Live444Today

In order for me to live the sober lofestyle. I mist change up all my friends. Which I have been doing. So I basically have no friends. Only my best friend. My woman. I need friends. I need something. I need something to do on my spare time. Suggestions please. I am currently not looking forward to the weekend at all. So bored all I do is pace around in my house going absolitley crazy! Help meee!!!!

SoberLeigh

Do you like sports? What about learning to golf - golf takes up lots of time (avoid the 19th hole, though)? What about volunteer opportunities - soup kitchens, assisted living facilities, etc.?

deeker

Hi there!

1. Read a book
2. Take a walk
3. Play a musical instrument
4. Knit
5. Clean your closets
6. Research your genealogy
7. Cook a gourmet dinner
8. Write an article for your local newspaper
9. Go take some pictures
10. Clean the mildew in your bathroom
11. Start writing that book you've been planning
12. Plan a garden
13. Plant a garden
14. Play with a pet
15. Read to a child
16. Visit someone in an old folks' home
17. Watch a news special on TV
18. Set up a family budget
19. Make a web site
20. Take up archery
21. Exercise
22. Go to an online recovery meeting
23. Surf the internet
24. Call your mom
25. Learn a foreign language
26. Write a poem
27. Play golf
28. Take a bubble bath
29. Draw
30. Teach a parakeet to whistle
31. Take a nap
32. Listen to music
33. Paint
34. Clean your desk
35. Start a stamp collection
36. Go window shopping
37. Browse in a book store
38. Go to an art gallery
39. Go for a drive
40. Paint a room
41. Watch the clouds go by
42. Play darts
43. Do target shooting
44. Do home repairs
45. Clean your garage
46. Sort your photographs
47. Make a scrapbook
48. Climb a tree
49. Plant a tree
50. Make marmalade
51. Make a list of things to do
52. Write a letter to the editor
53. Volunteer somewhere
54. Take a hike
55. Take a college class
56. Try yoga
57. Meditate
58. Get a massage
59. Make fruit smoothies
60. Bake cookies
61. Do a crossword puzzle
62. Go to the gym
63. Plant a color bowl
64. Sharpen your pruning tools
65. Change your engine oil
66. Sew
67. Groom your dog
68. Go see a play
69. Write a sonnet
70. Sort your recipes
71. Play solitaire
72. Go bird watching
73. Write a letter to a friend
74. Read a poetry book
75. Repot your houseplants
76. Go to a movie
77. Mow your lawn
78. Put up (or take down) your Christmas lights
79. Make pickles
80. Go jogging
81. Watch sitcoms
82. Plan menus for a diet
83. Do a jigsaw puzzle
84. Play chess
85. Write a country-western song
86. Watch a video
87. Go for a bike ride
88. Plant an herb garden
89. Start an online journal
90. Dye your hair
91. Go to a restaurant
92. Lift weights
93. Bake some bread
94. Learn a martial art
95. Polish the furniture
96. Make a flower arrangement
97. Read the newspaper
98. Start some seeds
99. Sort your magazines
100. Do some laundry.
111. Take a nature walk
112. Play with your kids
113. Volunteer at a homeless shelter
114. Volunteer at a school
115. Pick up garbage in a park
116. Tickle your kids
117. Play basketball
118. Volunteer at an animal shelter
119. Read to a child or pet
120. Sign up for obedience training with your dog
121. Take a walk and pick up litter you see on the way
122. Spend time at the library
123. Sort all your digital photos and make an album to print for holiday gifts to family.
124. Help your kid organize his closet.
125. Figure out the melody and chords to your current favorite tune on the piano.
126. Practice your holiday cookie recipes
127. Make crackers from scratch (that one didn't go so well).
128. Make tortillas from scratch (better).
129. Reread a book you haven't read for years.
130. Tango
131. Learn about someone else’s religion.
132. Reread one of your college textbooks.
133. Key out a wildflower.
134. Do your nails.
135. Do word puzzles.
136. Play a board game.
137. Burn CD’s of some of your favorite music for a friend.
138. Plant a bonsai.
139. Play Mad Libs.
140. Speak only in heroic couplets for an hour.
141. Read poetry online.
142. Ride a stationary bicycle.
143. Set up a domino topple.
144. Play backgammon.
145. Build a house of cards
146. Make an entry in Wikipedia.
147. Read a world almanac.
148. Publish a family newsletter.
149. Throw cards at a hat.
150. Go to bed.

Coldfusion

Live444Today, that list left out one important thing--Join the 24-Hour Club!

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ml#post4514465

FeelingGreat

Ok Deeker, I'm keeping that list.

wackybunny

Deeker, I only got part way through the list before deciding to print it out! I actually got to the make marmalade part and remembered I've got seville's waiting and here I am lounging around.

FlygirlJ

I work out alot and read alot on the internet. Those are two things that keep me busy when I am at home, bored, and not out drinking (or drinking at home anymore for that matter haha). Find a topic that interests you and you can read for days on the internet!!

deeker

awesome!

PurpleKnight

Well I wouldn't see it as you lost "friends", they we're probably only drinking buddies, so becoming Sober didn't actually affect the amount of actual friends you had/have.

So this can be a positive thing, a whole new chapter in life, I couldn't possibly add to deekers amazing list, but simply say good luck in this new adventure!!

Notmyrealname

Learn how to play jazz guitar solos over chord changes at 120 bpm that ought to keep you busy for a year or two.

also, most people could stand to shape up and/or lose a few pounds. I started in on weight training and running (well, at least when it's warm out) and watching my diet when I quit the booze, all of that has taken up a few hundred hours over the past eight months or so.

The only one standing between you and the new you is you!

(as impossible as that sounds from a physical standpoint -- it's true!)

Erratic

just saved deekers list on my computer, lets see if I have the motivation lol.

so im in the same boat live44

MIRecovery

AA is a great place to build a new social network and learn how people lead a fantastic life with out alcohol

lovesymphony

I love the website Meetup.com. It depends on where you live, how active the people will be, but here in Dallas, TX there are hundreds of very active Meetup groups with all kinds of interests to choose from-- kayaking, photography, going to movies, etc you name it. Or if you have any spiritual interest, getting involved in a church helps social life. Best of luck

opentorecieve

Nice Deeker. That list wass great. Live, did you see anything in that list that appealed to you?
Do you enjoy writing? Drawing? What is your favourite hobby over the years. Perhaps you can build on it.