and sober for, I think, at least a year. I miss him.... although all the memories are drunken ones. He was away at prison for a few, then when he got out he went to Hawaii to make a life. I am so proud of him.
Well, I'm having a hard time tonight, sister (drinker) is over and not so sure my weekend will go as planned. :S
Well, I'm having a hard time tonight, sister (drinker) is over and not so sure my weekend will go as planned. :S
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