Class Of November 2012 - Part 3
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Join Date: Nov 2012
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so my check in...I'm on day 6 and tomorrow will be 1 week! I'm so happy,I have never got this far before trying to stop! I'm getting nervous about christmas,and all the social events and gatherings ect...that will be the big test.
"Why So Serious?"
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Framingham, MA
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Hey all my favorite people!
Just finally got home, changed out of my work clothes, cut up some chicken and put it in the oven. I had the news on in the background when I was getting ready for work this morning - which is rare 'cause I hate the news - but I heard the weather and they said "mostly sunny". Yeah... right. I didn't see the sun once today. It was cold, rainy (sometimes very hard) and dreary all day long. This makes for a longer day 'cause if there's no porch or over-hang we have to wrap the boxes in plastic. It looks like I'll be with my work partner and on this same route from here til the holidays. I'll be walking up a lot of very steep driveways and plan to have buns and thighs of steel for the New Year. I noticed I always get in the truck with my left foot though. I'm slightly concerned my left thigh and buttock will be more steel-like than the right.
I've accepted the fact that this tiny jacket is most likely going to be what I'm stuck with for the month. It is what it is. Like I said previously, the sleeves barely make it halfway down my forearms. On my left arm I have a full tattoo sleeve and many visible tattoos on my right. I have noticed a few recipients give me a look like I should be in a prison jumpsuit instead of delivering them packages. I'm so nice and personable and always deliver with a smile but dammit I've got tattoos! I must be a bad guy...
My co-worker's topic of choice today was how he was charged a late fee on his cell phone bill even though he paid it on time. On about hour three of this rant I started playing "Friends" repeats in my head. Then I heard him say, "It's good we'll be working together since we have so much in common!" I'm guessing my auto-pilot agreed to having a lot of the same likes and interests as he does. Also, he has me do a lot of the "heavy lifting" which I enjoy. More exercise for me. One delivery we had 7 small to medium boxes. I took four and he said, "Three more!" I said, "You want me to take 'em all at once?" He said, "You're a big guy!" I said, "Yeah... but I'm not a juggler." What does he want from me!?
Oh! I also found $20 on my route today! Being in sobriety I'm trying to be a better over all person so my first... okay, third thought was to find if anyone was around. There was nobody in the area and no houses within a 1/4th of a mile. Mine! Three weeks ago this would have bought five pints of the finest vodka (Ruble at $3.99 a pint) and then I would have had a nickel to spend on a night out. I think now I'll put it towards groceries or gas.
Okay, I rambled on waaaaaay longer than I expected to. My apologies!
Just finally got home, changed out of my work clothes, cut up some chicken and put it in the oven. I had the news on in the background when I was getting ready for work this morning - which is rare 'cause I hate the news - but I heard the weather and they said "mostly sunny". Yeah... right. I didn't see the sun once today. It was cold, rainy (sometimes very hard) and dreary all day long. This makes for a longer day 'cause if there's no porch or over-hang we have to wrap the boxes in plastic. It looks like I'll be with my work partner and on this same route from here til the holidays. I'll be walking up a lot of very steep driveways and plan to have buns and thighs of steel for the New Year. I noticed I always get in the truck with my left foot though. I'm slightly concerned my left thigh and buttock will be more steel-like than the right.
I've accepted the fact that this tiny jacket is most likely going to be what I'm stuck with for the month. It is what it is. Like I said previously, the sleeves barely make it halfway down my forearms. On my left arm I have a full tattoo sleeve and many visible tattoos on my right. I have noticed a few recipients give me a look like I should be in a prison jumpsuit instead of delivering them packages. I'm so nice and personable and always deliver with a smile but dammit I've got tattoos! I must be a bad guy...
My co-worker's topic of choice today was how he was charged a late fee on his cell phone bill even though he paid it on time. On about hour three of this rant I started playing "Friends" repeats in my head. Then I heard him say, "It's good we'll be working together since we have so much in common!" I'm guessing my auto-pilot agreed to having a lot of the same likes and interests as he does. Also, he has me do a lot of the "heavy lifting" which I enjoy. More exercise for me. One delivery we had 7 small to medium boxes. I took four and he said, "Three more!" I said, "You want me to take 'em all at once?" He said, "You're a big guy!" I said, "Yeah... but I'm not a juggler." What does he want from me!?
Oh! I also found $20 on my route today! Being in sobriety I'm trying to be a better over all person so my first... okay, third thought was to find if anyone was around. There was nobody in the area and no houses within a 1/4th of a mile. Mine! Three weeks ago this would have bought five pints of the finest vodka (Ruble at $3.99 a pint) and then I would have had a nickel to spend on a night out. I think now I'll put it towards groceries or gas.
Okay, I rambled on waaaaaay longer than I expected to. My apologies!
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Panama City, Panama
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Okay... I was trying to download a few pics from my trip... I got it to work but the pics are HUGE on the screen and I don't know how to shrink them. You would THINK that with all the years I worked in IT I would know how to do this... {deep sigh}
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JJ, you are so funny. I needed a laugh tonight and sure enough, you delivered!
AnotherPaul, I understand how you feel about wanting to be a normal drinker, but great job on the interview and fighting the cravings. Hope you get the job.
I't's been one of those days. I've got nothing witty or clever to say tonight just that despite a rough day at work and issues at home, I don't want to drink. Tomorrow is another day. Peace out.
AnotherPaul, I understand how you feel about wanting to be a normal drinker, but great job on the interview and fighting the cravings. Hope you get the job.
I't's been one of those days. I've got nothing witty or clever to say tonight just that despite a rough day at work and issues at home, I don't want to drink. Tomorrow is another day. Peace out.
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Paul ... I COMPLETELY understand! Hang in there!
J ... You crack me up! Maybe you and your work partner can trade off driving so both legs get an equal work out?
June ... Good luck at the meeting tonight... Hope it gets better!
J ... You crack me up! Maybe you and your work partner can trade off driving so both legs get an equal work out?
June ... Good luck at the meeting tonight... Hope it gets better!
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Originally Posted by JJay 
Hey all my favorite people!
Just finally got home, changed out of my work clothes, cut up some chicken and put it in the oven. I had the news on in the background when I was getting ready for work this morning - which is rare 'cause I hate the news - but I heard the weather and they said "mostly sunny". Yeah... right. I didn't see the sun once today. It was cold, rainy (sometimes very hard) and dreary all day long. This makes for a longer day 'cause if there's no porch or over-hang we have to wrap the boxes in plastic. It looks like I'll be with my work partner and on this same route from here til the holidays. I'll be walking up a lot of very steep driveways and plan to have buns and thighs of steel for the New Year. I noticed I always get in the truck with my left foot though. I'm slightly concerned my left thigh and buttock will be more steel-like than the right.
I've accepted the fact that this tiny jacket is most likely going to be what I'm stuck with for the month. It is what it is. Like I said previously, the sleeves barely make it halfway down my forearms. On my left arm I have a full tattoo sleeve and many visible tattoos on my right. I have noticed a few recipients give me a look like I should be in a prison jumpsuit instead of delivering them packages. I'm so nice and personable and always deliver with a smile but dammit I've got tattoos! I must be a bad guy...
My co-worker's topic of choice today was how he was charged a late fee on his cell phone bill even though he paid it on time. On about hour three of this rant I started playing "Friends" repeats in my head. Then I heard him say, "It's good we'll be working together since we have so much in common!" I'm guessing my auto-pilot agreed to having a lot of the same likes and interests as he does. Also, he has me do a lot of the "heavy lifting" which I enjoy. More exercise for me. One delivery we had 7 small to medium boxes. I took four and he said, "Three more!" I said, "You want me to take 'em all at once?" He said, "You're a big guy!" I said, "Yeah... but I'm not a juggler." What does he want from me!?
Oh! I also found $20 on my route today! Being in sobriety I'm trying to be a better over all person so my first... okay, third thought was to find if anyone was around. There was nobody in the area and no houses within a 1/4th of a mile. Mine! Three weeks ago this would have bought five pints of the finest vodka (Ruble at $3.99 a pint) and then I would have had a nickel to spend on a night out. I think now I'll put it towards groceries or gas.
Okay, I rambled on waaaaaay longer than I expected to. My apologies!
Just finally got home, changed out of my work clothes, cut up some chicken and put it in the oven. I had the news on in the background when I was getting ready for work this morning - which is rare 'cause I hate the news - but I heard the weather and they said "mostly sunny". Yeah... right. I didn't see the sun once today. It was cold, rainy (sometimes very hard) and dreary all day long. This makes for a longer day 'cause if there's no porch or over-hang we have to wrap the boxes in plastic. It looks like I'll be with my work partner and on this same route from here til the holidays. I'll be walking up a lot of very steep driveways and plan to have buns and thighs of steel for the New Year. I noticed I always get in the truck with my left foot though. I'm slightly concerned my left thigh and buttock will be more steel-like than the right.
I've accepted the fact that this tiny jacket is most likely going to be what I'm stuck with for the month. It is what it is. Like I said previously, the sleeves barely make it halfway down my forearms. On my left arm I have a full tattoo sleeve and many visible tattoos on my right. I have noticed a few recipients give me a look like I should be in a prison jumpsuit instead of delivering them packages. I'm so nice and personable and always deliver with a smile but dammit I've got tattoos! I must be a bad guy...
My co-worker's topic of choice today was how he was charged a late fee on his cell phone bill even though he paid it on time. On about hour three of this rant I started playing "Friends" repeats in my head. Then I heard him say, "It's good we'll be working together since we have so much in common!" I'm guessing my auto-pilot agreed to having a lot of the same likes and interests as he does. Also, he has me do a lot of the "heavy lifting" which I enjoy. More exercise for me. One delivery we had 7 small to medium boxes. I took four and he said, "Three more!" I said, "You want me to take 'em all at once?" He said, "You're a big guy!" I said, "Yeah... but I'm not a juggler." What does he want from me!?
Oh! I also found $20 on my route today! Being in sobriety I'm trying to be a better over all person so my first... okay, third thought was to find if anyone was around. There was nobody in the area and no houses within a 1/4th of a mile. Mine! Three weeks ago this would have bought five pints of the finest vodka (Ruble at $3.99 a pint) and then I would have had a nickel to spend on a night out. I think now I'll put it towards groceries or gas.
Okay, I rambled on waaaaaay longer than I expected to. My apologies!
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