Made it through first business trip

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01-08-2015, 09:12 PM

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upminer

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Made it through first business trip

A big victory for me! We meet in the hotel bar daily to go over the next day's plans. Always been that way. Stuck to a few o douls and wasn't even questioned by my co workers. Sure is a good feeling.

01-08-2015, 09:19 PM

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trachemys

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Yay, up!

Which is how we say yes down here.

01-08-2015, 09:29 PM

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KarenSmith

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Congratulations upminer. That is a big deal.

01-08-2015, 09:47 PM

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matilda123

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Fantastic!!

01-08-2015, 10:06 PM

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Wastinglife

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I love hotel bars in strange cities. It's s license to get as drunk as you want. Strangers all around and you're just a short elevator ride to your room. I don't think i will ever take a travelling job again. I wouldn't last long at the job since I have never been able to stay sober on business trips.

01-09-2015, 02:46 AM

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upminer

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Originally Posted by Wastinglife

what was always scary to me was how good I was at getting drunk yet getting up in the morning ready to work. I had my 2-3 nas each night then went to my room watched something on the laptop, etc. worked well. Next time I'm just going with a coke. It's not that I have an issue with the NA itself I don't I like them but this is about changing my life and I'd rather enjoy an NA when I want to than have them all the time as a crutch

01-09-2015, 03:06 AM

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I must say that going on a business trip is one of the things that still worries me. I don't think I can do that yet. Good news is, I don't think I will have to.

01-09-2015, 03:51 AM

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JanieJ

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Well done upminer, great job

01-09-2015, 04:00 AM

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Stewart888

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WAY TO GO!!! buddies and I go away to somewhere different each year been going on this "guy" get away for a while now...last 2 not a drop.....first drink there is pressure then like all parties I've been to the last 2 years.....everyone forgets you are not drinking....best part is we all go to some cool island or something....I now wake up feeling great a 6am and go out and explore....they feel like crap all day.....nice this sobriety Keep up the good work!!!

01-09-2015, 04:00 AM

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Suzieq17

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This is a BIG deal! Congrats upminer!

01-09-2015, 04:06 AM

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Soberwolf

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Congrats Upminer

01-09-2015, 06:39 AM

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sobermtbr

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What huge accomplishment/victory!!! Way to go!

01-09-2015, 06:43 AM

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SoberLeigh

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Well done, upminer. Congratulations.

01-09-2015, 07:11 AM

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FreeOwl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by upminer

I think ditching the NAs is a great call. When I'm on business trips I go with pellagrino sparkling water with a lemon lime twist. Feels a little more like a treat than plain water, tastes great, no calories and healthy and hydrating.

Well done! Keep it up.

01-09-2015, 08:37 AM

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joyfullysober

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Sorry but what are NAs??

01-09-2015, 08:41 AM

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littlemelorelei

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Huge well done x

01-09-2015, 09:23 AM

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Gonnachange

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Well played!

01-09-2015, 09:27 AM

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Nofearnobeer

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Great Job! Not sure I could walk near a bar right now , let alone walk in...Way to go!

01-09-2015, 09:29 AM

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newbe99

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Wow, congratulations! This is one of my biggest fears. I have always saw fit to sit at the hotel bar and work on my laptop. I have a trip coming up next week and it will be the first time that I DON'T have a drink in front of me!