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Hi everyone!
Maaaaaaaan, y'all move fast here. And you all are really, really cool!
How are you, Gilmer? I understand what it's like to have a parent pass away, everything feels very strange.
I was leaving work tonight and I ran into an old drinking buddy on the street. Sounds weird at midnight but more common than you think amongst cooks and chefs walking to the train and to the parking lots after work. He was a guy I was involved with last year as a drunken fling that lasted for some months. We used to get so wasted together. It wasn't healthy, obviously.
We chatted for a minute. He has nine months sober and is attending AA. It was nice to see how proud he was, I know sobriety doesn't come easy for him.
I hope we all stay sober. I'm going to bed starting Day 40 now, and I'm wishing you all sweet dreams!
Xoxo,
Melina
Maaaaaaaan, y'all move fast here. And you all are really, really cool!
How are you, Gilmer? I understand what it's like to have a parent pass away, everything feels very strange.
I was leaving work tonight and I ran into an old drinking buddy on the street. Sounds weird at midnight but more common than you think amongst cooks and chefs walking to the train and to the parking lots after work. He was a guy I was involved with last year as a drunken fling that lasted for some months. We used to get so wasted together. It wasn't healthy, obviously.
We chatted for a minute. He has nine months sober and is attending AA. It was nice to see how proud he was, I know sobriety doesn't come easy for him.
I hope we all stay sober. I'm going to bed starting Day 40 now, and I'm wishing you all sweet dreams!
Xoxo,
Melina
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Originally Posted by Solarion 
In for a sober weekend!
Today at work I felt scattered and huffy (too many things competing for my attention), but it is over, and not every day is like that. I left it all behind in the vanishing past.
Meditated/vegged out on the bus home, had a brief lie-down with Pandora music when I got home, then a small dinner and went to an AA meeting. That was a good thing to have done.
This weekend I'll be playing with computer audio and maybe some visual art projects.
Also upgrading my bike to a U-lock that I can actually open (old lock has become stubborn) and wrapping my handlebars with cork tape to refurbish the deteriorating handlebar grips. The little upgrades make me happy.
Recently reading the little Shambala paperback "Teachings of the Buddha", edited by Jack Kornfield. Glad that I picked that up. It reminds me of directions that I want to develop toward and areas of my behavior and mental habits that need improving.
Gilmer, sorry to hear about your Dad. Sounds like you have found some good caretakers for him.
Today at work I felt scattered and huffy (too many things competing for my attention), but it is over, and not every day is like that. I left it all behind in the vanishing past.
Meditated/vegged out on the bus home, had a brief lie-down with Pandora music when I got home, then a small dinner and went to an AA meeting. That was a good thing to have done.
This weekend I'll be playing with computer audio and maybe some visual art projects.
Also upgrading my bike to a U-lock that I can actually open (old lock has become stubborn) and wrapping my handlebars with cork tape to refurbish the deteriorating handlebar grips. The little upgrades make me happy.
Recently reading the little Shambala paperback "Teachings of the Buddha", edited by Jack Kornfield. Glad that I picked that up. It reminds me of directions that I want to develop toward and areas of my behavior and mental habits that need improving.
Gilmer, sorry to hear about your Dad. Sounds like you have found some good caretakers for him.
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Originally Posted by Melina
Hi everyone!
Maaaaaaaan, y'all move fast here. And you all are really, really cool!
How are you, Gilmer? I understand what it's like to have a parent pass away, everything feels very strange.
I was leaving work tonight and I ran into an old drinking buddy on the street. Sounds weird at midnight but more common than you think amongst cooks and chefs walking to the train and to the parking lots after work. He was a guy I was involved with last year as a drunken fling that lasted for some months. We used to get so wasted together. It wasn't healthy, obviously.
We chatted for a minute. He has nine months sober and is attending AA. It was nice to see how proud he was, I know sobriety doesn't come easy for him.
I hope we all stay sober. I'm going to bed starting Day 40 now, and I'm wishing you all sweet dreams!
Xoxo,
Melina
Maaaaaaaan, y'all move fast here. And you all are really, really cool!
How are you, Gilmer? I understand what it's like to have a parent pass away, everything feels very strange.
I was leaving work tonight and I ran into an old drinking buddy on the street. Sounds weird at midnight but more common than you think amongst cooks and chefs walking to the train and to the parking lots after work. He was a guy I was involved with last year as a drunken fling that lasted for some months. We used to get so wasted together. It wasn't healthy, obviously.
We chatted for a minute. He has nine months sober and is attending AA. It was nice to see how proud he was, I know sobriety doesn't come easy for him.
I hope we all stay sober. I'm going to bed starting Day 40 now, and I'm wishing you all sweet dreams!
Xoxo,
Melina
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Hello Friday my old friend. Nemesis really. You were an opinionated foe. You had reasons for everything.
You were the one who convinced me to call my dealer first thing to be sure I had everything by noon.
You were the one who gave me boundless nervous energy in anticipation for what was to come.
You were the one who blinded me with hope that everything I wanted would be available and on time so as not to mess with my master plan for the weekend.
You may have gotten older my friend but you are still very much the same.
The burning in my belly with the excitment that my First SMART meeting tonight will be something I can get involved with.
The excitement you bring as I plan a full day tomorrow of exploration around town and new trails to hike.
The new hope I feel when you arrive that I have yet another chance to make my life something I can be proud of come Monday.
You think I am thrilled with you Mr. Friday? Ha... While I feel the love for you differently but still as intensely as I once did it's really Mr. Monday that takes my heart these days.
But cheer up. You've gotten better with age.
Off to work!!!!
You were the one who convinced me to call my dealer first thing to be sure I had everything by noon.
You were the one who gave me boundless nervous energy in anticipation for what was to come.
You were the one who blinded me with hope that everything I wanted would be available and on time so as not to mess with my master plan for the weekend.
You may have gotten older my friend but you are still very much the same.
The burning in my belly with the excitment that my First SMART meeting tonight will be something I can get involved with.
The excitement you bring as I plan a full day tomorrow of exploration around town and new trails to hike.
The new hope I feel when you arrive that I have yet another chance to make my life something I can be proud of come Monday.
You think I am thrilled with you Mr. Friday? Ha... While I feel the love for you differently but still as intensely as I once did it's really Mr. Monday that takes my heart these days.
But cheer up. You've gotten better with age.
Off to work!!!!
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Weasel, I adore your Ode to Monday! Mondays after a sober weekend never get old. They're a beautiful, precious gift that I look forward to also. Thanks for the smiles.
I'm up early for some volunteer time at church, then lunch with my dude before he heads out of town for the weekend, hopefully a trip to the park for a long walk and to feed ducks, and leftover pizza with salad for dinner. There's just no room for booze on my To Do list.
Great work everyone. Keep at it!
I'm up early for some volunteer time at church, then lunch with my dude before he heads out of town for the weekend, hopefully a trip to the park for a long walk and to feed ducks, and leftover pizza with salad for dinner. There's just no room for booze on my To Do list.
Great work everyone. Keep at it!
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Morning everyone! Well by some miracle son cleaned his room yesterday and actually did a good job (I think because he knows nan and pops are heading here soon). He also had a trip to the dentist, and has no cavities, so is proud of himself. He is however missing adult teeth under his molars, so now I have to organize the orthodontist. Would be easier if ex would help, but that never happens.
Today we are hoping the sun decides to come out - son has plans for a bike ride to the beach, despite my explaining Lake Erie will be gross after all the rain, and I suggested the pool. He is stuck on the beach idea. He is so stubborn - just like his mother!
Today we are hoping the sun decides to come out - son has plans for a bike ride to the beach, despite my explaining Lake Erie will be gross after all the rain, and I suggested the pool. He is stuck on the beach idea. He is so stubborn - just like his mother!
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Good morning! Last day of a very busy work week, looking forward to sleeping in this weekend. Exciting news for our family, D and SIL are expecting baby #2. Very newly expecting. I'm especially happy for the selfish reason that I now have another nondrinker with me at family events.
TGIF! Have a great day. I love Saturday mornings now. No more lost weekends.
TGIF! Have a great day. I love Saturday mornings now. No more lost weekends.
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Good morning weekenders!
Sorry for your loss,, Gilmer.
Love hearing all the positivity about sober weekends here. I am currently unemployed, so a weekend is just another two days to me. But my friends still drink, and I get up Saturday and Sunday mornings and hear their tales of regret and hangovers, and I'm so thankful that I have every day sober.
This weekend does have some significance for me - I've been on home detention for almost 6 weeks, and before that I was in jail for two weeks. I get the ankle bracelet off in about 72 hours. So this is my last weekend cooped up at home. Big plan for this weekend is to finish working on my fourth step. Then Monday, I'll do my Fifth. Tuesday I graduate from treatment. People are asking me if I'll be tempted to go drink without the restrictions - ummmm... NO. I actually learned my lessons this time. And sobriety Is so wonderful - why on earth would I screw that up??
Happy Friday, everyone!
Sorry for your loss,, Gilmer.
Love hearing all the positivity about sober weekends here. I am currently unemployed, so a weekend is just another two days to me. But my friends still drink, and I get up Saturday and Sunday mornings and hear their tales of regret and hangovers, and I'm so thankful that I have every day sober.
This weekend does have some significance for me - I've been on home detention for almost 6 weeks, and before that I was in jail for two weeks. I get the ankle bracelet off in about 72 hours. So this is my last weekend cooped up at home. Big plan for this weekend is to finish working on my fourth step. Then Monday, I'll do my Fifth. Tuesday I graduate from treatment. People are asking me if I'll be tempted to go drink without the restrictions - ummmm... NO. I actually learned my lessons this time. And sobriety Is so wonderful - why on earth would I screw that up??
Happy Friday, everyone!
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Good morning! I have switched U-locks and wrapped my bicycle grips with the cork tape. It feels nice and cushy. Next up: feed kitty, shower, clothes, go to work.
Adapted from one of the passages in the Dhammapada included in "Teachings of the Buddha", ed. Kornfield (and notes to myself):
Adapted from one of the passages in the Dhammapada included in "Teachings of the Buddha", ed. Kornfield (and notes to myself):
Live in love
Even among the haters
Live in health
Even among the sickos
Live in peace
Even among the turbulent
Relax
Be still
No fear
No attachment
Enjoy!
Even among the haters
Live in health
Even among the sickos
Live in peace
Even among the turbulent
Relax
Be still
No fear
No attachment
Enjoy!
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Good morning everyone. Tetra, enjoy your sunshine and coffee.
Melina, happy day 40.
MLD, good luck and I love your attitude.
Weasel, I hope your SMART meeting goes well. I look forward to hearing how it was.
I'm looking forward to more rest this weekend. I've been exhausted lately. Time to get everyone rolling
Melina, happy day 40.
MLD, good luck and I love your attitude.
Weasel, I hope your SMART meeting goes well. I look forward to hearing how it was.
I'm looking forward to more rest this weekend. I've been exhausted lately. Time to get everyone rolling
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Hi folks,
Stateside on this gorgeous weekend! Today is my grandmother's 100th birthday...how about that? Pretty great to see her the other day, and today I'll join a few family members to go over to the hospice for a little cake. Tomorrow we'll have a large family gathering outside and a BBQ with her also. She's doing well, considering!
In just the last few days I've been able to spend time with aunts, uncles, cousins, second-cousins, in-laws, nieces, nephews, siblings, and of course my mother. Quite the whirlwhind of family time, and it's all been very positive and upbeat.
My 3-year sober anniversary quietly passed through my head on 7/7. No time for deep reflections this time, too busy enjoying life. It's been a busy week of travel and seeing family and friends - I couldn't ask for a better way to celebrate being sober!
Stateside on this gorgeous weekend! Today is my grandmother's 100th birthday...how about that? Pretty great to see her the other day, and today I'll join a few family members to go over to the hospice for a little cake. Tomorrow we'll have a large family gathering outside and a BBQ with her also. She's doing well, considering!
In just the last few days I've been able to spend time with aunts, uncles, cousins, second-cousins, in-laws, nieces, nephews, siblings, and of course my mother. Quite the whirlwhind of family time, and it's all been very positive and upbeat.
My 3-year sober anniversary quietly passed through my head on 7/7. No time for deep reflections this time, too busy enjoying life. It's been a busy week of travel and seeing family and friends - I couldn't ask for a better way to celebrate being sober!
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Happy Friday! Woke up feeling good today and am going to take it easy since I have a long workday. Yesterday I killed myself getting a million things done before I even went to work. I tend to over do it. But not having a hangover makes this a glorious Friday morning.
congratulations on freedom, mld. Stay close with us and enjoy your life.
sipping coffee in the sun sounds great, tetra.
weasel, let us know how the SMART meeting goes. I've always been curious about it.
ok...I better get moving. See you all later.
congratulations on freedom, mld. Stay close with us and enjoy your life.
sipping coffee in the sun sounds great, tetra.
weasel, let us know how the SMART meeting goes. I've always been curious about it.
ok...I better get moving. See you all later.
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