You don’t think about the future. You don’t think about how long you are going to struggle for.
All we do is take one day at a time.
If today is a happy day, great live it up, try to keep it going.
If today is a bad day, great live it up.
You start thinking about the future you will never be able to tell the voice to do one because you will keep letting it in to your head.
@Anglesea
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Ok, in the 4-6 time slot where the Sunday fun day monkey 
makes his appearance. And he did not disappoint. It is a very subtle but super strong pull to a handle of Vodka. It is very difficult to explain how it feels to anyone. It almost hurts the feeling is so strong.
As a diversion, I walked this morning 4 miles, rode the bike at 10 am for 30 miles (with friends), came home, cleaned the house, washed the car, and now have some potato’s on the grill. Burgers will go on later. I am successfully past the pull of the monkey!!! Pic of the grill and clean car.
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Cleaning has been great sober therapy for me. Even used a dental brush to clean the crud in the grout by the shower door where it meets the tile. What is happening to me??? I’ve never been a clean freak before. 
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I’m the same, washing the floors on my hands and knees, lol
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I am the same, always cleaning and laundry. It feels good, looks good, and keeps me occupied and away from drink. Embrace it, I have. 
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I hate laundry. Really hate it. But one of the pets Ralphed up big time on the comforter. Wife is laid up so I literally did laundry all day yesterday. Comforter. Comforter cover. Sheets. Regular stuff. And I did it with a really great patient attitude. And didn’t reward myself with a drink either. Drinking always use to be my reward.
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I know the feeling. I completely cleaned and rearranged my living room a couple times. Weird having this much energy but awesome at the same time!
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Big Green Eggs are so rad!
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I love mine, I can cook just about anything in it.
Checking in. Took one daughter shopping for clothes; felt good to spend time with her. Took youngest to her therapy. Kids made cake later and I had some, which I never would when drinking. I read a funny novel. I did yoga. Sunday used to be a day I often started on beer earlier in the day than usual, thinking beer or wine is an essential element in weekend, and that alcohol is necessary to unwind. It is not. I’m more present in the family time when I’m always totally sober. I had a good day and I’m glad I didn’t drink anything but tea.
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Day 0. 
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Happy Birthday Claudia!
I love the stone you bought. That’s a beautiful gift for yourself. 
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15+ months. Wicked grateful to be sober today. A buddy of mine says “it’s more important to be sober today than to be sober a long time. And if we forget that, we are all screwed.”
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Today proves to me that having a good day is all about attitude. I’m too busy eating kimchi (for probiotics, because I was exposed to flu three days ago and found out today) to talk about it! 
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Day 455. Been having some moments lately where I’ve been tempted to give up on this mental health treatment program I’m doing. It’s working, it just feels like too much sometimes. I knew it was going to be intensive, but wow. And still a long ways to go yet. But I’m doing it the same way I got sober: one day at a time…
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Day 53! Feels good.
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Day 33 down. If I survived the Super Bowl sober, I can survive anything.
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On day 14… longest ever period. Dont know how but my mindset appears to have changed. Upto now get the addiction voices in head but have been able to push away. Always considered myself as a person who has no control. I have surprised myself.
This app has been crucial in my quest for sobriety. Your honesty, stories and experiences inspire me. Thank you.
My first lazy day yesterday (been manic cleaning and walking for 12 days) watched films. Read. Ate. Enjoyed.
@GVLNative well done for ignoring that 4 pm monkey… @Shannon1980 @Jen2020 on our way to 2 weeks… 
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day 504 
It’s my birthday today, I’m 52 now. When I was young I would have said that’s really old! 
Tonight I’m going out with friends. Glad I had planned something because husband is abroad again for work. Gonna eat in the restaurant my daughter works for (besides her study). She will be our host in the evening, looking forward to that. So proud of her and her drive to get what she wants!
Picture is from a beautifull stained glass window I saw in a church a week ago. I don’t believe in a God, but beautiful things like this makes me feel humble.
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