trudgingagain

Well, finally left the house today! No cooler of beer in the car. My husband did not even blink an eye at not having his usual beer(s) today. Unfortunately, shopping did not turn out as expected. I wanted to BUY stuff and my husband just wanted to PRICE stuff. Ugh! I was so frustrated. (I am the breadwinner, after all!) Despite the fact that we agreed to a "budget", he has always been the penny pincher and I have always been extravagant. Now, being retired...we really do need to be on a budget and I HATE it! We came home having purchased just new dog bowls actually....UGH! As we were driving home, all I could think of was having a drink....and almost all the way I was just basically complaining about the fruitless shopping trip. Suddenly (about half way home), I realized what I was doing and tried to focus on the positive...and be grateful. I didn't drink. We didn't spend money we didn't have...AND...I have new dog bowls I remembered the words from the BB: your serenity is inversely proportionate to your expectations. An attitude adjustment was definitely needed. I did it and did not drink. YAY! (Although I am not currently in AA, I have been previously....so I am glad that I remember some of the words/tools in these early days of sobriety again.

CaiHong

Good for you Trudging,
being sober is much more rewarding than buying things. Think of the money you will save by not drinking.

hang in there

caihong

firstymer

You stayed sober today. That is the main thing. That makes it a very, very successful day. Congratulations. Well done.

Ghostlight1

Good for you! You made it. That's a triumph itself. You're a miracle in the making : )
Keep it up it only gets better.

MythOfSisyphus

Congrats! Save that money you used to spend on booze and buy something nice!

least

Good for you! You didn't drink and now you have new dog dishes.