Checking in, day 37. Yesterday took a long walk with my daughter, she was so chatty and nice, it was the highlight of the day. I hope we can repeat it today as well. For now I’m working, it’s time for catching up, my days recently were quite lazy and unproductive.
@Mno Huge congrats on your 500 days. Please don’t underestimate your achievement, you have every right to be proud of yourself. I’m proud of you and cannot even tell how much does your humble and insistent presence, your example and your support mean to me.
A pic from the walk:
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Day 286. Checking in.
Yesterday afternoon turned out really nice.
I went car shopping for me with my dad. We had our eye on one and yesterday we went for a test drive.
Since my ex convinced me to get rid of my previous car and we traded my Mercedes in for another car. For her. While she already had one. she got tired of cars real quick. So i ‘used’ not owned’ her old car and she used the other car we got in that trade.
Se when we broke up I had no cars registered to my name.
Dumbest descicion I ever made.
Anyway! In a few weeks I’ll have one of my own again!
I’m feeling pretty good today.
Gratefull for my parents.
Gratefull for my new start.
Gratefull for all of you who supported me and continue to do so! You guys make me feel a little better every day.
And I’m very gratefull to be sober!
Have a good tuesday! 
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9 days now - nearly double digits - my blood pressure is now 121/77 and my resting pulse down again - sobriety is good for the heart every which way 
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My point…I am no super star…yet I found the star in my universe
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I know what you meant… so happy you did! 
Day 360… Yesterday was rough. For the first time in a long time I wanted a beer, I wanted it for most of the day. I realise that the one year milestone is tough for almost everyone so i got back to basics, stay sober for just today. I have clarity, and the ability to sort through thoughts and feelings which is an amazing super power that I didn’t have a year ago. Stay strong friends.
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The second counter has been a real challenge. However, I’m over here doing it. If I hit 30 days, it will be a record.
Signed my new lease yesterday, I’m so excited. However, Once the LL signs and it’s fully executed I’ll be really excited and yodeling from the building top lol. I have this weird feeling that batshit is going to try to step in and make crap up so I don’t get the space. However, the LL has been dealing with her for 5 years, so I’m sure he knows she’s off her damn rocker. I never would have handled this situation so well if I were still drinking. I’m feeling really proud and this is kind of a big deal for me.
On a side note, I’ll be sooooooo happy when all these nasty political ads stop. The insults that get slung at entire parties is reprehensible and embarrassing. All parties are guilty of it. And for the love of all that’s good and holy, when they get the angry local folks on TV to bash 
I just mute the TV. They be fucking with my morning vibe y’all 
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day260. Hit my 255 for 3 reps again. And then hit 265 for 2. Awesome chest day if u ask me. Hope you all have a great day
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I’m at day 80.
I sat at day 1 - angry that I was still here.
I sat at day 30 - shocked I hadnt picked up
I sat at day 60 - knowing for sure something had changed.
Forever just fucking thankful for this little place… Where I can read, express and not be afraid.
I’m nowhere near thinking I got it all worked out but when I think of using I open this app and there in front of me is 1.1 million reasons not to!
Be kind to yourself, fuck me has it made a difference 
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You’re doing so great, I love your energy and way of thinking. I’m a hundred percent sure, you can achieve anything you really want.
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It IS such a lovely number! Well done, Menno. You have such a kind heart and you aren’t afraid to show us here through your thoughtful posts and comments. I hope you are proud of your big sobriety number!
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Thank you for the kind words. Was your friend cool about you not drinking? Like didn’t make a big deal out of it? Or was he questioning you about it and that’s why you had anxiety? Good job extending yourself. And doing something fun even though the not drinking part made you kinda squiggy
Hahaha. Thank you!
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Hey guys, checking in on day 128… Feeling good and motivated. Woke up early to wash the sheets on the bed and get some dishes done before my morning walk with the dogs (maybe I should be posting that in the make your bed thread lol).
I listened to my This Naked Mind audiobook while walking the dogs. I’m grateful that someone recommended it to me and in reading it I finally understand so many of the feelings I felt because of alcohol. More importantly now I understand why alcohol can never fix those feelings. If anyone is looking for something sobriety-related and hasn’t read it yet, I absolutely recommend it.
Got a bunch of errands to get done later after my workout. I’m planning on getting some flowers for the wife for no reason in particular. A large part of my sobriety has been, and still is, showing her that I’m not the same selfish asshole I used to be!
I hope everyone has a great day 
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I found that it took me a few months before the cravings really started to die down. I obviously still have thoughts about it but at this point I am very strongly resolved that I will never drink again.
It hasn’t gotten easier but I suppose it’s that I’m more used to navigating life without the drink now. Just stick with it and don’t pick up that first drink!!
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yes sir killing it
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ooo a gif, you know how much I love a gif, cheers mate 
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