Hi all, checking in. Been feeling conflicted recently because I have been caught up in some significant paperwork that’s been keeping me away from my usual tasks at work, and I feel guilty about that. I’ve been feeling kind of half-hearted at work recently and that’s been hard. I’m trying to figure out if this signals I need to change, and if so, what: do I need to get a different job? Or do I need a different attitude?
Relationship-building is a big part of my job in sales and it’s the part that baffles me the most. I am a natural at first meetings and at the technical stuff involved in closing a deal, but the “soft skills” of relationship-building over time - those do not come intuitively to me, and I shy away from them.
And I feel ashamed and try to hide it. Why? Maybe I should ask for help about it rather than try to avoid it.
@anon53116147 those moments are the treasures of life - happy for you brother
@SoberGuyUSA - congrats on 1274 days! that’s wonderful
@Thirdmonkey I really appreciate this share - it helps me keep perspective on my life; helps me stay humble and keep a learning attitude - thanks!
There’s so many more up there to notice and thank but I don’t have time. I appreciate all of you here. Back to work!
I actually suggested that until he told me that when u block numbers they get stored under the the blocked numbers section in your phone. He didn’t want to remember the numbers lol I guess that makes sense
Checking in Day23
Morning everyone! Today will be abit different. Hubby is home this morning (no work). His boss at work is having a bachelor party tonight. Initally I was abit worried and nervous about this. But u know… I am not a controlling person where I would tell him not to go… plus he absolutly needs time to have fun. He works hard and literally has no time for friends. Excited for him to get out and be around the guys and distress by socializing etc. I guess normally bachelor parties would throw out some but I’m not too concerned. He doesn’t drink (has literally never even had a mouthful of alcohol) and these will all be coworkers who don’t know that he even used to do drugs. So I am not overly concerned. I am staying clean and sober today and my focus needs to be on me… not him. Hopefully he doesn’t do anything as I don’t know what will be there. But his boss (the guy having the party) is literally a God-fearing man. So idk.
Anyway, my routine is so off this morning I feel good about my recovery today but I can’t start letting things slide. They say relapse happens before we even pick up. So will make sure to do my recovery stuff once I get home from shopping.
Today is also my hubbys payday. No thoughts of using like I used to have when he would get paid. I actually have set aside $140 to go towards his work boots and not once did I think of spending it on other things.
Anyway, have a great day everyone!
Helloooo everybody Kat here checking in at Day 170.
Was able to help my ex out with ferrying around the kids this morning which felt good. Applied for a few jobs yesterday and will try to do a few more today.
Gym still closed til the 31st booo. But no side effects from Covid booster was a good thing.
Ok, so you guys have a wonderful clean and sober day!
@Misokatsu and @Frog_Hiccups same! One particular song still gets me, BUT it’s a cringe, like omg why? I would listen to Whiskey Lullaby over and over and over again and just cry when I was drunk. Ah, good times. I’m soooooo glad I’m not in that place anymore. Now it’s just a song I like to sing to. I occasionally cringe, and think, why are you like this? Lol.
Awwww hang in there. Sometimes the right thing is the hardest thing. You obviously know that, so I’m just sending you my unconditional love and support dear friend.
Checking in on sobriety day 258 also my 37th birthday. It’s my first one that will be spent sober as an adult when not in a combat zone. Spending it currently at my home away from home and one of the strongest pieces of my sobriety portfolio. Have a great day everyone. It’s a great day to be above ground and sober.
Checking in on day 322!!! Got the day off (my Uni closed!!) as we are expecting an ice storm. In SC that means “holy shit…we don’t have the equipment to deal with this…stay home…or if you aren’t home drive there at 80 mph and slide off the road”. Making some comfort food…went for my workout…enjoying the out of sobriety. Old me? An unexpected paid day off? Let’s drink! New me? What I already did plus hanging out and relaxing with my furry pals.
Checking in Day23
Been a really good day! Can’t complain. Hubby is gone now to his bosses place to hang out before everyone then heads out for the bachelor party. Will be soo different having the whole night to myself… I kinda dont know what to do lol but I am looking forward to having the entire king size bed to myself tonight! Maybe I will have a bubble bath, do a face mask, eat lol. Hmm have no idea lol
Didn’t make it to the gym today. I really need to work on my motivation. If I don’t use it 12 times/month they charge $39.95. I did get out and go for a walk. Ended up at Academy Sports, scored righteous snow boots on clearance for $14.95!!
but I’m not too concerned. He doesn’t drink (has literally never even had a mouthful of alcohol) and these will all be coworkers who don’t know that he even used to do drugs. So I am not overly concerned. I am staying clean and sober today and my focus needs to be on me… not him. Hopefully he doesn’t do anything as I don’t know what will be there. But his boss (the guy having the party) is literally a God-fearing man. So idk.
I feel good about my recovery today but I can’t start letting things slide. They say relapse happens before we even pick up. So will make sure to do my recovery stuff once I get home from shopping.
I would listen to Whiskey Lullaby over and over and over again and just cry when I was drunk. Ah, good times. I’m soooooo glad I’m not in that place anymore. Now it’s just a song I like to sing to. I occasionally cringe, and think, why are you like this? Lol.
out of sobriety. Old me? An unexpected paid day off? Let’s drink! New me? What I already did plus hanging out and relaxing with my furry pals.
