Checking in sober
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@dalex77 Honestly Dan, I donāt understand why so surprisedā¦ there is no decent coffee in the US 
I feel you. Decaf is bad, weak coffee even worse LOL
I hope you survive this ordeal. Hit up meetings, daily if needed. Maybe thereās even a CAA somewhere 
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- Good morning. Last day at work before 2 weeks off. I rarely take a mid week day off. Hope to use it well.
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Thanks Aybee for now I have the Dutch version stuck in my head.
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Day 881 alcohol and the big one: 365 days cigarette/tobacco free!!!
Now free from over 20 years of smoking.
Iām so glad to have kicked that particular bad habit. Much like with alcohol, I got to the point where I just had enough. It took many efforts, various methods, but it finally stuck. And actually it was going cold turkey that eventually worked.
I have been thinking about the future a bit recently, but in a healthier way. I know we are told ODAAT and all that, but there is a point in recovery where it becomes possible to look beyond that. To look forward. Iām in a transition phase in my life for sure, what with the house move, some changes at work and a few other minor things. As a result I feel inspired to try some other new things, experiment and maybe add some more beneficial actions to my life.
I have been trying yoga, just a few videos online for now. Iām hoping it will help with my posture and some back pain issues I have. Iām enjoying it and ultimately I would like to go to some classes. I think this would be a really good way of re socialise following lockdowns. Iām also considering joining an exercise class and cancelling the gym. I donāt really enjoy the gym so perhaps a regular class with others would be more enjoyable for me? Worth trying right.
Iām also looking into moving to a vegetarian diet. Because I do keto I have to be careful that I can get my macros right without meat (and not having to eating a dozen eggs a day!!). Maybe do a month and see how it works for me. I need to research and plan more before doing that tho.
Iām just trying to think ahead, get my life in a position to handle winter better. None of us know exactly what next winter will be like, but one thing is for sure, I donāt want another like the last. I really struggled.
Have a good day folks 
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Congratulations way 2 go
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Day 5 check-in 
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Day 22. Put to the test last night. Some neighbors showed up. 1 had been drinking quite a bit. We always offer him a homebrew when he comes over (especially since I donāt drink anymore). 2nd neighbor shows up and wife offers him a bourbon. I have to go to bed now, itās late and I had been up for 19 hours. Do you think I could sleep? What a frickin night. Got about 3.5 hours. Whatās up with that? I had no issue they came over and no desire to drink which I am proud of but why couldnāt I get to sleep? I am so tired but have to start my day. TGIF?
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Alcohol is ludicrously expensive here in Singapore. Itās one of the ways that the government manages its consumption. I continued to drink despite this, but now that Iāve stopped and got used to the extra cash, itās a strong motivation to stay sober.
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Checking in this morning. Woke up sober. Ready for Friday.
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Enormous congrats Hailstrom! This is huge!!!
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Congratulations on a year of clean, fresh air!
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@CueBall8n9 congrats on 2 weeks 
@Chiron sorry about all of your house issues 
@eph-M-eral sounds tough, but youāre tougher, sending strength 
@Ooooops congrats on double digits
@RetainKingII congrats on 8 months
@Darby1 congrats on 3 weeks
@Charlie_C @JB.5280 congrats on 250 days
@Girlinterrupted congrats on your progress with the ED stuff
@Singtone congrats on 200 days
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@John1990 congrats on 70 days
@Squirt congrats on 400+ days sorry itās came to making such a hard decision
@Mno sorry about the awful dream, great ending though 
@Dazercat awesome number 
congrats
@Hailstrom congrats on your smoke-free year 
346 days no alcohol.
314 days no cocaine.
3 days no binge-eating.
This is my check-in for last night. Been struggling with migraines and eye allergies so itās hard to look at a screen. Will check in properly later on for today hopefully.
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Checking in on day 42. My parents are coming to visit today. The kids are ecstatic. But I am hoping things are OK after my behavior a little over 42 days ago. One day at a time.
Hope everyone is doing well. @CATMANCAM I hope you feel better! Migraines and eye allergies are not fun.
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Hey all, checking in on day 404. I was super busy yesterday and wasnāt around TS much and it didnāt feel right. Hopefully Iāll have more time to read and post today.
Have a great one everybody!
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Day 69: The day improved significantly yesterday and while my sleep was fitful last night, it was more typical and much less painful. I made sure to take some OTC meds in advance of bedtime, and the worst thing was that the itching has begun 
Maddening. Benadryl and an ice pack helped a lot and I got some sleep, though I felt like I was having those hypnic jerks much of the night, waking suddenly like I was falling. I even dreamt like I was slipping on icy road and about to fall on my ass and woke up to flailing my arms in my sleep. Bizarro! T-minus 5.5 days until splint, bandages and damn itchy sutures get removed! Two days later we leave to visit family. Lots to look forward to and I can focus on healing and preparing for the trip in a leisurely way, though I admit Iām just feeling antsy that I canāt do everything I need/want to do. I had better focus on my gratitude practice today. Much love, amigos. Another sober day! 
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Today is my 27 year sober anniversary to the lovely sheila i was nearly 8
years sober when we got married, time flys in , also sad note Monday 26th will be a year since my identical twin Frank passed away circle of life keep on trucking
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Thatās some crazy numbers Ray! Huge congrats! Thanks for sharing these snaps from your life. Sorry for the loss of your twin brother. Tough stuff.
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@Ray_M_C_Laren happy sober anniversary 
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