When I Don't Drink

[lorik]

When I Don't Drink

I wake up to the dishes done

Pray for my children with a clear head each night

Read interesting books

Am available to loved ones

Catch up on side projects

Feel connected to my Creator

Eat well

Wash my face before bed

Excersize more often

Educate myself on new subjects

Show up for my children's Specials

Spread joy and positivity to my co-workers

Enrich the lives of the children I work with

Am a better lover, friend, mother and adult

Dream and believe in a future of possibilities

When I DO Drink:

Well, you know

How about you?

[nomorewine]

When I Don't Drink

When I Don't Drink

When I don't drink:
I remember the night before.

I sleep better and wake up refreshed and peaceful.

I have rational discussions with people and don't have to worry about what I may have said or if I made sense.

I have a productive day and have graditude for the day.

I am more patient.

I see the beauty in things and people around me.

I try new things and have less fear.

I do things I enjoy like cooking and gardening, reading and learning new things.

When I drink:
I never know for sure who I will be or what I will do. :s

[gateway]

When I Don't Drink

amen

[jools1961]

When I Don't Drink

When I dont drink I:-

Dont serve pigslops for dinner
Dont feel like spending time with people who are big drinkers and are probably a bad influence
Dont spend heaps of money on plonk
Dont have to hide bottles of wine when I am well in to the second
Eat normal healthy meals
Dont eat chips or junk food
Dont splurge on sweet stuff because I am having a carb craving
Can always get into the car and take the kids where they have to go

[gabby]

When I Don't Drink

my turn

When I dont drink I:
Am more in touch with my feelings
Am proud of myself
Am a better role model for the darling children (teens)
Can pick up the kids where ever and when ever. This came in especially handy when it was a party and they got a ticket for underage drinking. (ouch) eeks
Exercise regularly
Eat better and dont pig out (as much)
Look better/lose weight
Feel better/more engery
Save money and gas (no trips to the liquor store)
Dont have to ever worry about a DUI and my name in the newspaper
I feel safer
I am harder to fool/smarter/brain works better even with topa

Lori.....I could go on and on here

[MKR]

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Just have a minute to post . . . what a cool topic. thanks Lorik!

When I don't drink:

Ditto to most sentiments in above postings
That nervous feeling in the pit of my stomach goes away.
I have nothing to feel guilty about! (love that one!)
I have very few hot flashes - loving that one too!


When I drink . . . I hide from myself and the world!

Hugs,
Mary

[mountainmama]

When I Don't Drink

Wow, this is cool~

When I don't drink :
I play more, worry less
Don't start ridiculous fights ~ the ones that I forgot what I was fighting for
Don't have to pick up the cans in the morning, each clink hurting my pounding head
Don't have to worry about what my neighbors must think of us, with all the empty cases of beer piling up in the garage...that is soooo embarrassing.
I want to grow, and experience life instead of numbing up to "survive" it

When I do drink:
Not really a very usefull or productive person.

Great idea, Thanks Lorik ~That was fun, to put down all the positive things about this new lifestyle.
Mtnmama

[deanie]

When I Don't Drink

When I don't drink

When I don't drink I...

Set a good example to my teenage daughters

Speak softly and nicely (mostly)

Have good thoughts

Have more patience with life's irritations

Show my loved one's love and gratidtue

Actually do what I say I am going to do

Wake up with hope

Am fun to be around (my oldest told me that last night when she said she was proud of me for not drinking wine every day!!!)

Want to do better and be better

Thanks Lori for starting this. It will be great to add to as time goes by and to look back on in the future!!!

Peace,

Deanie

[Bambino]

When I Don't Drink

Lori - for sure you have picked a bone here...

Ditto to all sentiments above...

When I don't drink

I can answer the phone

I can answer the door

I can drive - wahey

I can speak to people without worrying if I smell of wine

I can take my doggies for walks

I can step out of my front door without shame

I can wash my hair every day

and the most poignant is I can do what I said yesterday, and carry it through

I can be ... normal ... again

Thanks Lori for starting this - superb. xxx

[wwbarb]

When I Don't Drink

When I don't drink

I can actually go out with girlfriends at night and not feel like I'm hiding something.

I don't eat everything on my plate, hubby's plate and what's left on the platter.

I actually accomplish things.

I save money - lots of it.

I don't drop stitches in my knitting and totally screw up something I've been working hard on.

I can stay awake until 9:30 at least.

I can keep an eye on my teenager and let him know that, yes, there is supervision in this household.

I can lose weight.

I can be productive.

What fun that was!!

Barb

[Bambino]

When I Don't Drink

This has been the most influential thread... Bullet points on how we feel... No need to say owt else...

Except for... I do have a problem with a certain person upon this site... constantly RUDE and completely the opposite from everyonr on here.. If you want a dating agency me dear - then there are plenty, however you have NOTHING positive to say so wynot keep ure trap shut ?
oh and guess whom that is to?
amd don't waste your time sending weird messages to me Kanga

[MKR]

When I Don't Drink

Running this to the top because told mods group to go check this out. Just a reminder why we are doing this and inspirational if someone is falling a bit short of their goals.
Thanks again Lorik! Hugs, Mary

[Mackeral]

When I Don't Drink

When i don't drink.

I can be the real me.

I can collect my children from their friends after 5pm.

I am honest to others and myself.

I can think clearly.

I can wake up feeling proud.

I can plan ahead.

I can look forward to tomorrow.

I am a better husband, father, friend.

When i do.......

I do just enough in life to get me by...And thats no way to live.

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[Lou]

When I Don't Drink

When i dont drink....

I can allow myself to have dreams and aspirations...and know that i can acheive them

I have more energy and i really appreciate everything i have

I am able to read books, go the gym and be productive

I am able to take my elderly grandma shopping

Im able to get a shower/bath, wash my hair, do my nails, pluck my eyebrows etc more than once a fortnight

I want to meet up with friends

I am able to realise that i actualy dont miss my ex...it's just the booze

I save ?70 per week on booze

I am a better person

I feel strong and in control

I dont hate myself as a person

When i do drink...

I am weak

I lose control

I despise myself

I lose all self respect

I cut myself off from everyone and wallow in self pity and dwell to much on the past instead of focusing on what a brilliant future i have in front of me

In short i become a horrid person.

Brilliant idea for a thread, that has really helped...iv never actualy thought to write it down like that. Makes you even more determined.

Thanks

Lou Lou x x

[Mary Anne]

When I Don't Drink

When I don't drink:

:h GREAT THREAD!!!!

I sleep like a "log"!!!

My face clears up and I look so much better

My back doesn't hurt as bad

I don't wake up w/ bruises all over myself that I don't know where they came from

I am a much better parent

I enjoy riding the horses sooooooo much more!

I enjoy working out sooooo much more

I wake up feeling clear headed

I enjoy my job sooooo much more

Thanks for the great thread!!:good:


Mary Anne