aeo1313

Had a great dinner with family and friends of my parents. Had a peanut butter jelly bacon burger. Yum!!

OCDDan

i found it easier to stay sober on vacation bc of not having the work related stress.

LDT

My first sober vacation was much easier than I had anticipated. Yours will be, too. Don't be afraid.......enjoy!! You will LOVE remembering every detail of it.

aeo1313

Just took my dog for another walk. And didn't have to puke in the forest like last year!

jimmydean

yikes, been there, done that, thankful that hasnt happened in the last 113 days!

DoinThis

Eating lots helps me if I'm craving! Enjoy some delish food, as much as u want and know its still 1000's of calories less than a carton of beer

Veritas1

What really helped me when I had the urge to drink on vacation was to call my AA sponsor.

She reminded me how incredibly selfish it would be for me to drink, and asked me if I thought it was God's will for me to get drunk as well.

She couldn't not take the drink for me, but calling was helpful.

I hope you have someone you can call if need be, if not we are here...

aeo1313

I have called her twice. This last time was during my walk. I was feeling so peaceful and content that I had to tell someone so that I would have proof in the future for when I forget.

ReadyAndAble

I love this thread.

I had vacation fears too. They are so much more fun and restful without booze—who would have thought?

No puking in the forest this time... classic! I just wish it wasn't so easy for me to relate to that particular before-and-after image, lol...

justhadenough

have a lovely holiday

MyTimeNow

Have a super holiday aeo! Sounds like you have got off to a great start!

I've just read your running thread in the fitness forum, and am now going to embark on my own couch to 5k plan. See? You're still inspiring people whilst away on vacation Enjoy!!

aeo1313

Didn't sleep well last night, but still off to an awesome start! Took a lovely walk at 6am with my dad and doggie. Ate breakfast and now off to Branson to see the ripley museum. Later my brother will arrive. Today feels like a gift.

pinkdog

Walking my dog is a big part of my sobriety therapy. It's impossible not to smile when they are romping around playing. Keep going dear. It really does get easier. It becomes a habit. A good habit. Hugs. Good job!

Live2Run25

Glad to see you are doing well! That's great.

IndaMiricale

Awesome stuff aeo, walking does wonders for me too. Specially with the doggie. Keep it up and enjoy your time, because this is HUGE you can make it back home and really be proud of yourself for treating you to the best you you can be.

DisplacedGRITS

Sounds like so much fun, aeo!

aeo1313

End of a good day. Didn't want to drink, even when my dad and husband had beer sample shots at lunch. Went to museum and then came home and jet ski with my daughter. She thinks I rock right now bc I let her drive. When walking dog tonight I couldn't get ahold of my sponsor so I called another girl just to say hi and we ended up talking for 25 minutes. It's so nice to be able to talk with someone and know its ok to be totally honest. Such an amazing feeling.

aeo1313

Good morning! Already walked almost 3 miles today. 10 am and back at condo chilling with some coffee. Out on the lake today and going to a meeting tonight. Excited to see how meetings are run here. I hope you all have a great day!

Live2Run25

Sounds like you are having a great time AEO.. I think I will have to start a thread when I go on vacation.. it seems like it would really help! Great job! =)

aeo1313

Went to a meeting last night. They can smoke in meetings here and so that part was awful to sit in it for an hour. It was a small meeting. Maybe 10 people. It was ok but I don't think I will go to any more while I am here.

No cravings to drink yesterday. We went to my favorite drinking restaurant for lunch and instead of drinking I built sand castles with my kids.

Sounds cheesy, but having my dog here is a huge help. I am enjoying the peace of walking with her and being with her. I should have brought her last month when I came here and had such a hard time.

Off to go jet ski and then to the outlet mall. With my 13 yo daughter. God help me !!