Weekender Thread 8-11 February 2019
ours de petit cerveau
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morning all 
I have an in-person interview this morning - sober is a certainty, non-stressful maybe not so much 
Originally Posted by MidnightBlue 
Have a sober and as non-stressful as possible Monday.
Ocean Lover!
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: You know nothing Jon Snow - UK
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It’s my 8 months sober day today. Going to go out for a long walk with my pockets stuffed with wild birdseed to feed the hungry little British birds on the way. That might sound really sad and boring but I wouldn’t swap it for a hangover if you paid me a million pounds! One of the most wonderful feelings the more and more sober days I get is not waking up with that sick to the pit of my stomach feeling on what I have said and done. It’s truly liberating.
Hope everyone is well this fine Monday morning xx
Hope everyone is well this fine Monday morning xx
ours de petit cerveau
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yay - congrats on eight months Manta 
that doesn't sound sad at all - that sounds like a lovely way to spend your day & to be grateful for what sobriety gives us. have fun & hope the weather is kind to you.
that doesn't sound sad at all - that sounds like a lovely way to spend your day & to be grateful for what sobriety gives us. have fun & hope the weather is kind to you.
Sober since October
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Congrats, Manta!
I agree with Andy - this doesn't sound sad and boring at all. I would swap it for a day in the office any day too. There's no much freedom wearing golden cuffs, let alone not so golden ones.
I agree with Andy - this doesn't sound sad and boring at all. I would swap it for a day in the office any day too. There's no much freedom wearing golden cuffs, let alone not so golden ones.
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Join Date: Oct 2013
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Good Morning Everyone;
Nice sober weekend--it's been raining and I find that relaxing.
Now knocking out some work from home to get a jump start on going back to the office tomorrow morning.
I did take time to walk the dogs, play with the puppy, watch some silly TV on netflix, and drink an extra cup of coffee. Still only 9:15 am my time as I'm a very early riser
I'm going to concentrate hard this next month on changing some serious procrastination / avoidance habits I perfected while drinking.
Another thing that simply doesn't serve any longer. . .
Good luck andyh and Manta, that morning walk sounds like a perfect start to the day for me
MB, still bittersweet or has the sweetness ebbed back in?
Taking a risk isn't always about opening your guard for a punch--it's also about closing critical distance to have fun sparring
Sao, would love to see some photos of the redo color and furnishings if you don't mind sharing.
Nice sober weekend--it's been raining and I find that relaxing.
Now knocking out some work from home to get a jump start on going back to the office tomorrow morning.
I did take time to walk the dogs, play with the puppy, watch some silly TV on netflix, and drink an extra cup of coffee. Still only 9:15 am my time as I'm a very early riser
I'm going to concentrate hard this next month on changing some serious procrastination / avoidance habits I perfected while drinking.
Another thing that simply doesn't serve any longer. . .
Good luck andyh and Manta, that morning walk sounds like a perfect start to the day for me
MB, still bittersweet or has the sweetness ebbed back in?
Taking a risk isn't always about opening your guard for a punch--it's also about closing critical distance to have fun sparring
Sao, would love to see some photos of the redo color and furnishings if you don't mind sharing.
Giving up is NOT an option.
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Location: Western Wisconsin
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Congratulations, Manta!
And congratulations for staying sober at the airport and on the plane, Willow! I used to use anxiety about flying as an excuse to drink like a fish while flying. In actuality, I don't really have that much anxiety about trips or flying, it turns out. It was just a handy excuse. I have done several flights and trips since getting sober, and it does get easier.
My weekend was very nice, except that the weather was crummy yesterday and kept us closer to home than we wanted to be. We are in a very snowy pattern right now. We have had over 2 FEET of snow since last week. More coming tonight. Not sure how much, but probably at least 6 inches. Initial forecasts were saying 12-18, but they have walked that back some. I'm sick of it. I wouldn't mind so much if I were not responsible for snow removal at my house. Thanks goodness for a functioning snow blower.
A bit of the Monday blues today, could have used another day off. Oh, well.
And congratulations for staying sober at the airport and on the plane, Willow! I used to use anxiety about flying as an excuse to drink like a fish while flying. In actuality, I don't really have that much anxiety about trips or flying, it turns out. It was just a handy excuse. I have done several flights and trips since getting sober, and it does get easier.
My weekend was very nice, except that the weather was crummy yesterday and kept us closer to home than we wanted to be. We are in a very snowy pattern right now. We have had over 2 FEET of snow since last week. More coming tonight. Not sure how much, but probably at least 6 inches. Initial forecasts were saying 12-18, but they have walked that back some. I'm sick of it. I wouldn't mind so much if I were not responsible for snow removal at my house. Thanks goodness for a functioning snow blower.
A bit of the Monday blues today, could have used another day off. Oh, well.
saoutchik
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Will do Hawkeye.
Good luck in the interview AndyH!
A rare half decent day at work after an early minor heart attack when I thought that I had underpriced job. Fortunately it turned out to be a typo.
Well done to everyone for not drinking or using and for anyone thinking about taking the big step do post here or somewhere on SR for support and advice - fellow addicts can be more informative about how to stay sober than medical professionals.
Good luck in the interview AndyH!
A rare half decent day at work after an early minor heart attack when I thought that I had underpriced job. Fortunately it turned out to be a typo.
Well done to everyone for not drinking or using and for anyone thinking about taking the big step do post here or somewhere on SR for support and advice - fellow addicts can be more informative about how to stay sober than medical professionals.
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Congrats Manta and good luck Andy! I made it through the "close call" last night. Upon reflection this morning, I realized that I was Hungry (no dinner), Angry (at my husband, Lonely (he left the house to "clear his head) and Tired (I had just woken up from a nap) (HALT)....the perfect set up to drink. I did not stop at our little store to buy a bottle of wine, which is what I was about to do and would have done 4 days ago. AND....hubby couldn't say, "it's the booze talking", which he has said many times in the past. Today all is well and I WILL get those taxes done! I am also going to "get a life". I isolated myself, pretty much while drinking, not wanting others to see how much I drank, not wanting to drive,not wanting to do ANYTHING. Today I am relatively clear headed, motivated, and sober (day 4). Whew!
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I am back from the gym - two hours of boxing and functional training. Feels good.
WhoDey - Boredom is a vicious trigger. It is useful to keep a list of go-to activities to immediately turn to when cravings hit.
Marty - Hope the weather improves soon. I would use some sunshine myself.
Hawkeye - Your day sounds so peaceful and sybaritic) I certainly can relate to ongoing battle with procrastination. I don't remember who said that "Procrastination is a deadly sin", but I agree even though I don't believe in deadly sins)
My, you know the juice of boxing fun.
As for bitterness - it is caused primarily by my uncertainty in life and not feeling stable ground under my feet. I feel like a fraud to some extent. I feel uneasy when conversation touches upon job or career related topics. I don't know how to explain to a "normal" person that I am sick of dead-end job and don't want to look back at my life and feel deep regret when it's too late.
Speaking about "not a date" - he has a stable job, very good at what he's doing, gradually developing career within the same company. Friends, family. And I am totally opposite of the "normal". Emotionally scarred and sick to death of people judging me most of my life, and would prefer to live on the shore of the ocean, have enough money to buy food and watch waves rolling all day long.
Sorry, I am rambling.
Sao - Glad the underpricing was a false alarm.
Andy - Yes, update us on the interview.
Time for bed.
Good night, weekenders)
WhoDey - Boredom is a vicious trigger. It is useful to keep a list of go-to activities to immediately turn to when cravings hit.
Marty - Hope the weather improves soon. I would use some sunshine myself.
Hawkeye - Your day sounds so peaceful and sybaritic) I certainly can relate to ongoing battle with procrastination. I don't remember who said that "Procrastination is a deadly sin", but I agree even though I don't believe in deadly sins)
My, you know the juice of boxing fun.
As for bitterness - it is caused primarily by my uncertainty in life and not feeling stable ground under my feet. I feel like a fraud to some extent. I feel uneasy when conversation touches upon job or career related topics. I don't know how to explain to a "normal" person that I am sick of dead-end job and don't want to look back at my life and feel deep regret when it's too late.
Speaking about "not a date" - he has a stable job, very good at what he's doing, gradually developing career within the same company. Friends, family. And I am totally opposite of the "normal". Emotionally scarred and sick to death of people judging me most of my life, and would prefer to live on the shore of the ocean, have enough money to buy food and watch waves rolling all day long.
Sorry, I am rambling.
Sao - Glad the underpricing was a false alarm.
Andy - Yes, update us on the interview.
Time for bed.
Good night, weekenders)
ours de petit cerveau
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Originally Posted by theVman31
How did the interview go Andy. ?
I should find out in the next few days one way or another. fingers x'd
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