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    #181
    2013-LET'S DO THIS!

    Grapefruit flaored Perriere? I want some of that!

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      #182
      2013-LET'S DO THIS!

      Thoughts become actions. Without thought, we don't act. I am trying to stop the drinking thoughts by recognizing all thoughts at the door to my brain and deciding which ones I will let in. It's not easy but after a while, it works. It puts a little distance between me and my new negative self too.

      First time since I started this latest abstinence, I had that "a nice glass of wine would go well with ..." thought, tempted me too. I am glad now that the last few drinks I had I did as Jason Vale suggested and REALLY analysed the taste, how I felt, etc. Wine does not really taste all that good. Perrier tastes better.

      Fondu and Perrrier for New Years Eve Dinner.

      Happy New Years to All.
      Tipplerette

      I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

      "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
      ? Lao-Tzu

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        #183
        2013-LET'S DO THIS!

        That is always my problem. The mental conversation in my head. I already put my green happy face sticker on my calendar for today. Today is the beginning of a new year for me. :thanks:

        PS - Tipp, you put 2013 as you day one instead of 2012.
        "Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.".....Carol Burnett
        ..........
        AF - 7-27-15

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          #184
          2013-LET'S DO THIS!

          Thanks a million. xoxo
          Tipplerette

          I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

          "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
          ? Lao-Tzu

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            #185
            2013-LET'S DO THIS!

            Ann Carolina;1435414 wrote: Grapefruit flaored Perriere? I want some of that!
            Agreed!!

            RRH- I think climbing into fresh clean sheets in one of the biggest gifts of sobriety! It's nice curling up with a book or watching mindless tv- instead if stumbling to bed in clothes worn all day. Waking up wondering how you got to bed. And why does my room smell like a wine celler?!

            I have come down with a sinus infection so I will not be going to the party tonight after all. I'm sending the husband, the kiddos, and a dip in my place :-) Even though I wasn't feeling anxious, it will be nice to not have to do the explaining to my friends. And watching everyone else stand around a kitchen counter drinking glass after glass of wine.

            Happy New Year friends! I hope everyone has a lovely night whatever you may be doing!

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              #186
              2013-LET'S DO THIS!

              We're staying home too. I agree about sliding into fresh, clean sheets. Remembering how you got there. All very positive things that I want to remember when my voice starts talking to me. I told my hubby, my son and my best friend that I'm going to be AF for 2013. So, I said it out loud. That means I'm doing it.
              "Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.".....Carol Burnett
              ..........
              AF - 7-27-15

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                #187
                2013-LET'S DO THIS!

                Okay! This is why I am finding it so bloody hard not to drink...I screamed like an insane woman at my son...yes he deserved it but really I could try some calmness instead of cold blooded pissed off.

                Unfortunately I am finding that if I have a drink...don't overdue than I calm down...Damn!!

                I think I need to get over to the #%##%#%%#+*^% thread and let loose...

                Not drinking but really really want to...where's the little stomps guy?...:stomper:

                Okay. That's better.
                On My Own Way Out Since May 20, 2012
                *If you think poorly of yourself, you can fail with a clear conscience.
                https://www.mywayout.org/community/f11/tool-box-27556.html tool box
                https://www.mywayout.org/community/f19/newbies-nest-30074.html newbie nest

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                  #188
                  2013-LET'S DO THIS!

                  Hey Kradle, you got through it without having one so onward and upward. Mood is one thing that really suffers when we get sober; now I understand it more since I'm going through it too. Maybe when you used to have a drink to calm down you sat quietly and remembered to breath; that's what calms you down - not the actual drink. I am trying to do the relaxing thing with tea rather than wine...
                  Tipplerette

                  I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

                  "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
                  ? Lao-Tzu

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                    #189
                    2013-LET'S DO THIS!

                    As the year ends I am reflecting (and trying not to drink) on 2012 and what brought me to the place I am now. Last New Year's Eve I drank a whole bottle of sparkling wine by myself and then proceeded to go and pick my son up from a party a few miles away. I did not want him driving because there were "drunk" people on the road. Well - I was probably one of them and I had him in the car with me. Luckily all went okay and we got home fine. Two days later I driving to pick him up from a swim meet and I had had a bottle of wine before leaving the house during a very short period of time. I was buzzed but told myself that I was okay when I left the house. On the way to that swim meet I hit a guard rail going about 45 miles per hour. I did $12K of damage to my practically new car but I was okay and thank God did not hurt anyone else. I told the officers that I had swerved to miss a dog. They bought it and I did not even get in trouble. I proceeded to keep drinking - even after that. I could have easily killed myself, my child, or someone else. That is how strong AL is - it will make you risk everything - even the most important things in your life. I feel guilty and ashamed that I kept telling myself that I was okay and that I did not have a problem. A few months ago I started to black out while drinking. I would wake up and not remember things that happened or things that I had said. This summer I started journaling and said that I wanted to make some changes. I was not happy in my job and was not happy with my relationship with my kids or husband - and I admitted to having a drinking problem. As of today I have changed all of it. I looked for and obtained a great new job that I start next week. I am working daily on my relationship with my family and trying to be a better wife and mother. AND as of 12/27 I have stopped drinking. I am only on day 5 and I feel good and bad and anxious and scared but most of all I feel thankful and happy. Happy to have found all of you because you are helping me get the strength I need and not feel alone. Thank you all so much. Happy New Year! (and thank you for letting me go on and on and on....)
                    Make it a great day!:heart:

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                      #190
                      2013-LET'S DO THIS!

                      OnceAgain - I'm happy to be on this journey with you too!
                      "Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.".....Carol Burnett
                      ..........
                      AF - 7-27-15

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                        #191
                        2013-LET'S DO THIS!

                        Get ready... because here we all go into the new year! I'm glad to be traveling this road with you all.
                        ~nurdl :h
                        :notes:
                        we are human beings with alcohol problems not alcoholics with problems caused by drinking

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                          #192
                          2013-LET'S DO THIS!

                          NEW YEARS EVE

                          Well...here we are. So psyched to get started! I have already been not drinking but tomorrow is the no smoking and eating junky sugary crap.

                          ONCE AGAIN-Thank you for sharing your story. All of us can relate. Driing while drinking is something I swore I would never do but I did. I keep watching the documentary I mentioned the other day Something is Wrong with Aunt Diane. That terrible outcome could be me and I owed to stop, as you have.

                          Here is a toast for hope and encouragement to all of us( Crystal Lite lemonade) !!!

                          I am eating a pumpkin roll in preparation for my dier/exercise plan LOL

                          Tomorrow is the day-only hours away

                          Peace to all

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                            #193
                            2013-LET'S DO THIS!

                            So ready for 2013 - so looking forward to it!
                            Thanks for sharing OnceAgain - that is some story....
                            Found sparkling grape juice made with chardonnay grapes, and a sparkling pomegranate juice for my NY eve party with myself and my two girls - wonder if we will last till mdnite???
                            Shelby - love, love, love a clean bed - one of the good things in life!
                            “The only courage you will ever need is the courage to live the life you want"

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                              #194
                              2013-LET'S DO THIS!

                              Oh yes

                              Christmas and NYE over, first sober in a long long time. Different but very enjoyable. 2013 going to be sober 100% all the way through.

                              just starting to feel the good things that happen with long term sobriety .

                              Rock on !
                              Sober since 13th January 2012

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                                #195
                                2013-LET'S DO THIS!

                                I have been sober all of 2012 and I will pledge to make 2013 a AF year!

                                Remember to take it One Day At A Time.
                                I quit drinking on March 8, 2020. Taking it One Day At A Time and no more taking my quit for granted.

                                Also doing it for me. I got to stay sober for me.

                                Just consecrate on today and do what you can to remain sober for today and worry about staying sober tomorrow, tomorrow.

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