The story behind that is amusing and very “Kraftwerkian”. Coldplay had sent them a formal letter requesting the rights to use the melody from “Computer Love”. They received back a handwritten note that just said “yes”, lol.
Love Kraftwerk and was saddened to hear of Florian’s passing. I went to university for music technology, and I based my entire senior project on Kraftwerk and their contributions to electronic music and music as a whole.
Bit apprehensive for tomorrow night- The wife is at work and sleeping over and home alone all night. I’m not going on drink but I’m thinking about it because I’d probably get away with it. I’m putting it out there because I need to be open and honest
It’s literally been the first time I’ve had these thoughts in 10 months. Think it’s because I’m not doing face to face meetings. I’m doing two online meetings tomorrow
Checking in on day 5.
The black cloud has lifted a bit today… Thank goodness! I’m working away on some small projects today. I would rather be lying in bed, but accomplishing things feels much better in the long run.
if I got through yesterday I can get through any day. I’m not used to being so in control and staying focused when things are turning shit, I almost feel stupid bc I should be freaking out more and maybe I’m not taking the whole situation as seriously as I should be but even with anger and disappointment brimming on the surface my underlying current is peace, I have faith in me and my Higher Power, I have a belief that all things turn out for the best eventually. My whole life has been one big test after the next and a lesser man would crumble but I’m still here and I’m still breathing and I’m still sober and drug free. Sorry guys but your gonna have to put up with me for a bit longer yet.
Day 555. I’m not staying up to get the .55, but I’ll give you this instead. You can pretend it has rotational symmetry (it doesn’t), or pretend the right side is upside down (it’s not). Or just accept the things you cannot change
Closing in on 133 days without alcohol. I have had a few weird relapse dreams lately where I have gotten absolutely hammered. In one of them I actually made a mental note to reset my counter on this app. Very bizarre, since I haven’t been having any cravings or desire to drink while awake lately.
Going to bed 8 mths sober tonight. Thankful for the role this app and many people on it have played in my sobriety. Although I’m not around as much as I used to be I still read a lot and all of your stories inspire me to keep going. Keep up the good work folks.