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    #1

    tahdah....

    i went out to dinner w/a workmate last night.
    i wasn't even tempted to drink.
    nor did she find it strange i wasn't drinking.
    she is new to the island.
    four other people were invited and in true island style one couple simply didn't show, and the other bailed out.
    we had a nice time. easy conversation... no stress. it was good! we are going to try to make it a weekly outing... i even saw some folks i've not seen in YEARS! which was cool.

    i'm writing to reinforce for me it is worth the effort not to drink.
    it wasn't such a big effort last night anyhow. still worth it. no doubt. hope everyone is doing okay.

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    #2
    tahdah....

    Yay!!!

    Great news and good to have fun without drinking, isn't it?

    Love,
    Cindi
    AF April 9, 2016

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      #3
      tahdah....

      What a wonderful feeling to still enjoy life without AL!!!
      "The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it"

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        #4
        tahdah....

        What a great post.
        Thank you 1967.

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          #5
          tahdah....

          Wow! I am impressed 1967 Well done!
          Living now and not just existing since 9th July 2008
          Nicotine Free since 6th February 2009

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            #6
            tahdah....

            Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!
            _______________
            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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              #7
              tahdah....

              Bravo!
              nosce te ipsum
              (Know Thyself)

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                #8
                tahdah....

                Good Job, 1967! Kriger
                "People usually fail when they are on the verge of success. So give as much care to the end as to the beginning." Lao-Tzu

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                  #9
                  tahdah....

                  :cheering: Good for you 1967!! :cheering:
                  There IS                   life after AL!!!!

                  DG
                  Sobriety Date = 5/22/08
                  Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07

                  One day at a time.

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                    #10
                    tahdah....

                    I love social events wo/drinking. When I first began doing it way back last year when I joined MWO, I just couldn't get over the novelty of remembering a whole evening the next day. Mary
                    Wisdom, Courage, Strength
                    October 3, 2012

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                      #11
                      tahdah....

                      Morn'n all...thanks for everyone's words of encouragement.

                      Yesterday was a little weird... I kept thinking "so this is what the morning after is like without alcohol?"

                      I don't know if it was psychosomatic or what but I WAS REALLY TIRED!!! I kept dropping stuff... dropped a purple permanent marker and it rolled down my new white blouse!! It really was kinda funny! The hazards of artistic life.

                      I am telling myself the next time I go out I won't feel so crappy the next day... even without drinking!!
                      Just thought I'd see if anyone else had similar experiences?

                      The fatigue might be from the week-end.. too much manual labor around the house!!

                      Good day all.

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                        #12
                        tahdah....

                        well Mary... saying I love ANY social event would be a gross over exaggeration.
                        I usually do okay one on one though... or within a group of friends... or folks who are already friends and open to me. Partys... gallery openings... I don't do well. Seated dinners I do okay as I know where to retreat... my seat.

                        Sounds pretty goofy to put that one in writing!!
                        I am supposed to be an adult!
                        However, I have seen so many folks here post about social anxiety it makes me feel less like a leper.
                        And I even think when within a social setting these thoughts might cross my mind!!

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