cuyootoo

That's a good topic, and yes, I remember all those times of feeling ashamed over empty alcohol containers! And to make things worse the neighbors were always going through the trash, and at another place, the landlady. Arg!

I am enjoying a restored sense of confidence because I am not intoxicated wherever I go, and that I don't have to hide alcohol in another container like a coffee cup or a Snapple.

tanja

I am enjoying not having a sickening hangover and being in the present. I am enjoying the opportunity to help others.

LaFemme

I am enjoying the fact that this feels 150% normal and right.

littlefish

I liked realizing that I am exactly where I am supposed to be. That sober choices I made months, weeks and days ago gave me perfect moments today. That if I had continued to drink, I would not be enjoying the fruits of previous sober decisions, now.
I don't know if that makes sense, but for example made a phone call to a friend. That in itself is amazing progress for me: I hated to make phone calls and answering the phone when I was drinking.
I wore a pair of jeans that I couldn't fit in before because of my beer belly.
It took me a year of sobriety to lose that belly. I didn't gorge myself on a box of chocolates. (I was a drunk-eater, and ate disgustingly when I was drunk).

I learned a new stitch from my embroidery book on my sofa while watching TV. Two impossible activities when I drank: I was usually passed out at night, I lost my coordination to shaking and couldn't write, much less hold a sewing needle.

I ate a fantastic dinner I cooked. (eat dinner? Eating was not always possible......)
Gosh, I could go on. But, I won't bore ya'll anymore!

flamingredhair

Today is day 14 for me. That's the longest I've gone without alcohol in over 15 years. I feel a sense of accomplishment.

BigJim

I'm right there with you on the recycling embarrassment! Hearing that avalanche of clinking glass and cans when the garbage man comes.. ugh. Going outside and being able to bear the sun. Walking into the kitchen without instinctively reaching for a bottle on top of the fridge. Thinking about dinner without worrying about what would be best to drink with it. Knowing I can spend time with my wife without passing out. The feeling of clarity and control and the joy of knowing I chose to give that to myself. Life is good.

tallcactus

Going out the door and knowing that my truck would be there and not injured!

SunshineSally

Feeling healthy again, feeling normal. Made a delicious dinner tonight, invited some friends over who love just water with their meal. Knowing I'll get a good night's sleep just like I did last night (that alone is just the best!).

Tigger41

I'm out of town and not having to stress about getting (finding) enough alcohol to get in me to have a comfortable night. It was nice

IndaMiricale

On my 10 mile walk the sun on my face

geno1982

no t drinking a beer to get normal in the morning

MsJax

Heading out for Thursday night yoga class, a year ago this would be out of the question

CaiHong

I never liked opera before. it would really irritate me.

I don't know why but I can't stop listening to it. My taste in music has changed dramatically. Opera really excites me.

I would only play music when I was drunk. The music I listened to before when I was drinking has no appeal anymore.

I have subsribed to 365 live online music website and the genres I listen to are all classical.
Has anyone else had a similiar experience not just music?
Thanks for starting this thread I needed to be reminded of the positives.
CaiHong

Ranger

What little thing am I enjoying in sobriety? She's six weeks old and at the moment her momma is lulling her to sleep in the next room.

eJoshua

Looking at a mountain of work and homework I have to do, and for once not procrastinating or getting overwhelmed, but taking care of my stuff one thing at a time.

SomethingBetter

I am eating yogurt after work instead of drinking a beer, it's second nature now to just grab something healthy.

SD777

Energy! Lots of it. Way better than hiding out in my room watching tv & sipping vodka till passing out. How did I think that was living?!!

06yz125

Good thread.

Not needing to plan my life around drinking.

1983ritag

I spend more time with my dad and pay more attention to my dog. Pay my bills on time and NOT stink like a brewery at work all day. Wake up feeling refreshed and remember EVERYTHING I did each night before bed. Sobriety is awesome.

LovesToTravel

I really enjoy going to bed every night. The crawling between the soft cool sheets is wonderful. I have bought 3 different pillows in order to find the perfect one. I dream and remember them too. Better than just passing out and rolling into bed!