melski

Speaking of getting dressed up, have to upgrade my interview outfit game.
Working from home let me work in riding and yoga clothes so off today to work on shoes...
Most women love shopping but I am not excited about it.
Got some good stuff online but shoes need to be tried on, sigh.
That and chores and other errands today.
Stay warm and healthy all.

ChloeRose63

Happy Sunday, Early Risers!
Up early but, think I will go back to bed and enjoy my 'day of rest!

stargazer016

An actual early riser for the first time in a while, as I have been closing my new store most of the time.

Up at 3:45am this morning.

Have a good day off everyone!

wiscsober

How are things at the new store? I take it it's a convenience store? Hats off to all service workers.

Chloe - must hear about last night. All dressed up!

Hi everyone.

It's 0500 but got up at 0300. The bug hit. Like what I want to do today, I didn't drink or abuse medications, ate quite a bit before lunch, and did chores. Rest of the day I was wiped out and slept a lot. Right now it's not too bad.

Made a gallon of pureed fruit with diet mix drink to keep hydrated.

Sober day for football. Go Pack Go!


Every now and then like right when I typed that last sentence my gambler's voice speaks up, "That would be a good bet." Like a whisper.

I haven't had to deal with gambling nor lottery for over two months. Nor compulsive spending.

Focusing on step 1. Framework - what would I say, to explain, to someone about the first step.

Everyone have a great day...

lmvalentine

4:15 AM

Did not sleep well at all. It’s a lot of coffee day.
Usual Sunday routine with Gdaughter ahead. I heard her up a couple of times also. Naps are good things.

A safe sober Sunday to all.

melski

Morning early risers.
Up since about 2AM, mind racing.
First time for that in a long time.
Ugh, will try and make yoga this morning but probably going to lay low today.
Happy Sunday all.

stargazer016

Up at 4:00 am. Got in a 30 ride on the exercise bike before drinking coffee.

Have a good day all!

lmvalentine

2:30 ish AM

Bathroom alarm and brain whispering. Bank, store, cigs and gas errands this morning and then hoping to nap. Ten inches of snow forecast tonight.
DIL has dui court this afternoon. Doesn’t seem to be worried but I am. I’m not looking forward to the consequences it will have on my life. I am fed up with other alcoholics crap. Son was transported to prison Friday so that’s another kink in life. Now all I need is XAH to pop up. Feeling sorry for myself and being angry will not help. I’ll take it out with snow shoveling!
After that rant I hope we all have a decent Monday.

ChloeRose63

Good Morning!

wiscsober

Not only are you doing your best, you are the best.

STDragon

5:30am morning!

wiscsober

Good morning. Weird virus. Most of my body feels well except for chest and throat irritation. I am sober. Get a bit of money today...but I have it planned out...groceries...a few things online...and then the rest for Friday and Monday. The kids and their kids are getting gifts from me...no more excuses, guilt, or shame for wasting the money on booze and addictive behaviors. Each day I feel spurts of wellness...sometimes it's unsettling. I know what being manic is and I don't want to flip to that side. I can deal with all of my emotions and thinking and make sober decisions. To live a sober life.

OK 0553 been up awhile.

melski

Sending good thoughts Imvalentine for the court today and Wiscober to kick that virus!
Canceled a date over the weekend with someone who reappeared after a year and a half.
I was in such a different place then and I know this person likes to drink.
Probably a "normal drinker" by most standards but I have decided I need to be around people who don't drink and who do love animals as much as I do.
Up a little earlier than usual today because I went to bed so early last night.
Slept through to the alarm and both the pup and I were surprised to hear it.
Bad weather, high winds ect today here so likely no riding today but yoga later on.
Happy Monday all.

Ringo123

Up at 4am. Now at work. Not feeling well because of yesterday's excesses. When will I ever learn.

ChloeRose63

Beautiful day yesterday! Felt like Springtime with temps in the 50's!
Now comes the storms...hopefully just rain!

wiscsober

went to post a long msg. here but it got wiped cleaned. oh well. It helped typing it. How about 0330 up and about. Feeling better but still ailing. Alive, kicking, sober plus it's been 9 weeks 5 days of freedom.

wiscsober

Believe me I asked how all of you are doing too!!!

lmvalentine

3:15 AM

Ready for a snow day. Schools, city, daycare...closed today. I got all my errands taken care of and Gson said he’d come over and shovel. DIL can drive till 12/6 and back to court 12/11. I’m trying to stay in the present but it is difficult. Were we all pouting and in denial when we drank?

Hope you get to feeling better wiscsober and a good Tuesday to all.

wiscsober

Thank you

pouting: one's attractive in a way...while drinking not so much.

Ringo123

Up at 3am.

Imvalentine, you sure have the disease staring you in the face. What a reminder of what it was like. Keep the faith.