Class of April 2013 Part 6
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No news is good news for me, at the moment.
Scribbling a lot trying to tie up some Holiday type work before we leave for the Mainland in a couple weeks.
Here, it is 75 degrees, and sunny. At home, it is -19, and windy. All the cows are in summer pasture that is close to the house so they can be watched a lot closer. Water freezing up everywhere...
I think (aside from the obvious) there is something truly wrong with me, as I am looking forward to this more than I ever have I think.
Hope all are well.
Scribbling a lot trying to tie up some Holiday type work before we leave for the Mainland in a couple weeks.
Here, it is 75 degrees, and sunny. At home, it is -19, and windy. All the cows are in summer pasture that is close to the house so they can be watched a lot closer. Water freezing up everywhere...
I think (aside from the obvious) there is something truly wrong with me, as I am looking forward to this more than I ever have I think.
Hope all are well.
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Scoutie, can I come visit?? 75 and sunny sounds kind of nice right about now.
Today is 8 months for me. I'm feeling generally less 'meh' and more calm and stable. Life has definitely improved over the last 8 months.
Hope everyone is doing well.
Today is 8 months for me. I'm feeling generally less 'meh' and more calm and stable. Life has definitely improved over the last 8 months.
Hope everyone is doing well.
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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'Allo all.
Just wanted to check in. Nothing much of import. Still at it, and still doing ok. Have been a bit more reflective lately, as I have realized that 8 months is quite a bit of time for someone like me who honestly believed that life couldn't be led without a bit of a "party".
Of course as we're all aware, life after sobriety isn't just a walk in the park, but the things I have confronted and dealt with--sure were a lot easier to do sober than the mess I was. I recently went out for dinner at the pub where I'd had my last drink. I used the restroom, and had to stand in the spot where I'd thrown up in a hurry because I couldn't keep it down anymore, and I didn't want our dinner mates to notice me sick.
How ridiculous. I went back to the table and finished my beer. And came home and had another. And then came here and posted.
Not sure why I felt like writing about this today, other than to say thanks to you all, and remind myself of how I ended up here in the first place--and that 8--working on 9 months ago, I could not have even imagined not drinking for that long.
Blue Dog just dropped a disgusting tennis ball in my lap, so that must mean he's had enough of my little trip down memory lane. Hope this finds you all well.
Best,
-sb
Just wanted to check in. Nothing much of import. Still at it, and still doing ok. Have been a bit more reflective lately, as I have realized that 8 months is quite a bit of time for someone like me who honestly believed that life couldn't be led without a bit of a "party".
Of course as we're all aware, life after sobriety isn't just a walk in the park, but the things I have confronted and dealt with--sure were a lot easier to do sober than the mess I was. I recently went out for dinner at the pub where I'd had my last drink. I used the restroom, and had to stand in the spot where I'd thrown up in a hurry because I couldn't keep it down anymore, and I didn't want our dinner mates to notice me sick.
How ridiculous. I went back to the table and finished my beer. And came home and had another. And then came here and posted.
Not sure why I felt like writing about this today, other than to say thanks to you all, and remind myself of how I ended up here in the first place--and that 8--working on 9 months ago, I could not have even imagined not drinking for that long.
Blue Dog just dropped a disgusting tennis ball in my lap, so that must mean he's had enough of my little trip down memory lane. Hope this finds you all well.
Best,
-sb
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Well, yesterday was 250 days no alcohol for me. 
The other night I went to a grand opening for an art gallery. There was a lady there who was a bit drunk: not trashed drunk, but talking just a little too loud and a little too much. It just made me thankful that I wasn't drinking and felt fully in control of myself.
I may be a bit shy and quiet without the booze, but I prefer that to the artificial 'friendliness' that the alcohol would bring.
The other night I went to a grand opening for an art gallery. There was a lady there who was a bit drunk: not trashed drunk, but talking just a little too loud and a little too much. It just made me thankful that I wasn't drinking and felt fully in control of myself.
I may be a bit shy and quiet without the booze, but I prefer that to the artificial 'friendliness' that the alcohol would bring.
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Just checking in. I hit 8 months sober on 12/06. Been dealing with some stress lately but at no point have I been close to heading to the liquor store. Still on track.
Glad to see some others are as well. Hang in there and good luck all.
Glad to see some others are as well. Hang in there and good luck all.
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Just wanted to check in and wish everyone a Merry Christmas! 
I know we're all pretty stable in our sobriety at this point, but wishing everyone a little extra vigilance in the case that they run into any triggering situations over Christmas or New Year's. I think we have the day to day stuff down, but the holidays can bring up different situations that we haven't dealt with before in our sobriety.
As I mentioned post-Thanksgiving, my plans for Christmas are to stay home and have a mellow celebration with bf and one other family member who is coming down to visit us. I'm looking forward to it. Even not considering the alcohol at all, the big family gatherings are just a bit crazy and hectic for me. As an introvert, I always prefer smaller gatherings. So, I'm thinking I might do more small gatherings in the future, not due to sobriety, but just due to liking the idea.
I know we're all pretty stable in our sobriety at this point, but wishing everyone a little extra vigilance in the case that they run into any triggering situations over Christmas or New Year's. I think we have the day to day stuff down, but the holidays can bring up different situations that we haven't dealt with before in our sobriety.
As I mentioned post-Thanksgiving, my plans for Christmas are to stay home and have a mellow celebration with bf and one other family member who is coming down to visit us. I'm looking forward to it. Even not considering the alcohol at all, the big family gatherings are just a bit crazy and hectic for me. As an introvert, I always prefer smaller gatherings. So, I'm thinking I might do more small gatherings in the future, not due to sobriety, but just due to liking the idea.
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Right behind ya DG!
Had a fantastic, fantastic trip home!
I will fill all in on the details, but I've just now reunited with the Blue Dog, and we're going to hit some frisbee. That flight from Seattle.... ICK! Too damn long, and too many people going on vacation!!
Had a fantastic, fantastic trip home!
I will fill all in on the details, but I've just now reunited with the Blue Dog, and we're going to hit some frisbee. That flight from Seattle.... ICK! Too damn long, and too many people going on vacation!!
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