Stay sober this weekend!!! 16 - 17 - 18!
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Join Date: Aug 2013
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Hi.I will stay sober this weekend also. Been completely sober for 4 1/2 weeks. Its just starting to really bother me the last 2 days. OMG..I could go for a bottle of wine right now. But I will not. I will stay sober and I have many reasons. Does this just keep getting harder than easier??? Man, this does suck...lol But happy havent had a hangover for 4 1/2 weeks!:
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Washington, DC
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Hey Guys, just checking in from PA. It's so odd but the minute I cross the border from MD to PA it's like air being let out of a balloon. I love living in MD, don't get me wrong, but working in DC all week is being in a pressure cooker. Coming back to my home state always makes me happy and relieved. Even if it is indeed full of eccentric people...especially around the beginning of football season in Philly 
I am loving the Weasel/Triky two-step combo here on the thread. Awesome energy and support from two of the best on this forum. Triky Weasel Weekend? Gosh, that sounds kind of like a...well, nevermind. I'll keep this G-rated
Hang in there those on their first or first few weekends. I know these are the hardest to get through. Were for me. But the benefits of waking up sober and having a whole day to do stuff free of a hangover cannot be overstated.
Hey, where's Mecanix? I haven't seen him check-in yet...
Ken, beef rolls with scallions sound delish! I have all of this shaved steak for cheesesteaks in the freezer and I am thinking of braciole so we're kind of on the same page.
Ricky, thanks for the love...you know I got nothing but the same for you here
Alright, I am off to bed to read and have hot cocoa (yeah, it is preemptive but it's about 55 degrees F here in the mountains so it's not quite so unusual)
See you all tomorrow! Sober hugs and good wishes tonight! xoxo
I am loving the Weasel/Triky two-step combo here on the thread. Awesome energy and support from two of the best on this forum. Triky Weasel Weekend? Gosh, that sounds kind of like a...well, nevermind. I'll keep this G-rated
Hang in there those on their first or first few weekends. I know these are the hardest to get through. Were for me. But the benefits of waking up sober and having a whole day to do stuff free of a hangover cannot be overstated.
Hey, where's Mecanix? I haven't seen him check-in yet...
Ken, beef rolls with scallions sound delish! I have all of this shaved steak for cheesesteaks in the freezer and I am thinking of braciole so we're kind of on the same page.
Ricky, thanks for the love...you know I got nothing but the same for you here
Alright, I am off to bed to read and have hot cocoa (yeah, it is preemptive but it's about 55 degrees F here in the mountains so it's not quite so unusual)
See you all tomorrow! Sober hugs and good wishes tonight! xoxo
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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Glad everyone is doing well getting through the weekend!
I haven't been on SR in awhile, just busy, but have been thinking of everyone.
I needed to stop in today. It's been a year and a month, but cravings have been more intense lately out of the blue. Maybe because I haven't been here enough. Or, maybe it's just a string of beautiful summer days watching the tourists enjoy their vacations...
I feel strengthened just being here.
I haven't been on SR in awhile, just busy, but have been thinking of everyone.
I needed to stop in today. It's been a year and a month, but cravings have been more intense lately out of the blue. Maybe because I haven't been here enough. Or, maybe it's just a string of beautiful summer days watching the tourists enjoy their vacations...
I feel strengthened just being here.
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Washington, DC
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Originally Posted by mrsL 
Hi.I will stay sober this weekend also. Been completely sober for 4 1/2 weeks. Its just starting to really bother me the last 2 days. OMG..I could go for a bottle of wine right now. But I will not. I will stay sober and I have many reasons. Does this just keep getting harder than easier??? Man, this does suck...lol But happy havent had a hangover for 4 1/2 weeks!:
And 4 1/2 weeks is FANTASTIC. You are well on your way...congrats!!
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Join Date: Nov 2012
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Night ptcapote and all. Checking in from O'Hare International Airport, staying at a nice hotel (for a change) and enjoying it. Normally I'd be ticked off at being stuck in the 'burbs but it's actually not that bad having swanky digs at a cheap rate.
Feeling a bit sad tonight - or regretful. I have a friend overseas who went to a routine dental appointment and got a tooth removed. For some reason it struck me funny, she told me over e-mail chat and I made some wise crack about her being toothless, etc. She didn't take it well and logged off with a quick goodbye. Sigh. I should have been more empathetic, especially considering I have had health scares in the past much worse than that. It was real insensitive of me to joke around about something she is clearly insecure about. Hell, I would be too. Now I want to apologize, but don't want to bombard her with a huge apology...I was in the shower just now and spent the whole time thinking about how to approach it.
I also have made the first couple of cuts for a new job. The next step is a flight to DC where I'll take a test, interview with 2 people, do an oral exam and then have an essay...this will take place about 11 days from now. I'm not nervous...yet. But I'm worried that I'll freak out or panic, and just planting that seed is dangerous. I need to pull that weed out of the ground before it grows...basically, I'm nervous about being nervous, if that makes sense! Aaargh. All I have to do is be myself, and be calm, and I can nail this thing. I just need to find a way to shut my fear sensors off - I used to do that with liquor (those job interviews didn't go so well either, obviously, haha).
A lot on my mind this Friday night I guess. Glad the sober weekend thread is here to let me vent it out. Happy weekend all.
Feeling a bit sad tonight - or regretful. I have a friend overseas who went to a routine dental appointment and got a tooth removed. For some reason it struck me funny, she told me over e-mail chat and I made some wise crack about her being toothless, etc. She didn't take it well and logged off with a quick goodbye. Sigh. I should have been more empathetic, especially considering I have had health scares in the past much worse than that. It was real insensitive of me to joke around about something she is clearly insecure about. Hell, I would be too. Now I want to apologize, but don't want to bombard her with a huge apology...I was in the shower just now and spent the whole time thinking about how to approach it.
I also have made the first couple of cuts for a new job. The next step is a flight to DC where I'll take a test, interview with 2 people, do an oral exam and then have an essay...this will take place about 11 days from now. I'm not nervous...yet. But I'm worried that I'll freak out or panic, and just planting that seed is dangerous. I need to pull that weed out of the ground before it grows...basically, I'm nervous about being nervous, if that makes sense! Aaargh. All I have to do is be myself, and be calm, and I can nail this thing. I just need to find a way to shut my fear sensors off - I used to do that with liquor (those job interviews didn't go so well either, obviously, haha).
A lot on my mind this Friday night I guess. Glad the sober weekend thread is here to let me vent it out. Happy weekend all.
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Originally Posted by bigsombrero
Night ptcapote and all. Checking in from O'Hare International Airport, staying at a nice hotel (for a change) and enjoying it. Normally I'd be ticked off at being stuck in the 'burbs but it's actually not that bad having swanky digs at a cheap rate.
Feeling a bit sad tonight - or regretful. I have a friend overseas who went to a routine dental appointment and got a tooth removed. For some reason it struck me funny, she told me over e-mail chat and I made some wise crack about her being toothless, etc. She didn't take it well and logged off with a quick goodbye. Sigh. I should have been more empathetic, especially considering I have had health scares in the past much worse than that. It was real insensitive of me to joke around about something she is clearly insecure about. Hell, I would be too. Now I want to apologize, but don't want to bombard her with a huge apology...I was in the shower just now and spent the whole time thinking about how to approach it.
I also have made the first couple of cuts for a new job. The next step is a flight to DC where I'll take a test, interview with 2 people, do an oral exam and then have an essay...this will take place about 11 days from now. I'm not nervous...yet. But I'm worried that I'll freak out or panic, and just planting that seed is dangerous. I need to pull that weed out of the ground before it grows...basically, I'm nervous about being nervous, if that makes sense! Aaargh. All I have to do is be myself, and be calm, and I can nail this thing. I just need to find a way to shut my fear sensors off - I used to do that with liquor (those job interviews didn't go so well either, obviously, haha).
A lot on my mind this Friday night I guess. Glad the sober weekend thread is here to let me vent it out. Happy weekend all.
Feeling a bit sad tonight - or regretful. I have a friend overseas who went to a routine dental appointment and got a tooth removed. For some reason it struck me funny, she told me over e-mail chat and I made some wise crack about her being toothless, etc. She didn't take it well and logged off with a quick goodbye. Sigh. I should have been more empathetic, especially considering I have had health scares in the past much worse than that. It was real insensitive of me to joke around about something she is clearly insecure about. Hell, I would be too. Now I want to apologize, but don't want to bombard her with a huge apology...I was in the shower just now and spent the whole time thinking about how to approach it.
I also have made the first couple of cuts for a new job. The next step is a flight to DC where I'll take a test, interview with 2 people, do an oral exam and then have an essay...this will take place about 11 days from now. I'm not nervous...yet. But I'm worried that I'll freak out or panic, and just planting that seed is dangerous. I need to pull that weed out of the ground before it grows...basically, I'm nervous about being nervous, if that makes sense! Aaargh. All I have to do is be myself, and be calm, and I can nail this thing. I just need to find a way to shut my fear sensors off - I used to do that with liquor (those job interviews didn't go so well either, obviously, haha).
A lot on my mind this Friday night I guess. Glad the sober weekend thread is here to let me vent it out. Happy weekend all.
I am a chronic "foot in the mouth" person (although much, much less so now that I am sober, obviously) and have said stuff like you did to your friend meaning no harm only to realize it was probably insensitive later. Things don't always translate as funny across chat or email even if they were intended in a lighthearted way. If she's your friend, she probably knows you didn't mean anything cruel by it. Congrats on getting to that stage with the job interview! That's awesome! What an interview schedule! Sounds serious and like you deserve to have gotten this far. But don't pregame it or psych yourself out. You'll do great.
Feel free to PM me if you want any recommendations on places to stay/eat/things to do/etc. in DC. Don't know how familiar you are with the city but always happy to help.
Have a good night/weekend!
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Thanks. Yeah, this friend is pretty sensitive about things, English is not her first language either so I think that jokes are literally "lost in translation" in writing. Doesn't excuse anything though - the fact that she was offended is still something that's going to bother me. I don't have a lot of close friends these days so I'm probably feeling over-worried about offending one of the few people in my life, etc.
Thanks for the offer ptcapote, I'll be in touch and maybe you can give me some tips, even though I know I'll probably be there less than 24 hours. It's gonna be all business for this chap!
Thanks for the offer ptcapote, I'll be in touch and maybe you can give me some tips, even though I know I'll probably be there less than 24 hours. It's gonna be all business for this chap!
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Join Date: Jul 2013
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Hi Sobersovereign, good for you on your first sober weekend. Keep coming back and posting, we will be here.
Went to the dog park with my daughter and her dog. Dropped off the dog and walked around her town's downtown, which isn't much. She moved there in February and has really not explored. We then went to dinner and of course the waiter started with "may I start you off with an ice cold beer or glass of wine?" This did not trigger me because I never drank when out to eat. My daughter looked up after the waiter left and said "I feel badly for you, it must be hard, it is everywhere. You don't go out and have a waiter say would you like a hit of heroin." LOL, I had to laugh. The only trigger I had was when we were walking around downtown and there were people sitting outside with frozen margaritas, it was warm out today and I did like a good margarita. I really had no desire to drink I think I was just mourning the fact that there are no margaritas ever in my future unless I say hold the tequila! We then went shopping for a few things for her house and took the dog for a walk. Got home about midnight, all in all it was a great day. Saturday and Sunday will be catch up on long neglected chore days, hopefully, if I can finally get some motivation. Saturday (today) is day 28.
Love this thread and reading everyone's commitment to staying sober. Do not know what I would do without SR, thanks all! Enjoy your sober weekend.
Went to the dog park with my daughter and her dog. Dropped off the dog and walked around her town's downtown, which isn't much. She moved there in February and has really not explored. We then went to dinner and of course the waiter started with "may I start you off with an ice cold beer or glass of wine?" This did not trigger me because I never drank when out to eat. My daughter looked up after the waiter left and said "I feel badly for you, it must be hard, it is everywhere. You don't go out and have a waiter say would you like a hit of heroin." LOL, I had to laugh. The only trigger I had was when we were walking around downtown and there were people sitting outside with frozen margaritas, it was warm out today and I did like a good margarita. I really had no desire to drink I think I was just mourning the fact that there are no margaritas ever in my future unless I say hold the tequila! We then went shopping for a few things for her house and took the dog for a walk. Got home about midnight, all in all it was a great day. Saturday and Sunday will be catch up on long neglected chore days, hopefully, if I can finally get some motivation. Saturday (today) is day 28.
Love this thread and reading everyone's commitment to staying sober. Do not know what I would do without SR, thanks all! Enjoy your sober weekend.
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Join Date: Aug 2013
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Originally Posted by ZoeM
Can I join you as well please? First sober weekend in months (last week didn't count as I was busy withdrawing) x
First sober weekend in months (last week didn't count as I was busy withdrawing) x
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Good morning all. Day 2 for me and its a sunny Saturday morning. The anxiety of yesterday is passing, but I'm still feeling emotional and teary today. Going to try my best to make the most of this Saturday and stay out of my own head! Right now enjoying a cup of coffee in a quiet house and checking in with all of you is a great start. I will stay close to SR and reach out if any thoughts come aknockin, Im not going to ruin my Sunday by giving up today. Hope you all are well and enjoying your sober day.
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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Hi zalta! You doing good! Luckily I've been able to shut my *@$$!!" av down as soon as it starts to make a "suggestion". I had practice doing this for a few months prior to joining the August class. Lots of practice .
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