Checking in.
Grateful to be sober for what is now almost a month.
So much beauty adding into my life every single day since I’ve putted down the bottle. Sometime it’s little things. Yesterday, I bought a Coffee Mug Warmer Coaster 
basically a heater to keep my coffee warm while I work at my desk so I don’t microwave it every 20 minutes and forget it again. What’s funny is that, I think this little thing is amazing. When I saw it at the store I was so happy, my girlfriend was so happy to see me that much happy for such a little thing, that she bought it to me, and the next morning we weren’t even home yet (we were at the chalet with her familiy) and I went back in the car to get it and try it at the family table with everyone and it was so fun. And now I am sharing this insignificant peace of cheap thing with you guys, and while I look at it I still smile. And under all this happiness directed toward that little thing lay down a deep down pride of being able to feel that - a proud of being sober and being me. I couldn’t be happy about such thing if I was still a drunk. And of course, I wouldn’t even needed this, because I wouldn’t be able to work that at my desk. Or I would’ve need a cooler instead of a warmer. But not really because I was drinking too fast anyway. …Oh well, hardly believe this is only a month ago… I feel like another man was taking control of me. Now I just do not understand why I’ve let him do it for so long.
Just happy and grateful to be myself.
Hope everyone have a great day and wonderful weekend 
Totally man. Alcohol was putting a filter of nonsense onto everything life gave me. Once that filter is removed, I now see clearly how much I can get from life and how grateful I should be for what I have and where I am. And even if it wasn’t the case, still better to see clearly sober than being blind drunk.
Hello Family
I’m into day 5. Physically I feel great despite persistent poor sleep. Emotionally and mentally though, I’m on and off… But I have to admit one thing - my life is easier sober.
Also my appetite is through the roof, which is a good thing I guess 
Happy Sunday to all
I’m here, I’m alive and I’m sober.
Day 42
The annoying guests finally left this morning, I’m so happy and relieved. I banned them for at least 6 months, talking to my husband about it.
Teen is still here she’s staying until tomorrow. She just “borrowed” my new perfect fit skinny jeans. So I guess I need to buy a new pair now.
Going to make an attempt to do gluten and dairy free chicken potpie for dinner because me and the teen are the only ones eating it. It’s so wonderful to have my house back to myself (and my family) again and I’ll take this afternoon to clean, restore everything in the right order and put up Halloween decorations.
Wishing y’all a happy Sunday 
How is your heart / health going? Congrats on passing the 1000 and more!
Great job @Tommo… you are one of the reasons I keep coming back! Its been amazing watching you kick those demons ass. Just wanted to say I am proud. You have 50 amazing years of sobriety ahead of you. 
Day 44! I haven’t checked in here the last couple days. Yesterday was our meeting group’s 40th anniversay. I spent a lot of time there. It was amazing and so much fun. Surrounding yourself with people in recovery can and WILL be life changing. I am forever grateful that I have them and put faith over fear to be able to walk in that room and have a new family of people who not only understand but have been fighting the same demons. And winning. God is good ALL the time! I hope you all have an amazing Clean/Sober Sunday. Happy thoughts bring Happy things!
My 5 y.o dino-obsessed son glanced over as I was scrolling and saw the triceratops taco holder and is now obsessed with it. Maybe he’ll try a taco if I buy one 
Great Post, love to hear when people finally get it 
, I know what you mean about leaving it so late in life before getting sober but TBH if we don’t stop now we probably will never see 60. Keep doing you and well done. 
(60’s not a cake walk even without booze, lol!)
I totally get this and it’s a great way of putting it. I’ve found myself enjoying or appreciating the little things more. Being more grateful for things. Things I would have normally taken for granted. I find myself joking around and laughing more. I find myself wanting to interact with other people more.
It’s not that these items or interactions themselves are specifically bringing me more joy. It’s the fact that I’m sober and consciously working on being grateful and a more positive person, that allows me to appreciate them. It’s a shift in my perspective not a change in the external.
When drinking everything seemed more gray and I didn’t appreciate much, because I felt like nothing mattered. I couldn’t get excited about anything. It’s like going from black and white to color.
Glad you’re here!
You are not entirely qualified to speak I’m afraid, you don’t act 60 and you look 40, so come back when you start acting your age. Probably 110 
Nice one Chris!!
I thought three-horns didn’t play with long necks?
Good morning! Day #44 here and, yeah, @Tommo, I feel the same way - except I’m almost 8 years older than you! These past 44 days have been clearer and fuller than so many days before. I wake at 6:15 am on the dot and raring to go. Collapse @11 PM with natural exhaustion. (Yeah, I know that’s not 8 hours, but it is what it is.) My house is clean and organized, down to the closets. I’ve worked out every day, hiking on weekends, writing and am reading like mad. Might be baking a bit too much and then there are those Fluffernutter toasts @Dazercat, but that’s okay. I’m not striving toward perfection, but acceptance, grace, love and fulfillment. Someone asked me how I’m handling the pressures of my job in this election season and my response is I’ve eliminated the toxins I was putting into my system. Could not be looking at day #45 without you guys. This place is an oasis.
Happy Sunday morning folks. Been a good but busy weekend and now it is rainy relax day. I hope you all have a great one!
I just love rainy Sundays!
Well it would be better if I didn’t have to spend part of it on the road…but I will get some relaxing in
Oh yeah, that would put me in a zone, lol
I think as we move through the days and expand our sober universe, it’s easy to drift away from here. In some ways that’s a good sign, no? But I’m glad you checked in. I look for you everyday. Great work, @Mychelle. Open those wings and fly!