I have been teaching for 27 years, but I’ve only ever left one school. I’ve been at my current school for 16 years, having been at my previous one for 11.
I basically wept from 9:00am until 3:30pm on my last day. It was so unbelievably emotional.
After 11 years, I knew every single member of what was a huge community. I was, as you are, moving to a different country - meaning that I wouldn’t be able to just call in and catch up with friends, colleagues and students whenever I wanted to, or needed to.
Be ready. Friday is a big day. 
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It sure does Eric thank you 
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Wow that looks amazing, what glorious views the aching limbs are worth it… well done 
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The aching limbs are 100% worth it. I’m hooked on mountains now, already planing my next ascent. Thanks very much Marie, hope you have a wonderful sober and happy day 
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I know, but he doesn’t have money to buy a car either. And that feels a little more safe.
Well, that’s why I started my gypsy Galore posts 
I guess that’s what happens when you gather a lot of troubled people at the same place. Or maybe it’s because we’re attracting all those people somehow.
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I think there was a meaning with that. Hopefully it unravel to the better for them both.
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Checking in on 30 days of sobriety. At the beginning wasn’t sure I would get here. But boy am I glad I’ve put my focus into turning my life around. Excited to continue this journey!
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Congratulations!
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Hey everyone, checking in on day 401. I hope everybody has a good one!
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Thank you Eric! 
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Day 403 clean and sober today. I have a meeting tomorrow morning at 10am with all 4 of the big bosses. I asked the one boss if that’s a good sign and he said yes, they just want to ask me a couple questions first. I will definitely let you all know what happens!!! I’m scheduled to work another shit laborer job today which is tough but I need the money. Hopefully it’s the last time doing this kind of work. Have a great day everyone, love you guys!!!
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That’s great news. Keep us posted.
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OMG!!!
This is the “pause” I talk about that recovery has gifted me. Those few moments I now have where I get a moment of choice. Congrats Marie big growth right there!!!
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Day 0 again. In August I will be no posting. I will take a whole month silent retreat. . Hoping that this will help me to grow in awareness
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Wow Seb!
Good for you, you’re doing a great job. Hope everyone is ok, and congrats on your 66 days of recovery.
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Checking in.
The unteachable man is sentenced to being taught only by experience. The tragedy is he reaches nothing further than his own pain.
Congrats on your days everyone.
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Checking in at the end of day 198.
Had a good day today. Normal sleep. Three good meals. Some exercise. Did some adulting. Some parenting. None of it would have got done if I had been drinking.
Got into some significant adulting that I’ve been putting off for quite some time.
Oh, and Singapore announced that it is going back into lockdown in two days. 
If I’m sober, I can deal with it.
Have a great sober day, wherever you are.
Goodnight. 
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Checking in at 10 full days of sobriety! Double digits!!!
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Can’t keep up here, amigos! Please forgive me and don’t feel bad if you don’t get a 
from me.
Day 66: I finally can walk with my hand down by my side part of the time and I call that progress. I got a wolf whistle when I bent down to pick up dog poop, so sexy, I know. The guy got a middle finger in return. I am doing okay but I am anxious to be recovered from this - the stitches hurt, the deep tissue pain is rough in my hand. All in all I can find some gratitude here because I may need carpal tunnel surgery in the future so im getting some experience. I am so grateful to be sober, friends.
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