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    #1231
    Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

    Det,

    Yes, Yes, my thoughts exactly. I used to love going to social events...hanging around. But now, without drinking, well, I find it downright boring and I get very restless to move on and do something else.
    AF Since April 20, 2008
    4 Years!!!     :lilheart:

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      #1232
      Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

      Det,

      PS What types of things do you enjoy now that you are not drinking? What have you replaced the AL with?
      AF Since April 20, 2008
      4 Years!!!       :lilheart:

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        #1233
        Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

        Momof3, I've been enjoying some hobbies that I had neglected badly during my al abuse years.

        -shooting
        -martial arts
        -bicycle riding
        -going to book stores and drinking coffee and reading up on new things
        -I signed up for some "one on one" training at the mac store (for learning new things on computers and software)
        -going to the movies and remembering the movie
        nosce te ipsum
        (Know Thyself)

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          #1234
          Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

          Thanks for letting me know. I'm always curious to know once people do once they stop drinking. It also gives me some ideas.
          :thanks:
          AF Since April 20, 2008
          4 Years!!!           :lilheart:

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            #1235
            Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

            Hi everyone - just a quick post and I'm off to a busy day.

            MO3 -- Once I quit drinking I set an outrageous goal for myself as far as a new "hobby". I decided that I would learn to ride a motercycle. For many people that wouldn't be that big of a deal ... but for me it was huge. I'll tell that story someday. So in May I took lessons, and bought a Harley! It's very symbolic to me - and every time I ride I think about how much my life has changed since last January. It's a "mountain top" experience for me. LVT and her running is another example! So stretch your goals - set out to do something outrageous for yourself! Something that the "old" you wouldn't even think of doing!!

            As far as landmark Education - It has "changed my mind" in what is possible in my life. I literally walked out the door of the advanced class with a "new way to be". I learned how in-authentic my life had become, and that my desire is to be a truly authentic person in every way. I learned I had been living out a "story" of my past and every action in my life had been tied to that. The Landmark Forum teaches you to "see" why you have been the way you have been. At the Advanced course I designed a new life for myself. In a nutshell ... "Who I am in the possibility of being at peace. The Act I am giving up is .. "Don't hurt me"!! And that is who I am!!"

            Det - I also love going to movies now and not dozing off!!!

            Kate - I like the idea of "Racing for Sobriety" -- maybe the $$ could go to research! You could start a foundation!

            LVT - did the fog lift this morning for the bike ride? Go Girl Go! :yougo: We'll be your cheering section as you cross the finish line! What a great goal! Also - I understand what you are saying about your SIL - and your relationships at large. If your goal is moding with them - maybe pick an accountability partner. Or you can just post back here and report your success! We will help you achieve whatever your goals are!

            Wip, WW and everyone else :l 's to your day!
            AF since Jan. 1, 2008 .... It all began right here


            Raise your hopeful voice, you have a choice, you made it now.


            (from the Movie "Once")

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              #1236
              Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

              Living Free, outrageous may be an understatement for what I'm doing!:H:H

              Will happily accept all of the support and cheerleaders I can get--it really does help keep me going!:H :l :h

              Thanks everybody!!
              _______________
              NF since June 1, 2008
              AF since September 28, 2008
              DrunkFree since June 1, 2008
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              :wings: In memory of MDbiker aka Bear.
              5/4/2010 In loving memory of MaryAnne. I pray you've found peace my friend.
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              The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.ray:

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                #1237
                Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

                Liv, I really like the idea of stretching goals/choosing an outrageous goal. As you mentioned, it is a very symbolic way of leaving an old life behind and starting a new. I've always wanted to complete a marathon...actually started to train for one but I was still drinking. Landmark sounds like it was a life altering experience. I have heard others who have said the same. BTW, I used to have a recurring dream of riding a Harley.

                LVT--I missed something. What are you doing?

                Be well everyone

                m03
                AF Since April 20, 2008
                4 Years!!!                 :lilheart:

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                  #1238
                  Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

                  https://www.mywayout.org/community/f6...5-a-25845.html


                  momof3--check out my thread!
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                  NF since June 1, 2008
                  AF since September 28, 2008
                  DrunkFree since June 1, 2008
                  _____________
                  :wings: In memory of MDbiker aka Bear.
                  5/4/2010 In loving memory of MaryAnne. I pray you've found peace my friend.
                  _______________
                  The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.ray:

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                    #1239
                    Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

                    LVT--Good for you!
                    AF Since April 20, 2008
                    4 Years!!!                     :lilheart:

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                      #1240
                      Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

                      Rah!! Rah!! LVT :cheering:
                      A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes~Cinderella

                      AF 12/6/2007

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                        #1241
                        Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

                        I've got a short break and thought I'd better bring this thread back up to date ... literally!

                        I had the awesome opportunity to spend some time with Kate in her beautiful State!! She hooked me up with some business, so I jumped on the chance to spend some time with her! Now ... I have known and loved this dear friend on this site and on the phone for the past 9 months -- but getting to spend actual time with her was a delight! She is a elegant woman, and her beauty shines inside and out. (don't blush Kate!) Her DH is madly in love with her, and they have the greatest relationship. It was awesome to spend time with them. In a word -- Our dear Kate is authentic. She cares about people more than anyone I have met in a long time. She really is a giver. I hope everyone on this site is given the opportunity to visit with her at some point in their MWO journey. When she speaks, it is from the head and heart 100% of the time. We would all gain from taking what she has to share in this walk. I love her for the way she has always been here for me on this way out. Kate ..... :l

                        I just wanted to share --- hope you are all having a wonderful day and lets get this thread back up on page one!!!! :h
                        AF since Jan. 1, 2008 .... It all began right here


                        Raise your hopeful voice, you have a choice, you made it now.


                        (from the Movie "Once")

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                          #1242
                          Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

                          Liv, that is too cool! I am so jealous! :h
                          _______________
                          NF since June 1, 2008
                          AF since September 28, 2008
                          DrunkFree since June 1, 2008
                          _____________
                          :wings: In memory of MDbiker aka Bear.
                          5/4/2010 In loving memory of MaryAnne. I pray you've found peace my friend.
                          _______________
                          The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.ray:

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                            #1243
                            Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

                            Has anyone seen Thankful on the boards lately? I miss her :h
                            AF since Jan. 1, 2008 .... It all began right here


                            Raise your hopeful voice, you have a choice, you made it now.


                            (from the Movie "Once")

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                              #1244
                              Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

                              Hi Liv,

                              She has been gone for weeks. I miss her too.

                              I'll be back when I "qualify" for this thread again.
                              Beck

                              Sometimes you get there in spite of your route, losing track of your life and what it's about, the road seems to know when to straighten right out...Mary Chapin Carpenter

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                                #1245
                                Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

                                Beck ... you get your buns back in this thread anytime YOU want!! You don't have to "start over" here. You had a slip and you are on track ... we all learn so much from THAT! Any of us could arrive in your shoes -- so this is not a club! It's all of us in together helping each other to enjoy a non drinking lifestyle ........... K?? :l
                                AF since Jan. 1, 2008 .... It all began right here


                                Raise your hopeful voice, you have a choice, you made it now.


                                (from the Movie "Once")

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