A Newcomers Weekender Thread Nov 27
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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I can see the pictures, Bim. And that is one of my favorite dog parks.
Back from the store. More things acquired than on my list. But I did avoid the candy. Phew. I go crazy for the candy cane kisses this time of year.
The place was empty. I was thinking it would have been packed, but no.
Early to bed for me tonight. But still two more days off!!! Bonus!
Back from the store. More things acquired than on my list. But I did avoid the candy. Phew. I go crazy for the candy cane kisses this time of year.
The place was empty. I was thinking it would have been packed, but no.
Early to bed for me tonight. But still two more days off!!! Bonus!
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Join Date: Aug 2013
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I'm not babysitting tonight, so I took myself to a foot spa place that does an hour massage. I had to get 2 massages this staycation this week to make up for a crappy bday. It was heavenly. My shoulders came down a couple inches from being scrunched around my ears.
Now I'm out to dinner with you guys and a sobriety podcast for company. I need some protein. Salmon in a poblano coconut mole it is, and a large ice water.
I love the photos, bim!
Now I'm out to dinner with you guys and a sobriety podcast for company. I need some protein. Salmon in a poblano coconut mole it is, and a large ice water.
I love the photos, bim!
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Bim, nice photos. A great way to spend the day.
Melina, that sounds blissful. I'm envious. I'm also someone whose shoulders end up around their ears. Just thinking that made me uncurl a bit because we can do that if we keep it in mind.
Son is begging for more time on his game. Grr. I want him in bed. I want to stretch in silence and we have a bedtime ritual which involves me reading to him.
Mesa, I'm glad life is thawing at home.
Melina, that sounds blissful. I'm envious. I'm also someone whose shoulders end up around their ears. Just thinking that made me uncurl a bit because we can do that if we keep it in mind.
Son is begging for more time on his game. Grr. I want him in bed. I want to stretch in silence and we have a bedtime ritual which involves me reading to him.
Mesa, I'm glad life is thawing at home.
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Thanks Brynn for that vote of confidence. Son fell asleep while I was reading to him which is a good thing.
Hi soulsurvivor. Welcome to SR. Pop in early and often on weekenders.
I think I'm going to stretch. That shoulder/ear thing Melina mentioned.
Hi soulsurvivor. Welcome to SR. Pop in early and often on weekenders.
I think I'm going to stretch. That shoulder/ear thing Melina mentioned.
A simple guy making his way
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Maine
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Originally Posted by soulsurviver 
Newcomer here. So glad to have found SR, you are all very inspiring
What is the sober plan for you? How are you doing?
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Originally Posted by Melina
There is a perfectly cooked piece of salmon under that mole... how I really love poblano cream sauces, and exploring the world of moles.
Happy place!!
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Join Date: Jan 2015
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Morning everyone,
Welcome soulsurviver
Thanks for the pic Mesa - there's a guy who knows how to relax
I skipped the canal and did a street run this morning - I saw the last of Friday nights revellers making their way home. Not too much traffic but even my short run involved a lot of stop/starts crossing roads which are often too narrow for good pavement space.
I would have liked a longer lie in but my body doesn't agree. However waking up without a hangover always feels good. I have some chores today but I will be taking things easy
Welcome soulsurviver
Thanks for the pic Mesa - there's a guy who knows how to relax
I skipped the canal and did a street run this morning - I saw the last of Friday nights revellers making their way home. Not too much traffic but even my short run involved a lot of stop/starts crossing roads which are often too narrow for good pavement space.
I would have liked a longer lie in but my body doesn't agree. However waking up without a hangover always feels good. I have some chores today but I will be taking things easy
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Hi Sao! At least you got a little rest! I hope you get more later!
Yes Bix, I am trying to fit in as much self care as possible before my staycation ends. I don't want to feel I wasted my time off by being productive or anything....
Seriously though, my idea of self care during active addiction was making sure I had Gatorade for the hangover...
I'm trying to train myself to reward myself often with treats big and small, whatever I can afford. It also includes things like getting haircuts and increasing my retirement investments.
I'm learning to act as if I'm important enough to take care of for a long time. I'm learning I am a good source of comfort and care, and that its not found in a bottle or in the validation of a relationship.
It can feel lonely at times, but that's bc it's new and bc I numbed out and drank away the responsibility of taking care of myself for so long.
xoxo
Yes Bix, I am trying to fit in as much self care as possible before my staycation ends. I don't want to feel I wasted my time off by being productive or anything....
Seriously though, my idea of self care during active addiction was making sure I had Gatorade for the hangover...
I'm trying to train myself to reward myself often with treats big and small, whatever I can afford. It also includes things like getting haircuts and increasing my retirement investments.
I'm learning to act as if I'm important enough to take care of for a long time. I'm learning I am a good source of comfort and care, and that its not found in a bottle or in the validation of a relationship.
It can feel lonely at times, but that's bc it's new and bc I numbed out and drank away the responsibility of taking care of myself for so long.
xoxo
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: london
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Morning all ,
Coffee time
slow day today , dont feel like going to see JP tonight , dont feel like going out of my front door .
will go back to bed in a mo, i think .. the day can wait and i can look at the glorious clouds out of the window .
m
Coffee time
slow day today , dont feel like going to see JP tonight , dont feel like going out of my front door .
will go back to bed in a mo, i think .. the day can wait and i can look at the glorious clouds out of the window .
m
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Good morning!
From sleeping pouches, to salmon creations, to early morning runs.
Restless night: junior was tossing n turning n grunting all night. Think we need to rethink our game plan.
Get the metal on Mex!
B
From sleeping pouches, to salmon creations, to early morning runs.
Restless night: junior was tossing n turning n grunting all night. Think we need to rethink our game plan.
Get the metal on Mex!
B
A simple guy making his way
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Maine
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Morning!!!! Up and at'em!!! Yes I am looking at you M. No concert? No outside? Looking at life through your window?
That not the M I know. So I hope you are feeling ok.
I need to get my self together today. Jump start my engine in an attempt to realign with the working world again.
Hope all the newcomers are waking with no hangover. That's the secret joys of sobriety that never go away or get old.
I need to read up on everything here. See you again in a few.
That not the M I know. So I hope you are feeling ok.
I need to get my self together today. Jump start my engine in an attempt to realign with the working world again.
Hope all the newcomers are waking with no hangover. That's the secret joys of sobriety that never go away or get old.
I need to read up on everything here. See you again in a few.
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Join Date: Nov 2015
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Hi everyone, not been registered 24 hours yet and feeling the benefits of the great support already!
On my 7th day of sobriety and the most immediate thing I'm loving is being able to remember going to bed! And what I watched on TV last night :-)
Reading through some of the comments it looks like I need to get a sober plan sorted out - at the moment the only plan is "one day at a time".
On my 7th day of sobriety and the most immediate thing I'm loving is being able to remember going to bed! And what I watched on TV last night :-)
Reading through some of the comments it looks like I need to get a sober plan sorted out - at the moment the only plan is "one day at a time".
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