FOMO at Weekends? Weekenders 19 - 22 August 2022
soberfighterwriter
Join Date: Jan 2020
Posts: 1,732
Sunday morning, and the wedding went swimmingly. I was the designated driver, and had no problems at all staying away from all the alcohol. A bit disappointed that all I could choose from was sparkling water and Pepsi Max, but I was SO happy that my children didn't have to worry about me drinking. I toasted the happy couple and thanked my brother for being there for me on the most difficult day of my life, and all those who knew what I was talking about cried. It was very emotional, but I know now that that pain has subsided, and I don't need to numb it anymore. It's time for a change.
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Join Date: Dec 2020
Posts: 234
morning folks. Got back home to Athens yesterday afternoon and went to my home group last night.
very relaxed day on the agenda. Laundry and getting ready for tomorrow. I'll probably go to the noon group to stay in the flow of meetings.
very relaxed day on the agenda. Laundry and getting ready for tomorrow. I'll probably go to the noon group to stay in the flow of meetings.
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Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 2,842
Back after our trip around the harbour lovely morning had a coffee and brownie by the pier even better if the sun was shining but it was so nice.
my wife is much better that me at this but with practice it will come.
This is something that would never happen before also i would be hungover and the fact i wouldn't have had the money to buy the Kayak in the first place. There are so many other things to do, it's sad my life over the past few years especially my 40s that time was gradually taken up with alcohol.
Never again is no longer for the morning after headache never again feeling sick never again feeling guilty and anxious. Never again now is to never again drink alcohol.
Have a happy birthday Least
my wife is much better that me at this but with practice it will come.
This is something that would never happen before also i would be hungover and the fact i wouldn't have had the money to buy the Kayak in the first place. There are so many other things to do, it's sad my life over the past few years especially my 40s that time was gradually taken up with alcohol.
Never again is no longer for the morning after headache never again feeling sick never again feeling guilty and anxious. Never again now is to never again drink alcohol.
Have a happy birthday Least
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Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: NC
Posts: 5,161
Happy Birthday least!!🥳
I'll tell ya what I did not miss out on this weekend..
Watching a movie with the grandkids until they fell asleep instead of passing out before everyone else.
Waking up at 3am, to comfort 4 yo who woke up and wanted to come to our room.
Getting up at 4am to comfort the 2yo who woke up and was wondering where her sister was.
Standing there watching them sleep before I head out the door loaded up and ready for a day of hard labor.
Working on about 4 hours total sleep if I'm lucky but feel great.
No way any of that happens if I fall for the FOMO lie that alcohol would have made my weekend any better.
It would have done the complete opposite and ruined it.
I'll tell ya what I did not miss out on this weekend..
Watching a movie with the grandkids until they fell asleep instead of passing out before everyone else.
Waking up at 3am, to comfort 4 yo who woke up and wanted to come to our room.
Getting up at 4am to comfort the 2yo who woke up and was wondering where her sister was.
Standing there watching them sleep before I head out the door loaded up and ready for a day of hard labor.
Working on about 4 hours total sleep if I'm lucky but feel great.
No way any of that happens if I fall for the FOMO lie that alcohol would have made my weekend any better.
It would have done the complete opposite and ruined it.
Happy Birthday Least. Have a brilliant day love 
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 3,095
Agree with all the non-FOMO! The two weekend mornings have found me up and raring to go early(earlier than the time I get up for work during the week-LOL.)
The dog and I had two tremendous hikes both mornings followed by yard work, house cleaning, more yard work(it's too big of a yard!!) and some random shopping. Spent time in a bookstore, surrounded by the smell of coffee. So much better than smelling alcohol. Such a great relaxing, but busy weekend. Fantastic to be sober.
The dog and I had two tremendous hikes both mornings followed by yard work, house cleaning, more yard work(it's too big of a yard!!) and some random shopping. Spent time in a bookstore, surrounded by the smell of coffee. So much better than smelling alcohol. Such a great relaxing, but busy weekend. Fantastic to be sober.
saoutchik
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London
Posts: 16,203
It would appear that Least's is not the only birthday.
Today in 1897, 11 days after he first synthesised aspirin, Felix Hoffman re-synthesised diamorphine which Bayer would market as 'heroin.' It was marketed as a cough syrup for children!
Today in 1897, 11 days after he first synthesised aspirin, Felix Hoffman re-synthesised diamorphine which Bayer would market as 'heroin.' It was marketed as a cough syrup for children!
bona fido dog-lover
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 99,784
Congrats on a successful wedding Lexi. 
Thanks for the birthday greetings and cake and candy.
I've been sleeping most of the day. The chest/back pain is still there and no better.
I hope 71 is kinder to me than 70 was!
Thanks for the birthday greetings and cake and candy.
I've been sleeping most of the day. The chest/back pain is still there and no better.
I hope 71 is kinder to me than 70 was!
Magsie
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 26,687
Good Morning Weekenders
Saou, crikey on the kids cough medicine. I imagine they could get addicted to that quite easily unaware of its powerful effects.
This morning is a bit like an Autumn morning. Cool and crisp. It may change as the day moves on.
In the past sometimes I didn’t make it to work on a Monday because of bingeing all weekend. If I did go I was hung over most the day.
Maybe they knew but I’d make all the excuses up. Often using a holiday day too. Though I don’t work now it’s still a good feeling to wake up with no hangovers or regrets.
Love to all Weekenders xxxx
Saou, crikey on the kids cough medicine. I imagine they could get addicted to that quite easily unaware of its powerful effects.
This morning is a bit like an Autumn morning. Cool and crisp. It may change as the day moves on.
In the past sometimes I didn’t make it to work on a Monday because of bingeing all weekend. If I did go I was hung over most the day.
Maybe they knew but I’d make all the excuses up. Often using a holiday day too. Though I don’t work now it’s still a good feeling to wake up with no hangovers or regrets.Love to all Weekenders xxxx
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Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 2,842
Good morning all.
Mags a clear head cant be beat but feeling a little tired this morning. Next doors cat was crying outside my window keeping me awake and driving the dog nuts.if this is my main complaint for the day it won't be to bad.🙂
Mags a clear head cant be beat but feeling a little tired this morning. Next doors cat was crying outside my window keeping me awake and driving the dog nuts.if this is my main complaint for the day it won't be to bad.🙂
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Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Adelaide, Australia
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As part of forcing myself to do humaning, I visited a cousin (the daughter of the aunt that died). She is the matriarch of her extended clan and thrives in it. She fille me in on the news of various cousins, sisters, sons etc- even my own brother..a messy web, but were both at same funeral. I came away feeling quite unsettled. I also made myself text my youngest son, third time, about meeting up, but he's working. Also messaged a friend about a meetup, but her family has COVID. My GP has told me a few times my bod's immunity is comprimised, because a sizeable part of my lymph system was burned irreperably when I was fried....7y ago on the 28th. Lots of crappy memories and worse emotions have come to play. meh, ugh, whatever....
saoutchik
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London
Posts: 16,203
You have come a hell of a long way in 7 years PhoenixJ!
All the best least.
According to one of London's evening newspapers the average price of a pint of beer has hit £7 (~$8.50) What a relief I no longer buy them.
All the best least.
According to one of London's evening newspapers the average price of a pint of beer has hit £7 (~$8.50) What a relief I no longer buy them.
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: East Coast USA
Posts: 120,874
Al, kayaking is a big thing here, too. We have enjoyed padding the waters a time or two; we’ve been considering purchasing our own; we’ll see.
Hope you were able to squeeze a few decent hours on your b-day, least.
, again, least.
Hey guys, we have another Sober Weekend our belts.
Hope you were able to squeeze a few decent hours on your b-day, least.
, again, least.Hey guys, we have another Sober Weekend our belts.
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