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Class of September 2013 - Part 32 |
Oh look, it's 11:30 at night here in the Pacific coast and the rest of the world is asleep or driving to work. "I claim this territory in the name of all Californians...for Surfers and Disney." <<<Lillian Plants Flag>>> :usa: |
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~~Food For Thought ~ Fantastic Friday Edition~~ ~~Some Wordz For Da Wize~~ ~In life you’ll realize there is a purpose for everyone you meet. Some will test you, some will use you, and some will teach you. But most importantly, some will bring out the best in you.~ ~Keep people in your life who truly love you, motivate you, encourage you, enhance you, and make you happy. If you know people who do none of these things, let them go.~ ~Love is not about sex, going on fancy dates, or showing off. It’s about being with a person who makes you happy in a way nobody else can.~ ~Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring – all of which have the potential to turn a life around.~ ~The most beautiful thing is to see a person you love smiling. And even more beautiful is knowing that you are the reason behind it.~ ~Choose your relationships wisely. It’s better to be alone than to be in bad company.~ ~Being alone does not mean you are lonely, and being lonely does not mean you are alone.~ ~Fall in love when you’re ready, not when you’re lonely.~ ~Love means giving someone the chance to hurt you, but trusting them not to.~ ~You know you’ve found true love when you catch yourself falling in love with the same person over and over again.~ ~Don’t wait for the right person to come into your life. Rather, be the right person to come to someone’s life.~ ~The one who is meant for you encourages you to be your best, but still loves and accepts you at your worst.~ ~Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option.~ ~Just because one person doesn’t seem to care for you, doesn’t mean you should forget about everyone else who does.~ ~Someone else doesn’t have to be wrong for you to be right.~ ~It is okay to be angry. It is never okay to be cruel.~ ~Never do something permanently foolish just because you are temporarily upset.` ~Silence is often the loudest cry. Pay attention to those you care about.~ ~We don’t always need advice. Sometimes all we need is a hand to hold, an ear to listen, and a heart to understand.~ #Wordz2DaWize |
Yay, a new thread ! |
Sooo 1 year today....that feels weird! Extremely happy that I've got to this point! I want to write a bit more about this last year but not feeling like doing it today. Dealing with work related HR stuff and a bit exhausted with that. Time to chill! |
Congrats to everyone celebrating a year!! :cheer I'm in month 10 of continuous sobriety, but my "proud dates" are in September. The 13th will be a year without booze and the 28th will be a year without pot! I've been doing alright, trying to find a routine that works for me. Exercise is good as is work, but I had hit a rough patch in terms of making daily meetings. Once I get home, it is really hard for me to go back outside! But I'm continuing to learn and get stronger as I go! I celebrated my first sober birthday last Saturday and had a theme party with two girls in the program, which was fun! Cake and glitter and dancing! :biglaugh: So yeah, I'm just trucking along. Nothing monumental to share! No complaints! Hugs to everyone! :grouphug: |
Congratulations, Night!!!!!! Awesome work! Enjoy your day!!!:c011: |
Originally Posted by Br00ksie
(Post 4880685)
Congrats to everyone celebrating a year!! :cheer I'm in month 10 of continuous sobriety, but my "proud dates" are in September. The 13th will be a year without booze and the 28th will be a year without pot! I've been doing alright, trying to find a routine that works for me. Exercise is good as is work, but I had hit a rough patch in terms of making daily meetings. Once I get home, it is really hard for me to go back outside! But I'm continuing to learn and get stronger as I go! I celebrated my first sober birthday last Saturday and had a theme party with two girls in the program, which was fun! Cake and glitter and dancing! :biglaugh: So yeah, I'm just trucking along. Nothing monumental to share! No complaints! Hugs to everyone! :grouphug: I'm glad you posted Brooksie! Good to know you are doing well. Happy Birthday and keep up the great work! |
Thanks Grace and Brooksie! Glad to hear you're doing good Brooksie. Like reading your posts so keep 'em coming! So thankful for this place..it's been a godsend during the past year. I know I haven't used it as much as I should but love reading everyone's posts and always thankful for the support. |
Congratulations Nightswimming and Happy Birthday Brooksie!! |
Originally Posted by Br00ksie
(Post 4880685)
Congrats to everyone celebrating a year!! :cheer I'm in month 10 of continuous sobriety, but my "proud dates" are in September. The 13th will be a year without booze and the 28th will be a year without pot! I've been doing alright, trying to find a routine that works for me. Exercise is good as is work, but I had hit a rough patch in terms of making daily meetings. Once I get home, it is really hard for me to go back outside! But I'm continuing to learn and get stronger as I go! I celebrated my first sober birthday last Saturday and had a theme party with two girls in the program, which was fun! Cake and glitter and dancing! :biglaugh: So yeah, I'm just trucking along. Nothing monumental to share! No complaints! Hugs to everyone! :grouphug: |
congrats nightswimming - and happy birthday brOOksie :) D |
Nightswimming Woot ! Woot ! Woot ! Woot ! A truly magnificent achievement to reach one year ! A resounding thump on the back, a crushing hug and all the best wishes for doing so brilliantly When we think of milestones in our lives, this one would surely rank amongst the tippy top !! Thank you for your wonderful and enduring support. Onwards and upwards NS !! :fireworks2:nyv:nyy:nyu:nyr |
Cheers guys! You're doing great! |
~~Food For Thought ~ Superb Saturday Edition~~ ~~Things To Appreciate 2Day~~ ~A peaceful, mindful present~ The best way to prepare for the future is to take care of the present. Goodbyes will always hurt a little. Photographs can never replace the act of being there. Memories, good and bad, will sometimes bring tears. And words can never perfectly describe the feelings they represent. But that’s OK. Pain is real. But so is hope. You have to make peace with your past in order to keep your present and future from becoming hopeless battles. ~The good in everything.~ The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. Train your mind to see the good in everything. Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the breeze through the trees, the small child learning to walk, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the sun on your skin. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for the beauty of each precious moment. ~Life’s surprises~ Notice and cherish life’s surprises. Just because it’s not what you were expecting, doesn’t mean it’s not everything you’ve been waiting for. So take a deep breath when you’re rejected from something good. It often means you’re being redirected to something better. Be patient. Be positive. Keep going. ~The challenges that strengthen you~ Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in life. If we were to go through our life without any obstacles, we would be crippled. We would not be as strong as what we could have been otherwise. So give every opportunity a chance – leave no room for regrets. It takes courage to change and grow and become who you really are. Your struggle is part of your story. And it’s a story worth writing. ~Being YOU~ You’re an original, an individual, a masterpiece. Celebrate it! Don’t let your uniqueness make you shy. Don’t be someone other than the wonder you are. Everyone has their own dreams, their own struggles, and a different path that makes sense for them. You are YOU for a reason. Own it. BY: ANGEL CHERNOFF ~Have a great Saturday all, I off to make today great. Njoy the moments~ |
Originally Posted by Br00ksie
(Post 4880685)
Congrats to everyone celebrating a year!! :cheer I'm in month 10 of continuous sobriety, but my "proud dates" are in September. The 13th will be a year without booze and the 28th will be a year without pot! I've been doing alright, trying to find a routine that works for me. Exercise is good as is work, but I had hit a rough patch in terms of making daily meetings. Once I get home, it is really hard for me to go back outside! But I'm continuing to learn and get stronger as I go! I celebrated my first sober birthday last Saturday and had a theme party with two girls in the program, which was fun! Cake and glitter and dancing! :biglaugh: So yeah, I'm just trucking along. Nothing monumental to share! No complaints! Hugs to everyone! :grouphug: |
Congrats to all with anniversaries. Only 53 days here but still going strong. Urges to celebrate/reward myself with beer occasionally pop up but for the most part I hardly think about it. |
Congrats on 53 days UI :) D |
Statistically speaking... ...I am now classified as a non-drinker. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, if you have not drunk alcohol for the past 12 months then you are a non-drinker :) Yay for being a non !! Seriously though, I am so enormously indebted to you all, my dear dear Septemberites. It is still fresh in my mind, the struggle and anguish I suffered after trying so many times to stay stopped prior to stumbling upon SR. I had been attending AA meetings, doing meditation, receiving therapy, exercising and I still could not stop completely. One week or so after joining SR and our class, I stopped and have stayed that way ever since. A coincidence ? I think not !!! Life is constantly changing and I have my challenges just like everyone else. But I choose to face them now. It may be scary and daunting but I am willing and prepared to accept the outcome, whatever they may be. Bless you all for being here and I send all my love K |
Congrats on your year Kane :) D |
Way to go Kane!! Fantastic stuff. Us Septemberers are a determined bunch! |
Awesome, Kane! Congratulations!!!! :c011: |
Congrats on your official non-drinker status, Kane! Happy Anniversary! Woohoo!! |
~~Food For Thought ~ Thank God It's Monday Edition~~ ~~It's All About YOU~~ You must be what it is that you’re seeking. This is a universe of attraction and energy. You can’t have a desire to attract a mate who’s confident, generous, non-judgmental, and gentle, and expect that desire to be manifested if you’re thinking and acting in nonconfident, selfish, judgmental, or arrogant ways… Spend time with nice people who are smart, driven and likeminded. Relationships should help you, not hurt you. Surround yourself with people who reflect the person you want to be. Choose friends who you are proud to know, people you admire, who love and respect you – people who make your day a little brighter simply by being in it. Life is too short to spend time with people who suck the happiness out of you. When you free yourself from negative people, you free yourself to be YOU – and being YOU is the only way to truly live. Don’t live your life with hate in your heart. You will end up hurting yourself more than the people you hate. Forgiveness is not saying, “What you did to me is okay.” It is saying, “I’m not going to let what you did to me ruin my happiness forever.” Forgiveness is the remedy. It doesn’t mean you’re erasing the past, or forgetting what happened. It means you’re letting go of the resentment and pain, and instead choosing to learn from the incident and move on with your life. Remember, the less time you spend hating the people who hurt you, the more time you’ll have to love the people who love you. ~Be the change you want to see in the world~ |
Thanks for the congrats ! Its been a bumpy ride but I am so grateful to be able to hang on and take all as they come !! |
~~Food For Thought ~ Thoughtful Tuesday Edition~~ ~~May The Odds Be Always In Your Favor~~ Welcome to the day that you realize, recognize and implement that it is ALWAYS too early to quit! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to going Against All Odds! No matter what you do, how much you do it, or how bad you want to do it, most of the times the odds are going to be stacked against you. Whether your goal or aspiration is desired highly by others or non-existent and deemed impossible because no one ever attempted; you’ll always have reasons and excuses to not go through with your dreams! THAT IS THE BIGGEST MISTAKE YOU CAN EVER MAKE! The fact of the matter is that you are unique and no one can ever do what you can do! Your determination will almost always give you an edge over anyone and anything! As the saying goes “If the odds are a million to one then you still have a 50-50 shot.” It is impossible to beat someone who refuses to quit! Make it a habit that you never give in or give up! All of your wishes and desires will fully be yours if you have the courage to put in the work and the mind to keep going despite adversity!! May the Odds be Ever in Your Favor! THE WORLD AND EVERYTHING IN IT IS ABSOLUTELY YOURS!!! #NothingCanStopYouButYOU! ~~Healthy Snacks~~ “Always make a total effort, even when the odds seem entirely against you. Never quit trying; Never feel like you don’t have a chance to win because you always do.”-Arnold Palmer “It is impossible to win the race unless you venture to run, impossible to win the victory unless you dare to battle.”-Richard M. DeVos “If the odds are a million to one then you still have a 50-50 shot.”-Ash’Cash “Success is not measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.”-Orison Swett Marden “Dream the impossible dream, Fight the unbeatable foe, Strive with your last once of courage To reach the unreachable star.”-Unknown “The impossible – what nobody can do until somebody does”-Unknown “The odds of hitting your target go up dramatically when you aim at it.”-Mal Pancoast “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”-St. Francis of Assisi |
Originally Posted by Kaneda8888
(Post 4887517)
Thanks for the congrats ! Its been a bumpy ride but I am so grateful to be able to hang on and take all as they come !! |
congratulations Kaneda! :a122: |
Originally Posted by Nightswimming
(Post 4880603)
Sooo 1 year today....that feels weird! Extremely happy that I've got to this point! I want to write a bit more about this last year but not feeling like doing it today. Dealing with work related HR stuff and a bit exhausted with that. Time to chill! |
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