Stay sober here this year! Holiday thread! 2013 - 2014
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Ashburn, VA
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I've got a resolution: I'd like to be fit again by the end of 2014, and I'd like to drop 35 pounds by May.
I've got to lose the 35 pounds by May so that my son and I can fly to London for the New Years Day 2015 parade. He'll be marching with his school's band in the parade. The only way my overprotective husband will let him go is if I go along as a chaperone--and the only way he'll cough up the $$ is if I lose 35 pounds!
So the pressure's on! If I don't want to deprive my son of the opportunity of a lifetime, I've got to bite the bullet and drop the weight!
I've got to lose the 35 pounds by May so that my son and I can fly to London for the New Years Day 2015 parade. He'll be marching with his school's band in the parade. The only way my overprotective husband will let him go is if I go along as a chaperone--and the only way he'll cough up the $$ is if I lose 35 pounds!
So the pressure's on! If I don't want to deprive my son of the opportunity of a lifetime, I've got to bite the bullet and drop the weight!
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ontario
Posts: 392
I am a bit nervous about tonight. I didn't want to spend my NYE alone so I offered to host a small gathering in my apartment. Those who drink are bringing their own booze and I went a little crazy yesterday and picked up about nine different flavours of non-alcoholic, fizzy beverages, plus snacks. We will be visiting, playing retro video games, and maybe watching a movie. I sooo want to get thru tonight sober and to enjoy and look forward to the upcoming year. I need support and I need to stay strong. These cold winter holidays are the hardest for me.
So glad to have you all around me SR friends!
So glad to have you all around me SR friends!
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 3,313
Hi everyone,
Was out and about this morning and did not stop at the liquor store, yay! Still have some time to go, but so far, so good on this NYE. Stocked up on Pelligrino sparking water and other non-alcoholic drinks. Now I am making a cheesecake
Was out and about this morning and did not stop at the liquor store, yay! Still have some time to go, but so far, so good on this NYE. Stocked up on Pelligrino sparking water and other non-alcoholic drinks. Now I am making a cheesecake
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 3,313
Originally Posted by soberclover 
I think the alcohol industry has done wrong to New Year's Eve. I bought in to the messages that the industry, media, and the drinking establishments told me....that "everyone" was drinking on NYE......it was "the way" to celebrate....and that I "should" be drinking too. Now that I've been sober through a NYE already, I realize that NYE is really about celebrating and reflecting on the past year and crafting our hopes and dreams for the new year. Let's do this NYE as it was meant to be......sober!
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: london
Posts: 4,978
Hi everyone ,
went and bought my new telly , can now see the type from across my bedroom , a 32" in my bedroom who'd have thought it ,,, lawks ! good for games as well …
This evening i think mex-m8 has long standing plans .. so i'm at home , which is kinda cool really .. i like time in bed and can quite easily spend all day reading , watching the telly , posting online ..
When i lived in France my Australian friends had a day bed in their living room which was wonderful to all laze about on talking about nothing and everything ..
The way i looked at it was if i could be sober when doing nothing i should be happy to be sober when i'm doing something ..
bestwishes, m
went and bought my new telly , can now see the type from across my bedroom , a 32" in my bedroom who'd have thought it ,,, lawks ! good for games as well …
This evening i think mex-m8 has long standing plans .. so i'm at home , which is kinda cool really .. i like time in bed and can quite easily spend all day reading , watching the telly , posting online ..
When i lived in France my Australian friends had a day bed in their living room which was wonderful to all laze about on talking about nothing and everything ..
The way i looked at it was if i could be sober when doing nothing i should be happy to be sober when i'm doing something ..
bestwishes, m
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Mid-Atlantic
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Originally Posted by Gilmer
I've got a resolution: I'd like to be fit again by the end of 2014, and I'd like to drop 35 pounds by May.
I've got to lose the 35 pounds by May so that my son and I can fly to London for the New Years Day 2015 parade. He'll be marching with his school's band in the parade. The only way my overprotective husband will let him go is if I go along as a chaperone--and the only way he'll cough up the $$ is if I lose 35 pounds!
So the pressure's on! If I don't want to deprive my son of the opportunity of a lifetime, I've got to bite the bullet and drop the weight!
I've got to lose the 35 pounds by May so that my son and I can fly to London for the New Years Day 2015 parade. He'll be marching with his school's band in the parade. The only way my overprotective husband will let him go is if I go along as a chaperone--and the only way he'll cough up the $$ is if I lose 35 pounds!
So the pressure's on! If I don't want to deprive my son of the opportunity of a lifetime, I've got to bite the bullet and drop the weight!
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Mid-Atlantic
Posts: 551
Originally Posted by Flying4Life
I am a bit nervous about tonight. I didn't want to spend my NYE alone so I offered to host a small gathering in my apartment. Those who drink are bringing their own booze and I went a little crazy yesterday and picked up about nine different flavours of non-alcoholic, fizzy beverages, plus snacks. We will be visiting, playing retro video games, and maybe watching a movie. I sooo want to get thru tonight sober and to enjoy and look forward to the upcoming year. I need support and I need to stay strong. These cold winter holidays are the hardest for me.
So glad to have you all around me SR friends!
So glad to have you all around me SR friends!
P.S. Which retro video games?
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Mid-Atlantic
Posts: 551
Happy New Year everyone!
Tonight's plan--
My sons (ages 10 and 12) are having friends over for their traditional sleepover celebration. We're having tacos for dinner and a "popcorn" buffet as a snack (toppings include choices of: nacho cheese seasoning, buffalo wing seasoning, M&Ms, peanut butter chips, teddy grahams, mini marshmallows, butter). At midnight, we have cups (rims decorated with melted chocolate, then, dipped in colorful sprinkles) filled with milk and topped with a chocolate chip cookie. There will be loads of video game playing, yelling, wrestling, and laughter. Everyone is sooooo excited!
Tonight's plan--
My sons (ages 10 and 12) are having friends over for their traditional sleepover celebration. We're having tacos for dinner and a "popcorn" buffet as a snack (toppings include choices of: nacho cheese seasoning, buffalo wing seasoning, M&Ms, peanut butter chips, teddy grahams, mini marshmallows, butter). At midnight, we have cups (rims decorated with melted chocolate, then, dipped in colorful sprinkles) filled with milk and topped with a chocolate chip cookie. There will be loads of video game playing, yelling, wrestling, and laughter. Everyone is sooooo excited!
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Join Date: Sep 2013
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Originally Posted by Carlotta
I m check-in in from work. My guys are spending the day in and I hope it goes smoothly. They acted like dingbats on Christmas eve. The holiday season is rough on many especially homeless people with no family so I understand their acting out even if I don't condone it. A suggestion to everyone: do a positive closing inventory for 2013 and write down what went right and what good things happened.
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 250
Sign me up for a sober New Year's Eve. I am the sober driver for everyone tonight , which I think will be kind of an honor-or at least it should be entertaining 
I have been away from the site for a week and a half, trying to get caught up. I hope you all have a great holiday.
, which I think will be kind of an honor-or at least it should be entertaining I have been away from the site for a week and a half, trying to get caught up. I hope you all have a great holiday.
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ontario
Posts: 392
Already the reminiscing has begun, not just for this past year but the last 7 years really. I guess I am just doing some healing emotionally and catching up for all those years I spent drinking and drugging. It is a bit sad to review those times that are over now. But I am really hoping for a happy and bright 2014 that is 100% sober!
Cathryn2001 - we will be playing Mario games on the Super Nintendo
Cathryn2001 - we will be playing Mario games on the Super Nintendo
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: In the world in my eyes...Somewhere I've never been before...
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Happy New Year, SR mates!
It's my second sober New Year and I just love it.
I spend two hours in the gym today, going to have a glass of pomegranate juice to celebrate New Year, and planning to have and absolutely lazy tomorrow. With quiet early morning, cup of coffee, warm bread with cheese...
Sober holidays rock!
It's my second sober New Year and I just love it.
I spend two hours in the gym today, going to have a glass of pomegranate juice to celebrate New Year, and planning to have and absolutely lazy tomorrow. With quiet early morning, cup of coffee, warm bread with cheese...
Sober holidays rock!
A simple guy making his way
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Maine
Posts: 7,867
Glimer... Going ok. Last day of binge eating so I have a supreme loaded pizza waiting to be made. Lol
Tucked in here and not leaving the house until tomorrow to go get some sale items.
I will be here for the play by play on the east coast.
Happy new year to all those in time zones earlier than I!
Thank you so much for asking!
Tucked in here and not leaving the house until tomorrow to go get some sale items.
I will be here for the play by play on the east coast.
Happy new year to all those in time zones earlier than I!
Thank you so much for asking!
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Midwest
Posts: 9,029
I am sitting at work fighting an urge to take a nap. Get to leave early today but cant go home yet. Have a non work, non AA related meeting at 4:30 which I am swearing about having to attend.
two more hours until midnight in U.K., right? happy new year if I am not online then.
two more hours until midnight in U.K., right? happy new year if I am not online then.
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