Hi all, just a few words to say hello before going to bed. We are clearly well into autumn here, as it was just over 5°C when I woke up this morning, and the high barely got over 12 or so. Still, I do live at an altitude of 600 m, so I suppose that it isn’t TOO surprising.
A bit of good news, however… Since I’ve ordered a new VW for delivery at the end of November or so, I had to “get rid” of my current car, which means settling the lease and finding a buyer. So I put the car on a website on Saturday night, and - miracle of miracles - it was sold by Sunday afternoon !
I couldn’t believe it !! Now all I have to do is wait for my ID.3 to be ready… I’m really looking forward to it.
So my next milestone is 90 days, having just got past 60. I suppose that one of the good things about having no social life is that I don’t have to worry about parties or invitations or doing things with friends in which I might get MYSELF in trouble with wine or whatever ! So I guess that there is some good after all from spending 95% of my time alone… of course, I could still pop up to the store (not even 100 m away) to get some wine if I wanted, but, but, but… I just don’t want to.
In any event, I’m off to bed.
it took me a while, for some reason, to find the new thread, but here I am.
Goodnight all… still working on a couple of other underwater videos…
Can’t wait to see the final product!
Awesome number right there!! 
Feeling better been drawing some picking up at my new job I have zero experience at gonna get back into jogging and just gonna trust in God and give everything to him and lean not on my own understanding.hugs and high 5s everyone hope you have a blessed day
Awesome! I hope you post your new work! I dig your style.
You and me both!
Thank you I’ll post the collage when I’m finished promise…if it don’t rain this weekend I’ma be doing some graffiti after I get a new vehicle Saturday Betsy is sick I’m scared to drive her lol.hope your day was fantastic I dig your art btw to.
That made me lol, for real!! 
That is awesome! Keep it going👊
Day 242~ It’s hard to believe I’m on the eve of my 8 months sober from booze. Einstein said it best "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results . and that’s absolutely the truth. I was on a path of destruction and ultimately death. I kept thinking things would change… truth was until I changed everything would remain the same if not worse. So many aspects of my life are different now. I feel comfortable in my own skin which is a miracle within itself. I abused my own self with body shaming and hate. This is something that has taken a tremendous amount of effort to correct. Self hate and worth is at the very core as to why I became an alcoholic. Working on myself has allowed me to be open and honest and learn all that was once me is not lost. That powerful, sexy, confident person was always there just hidden or drowning in booze. Don’t ever count yourself out. Your current situation doesn’t have to be permanent… everyone can change… that is what life is all about… when we change we grow.
Allow yourself to grow. All that is supposed to be will be. Treat yourself like you matter because YOU do. Never give up always keep trying and smiling.
I’m so proud of you on your 8 months! I’m glad to be here with you and this group of friends we have here; it’s made all the difference in my journey. Here’s to you!
So happy to be on this ride with you all. Best post I’ve read today Courtney. Thank you!
It’s technically a new day so I can congratulate you on 8 months. Way to go!
Awe thank you so much Lisa 
Amazing! I love the energy behind your posts, your words. I am so looking forward to stacking up infinity million days with you - one day at a time, of course @Dazercat 
Thank you. I’m doing alright and I’ll be alright. Just a little discontent today, but I’m working through it.
Day 105.
Made it home – glad I overnighted as there was snow along the highway this morning. Glad that this small city I’ve lived in 3 years now feels like home. Glad that my long-term friendships span distance (and sobriety) mostly with ease. So glad that this forum feels like a family of friends too. Glad that when life starts feeling hard – there’s a post here, or a nudge there, or even the geese honking above that tell of some new benefit of sobriety. This thanksgiving – I’m grateful for another chance, and grateful you’re here, or I’m sure I wouldn’t be. 
I’m telling myself I am glad it will be winter soon! This from last year…
@Mno – beautiful pic of autumn. AND it’s one week until your 500 days! We all talked – and we’re thinking a big TS shaker in your little square is definitely in order. Surely someone on this forum has connections to a covid-free, sober jet? 
Details, details…! Hope you are well and thriving.
@Dragonflygirl82 – I think the jet to Menno’s should pick you up first, and you’re in first class. 8 months is super inspiring, as are you. 
@Nordique – congrats on 120! I hope you are pleased and proud.
@Hazy – you’re back, and that’s huge.
@Milele – hang in there! Or better yet, my urges and yours can go hang out for a while and give us a break…!
@Salty – your post. Do you find grief can sometimes be its sharpest in the company of others who aren’t grieving? Small comfort, but you’re making big memories for the little guy, those same kind your folks made for you. Big hug to you.
8 months !! Fucken Aye!!
389 Days. I took over the position of chairperson at my Monday night AA meeting. When I started going to meetings, I always sat in the back and kept quiet. I never thought I’d be running them. It’s amazing what you can do when you step out of your comfort zone. It feels good to be of service.
Thank you @Fargesia_murielae. By the time I saw your post, the thread had closed.