Back to Sober Basics Weekender April 8th
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I'm in. Good to see you Trees and Dean. Congratulations Behan.
Back to basics. No drinking. I made up my mind and accepted I couldn't drink. I started to establish new routines. Healthier routines. And I started reaching out for support. Here and in real life through AA meetings and friends I'd met there. I went to meetings at times I'd be likely to drink, like Friday evenings. I don't forget HALT. If I have urges I check whether I'm hungry, angry, lonely or tired.
There's more. But on s random note, Rogue One. Star Wars offshoot. Looks cool.
Back to basics. No drinking. I made up my mind and accepted I couldn't drink. I started to establish new routines. Healthier routines. And I started reaching out for support. Here and in real life through AA meetings and friends I'd met there. I went to meetings at times I'd be likely to drink, like Friday evenings. I don't forget HALT. If I have urges I check whether I'm hungry, angry, lonely or tired.
There's more. But on s random note, Rogue One. Star Wars offshoot. Looks cool.
Morning!
I'm in!
Ok, where to start with me....
I'm overly self critical to the point of being ludicrous;
if I eat one cookie I feel like a weak loser, if a client cancels service I overthink why and what have I done, I once got a B- on a chinese exam and I felt utterly shattered- even A- is slightly unacceptable. A or A + is good.
Sobriety and relapses torture me- because I'm not good at it, but one day I will be I hope.
Back to basics for me is to try and realize it's ok to have failures- it doesn't mean I'm a failure ( if I say this enough maybe one day I'll believe it)
I allow myself mistakes like tripping, forgetting something etc
But no mistakes regarding intellect or skill are allowed in this house!!
SR is the only place I'm accountable for my drinking, that's a big reason why I spend so much time here.
Noone in my life really cares if I drink, not because they don't care, but I think a lot of people don't see any problem unless you're drinking listerine and sleeping in the gutter.
My advice to anyone is spend a lot of time posting, reading, making friends here.
They will pick you up when you fall down.
SR keeps me accountable.
Thanks everyone
Xoxo
I'm in!
Ok, where to start with me....
I'm overly self critical to the point of being ludicrous;
if I eat one cookie I feel like a weak loser, if a client cancels service I overthink why and what have I done, I once got a B- on a chinese exam and I felt utterly shattered- even A- is slightly unacceptable. A or A + is good.
Sobriety and relapses torture me- because I'm not good at it, but one day I will be I hope.
Back to basics for me is to try and realize it's ok to have failures- it doesn't mean I'm a failure ( if I say this enough maybe one day I'll believe it)
I allow myself mistakes like tripping, forgetting something etc
But no mistakes regarding intellect or skill are allowed in this house!!
SR is the only place I'm accountable for my drinking, that's a big reason why I spend so much time here.
Noone in my life really cares if I drink, not because they don't care, but I think a lot of people don't see any problem unless you're drinking listerine and sleeping in the gutter.
My advice to anyone is spend a lot of time posting, reading, making friends here.
They will pick you up when you fall down.
SR keeps me accountable.
Thanks everyone
Xoxo
Great intro, Ken.
I have also been getting "back to basics" this week after 2 weeks away. Taking care of my plants and my garden has been great therapy. I've been pruning, watering, and even visited my local nursery for some new additions. It's great to take care of these beautiful living things - it's a simple reminder that with care and support, we grow.
I also practiced caring for others this week. I drove my elderly neighbor into town to pick up her friend and friend's luggage. I helped my other neighbor fix her computer, and then the next day drove her and her husband to the local repair shop in the village. It feels good to do kind deeds for others - it's something anyone in early sobriety can do, and it's a great way to experience sober success at the start of a journey.
I have also been getting "back to basics" this week after 2 weeks away. Taking care of my plants and my garden has been great therapy. I've been pruning, watering, and even visited my local nursery for some new additions. It's great to take care of these beautiful living things - it's a simple reminder that with care and support, we grow.
I also practiced caring for others this week. I drove my elderly neighbor into town to pick up her friend and friend's luggage. I helped my other neighbor fix her computer, and then the next day drove her and her husband to the local repair shop in the village. It feels good to do kind deeds for others - it's something anyone in early sobriety can do, and it's a great way to experience sober success at the start of a journey.
Gonna try to keep up with this thread. I do enjoy the weekenders.
Basically, it's a new day. Amazing weather here, construction noise and the water is off. Been feeling under the weather for a week and starting to arrive.
Maybe a bike commute to work. But definitely work. Smiles. Thanks everyone
Basically, it's a new day. Amazing weather here, construction noise and the water is off. Been feeling under the weather for a week and starting to arrive.
Maybe a bike commute to work. But definitely work. Smiles. Thanks everyone
Gonna try to keep up with this thread. I do enjoy the weekenders.
Basically, it's a new day. Amazing weather here, construction noise and the water is off. Been feeling under the weather for a week and starting to arrive.
Maybe a bike commute to work. But definitely work. Smiles. Thanks everyone
Basically, it's a new day. Amazing weather here, construction noise and the water is off. Been feeling under the weather for a week and starting to arrive.
Maybe a bike commute to work. But definitely work. Smiles. Thanks everyone
Jeez Ken I read your opening and it really hit my heart. Thanks for making me think. You do this so well.
When I start trying to get sober, when I'm really looking after myself, I like my things to be in there rightful place. It makes me feel proud and peaceful as opposed to desperate, vacant and.. and..ya know ..
Anyway, my little house is neat and tidy.
My clothes are folded and not on the floor.
Dishes are clean, benches are wiped.
Teeth are clean. I wear pyjamas to bed.
I sleep in my bed. I sleep alone.
My car is clean, I know where my car is and my letterbox is empty.
I don't have any unexplained bruising. I feel safe.
Day 6
When I start trying to get sober, when I'm really looking after myself, I like my things to be in there rightful place. It makes me feel proud and peaceful as opposed to desperate, vacant and.. and..ya know ..
Anyway, my little house is neat and tidy.
My clothes are folded and not on the floor.
Dishes are clean, benches are wiped.
Teeth are clean. I wear pyjamas to bed.
I sleep in my bed. I sleep alone.
My car is clean, I know where my car is and my letterbox is empty.
I don't have any unexplained bruising. I feel safe.
Day 6
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Ravi Shankar turns 96 today. Peace out.
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- Ravi Shankar @ The Monterey Pop Festival ~ 1967 -
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Ravi Shankar turns 96 today. Peace out.
Prior Weekender Stats:
Views - 8,106 ~ Posts - 855
- Ravi Shankar @ The Monterey Pop Festival ~ 1967 -
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A big welcome to all newcomers that have joined the bus!!
After many days of searching, trying to meet everyone's needs and demands, multiple unanswered emails and enquiries, I have finally found a place to book for a short family get together in July!! The venue will be a mansion in the midlands of Ireland. Originally built as a castle, in 1627 and converted to a dwelling in 1748. It looks quirky as hell!!! It has 6 bedrooms, open fires, a games room, a small gym, and private access to an old forest and river. I am very excited!!
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After many days of searching, trying to meet everyone's needs and demands, multiple unanswered emails and enquiries, I have finally found a place to book for a short family get together in July!! The venue will be a mansion in the midlands of Ireland. Originally built as a castle, in 1627 and converted to a dwelling in 1748. It looks quirky as hell!!! It has 6 bedrooms, open fires, a games room, a small gym, and private access to an old forest and river. I am very excited!!
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A big welcome to all newcomers that have joined the bus!!
After many days of searching, trying to meet everyone's needs and demands, multiple unanswered emails and enquiries, I have finally found a place to book for a short family get together in July!! The venue will be a mansion in the midlands of Ireland. Originally built as a castle, in 1627 and converted to a dwelling in 1748. It looks quirky as hell!!! It has 6 bedrooms, open fires, a games room, a small gym, and private access to an old forest and river. I am very excited!!
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After many days of searching, trying to meet everyone's needs and demands, multiple unanswered emails and enquiries, I have finally found a place to book for a short family get together in July!! The venue will be a mansion in the midlands of Ireland. Originally built as a castle, in 1627 and converted to a dwelling in 1748. It looks quirky as hell!!! It has 6 bedrooms, open fires, a games room, a small gym, and private access to an old forest and river. I am very excited!!
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