7 MONTHS OF SOBRIETY BLOWN

[Unwasted]

7 MONTHS OF SOBRIETY BLOWN

Yeah, this was the challenge. But look, I just went within, deep within and discovered I was only pleasing others. What did I want?

Now it's just comfy boots and Levi's and t-shirts.

OK, now you're killing me. :H But then I could always tell that you are indeed a man of substance.

[free at last]

7 MONTHS OF SOBRIETY BLOWN

What a hoot you all are.
Realized as I checked in at the airport that I forgot my make up bag. Don't even have mascara. Thought for a moment about buying make up at the duty free shop and then said, "nah."

Thanks for the encouragement and understanding of the travel triggers. Strangely, it is most difficult for me to not drink when I am back in my apartment because a lot of neighborhood friends will stop by with wine or invite me in for a drink.

This summer, my DH and I are taking a two week hiking holiday in Europe -- 100 miles over 10 days or something like that. Love being in the mountains, on the beach, in the woods, but also in my city of cities.

[Unwasted]

7 MONTHS OF SOBRIETY BLOWN

Free, what a cosmopolitan sophisticated traveler you are! Well, as much traveling as you do, maybe you're better off being tempted at home. You really are on the go. I know what you mean, though, it's almost the more subtle friendly get-togethers that are more dangerous - wanting that warm little fuzzy comradery that we used to go part-in-parcel with drinking. I do look back, though, at how phony most of it was. Sure it helps us be more open, but I did so much stuff that really wasn't me............even thinking I'd want to get together with someone for dinner and then not wanting to the next day. Now, when I feel something, it's much more genuine, and I don't regret it the next day. WE MUST KEEP OUR EYE ON THE REAL BALL, NOT THE BOUNCING DISINGENUOUS ONE OF OUR FAULTY MEMORY, RIGHT?! RIGHT!!!!

[free at last]

7 MONTHS OF SOBRIETY BLOWN

You got that right -- the part about keeping the eye on the real ball, not our faulty memory.

Don't know about being a sophisticated traveler--I can weave in and out of most any city, but don't speak any language (other than English) beyond a cursory hello, thank you, please, and the most essential, "where is the toilet?"

[mylife]

7 MONTHS OF SOBRIETY BLOWN

Hello all - this thread got busy!

I agree it's so important to remember the "real ball" and not our faulty memory. If I start whining about what I miss in the future - please remind me to think back to the last time I did drink. NOTHING romantic about it. I just drank too much and was mostly "zoned out" rather than enjoying anything or anyone, and horribly hungover the next day.

Free - hiking in Europe sounds like a lot of fun! And you do sound like quite the traveler! I agree with UN - it's a good thing you're not so tempted while traveling. I was just thinking the other day I'd like to go back to Paris and then I paused and thought...actually I'm not so sure. I love it there, but I think it would be really hard to go there and not drink wine. I think I'll wait that one out for awhile.

It does seem like we have a little mountaineering group going here, however!

[allswell]

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Hey everyone - thought I'd check in, it's been a few days. I'm so glad the vacation was a good time Un!

Hi Mylife - so good to hear from you and glad everything is in a positive direction. Are you playing any guitar?

Getting outdoors is such a head clearing thing. The 100 mile hike in Europe sounds absolutely fantastic. I'm gearing up for a 40K trail race and I can't wait!

Make tomorrow matter everyone!

[mylife]

7 MONTHS OF SOBRIETY BLOWN

Hi Alls! Great to hear from you!

I did try the guitar for awhile - but it was really hard! And the guitar I was using was an old one we had around the house that really wasn't a good fit fo rme. But I haven't written it off yet. Just really busy with work and travel to get around to that. I guess the good thing about travel is it uses up that spare time I used to spend drinking...or thinking about drinking.

I'm so impressed with a 40K trail race! That will be some accomplishment. I'm just trying to stick to one hour a day of something - usually aerobic - I think it helps with my moods and definitely helps my sleep.

Have a great day everyone.

[Unwasted]

7 MONTHS OF SOBRIETY BLOWN

Hey guys a quick stop in for me today. Will post tomorrow when I have more time. Hope everyone is well.

xx,
UN

[allswell]

7 MONTHS OF SOBRIETY BLOWN

I agree the Monsanto Bio-AG thing is a big, unsettling mess UN. Just like Fracking, Big Pharm, Nuclear and all of the other stuff we're told is amazingly safe until 20 years out the "experts" all of a sudden say "oops". Small local farm is the way to go if you have access.

[Unwasted]

7 MONTHS OF SOBRIETY BLOWN

Alls, don't get me going..........I can get so angry about how we're owned by corporations and the way they can poison our food and environment. I feel so helpless, but I keep doing my little signing of petitions. The only thing I know is to buy organic. That seems to be the only way to fight aside from the petitions.

Really busy days for me everyone, but I'm hanging in. Very stressed but am still abstaining. It would be so nice to just have some relief when I feel like this, but I know where it takes me. Just feeling tired because I didn't sleep well. It takes very little to disturb my sleep unfortunately.

Hope everyone is doing well.

xx,
UN

[NoSugar]

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Unwasted;1525228 wrote: Very stressed but am still abstaining. It would be so nice to just have some relief when I feel like this, but I know where it takes me.

Hi, UN

Good job on sticking with the plan even though you're stressed. Playing it forward seems to be one of the best ways to avoid taking that first sip (you know, the one that won't be your last!!).

I also don't think I could enjoy it even while drinking it anymore, not to mention the next morning. There is no way for me to be unaware of all I have learned about AL addiction and myself these last few months. Those thoughts would be in my head as I tried to swallow it. How could that ever be RELIEF? I would be feeling guilty at the time (rather than waiting for the bitter shame and remorse the next day).

Anyway, I think the "fun" is gone. Thank goodness.

Have a great weekend! :h NS

[Byrdlady]

7 MONTHS OF SOBRIETY BLOWN

NoSugar!! Amen....the Thrill is definitely GONE!!! Addicted drinking is all I do. (did!!!)
I can't even remember the last time I had one recreational glass of wine...it would have had to be in the late 80's. Just after my perm and shoulder pads. :H B

[NoSugar]

7 MONTHS OF SOBRIETY BLOWN

Byrdlady;1525245 wrote: Just after my perm and shoulder pads. :H B

You crack me up! And you are almost as old as me if those are your clear 80s memories :H !

[Byrdlady]

7 MONTHS OF SOBRIETY BLOWN

Sounds like we are twins, NoSugar....one of my GF and I entered a Big Hair Contest!!! She won!!! Hag! (that shoulda been MINE!!) :H:H:H

[allswell]

7 MONTHS OF SOBRIETY BLOWN

Hang in there UN, stay strong! I ran for local office here and had to get signatures for a nominating petition as well as did door to door and it is hard work! Thank you for doing what you're doing and sometimes it might seem like it's not making a difference but all we can do is do it anyway.

I remember big hair in the 80's and looked at some photos recently. Thought I looked so good at the time and now very laughable for sure.