Fantabulous Secular Connections Check-in Part III
Originally Posted by doorknob 
The public library is gonna let me hold a meeting there (long as we don't get out of hand, lol). I'm gonna start this Saturday, but I'm not gonna expect any turnout. That way, if nobody shows up, I won't be disappointed. 
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Originally Posted by zencat
Maybe promote the meeting on craigslist.
OMG! Apparently I know nothing about myself or my problems.....AHHGGGGG sorry..some peeps on chat tonight were very condescending....it sucks when you want to say so much but you're so [email protected] confused hurt angry that you dont want to take the time to type it all.... I havent felt this crazy since the day I decided to get sober 
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This is TOTALLY nerdy but it was probably the best I have felt since I quit.
First, one of my old drug buddies (one who is unusually manipulative and I actually kinda *liked* so it was even easier for him to manipulate me) called me and asked if I wanted to party. I said no thanks, and he got pretty mean and, lo and behold, manipulative. I didn't let it work though. I hung up on him and called another friend to vent a little and he had me laughing about it in a few minutes. He sorta made my drug buddy look ridiculous, rather than threatening.
And then (this is where it gets nerdy) I went to a lecture today. It's research week on campus and there was an internationally famous paleontologist visiting to talk about his research on dinosaurs. I went to both lectures he presented. I am studying paleontology but I am interested in different kinds of critters than dinosaurs. But really, who doesn't love dinosaurs? By the end of it I was grinning ear-to-ear. I felt optimistic about my career and future and I was excited about school again in a way I have not been since I started drinking and doing drugs. And I felt confident in my abilities. It's an amazing feeling.
First, one of my old drug buddies (one who is unusually manipulative and I actually kinda *liked* so it was even easier for him to manipulate me) called me and asked if I wanted to party. I said no thanks, and he got pretty mean and, lo and behold, manipulative. I didn't let it work though. I hung up on him and called another friend to vent a little and he had me laughing about it in a few minutes. He sorta made my drug buddy look ridiculous, rather than threatening.
And then (this is where it gets nerdy) I went to a lecture today. It's research week on campus and there was an internationally famous paleontologist visiting to talk about his research on dinosaurs. I went to both lectures he presented. I am studying paleontology but I am interested in different kinds of critters than dinosaurs. But really, who doesn't love dinosaurs? By the end of it I was grinning ear-to-ear. I felt optimistic about my career and future and I was excited about school again in a way I have not been since I started drinking and doing drugs. And I felt confident in my abilities. It's an amazing feeling.
Its so cool to see the secular forum active. Just a reminder tho...as difficult it can be...lets keep off the subject of AA as much as possible and avoid the 
to all that Zencat 
I really like the positive vibe here - lets keep it!
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I too like the positive vibe on these threads, but can we have a little bit of bitching and whining, it makes me laugh and we don't want to end up like pod people.
Maybe we could have a seperate thread for when you want to vent!
We could put a warning at the top so anyone who ventures in does so at there own peril. lol
Maybe we could have a seperate thread for when you want to vent!
We could put a warning at the top so anyone who ventures in does so at there own peril. lol
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Seeing as how SR is freaking huge and I don't wanna search for info. Have any of you looked at SmartRecovery? Wife gave me the link today but I like it here, lol. And it seems to be working. On day 30 and still keeping up with the positive attitude. Only had a few small cravings for a beer, like when having BBQ ribs and things like that.
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Originally Posted by gneiss
And then (this is where it gets nerdy) I went to a lecture today. It's research week on campus and there was an internationally famous paleontologist visiting to talk about his research on dinosaurs. I went to both lectures he presented. I am studying paleontology but I am interested in different kinds of critters than dinosaurs. But really, who doesn't love dinosaurs? By the end of it I was grinning ear-to-ear. I felt optimistic about my career and future and I was excited about school again in a way I have not been since I started drinking and doing drugs. And I felt confident in my abilities. It's an amazing feeling.
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Originally Posted by vividserenity
OMG! Apparently I know nothing about myself or my problems.....AHHGGGGG sorry..some peeps on chat tonight were very condescending....it sucks when you want to say so much but you're so [email protected] confused hurt angry that you dont want to take the time to type it all.... I havent felt this crazy since the day I decided to get sober
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Originally Posted by Strangef8
Seeing as how SR is freaking huge and I don't wanna search for info. Have any of you looked at SmartRecovery? Wife gave me the link today but I like it here, lol. And it seems to be working. On day 30 and still keeping up with the positive attitude. Only had a few small cravings for a beer, like when having BBQ ribs and things like that.
SMART Recovery® - Introduction
LifeRing is worth checking out too.
LifeRing Home Page
Thanks DK but I decided to get over myself instead.....ya know...cause acting 5 is very attractive.... Its hard to listen to other peoples opinion sometimes even when you ask for them....Everything is spiffy now....
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Originally Posted by allport
I too like the positive vibe on these threads, but can we have a little bit of bitching and whining, it makes me laugh and we don't want to end up like pod people.
Maybe we could have a seperate thread for when you want to vent!
We could put a warning at the top so anyone who ventures in does so at there own peril. lol
Maybe we could have a seperate thread for when you want to vent!
We could put a warning at the top so anyone who ventures in does so at there own peril. lol
Here is a typical example.
Someone posted.
Some idiot smashed up my car and I think it was me.
Check it out. It is one of my favorite spots here.
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OK, I was feeling great earlier. I just found out that, though it's been a few years since I spoke to him, a guy I was friends with in high school was killed in a car wreck and it's kinda hit me hard. He was a good guy. I am going to bed for now, take care. Thank you all for your kind words lately, I will check in after a day or two I think.
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Sorry about your loss gneiss.
Just checking in today. I got my book order (Under the Influence and Rational Recovery) so I am going to try to do some reading today.
I hate reading. I wish I could wait for the movie.
Just checking in today. I got my book order (Under the Influence and Rational Recovery) so I am going to try to do some reading today.
I hate reading. I wish I could wait for the movie.
Sorry to hear that gneiss. Very sad day, there's been tragedy for a few people on SR.
Anyway, perhaps not the most auspicious moment, but I figured it was time I stuck my head through the door on this thread and said hi. So, hi.
Anyway, perhaps not the most auspicious moment, but I figured it was time I stuck my head through the door on this thread and said hi. So, hi.
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Originally Posted by Strangef8
Seeing as how SR is freaking huge and I don't wanna search for info. Have any of you looked at SmartRecovery? Wife gave me the link today but I like it here, lol. And it seems to be working. On day 30 and still keeping up with the positive attitude. Only had a few small cravings for a beer, like when having BBQ ribs and things like that.
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