My night was the same, Menno! A few short hours with strange dreams and lots of tossing & turning, but minimal sleep. I had the same thought about comparing it to drinking sleeps; and I was thankful knowing that while I’ll be exhausted today, no hangover, or drinking-induced, heart-pounding morning anxiety. Just likely my usual mild daily anxiety 
Hope you get a good rest over Christmas; a very well-deserved one at that. And, hi Luna! 
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Thank you! She is over the moon excited.
Checking in this cold morning 
Goodmorning everyone have a beautiful wedsday
My day cant start without checking in
Feeling like i want to get this day over with already LETS GOO !!!
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Day 324, woke up super tired. I’ve been coming into work for 5 and over slept so came in for 6 which was fine because it’s my normal hours. So didn’t get in trouble, yesterday ened up getting a pounding headache, pulled through it and did some more Christmas shopping for the girls, and got my mom some candles… wrapped the rest of the presents up, I wrapped my exes present up super special, with some duck tape, string, and ribbons and then put it in two different boxes hehehe, it was for fun not to be mean. I feel ok today I think. Girls will be home at 230 so that will be great. And I need to jog, I’m getting pudgy again lol, six pack that I was starting to get is definitely gone 
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Day 29. The last few days have been quite annoying. My husband still has not looked at my car and it has been acting up for well over a week and he knows about. I’ve asked 4 times if he would look at it. It’s probably something as simple as a fuel filter or a sensor. By the way he’s a pretty good mechanic so this is hurtful to me and just not like him. Just stupid things happening and people being rude and lazy within my household. I am just so irritated this morning. And it’s really annoying because today is Christmas Eve Eve and I am almost 30 days clean so I should be over the moon. I’m trying to pull myself out of this negativity but it’s not easy. I haven’t prayed or done my gratitude app yet this morning because I slept in since I don’t have to deal with school stuff for my older daughter. Maybe being off my schedule is making me grumpy, but if it’s Christmas vacation why would I get up at 4:00 a.m.? Venting on here helps so thanks for that TS group. Prayers and/or positive vibes to those of you struggling, I know I am. 
Have a wonderful day everyone! 
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@anon60334405 Damn! You got a lot done even with a pounding headache, that’s awesome. I’ve found it harder to keep up with running outside now that it’s getting really cold out but I’m still keeping up with the Beachbody stuff. You stopped lifting with that guy right?
@Briella I’m sorry to hear about your car, that sounds extremely frustrating. When my schedule and daily routine get thrown off I am always extremely irritable. I think I have a bit of OCD but just staying in my routine helps a lot. Hope you feel better!
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Welcome back Claire!
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Yeah for sure but I’m starting to see I was more depressed then my mind was telling me lol. I have a tread mill so I have no excuses, my body just didn’t want to move, I’d always come home lay down and nap. Yeah I haven’t touched a weight in like 2 months, actually I lifted last Sunday I think for the first time. But are gym is open again, so I’m gonna try to slowly get back to it.
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Oh cool, that’s great the gym is back open. Yeah running always makes me feel better but I need to get a treadmill for the colder months too because I hate running out in the cold. Hopefully at least you’ve been a little less stressed without having to deal with the lifting situation.
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Oh I forgot to add, my oldestt who is 5 got diagnosed with ADHD yesterday, and prescribe medicine for it. I kind of find it ironic how literally I get diagnosed Friday and then she did yesterday, it’s like my higher power is showing me I’m on the right path as well. I didn’t have a bad feeling about it, I think it will be good thing for her.
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Yeah absolutely. Me and that guy still talk and he’s asked if I wanted to lift a couple times. But Ive been able to just say no thank you and not feel bad, and just doing me and keeping my sobriety safe.
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That’s awesome, sounds like it worked out the best way possible.
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Thank you.
I hope you are ok? Sending love x
Day 152
Ive been listening to the sober powered podcast. She says that after 1 year of abstinence certain parts of the brain make a FULL recovery! Especially the part that deals with reactions. Meaning the more you heal the easier it is to say NO and not react to triggers. So keep staying strong everyone. Every bit of sobriety helps!
Thanks for letting me vent about my relationship the last few days. I was hoping it would make me feel better but to be honest, complaining doesnt get me anywhere. Until I am ready to take action things are going to stay the same. Eventually I will have to make a choice but right now isnt the time. So once again I am done talking about it. To be continued…
Hope you all have a great day! Proud of you guys!!
@Hidden Congrats on 400 days! I agree with everything you said! I don’t know where I would be if I hadnt found this community! Thanks for all of your knowledge and help along the way. 
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@TSan That sounds really interesting, I like when two topics are combined. I also tried to bake bread and pastries, I even considered to go to a baker-school and become a baker, but I gave that one up. My favorite blog in this field was the “WeekendBakery” (https://www.weekendbakery.com/) written by a Dutch couple.
@Private50 Thanks, bud!
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Glad you are back, Claire. This is a great place to share, clear your head, and get energized for life!
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Checking in on day 5 of no alcohol!! One day at a time!
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I’m so proud of you, Charlie! David will be a great big brother, too; does your daughter and SIL hope for a girl or another boy? I know as long as it’s healthy but if they had their druthers, lol
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