Class of March 2016 part 29
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Goodnight Marchers. Been a nice day off. Spent most of it with family, especially helping my stepmom set up her new ginormous aquarium. I've swam in pools smaller than this thing. Thanks to everyone who checked in today. You helped me stay sober another day.
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How about a beautiful poem for a beautiful day from a beautiful poet.
I wandered lonely as a cloud*
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,*
When all at once I saw a crowd,*
A host, of golden daffodils;*
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,*
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.*
Continuous as the stars that shine*
And twinkle on the milky way,*
They stretched in never-ending line*
Along the margin of a bay:*
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,*
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.*
The waves beside them danced; but they*
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:*
A poet could not but be gay,*
In such a jocund company:*
I gazed- and gazed- but little thought*
What wealth the show to me had brought:*
For oft, when on my couch I lie*
In vacant or in pensive mood,*
They flash upon that inward eye*
Which is the bliss of solitude;*
And then my heart with pleasure fills,*
And dances with the daffodils.
by William Wordsworth
I wandered lonely as a cloud*
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,*
When all at once I saw a crowd,*
A host, of golden daffodils;*
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,*
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.*
Continuous as the stars that shine*
And twinkle on the milky way,*
They stretched in never-ending line*
Along the margin of a bay:*
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,*
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.*
The waves beside them danced; but they*
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:*
A poet could not but be gay,*
In such a jocund company:*
I gazed- and gazed- but little thought*
What wealth the show to me had brought:*
For oft, when on my couch I lie*
In vacant or in pensive mood,*
They flash upon that inward eye*
Which is the bliss of solitude;*
And then my heart with pleasure fills,*
And dances with the daffodils.
by William Wordsworth
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Hello space cadets. Have not been here for a bit. The usual when it rains- it pours. Sadness -ex's and 2 adult son's b-days, father's day (here)soon- and I am not welcome. I year (almost to the day) birthday of being drunk+horrible burns = nearly dead a few times over/almost amputated arm/family putting me in the too hard basket. Plus all the other stuff. BUT today went and did adventure- high off the ground with ropes/harnesses/wires thing. Always used to freak out at heights. Was also very anxious my burns injuries would mean could not weight bear with arm- be helpless. Wrong on both scores. Absolutely no fear of heights- no 'woo-hoo' factor, just a quiet 'oh, what a nice view'. Body held up well- pain got a little bit a lot pain very sore ouch time, but pain goes away - so all good. So why all historical anxiety? What is different now? In a word- alcohol free zone. Despite initial very bad predictions of post hospital memory and physical ability, my recovery has been- apparently miraculous. Sites like this, NO BOOZE, support and a brain and body that is rewarding me with actually still working makes my life one year later almost enjoyable. So thankyou all- my mental brain waves of thanks are sent to you all. Ic2
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Ten days is amazing - congrats!!
I'm sorry you're having a tough time today. Some days seem so much easier than others don't they? But we are in this together. I won't be drinking today - how about you?
I'm sorry you're having a tough time today. Some days seem so much easier than others don't they? But we are in this together. I won't be drinking today - how about you?
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Originally Posted by samantha14 
Ten days is amazing - congrats!!
I'm sorry you're having a tough time today. Some days seem so much easier than others don't they? But we are in this together. I won't be drinking today - how about you?
I'm sorry you're having a tough time today. Some days seem so much easier than others don't they? But we are in this together. I won't be drinking today - how about you?
I will not drink today.
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Originally Posted by Kayak63sc
Just a little bummed this is going to be a long road and I don't think I have the right shoes. I hope your doing good today.
Some went to meetings, or other groups like SMART or life ring, some went to counsellors or Doctors...some just used SR.
But all the successful guys and gals had one thing in common - they didn't drink, no matter what.
I used up all my hall passes with regards to alcohol - it was time to fly right, or die, for me.
It was still a difficult trek in parts, but a lot easier when you accept that drinking's not an option....leaves the way open for a whole lot of other solutions
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It's a new day, guys.
We're in charge of it! Make it a good one.
Kayak not sure if the shoes are a metaphor or for real. But I say stop and get the right shoes.
Sam I hope today is better! You deserve it!
We're in charge of it! Make it a good one.
Kayak not sure if the shoes are a metaphor or for real. But I say stop and get the right shoes.
Sam I hope today is better! You deserve it!
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Originally Posted by Kayak63sc
Just a little bummed this is going to be a long road and I don't think I have the right shoes. I hope your doing good today.
Icarus, sounds like a fun day - zip lining? I've done that and I'm not a big one for heights. Interestingly, zip lining did not bother me at all - really enjoyed it.
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Originally Posted by Applekat
Kayak we are on this road all together. Don't forget about that.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EYzfTdIZoP0
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