Had the best nights sleep in weeks. Up early making my lists, busy day ahead, grocery shopping, yoga class, two birthday parties, one for my 2 year old grandson and one for a friend turning 60. The alcohol will be flowing at the second party so I will pop in for a few minutes and get out.

Today I got up early (7:00am) for a Saturday, feeling great, admired our first snowfall here in Ontario, and am heading out to spend a great day with my kids. Trampolining!!!

Today I was regret free. And, ran into a freind getting coffee who- by the look of it- was clearly not.

Did not feel guilty for anything ridiculous I did last night. Because I was sober and remember all of it. And I'm happy for that !

Today I got called in to work in the middle of the night. Thankful to have had a sober and party free Halloween so I could be ready and available!

I took my daughter to the park and spent some time writing stuff that actually made sense.

Today I actually fulfilled my role as a husband instead of getting plastered in the TV room. My wife and I spent lots of quality time together.

Didn't get drunk.

Totally lazy day around the house but by CHOICE not hungover!

Today I wanted vodka ....for about 20 minutes. Then I ate dinner and watched some TV. Success!

Had a lovely picnic in the park with a group of friends who don't drink very much. I would have gone to the picnic anyhow, but I would have either a) secretly gotten a bit drunk prior so that I could nurse one glass of wine during, b) brought a bottle of wine and embarrassed myself by drinking the whole thing, or c) had one glass of wine, then left soon after to keep drinking by myself.

Ahhh, so much better this way. Lovely to show up, see that they only had one bottle of wine, and NOT have a panic attack. :)

Well it 's morning here, but yesterday I went to the American Museum at Bath, and was struck to the heart by a copy of a sculpture there called "Appeal the the Great Spirit". You US folk will know what that is already, and the history of it, but for my UK friends, it's a Native American sitting on a horse with his arms out towards the sky, just saying "great spirit, help me now"

http://www.socialhistoryofart.com/ph...%202%20web.jpg

If I had been hungover, I would have walked past it without a second thought, and a pounding head.

Also had a lunch which tasted fantastic, and the friend I was with told me how much better I look and how much weight I've lost GOOD DAY lol

What a powerful sculpture, Janie! Thanks for sharing the pic. :)

Today, I took my niece and nephew to the park to sprinkle wildflower seeds for next spring. It was a beautiful day. :)

Today, I joined Sober Recovery and got some great advice on how to beat obsession and cravings! Thank you....I am so glad to have found this site:tyou
I now have "another" first week of sobriety!

Had a very enjoyable dinner and the best slice of coconut cream pie I have ever had!

That pie sounds divine! I did housework, shopped and just finished a lovely dinner. It's so nice to just enjoy dinner with my family instead of stressing that the food was going to kill my buzz and I'd have to go out yet again to get more wine.

Church with the family, support life group and serving in a class of 4 yr olds. I didn't feel like a big fat hypocrite with a hangover. I will not give in again to this weak flesh :)

Speaking of pie, I made peanut butter cheesecake pie and OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOh MY GOSH! So so good :)

Today I did not drink. That is enough for now.

Went to church, sang in the choir, had lunch with a friend, took a nap, walked the dog, made an apple pie. Good to be sober!

Felt hopeful about future, feel like I am making positive changes

It's still night but of course I can't sleep because I'm in withdrawal. So instead of panicking I signed up here :)

yesterday i raked leaves and hit the morning AA meeting! :ring (then raked MORE leaves!)

Today, I woke up fresh eyed & bushy tail. I wasn't hung over & very alert.

Yesterday i did NOT rake leaves! :lala (i watched OTHER people rake!) :lmao

Yesterday I backed the van out of the garage with the hatch up and shattered the back glass. Can't afford $250 right now. All next week to be very cold. I gorilla taped some 4 mil plastic over hole so we should be fine for a bit. 2 girls' birthdays in a week and 2 major holidays coming. I'll be looking for some extra work as of today. It was a very careless oversight but I'm not gonna drink over it.

Will travel for work. I will not be hungover, nor drinking in the airport at 8 am.

I will arrive at my office calm and sobet!

Sorry to hear that, Anattaboy :(

But good to hear you're not gonna drink over it. :grouphug:

yesterday i hit TWO AA meetings!! :You_Rock_:You_Rock_

yesterday i hit a good night meeting after work.. Today i am watching for the snow. :abci:

Today I had breakfast. That's a biggie for me :)