Class of January 2022 Part 4
Class of January 2022 Part 4
Hello - we’ve had a very nice couple days camping in our new RV at a beautiful Wisconsin state park. Tonight we went on a 3 mile hike and now relaxing by the campfire. It is so wonderful to be able to do all this. This all would not be possible if I was drinking.
I’m taking my oldest one to see Whitesnake this Friday, should be fun!
It s awesome to be able to plan these things without the complications of drinking (such as saving lots of money in hotels because I know I ll be able to drive back)!
Amen to that. Honestly, it’s one of my favorite things about being sober. I can plan things and do things at night. It’s like a miracle.
How s everybody doing there?
Feeling good here, a couple of weeks away from half a year sober, the number itself doesn’t mean much, but so many good things happened in this time that it makes it more meaningful.
I remember the novelty of this new found energy disappearing towards the end of my first year sober last time, will keep vigilant so it doesn’t happen again.
Feeling good here, a couple of weeks away from half a year sober, the number itself doesn’t mean much, but so many good things happened in this time that it makes it more meaningful.
I remember the novelty of this new found energy disappearing towards the end of my first year sober last time, will keep vigilant so it doesn’t happen again.
Morning. Doing well here in Wisconsin. We finally have spring. We went to see Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness last night. Great movie if you’re into Marvel. That was the first movie that I can recall in a long time I’ve seen in a theater at night. MrPL, I’m also hitting 6 months in a couple days. It’s good to hear your concern about the novelty of our energy wearing off. It’s something for me to watch out for too. Ever vigilant.
Going well here in the UK, we too have finally got some nice weather and its been a joy to get out and about and enjoy the sunshine at last.
Scott its great you enjoyed the cinema and the film, not drinking at night opens up lots of opportunities we didn't have before.
Mr P glad your doing so well, the weeks and months are certainly starting to stack up here now but agree with what you both say about staying vigilant. Its easy to become complacent after some sober time and then the thoughts can begin to kick in. I had a particularly bad day at work today and normally wine would have happened tonight to get over the stresses of the day but it wasn't even on the table because I am loving my newer healthier life. I'm become more aware of where the triggers can be and how easy the AV can start to attack, all of which add to my little toolbox.
Hope Willow, en, Chancellor and Colin are ok? And anybody else I've missed. Been quiet on here lately...
I have been doing a little bit on the gratitude thread lately which has been quite useful, I don't often sit back and reflect to much on the good and often simple pleasures in life so its been interesting to start doing this.
Scott its great you enjoyed the cinema and the film, not drinking at night opens up lots of opportunities we didn't have before.
Mr P glad your doing so well, the weeks and months are certainly starting to stack up here now but agree with what you both say about staying vigilant. Its easy to become complacent after some sober time and then the thoughts can begin to kick in. I had a particularly bad day at work today and normally wine would have happened tonight to get over the stresses of the day but it wasn't even on the table because I am loving my newer healthier life. I'm become more aware of where the triggers can be and how easy the AV can start to attack, all of which add to my little toolbox.
Hope Willow, en, Chancellor and Colin are ok? And anybody else I've missed. Been quiet on here lately...
I have been doing a little bit on the gratitude thread lately which has been quite useful, I don't often sit back and reflect to much on the good and often simple pleasures in life so its been interesting to start doing this.
Good morning - We are heading for our 2020 Covid interrupted California vacation this morning. Disneyland then Newport Beach. Really looking forward to some fun time with the family. Have a great day folks.
Wow Scott I've just googled Newport beach and its look absolutely amazing! And Disney world will be brilliant too.
How exciting your finally getting your long awaited trip. Will you participate on all the rides?
I would love to treat my kids to a trip to Disney land in Paris before they get too old and eventually will but things here in the UK are pretty awful, out inflation rate is not far off 10% and electricity has doubled and fuel is now nearly £2 a litre and food is rising very very quick. I'm lucky as we will survive albeit with some cutting back but many won't, its a situation that is making me increasingly angry every day 😤
How exciting your finally getting your long awaited trip. Will you participate on all the rides?
I would love to treat my kids to a trip to Disney land in Paris before they get too old and eventually will but things here in the UK are pretty awful, out inflation rate is not far off 10% and electricity has doubled and fuel is now nearly £2 a litre and food is rising very very quick. I'm lucky as we will survive albeit with some cutting back but many won't, its a situation that is making me increasingly angry every day 😤
We’ll do as many rides as we can. Kids (ok 20 year old kids) don’t like some thrill rides, but we’ll have fun. Someday we’d like to do Disneyland, Paris. We wanted to combine it with a trip to Britain. We thought we’d fly into London, tour and then take the Chunnel train to Paris and then fly home from Paris. That idea was waylaid by Covid too.
Brit - vigilant is the word of every day! Tiny observation, but I’d encourage you to maybe think about sobriety in isolation, not as a consequence of how good sober life is. I definitely feel the same as you now, I’m loving sober life, but for sure difficult times will come ahead, so the same argument will be harder to justify. I’m trying to build sobriety this time round on a “I just don’t drink” basis, regardless of what life throws my way. Either way, it s awesome our lives are in good places!
Scott - can’t go wrong with Disney! Never been to the California one, must be awesome, when my kids are a little older it s def on the cards! And yes, I’m suspicious to say but London is quite something! You guys should def come!
I’ suuuuppeer excited here, seeing Whitesnake tonight! Yay!
Have a nice Friday everyone!
Scott - can’t go wrong with Disney! Never been to the California one, must be awesome, when my kids are a little older it s def on the cards! And yes, I’m suspicious to say but London is quite something! You guys should def come!
I’ suuuuppeer excited here, seeing Whitesnake tonight! Yay!
Have a nice Friday everyone!
Have fun at the Whitesnake concert MrPL! I am also building my sober life with the internal knowledge that I just don’t drink. As Dee always says “It’s just not on the table anymore”. I think what Brit is saying, and I totally agree, is that I now fully understand the damage alcohol was doing to my body, my health and my mental well being. That damage will return with a vengeance if I ever again take a drink. Even one. No matter what ever happens to me, I will never take that drink. I love my sober life. Ever vigilant.
Good morning everyone. I hope this day finds you well. We are leaving Disneyland this morning and heading to Newport Beach. It’s not far but we’re going to take a circuitous route and see a bit of Southern California. It’s been interesting watching people belly up to the bar at all hours of the day. Of course, that used to be me. Now it seems revolting and unnatural. I can only think of the ill feeling I would have from such behavior. The fatigue and the continual desire for more is still so raw to me. I don’t want this feeling to ever leave and be ever vigilant.
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