Class of September 2013 - Part 32
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Thanks, all!
It feels great! I am unsure sometimes bc when I have thoughts of drinking I am afraid it will somehow happen.
But I know that it's my choice and I am choosing not to drink. I can not drink without consequences and I can no longer handle any of the consequences. I needed to write that out right now to remind myself.
I'm going to continue forward as a non-drinker and keep plugging along.
I hope you're all having a nice day!
xoxo,
Melina
It feels great! I am unsure sometimes bc when I have thoughts of drinking I am afraid it will somehow happen.
But I know that it's my choice and I am choosing not to drink. I can not drink without consequences and I can no longer handle any of the consequences. I needed to write that out right now to remind myself.
I'm going to continue forward as a non-drinker and keep plugging along.
I hope you're all having a nice day!
xoxo,
Melina
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Hey guys!
Just popping in to say I'm ending day 54 here!
I'm finishing a lovely vacation with my family in the gorgeous Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
It was truly amazing to savor every second and be present mentally and physically for my family and our activities.
It is damn delicious setting the coffee maker every night. I love the smell of coffee and knowing that's what I'm going to wake up to, to savor delicious coffee and not use it as a breath mask or to kill hangover pain is a wonderful little triumph.
I'm having a blast! I have twinges once every couple of days where I think I would like to enjoy a glass of wine. And then I remember I don't drink to enjoy, I drink to obliterate. And then I reflect on why I'm choosing sobriety and I move on.
I hope it continues to get easier.
Much love to my Septies!
Xoxo,
Melina
Just popping in to say I'm ending day 54 here!
I'm finishing a lovely vacation with my family in the gorgeous Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
It was truly amazing to savor every second and be present mentally and physically for my family and our activities.
It is damn delicious setting the coffee maker every night. I love the smell of coffee and knowing that's what I'm going to wake up to, to savor delicious coffee and not use it as a breath mask or to kill hangover pain is a wonderful little triumph.
I'm having a blast! I have twinges once every couple of days where I think I would like to enjoy a glass of wine. And then I remember I don't drink to enjoy, I drink to obliterate. And then I reflect on why I'm choosing sobriety and I move on.
I hope it continues to get easier.
Much love to my Septies!
Xoxo,
Melina
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Guyyyyyyyysssssss,
It's day 62 here and things are groovy!
We are in full Lollapalooza mode in Chicago right now... I work downtown and it's fun to people watch. You really can wear whatever you want when you're young, these youth look amazing! Until I leave work at 2 am and they are stumbling messes, haha! They are having a great time, I had fun at that age partying, too! I hope their alcohol use doesn't turn into what it did for me after the fun was all gone but I wouldn't stop for years.
I'm having a great time sober. I have to say that my life is busy, but only as busy as necessary. I take on nothing further than family and work, and this has really really helped me. I cherish my free time.
I used to be a volunteer addict, I was on the board of a nonprofit until last year and I resented all the things asked of me towards the end. I seethed over every minute I had to do something for them. I still believe in the cause, but I don't need to be the manager of it. I got tired of the people on the board, and that made me lose interest in serving. But it helped me a lot in the end, and this happens a lot on volunteer boards..
I knew that dialing back was going to be necessary to my recovery. I knew that my arms and efforts were going to be better served wrapped around myself, for quiet and for peace.
It's working!
I hope you're all having a great day! I need to get downtown and feed the masses!
Xoxo,
Melina
It's day 62 here and things are groovy!
We are in full Lollapalooza mode in Chicago right now... I work downtown and it's fun to people watch. You really can wear whatever you want when you're young, these youth look amazing! Until I leave work at 2 am and they are stumbling messes, haha! They are having a great time, I had fun at that age partying, too! I hope their alcohol use doesn't turn into what it did for me after the fun was all gone but I wouldn't stop for years.
I'm having a great time sober. I have to say that my life is busy, but only as busy as necessary. I take on nothing further than family and work, and this has really really helped me. I cherish my free time.
I used to be a volunteer addict, I was on the board of a nonprofit until last year and I resented all the things asked of me towards the end. I seethed over every minute I had to do something for them. I still believe in the cause, but I don't need to be the manager of it. I got tired of the people on the board, and that made me lose interest in serving. But it helped me a lot in the end, and this happens a lot on volunteer boards..
I knew that dialing back was going to be necessary to my recovery. I knew that my arms and efforts were going to be better served wrapped around myself, for quiet and for peace.
It's working!
I hope you're all having a great day! I need to get downtown and feed the masses!
Xoxo,
Melina
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Super cool Melina ! I've been to Chicago a few times. Fantastic architecture and I remember running along a lake. Really beautiful.
I've always wanted to work at a not for profit enterprise but I heard they are very political. Hmmmm...
Keep it going Melina !
I've always wanted to work at a not for profit enterprise but I heard they are very political. Hmmmm...
Keep it going Melina !
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Great to hear about your progress Melina 😀
Indeed PBC anniversaries are coming up !!
Staying sober has been a huge help in managing my life, still haven't found a place to settle for any longer period of time. But now my chances are good and I am making progress😀
Indeed PBC anniversaries are coming up !!
Staying sober has been a huge help in managing my life, still haven't found a place to settle for any longer period of time. But now my chances are good and I am making progress😀
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Originally Posted by Melina 
Hi all! I'm so proud of you guys for your sober time! I'm here to say I'm at 90 days today! FINALLY! Xoxo, Melina
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