Recipe for sobriety- Weekenders 25 - 28 October 2019
Recipe for sobriety- Weekenders 25 - 28 October 2019
Welcome to the Weekenders
Firstly I’d like to apologise. If I seem like I repeat myself week on week out that’s probably because I do. But sobriety, like recipes to bake or cook do tend to use their own special formulae.
I’ve noticed the recipe for sobriety has certain ingredients that work.
Once you have mastered the ingredients to your liking you can have the perfect recipe for you.
Mine may not suit you and finding the ingredients most favoured to you will help you on your sober journey.
If this is your first weekend sober, or many, come join us for support and chat...as we know the weekends can be a struggle sometimes. (We’re here all week too!)
I'm in. Thanks, Mags.
I'm in need of a couple of recipe tweaks. I feel like my recipe is bland. Not that it isn't working, just that I'm feeling blah. Need to add something to my life. Not sure what that is right now. I'm just not having much fun. Of course I'm still grieving, but it's not just that. Last night I had some "is this all there is" thoughts. I dunno. Maybe I'm a little depressed.
I'm in need of a couple of recipe tweaks. I feel like my recipe is bland. Not that it isn't working, just that I'm feeling blah. Need to add something to my life. Not sure what that is right now. I'm just not having much fun. Of course I'm still grieving, but it's not just that. Last night I had some "is this all there is" thoughts. I dunno. Maybe I'm a little depressed.
And the kitchen hit another snag yesterday. I was supposed to have my new gas cooktop and electric wall oven installed yesterday. The installers got there and told me the gas connection and electrical connections are not done correctly and they could not install them. Also the cabinet that was built for the oven isn't quite right. I'm working on getting everyone involved lined up to come back and fix things. So, another week or more with no actual stove. But the new refrigerator fit perfectly in its opening, and it's gorgeous. I was so hoping everything would be done this week. Not to be. In the grand scheme of things this is not a huge problem. But when the installers showed me the problems yesterday, I promptly got a nosebleed. So I guess it's stressful. I need a break.
So sorry to hear of your loss MLD51. Changes in the house can be very stressful too. Sounds like you will benefit from a trip to somewhere warm and relaxing. Hope you can take it easy till then
Great post mags1. I like the idea of seeing sobriety as a recipe and we can all create our own special recipe. It actually helps in seeing how sobriety works. And of course I just like the idea of recipes.
great thread, thanks
great thread, thanks
IN!
Welcome to Weekenders harriet,Citrus and number three who posted right at the end of last week's thread.
Thanks Mags, you certainly need some essentials, namely a determination to stop but it does take more than that which is why thinking long and hard about what is going to work for yourself as an individual because it is different for each of us. All my failed attempts were down to me just trying to resist the urge to drink rather than do something to reduce it which is what I did when I finally managed to quit.
Long weekend for me as I have Friday off to try and soundproof my flooring.
Welcome to Weekenders harriet,Citrus and number three who posted right at the end of last week's thread.
Thanks Mags, you certainly need some essentials, namely a determination to stop but it does take more than that which is why thinking long and hard about what is going to work for yourself as an individual because it is different for each of us. All my failed attempts were down to me just trying to resist the urge to drink rather than do something to reduce it which is what I did when I finally managed to quit.
Long weekend for me as I have Friday off to try and soundproof my flooring.
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Ahhhh, so happy to see this thread. Just one more day of work then I can have my weekend away from the stress. Do all good paying jobs suck all your energy and cause daily conflicts? Vacation will come soon, only a few years in this place then I can find a better place. I don’t think I’m cut out for this, or am I just not cut out for working? Even though it’s not fun, I moved to a new place, found a good job, got sober, paid my bills. I should be proud, if I only had energy to feel.
Morning Weekenders
Mariposa your job sounds like where I worked except women didn’t get paid as much as the men for doing the same job. Lol. Now I look back I see I could’ve done it differently. you’ve come a long way, you should give yourself a pat on the back. X
Saou, is it panels you fix to the wall for your soundproofing?
Up early, as usual. I can’t have any caffeine or chocolate this morning as I’ve my hospital appointment at around 10am, so no tea or coffee or hot chocolate. I was going to have a mug of hot water but I’ve put a drop of peppermint cordial in it, tastes nice.
The weekends upon us just about, if you’re thinking about giving up the booze, why not start today, join us for a sober weekend. It really is worth it.
Mariposa your job sounds like where I worked except women didn’t get paid as much as the men for doing the same job. Lol. Now I look back I see I could’ve done it differently. you’ve come a long way, you should give yourself a pat on the back. X
Saou, is it panels you fix to the wall for your soundproofing?
Up early, as usual. I can’t have any caffeine or chocolate this morning as I’ve my hospital appointment at around 10am, so no tea or coffee or hot chocolate. I was going to have a mug of hot water but I’ve put a drop of peppermint cordial in it, tastes nice.
The weekends upon us just about, if you’re thinking about giving up the booze, why not start today, join us for a sober weekend. It really is worth it.
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