Class of November 2019 Part 5
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Everybody, I hope you're well. I am too - thankyou for asking. Still 100% sober and feeling fine.
"My name is legend. I am the cockerdoodle fancy pants man. I've gone so far that I've seen myself coming back. There is great richness here."
The Earl of Salisbury. 1837 - 1903.
"My name is legend. I am the cockerdoodle fancy pants man. I've gone so far that I've seen myself coming back. There is great richness here."
The Earl of Salisbury. 1837 - 1903.
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Well done on 6.5 days Taplow.
Dee I'm glad you're a bit better!
Checking in, day 67, all is fine. Bf and I stayed home last night and ordered takeout and watched a movie, which as you all know is rare lol. If it was up to me, we'd have more nights together like that, but it's more the exception than the norm. However, he's going to be out without me tonight and tomorrow night, and I'm actually pretty excited about that as well. Tonight I have a choice between sweatpants + the cat or seeing Supergirl at 9:30 at my fave theater, both options sound great to me right now. I have the ticket for Supergirl already and because of my season pass it cost basically nothing, so I can decide later. It really depends on whether I think I can stay up for a 9:30 movie or if I decide I'd rather sleep.
Off to do some more work until 5 pm, will check back later
ps I'm also still managing an average of 10K steps a day and daily journal writing. All resolutions officially intact on January 8.
Dee I'm glad you're a bit better!
Checking in, day 67, all is fine. Bf and I stayed home last night and ordered takeout and watched a movie, which as you all know is rare lol. If it was up to me, we'd have more nights together like that, but it's more the exception than the norm. However, he's going to be out without me tonight and tomorrow night, and I'm actually pretty excited about that as well. Tonight I have a choice between sweatpants + the cat or seeing Supergirl at 9:30 at my fave theater, both options sound great to me right now. I have the ticket for Supergirl already and because of my season pass it cost basically nothing, so I can decide later. It really depends on whether I think I can stay up for a 9:30 movie or if I decide I'd rather sleep.
Off to do some more work until 5 pm, will check back later
ps I'm also still managing an average of 10K steps a day and daily journal writing. All resolutions officially intact on January 8.
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Oh also I've been reading a ton of sobriety related stuff. I am rereading Rational Recovery, by Jack Trimpey as I think the last time I read it was in either 2010 or 2012. I'm also reading The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray which is really resonating with me right now.
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Unexpected Joy is a really fantastic book. She is a very talented writer - I listened to the audiobook which she narrates really well. Very funny.
Day 39 here. Another 6 mile walk from work and rewarded myself with a large two piece variety meal from KFC. My guilty pleasure.
I've been feeling a nice mix of motivated at work and relaxed about the outcome this week. It's a very satisfying mindset and I was telling my friend Leonie at how I didn't skip a beat earlier when something went badly wrong at work today (outside of my control). Just accepted it and moved on without that searing lightening bolt of anxiety that would reverberate in my system for hours. This is progress.
Good to see you're on good form again, Tap.
Day 39 here. Another 6 mile walk from work and rewarded myself with a large two piece variety meal from KFC. My guilty pleasure.
I've been feeling a nice mix of motivated at work and relaxed about the outcome this week. It's a very satisfying mindset and I was telling my friend Leonie at how I didn't skip a beat earlier when something went badly wrong at work today (outside of my control). Just accepted it and moved on without that searing lightening bolt of anxiety that would reverberate in my system for hours. This is progress.
Good to see you're on good form again, Tap.
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Well, I just know that I haven't been bored for more than five minutes since I got sober. I honestly don't remember if I thought I would be bored....I don't think so....my life was so empty before, and it is filling up and I never have enough time for the things I want to do in a day. That makes me happy.
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I never thought of it as a task at all....every day sober is another day of freedom.
I can hear your cogs turning love....if I was you I would challenge those thoughts....what can't you do sober that you could do drunk, as in fun wise?
Gamble and get blitzed....and how much fun was that in the end. We feel like we are missing out....but on what exactly.... xx
I can hear your cogs turning love....if I was you I would challenge those thoughts....what can't you do sober that you could do drunk, as in fun wise?
Gamble and get blitzed....and how much fun was that in the end. We feel like we are missing out....but on what exactly....
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I agree with Suze... of course, counting days works for some and not others, and if it doesn't help you to focus on it, then don't. But for me, every day sober is like another little gift/victory and I want to celebrate them.
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Nah, Suze, I don't think I'm questioning it, to be honest - it all feels really good right now. Best enjoy it!
Just watched an absolutely joyous documentary about a lifelong vegan who got into ultra endurance running events to promote her cause and help her animal sanctuary despite having a knee cap missing. On Amazon Prime. Called Running for Good.
Just watched an absolutely joyous documentary about a lifelong vegan who got into ultra endurance running events to promote her cause and help her animal sanctuary despite having a knee cap missing. On Amazon Prime. Called Running for Good.
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Originally Posted by soberbythesea 
I agree with Suze... of course, counting days works for some and not others, and if it doesn't help you to focus on it, then don't. But for me, every day sober is like another little gift/victory and I want to celebrate them.
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Originally Posted by Outonthetiles
Re the recent controversy: moderation doesn't work in the long run for alcoholics. Period. I don't think it even works in the short run. I tried moderation for a while, but usually it only lasted a week or two and then I was back on the Crazy Train.
I’m still catching up on the last few pages, love to all.
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