Checking in daily to maintain focus #31 (Part 2)

Alcohol is ludicrously expensive here in Singapore. It’s one of the ways that the government manages its consumption. I continued to drink despite this, but now that I’ve stopped and got used to the extra cash, it’s 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 :tada:
@Chiron sorry about all of your house issues :pensive:
@M-be-free49 sounds tough, but you’re tougher, sending strength :blue_heart:
@Ooooops congrats on double digits :tada:
@RetainKingII congrats on 8 months :tada:
@Darby1 congrats on 3 weeks :tada:
@Charlie_C @JB.5280 congrats on 250 days :tada:
@Girlinterrupted congrats on your progress with the ED stuff :tada:
@Singtone congrats on 200 days :tada:

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@John1990 congrats on 70 days :tada:
@Squirt congrats on 400+ days :tada: sorry it’s came to making such a hard decision :pensive:
@Mno sorry about the awful dream, great ending though :slightly_smiling_face:
@Dazercat awesome number :star_struck: congrats :tada:
@Hailstrom congrats on your smoke-free year :tada::star2::trophy:

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 it’s 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 wasn’t around TS much and it didn’t feel right. Hopefully I’ll 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 :weary::confounded: 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 I’m just feeling antsy that I can’t do everything I need/want to do. I had better focus on my gratitude practice today. Much love, amigos. Another sober day! :heartpulse:

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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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That’s 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 :bouquet:

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Checking in on day 14. Feeling pretty good today. Debating on whether I will take a walk or just stay snuggled up with my girls. :thinking: Pretty sure I’m going to stay snuggled up. Have a great day everyone. It’s Friyay!!! :grinning::+1::muscle:

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@Briella1 thank you for the encouragement! Day 3 . I need to discover WHY I keep cheating myself and I don’t take a clear determination in my recovery. Maybe I need to hit more rock bottom but I don’t want

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@Ray_M_C_Laren thanks for sharing!!! It’s so beautiful and uplifting

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Oh my, Ray! Thank you so much for sharing these pics. I bet you and your brother were quite the pair. This made my day, Ray!

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Day 406 clean and sober today. A friend of mine is coming over tonight and we’re going to cook dinner together. One of the day labor jobs canceled so I’m going to be short on money for a couple days but I’m sure something will pop up next week that I can do on my day off from the new job. So excited to start!!! Have a great day everyone, love you guys!!! :sunglasses::metal:t2:

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Happy anniversary @Ray_M_C_Laren!!!

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Wow so many good ideas for the future and congratulations on your one year off cigarettes that’s AMAZING!!! Great job @Hailstrom :sunglasses::metal:t2:

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Huge congrats Ray :tada::tada::tada::two_hearts::dizzy:

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