18 months no alcohol today.
15 months three days no drugs and completely sober today.
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Great job Duncan. So good to hear it.
Morning all. Day 6 alcohol and day 4 tobacco. I feel ok again today, tobacco cravings bad again this morning. Was getting a little stressed on the way to work but I took a few deep breathes and told myself to calm down.
So once again im not mega happy but not feeling low. So im ok which is positive!
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Very pretty picture. I love a lone colored tree in the midst of a grove of pines. I picture the tree saying âlook at me! Look at me!â 
I love Merino Wool socks. I just discovered them a year and a half ago. Threw out all my socks and replaced them with Bombas Merino Wool socks. I wish they had more colorful choices for the guys though. Happy feet make me happy 
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Great job on six days. Giving up the cigs too? You got your work cut out for ya. I stopped smoking awhile back and posted this for anyone trying to quit. It worked for me. Might help in giving up the booze too. If you feel like it check it out. Checking in daily to maintain focus #10
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Thanks. Yea I wasnât sure whether doing both at once was going to be too much. However i think one is a trigger for the other so both at once maybe easier. I read your post and im already doing some of those but ill try the others if and when i can.
Thanks for the encouragement 
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Youâre definitely right about one being a trigger for the other. Iâve read you can get that nicotine out of your system in a week or something like that. Then itâs just habit. I always had a nice set of worry beads to play with. It helped keeping the hands busy.
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We never give up thatâs what makes us special even on the days we donât think we are. You said it fucked you mind, well now itâs time to stop thinking and start acting bc thinking is our problem and we canât solve the problem with a problem. 
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Great to see this mate 
From early reports, surgery went well. Full results back in a week. Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts.
Thanks @Chiron
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Have yourself a blessed day joy and may it be as beautiful as you
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Donât give up, man, youâre doing so great! First just clap yourself on the shoulder and think about what you have already achieved. Iâm sure it wasnât easy, but you held up. Your persistence is a great model for everyone. Every sober day is worth the fight, no matter if itâs someoneâs 2nd day or 32nd.
Second of all: set another goal in between 30 and 90, and figure out some reward for it. It can be just some bagatelle thing, just reward yourself, because you have a lot of work in your sobriety and you deserve it.
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Milestones can be tricky mate, I hear you. Try playing the movie forward. What will be the end result, the consequences of picking up today? Itâs worked for me so far.
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Take a closer aim. Like nailing this day sober. Staying sober for the rest of the week. Ultimately itâs not just stacking days but learning to live healthier life. What could you do today to get there?
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Oh yes, and deliberately distract yourself if youâre alone at home.
Congrats Tomi! Well done! Have a great day!
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That is a very fucking cool number 
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If it were me I would say something about not drinking before you go so itâs out there. Otherwise you will get offered a drink and then have to turn it down or you may cave under pressure. I have done that with drinking, smoking, food⊠Easily done, especially in the early days!
In terms of what to say, it really depends on the nature of your relationship. Iâm not drinking any more works. Or Iâm taking a break from the booze. It doesnât have to be a big deal. If they ask, you can make a judgement on the situation as to whatâs appropriate, but it doesnât have to be a whole conversation about the intricate details of how alcohol is fucking up your life. Keep it simple. They might be impressed, they might have questions, or it might just be a bit awkward. But thatâs literally the worst case scenario, itâs a bit awkward. I bet you have been in tons of situations more awkward than that, you will get over it. More likely though, youâll have a great time!
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