Class of March 2017 Support Thread Part 4
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Congrats on day 130, Betterisbetter. It's getting "better" every day, isn't it!!!
I love the idea of a tattoo. Getting sober is one of the most important things we're ever going to do in our lives, and it should be commemorated. We are rock stars, every one of us.
I love the idea of a tattoo. Getting sober is one of the most important things we're ever going to do in our lives, and it should be commemorated. We are rock stars, every one of us.
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My daughter is recovering well from her bike accident. The ER doctor told me that all of her stitches were dissolvable, but we realized that the ones on her chin area were not. They may have stayed in a couple of extra days, but they're out now. Took her to an ENT and now we need to go to a concussion specialist. Hopefully this is all precautionary because she is acting fine. Also got her tooth bonded so she's coming along 
I'm feeling pretty high on life. Was listening to some motivational podcasts. One was Joe Rogan talking about the choices we make and the power we all have to be our best. With exercise he said to be committed and that once you get fit, you actually look forward to working out. Don't make excuses not to because a mediocre effort gets mediocre results. I've got a ways to go, I think a personal trainer would be great for me but they ain't cheap.
I hope everybody is doing awesome!
I'm feeling pretty high on life. Was listening to some motivational podcasts. One was Joe Rogan talking about the choices we make and the power we all have to be our best. With exercise he said to be committed and that once you get fit, you actually look forward to working out. Don't make excuses not to because a mediocre effort gets mediocre results. I've got a ways to go, I think a personal trainer would be great for me but they ain't cheap.
I hope everybody is doing awesome!
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Sorry to hear about the accident JCNY, glad she's on the mend.
Just snicked past 125 days on Sunday, great weekend with my girls couple of BBQs to go to and great weather too. Keeping up with the meetings, which have been very helpful now that it's been a few months since the last drunken incident and AV is starting up with "was it really that bad?" - meeting's keep me focused on the answer to that, one guy put it brilliantly on Friday
"I go to meetings to remind myself why I'm here"
Ex continues to try to ruin new relationship and de-rail sobriety, last incident was me getting a letter from the DVLA (UK driving licence org) stating that they've had information from a third party that leads them to suspect I may not be fit to drive so I've had to complete a form and give them access to my medical records. There is an outside chance that my licence could be revoked or suspended which would have serious implications for my job. Nasty stuff.
Have taken strength from AA teachings in that I'm not letting resentment build up, just dealing with it and now the forms are off I can't change it so boxing it up and will revisit the situation if I need to.
Hope All Are Well - busy old business this sobriety stuff, will post as and when I can.
Just snicked past 125 days on Sunday, great weekend with my girls couple of BBQs to go to and great weather too. Keeping up with the meetings, which have been very helpful now that it's been a few months since the last drunken incident and AV is starting up with "was it really that bad?" - meeting's keep me focused on the answer to that, one guy put it brilliantly on Friday
"I go to meetings to remind myself why I'm here"
Ex continues to try to ruin new relationship and de-rail sobriety, last incident was me getting a letter from the DVLA (UK driving licence org) stating that they've had information from a third party that leads them to suspect I may not be fit to drive so I've had to complete a form and give them access to my medical records. There is an outside chance that my licence could be revoked or suspended which would have serious implications for my job. Nasty stuff.
Have taken strength from AA teachings in that I'm not letting resentment build up, just dealing with it and now the forms are off I can't change it so boxing it up and will revisit the situation if I need to.
Hope All Are Well - busy old business this sobriety stuff, will post as and when I can.
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Originally Posted by JCNY 
My daughter is recovering well from her bike accident. The ER doctor told me that all of her stitches were dissolvable, but we realized that the ones on her chin area were not. They may have stayed in a couple of extra days, but they're out now. Took her to an ENT and now we need to go to a concussion specialist. Hopefully this is all precautionary because she is acting fine. Also got her tooth bonded so she's coming along
I'm feeling pretty high on life. Was listening to some motivational podcasts. One was Joe Rogan talking about the choices we make and the power we all have to be our best. With exercise he said to be committed and that once you get fit, you actually look forward to working out. Don't make excuses not to because a mediocre effort gets mediocre results. I've got a ways to go, I think a personal trainer would be great for me but they ain't cheap.
I hope everybody is doing awesome!
I'm feeling pretty high on life. Was listening to some motivational podcasts. One was Joe Rogan talking about the choices we make and the power we all have to be our best. With exercise he said to be committed and that once you get fit, you actually look forward to working out. Don't make excuses not to because a mediocre effort gets mediocre results. I've got a ways to go, I think a personal trainer would be great for me but they ain't cheap.
I hope everybody is doing awesome!
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Did Seattle to Portland ride on Sat and Sunday. We were shooting for doing it in one day, but didn't make it. We did 150 miles on Saturday, then picked up the remaining 53 miles yesterday and got to Portland at 12:08 pa.m. It was fun, but harder to do at a more competitive pace. Two flats for me.... bad luck. One in Puyallup Wa, and one in St. Helens, Oregon on Sunday.
There were fewer crashes (that I saw), than last year. There were some really bloody crashes last year including one where I thought the rider was dead. Luckily, I found out later he survived, but it was incredibly bloody.
I have my food and equipment mostly dialed in now. But I think I want a new bike. My butt feels okay, but I needed to do more heavy weight training for my legs. I thought my legs were okay, but I had problems which would come and go. I also need more hill training. I could eat up some hills, but then inexplicably crash on flats.
More germane to SR, I did two "beer fusals". All my SR training paid off. I had a beer basically forced into my hands which I refused, and the second one at the end of the ride at a celebratory lunch, and I had iced tea. No one could believe the changes I've made in the past two years. In pretty good shape, and SHOCKER!!! /...turning down beer.
There were fewer crashes (that I saw), than last year. There were some really bloody crashes last year including one where I thought the rider was dead. Luckily, I found out later he survived, but it was incredibly bloody.
I have my food and equipment mostly dialed in now. But I think I want a new bike. My butt feels okay, but I needed to do more heavy weight training for my legs. I thought my legs were okay, but I had problems which would come and go. I also need more hill training. I could eat up some hills, but then inexplicably crash on flats.
More germane to SR, I did two "beer fusals". All my SR training paid off. I had a beer basically forced into my hands which I refused, and the second one at the end of the ride at a celebratory lunch, and I had iced tea. No one could believe the changes I've made in the past two years. In pretty good shape, and SHOCKER!!! /...turning down beer.
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Thanks for the thoughts NapsteR1. Sorry you're dealing with that potential license issue. The most important thing is that you'll get through it sober.
OOTT- congrats on doing the STP ride again, that's quite an accomplishment. Be damn proud, your success is inspiring. Nice job on the "beer fusals" too, we're done with the poison!
OOTT- congrats on doing the STP ride again, that's quite an accomplishment. Be damn proud, your success is inspiring. Nice job on the "beer fusals" too, we're done with the poison!
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I hope all the Marchers are doing OK. You guys are being awfully quiet now there.
Mrs. tiles and I are off to Mexico next week for two weeks. The money that I've saved this past year by not drinking for more than a year will pay for most of the vacation.
Mrs. tiles and I are off to Mexico next week for two weeks. The money that I've saved this past year by not drinking for more than a year will pay for most of the vacation.
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I done did it. Even though I'm a 38 year old dad, I promised myself that I would get this tattoo if I ever really got sober. I'm still taking it one day at a time, but this quote will never not be true for me.
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Very cool BIB! Those words are so true and it's a permanent reminder you'll see everyday.
Have a great vacation Tiles! I'm leaving for a two week vacation tomorrow and my AV has been hounding me. Thoughts aren't even to have one, it's to buy a big bottle of whiskey and at least catch a nice buzz. If everybody posted on here before drinking, I think there would be less relapses because the support is so great. Sobriety is a journey, we all need strength and support.
Have a great vacation Tiles! I'm leaving for a two week vacation tomorrow and my AV has been hounding me. Thoughts aren't even to have one, it's to buy a big bottle of whiskey and at least catch a nice buzz. If everybody posted on here before drinking, I think there would be less relapses because the support is so great. Sobriety is a journey, we all need strength and support.
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Originally Posted by JCNY
Very cool BIB! Those words are so true and it's a permanent reminder you'll see everyday.
Have a great vacation Tiles! I'm leaving for a two week vacation tomorrow and my AV has been hounding me. Thoughts aren't even to have one, it's to buy a big bottle of whiskey and at least catch a nice buzz. If everybody posted on here before drinking, I think there would be less relapses because the support is so great. Sobriety is a journey, we all need strength and support.
Have a great vacation Tiles! I'm leaving for a two week vacation tomorrow and my AV has been hounding me. Thoughts aren't even to have one, it's to buy a big bottle of whiskey and at least catch a nice buzz. If everybody posted on here before drinking, I think there would be less relapses because the support is so great. Sobriety is a journey, we all need strength and support.
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