Checking in, really grateful for today. I’m pain free (other than muscle soreness from some new exercises!), my attitude is positive and productive, I feel loved and valued, and I have a day to choose what I want to fill it with. I have a safe place to spend the day away from the blistering heat advisory weather outside and lots of possibilities in front of me. It’s a great day to be sober! Let’s keep it that way, shall we, amigos?! 
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Good morning Trevor.
Thank you for checking in. I’m always very inspired by following your journey on here. It impresses me every time I see you here and how hard you work at your most important job. Many days I only have one job. And that’s to make it to bed sober. That’s my most import job.
I am also a big Carl Hiaasen fan. Many times I have trouble getting into a good book. That’s when I usually grab one of his. I love his writing style. I think he’s warp my image of Florida 
His characters are the best. I can’t think of a favorite one. I love them all. The last one I read was all about Skink. It’s was great.
I’m so glad you’re here showing us how this magical TS app works and helps keep us sober.
Your killing it man.
Keep it up.
Good luck with the blood work.
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Thank you so much for reaching out. I also have one job and that is to stay sober. I’m glad you like Carl Hiaasen. I’ve only read three or four of his books but they’re so good and entertaining. And as a person who’s lived in Florida pretty much their whole life the characters are pretty spot on. Always glad to see your post which help remind me about staying on track and what’s important like attitude And gratitude!!! Gonna keep pushing forward one day at a time. Hope that you have a good rest of your day.
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Congratulations!!! Wow great work!!!
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Morning Check in
Day 127
Having a good morning.
1st) I’m so beyond grateful for being clean and having better spending habits. My hubby has been off work now for 7 days due to an engineering issue at his construction site (he’s the main provider for our home so it makes a big impact). This pay coming up for him will be half less what he has normally. BUT… bcuz we aren’t spending hundreds of dollars every 2 days or so on drugs, we actually had enough money for me to grocery shopping and stock up on food so we aren’t short when he doesnt have much for his pay. Literally I don’t feel like I am living day to day anymore. By being clean we are able to plan ahead. It’s wonderful and sooo satisfying lol if we were still using, we wouldn’t have that extra $$ to take care of ourselves for times like this.
2) I am finally taking care of my health. Today is my ultrasound. Yesterday I surprised myself by not consuming any added sugar and following my lifestyle eating plan. I am exercising and beginning to eat right. I’m grateful for being clean and not having my focus on drugs anymore. I can focus on my health.
I am so grateful for recovery. When I used drugs it seeped into every aspect of my life. Now that I’m clean and sober, it also is seeping into all aspects of my life. Being clean is incredible!!
Hope everyone has an addiction free day!
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Day 39 just back from work started at 5 this morning had a good day back to my kids:blush:ear still blocked 
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Hey guys. Just checking in day 25. Again today, I had some tempting thoughts but was able to stay sober. At the of the day I felt proud and also motivated.
I am so grateful to be here. Bye guys.
Peace.
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I’m grateful ur here too! And I’m glad u stayed on track with ur recovery! Great job!
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I’m back! Thank you again, Rosa, for your kindness. It’s always great to start the day off with a compliment. Especially if I can help someone else. We all want to share our experience, strength, and hope. But I frequently feel I have nothing to share except just experience and I hope I’m not just babbling. 
Had to run out and replace my phone today, and it is a nightmare outside. The weather guys are warning people to stay in unless you absolutely have to go somewhere. It’s about 100 degrees and 60% humidity and it’s only going to get worse. Think it’s time for a cold shower and a nap. Have a great sober day everyone!!
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I can relate! That’s why sometimes I close out my lengthier posts describing them as “Rosa’s rambles,” 
I think there is benefit to most shares here across the spectrum of experience, because even just being able to relate a smidge helps with that “we are not alone,” thing. It’s important and what brings us all here the most, I suspect.
Glad you’re back safely from your excursion! I just got back, too, and though not quite as extreme here, I’m hiding inside the rest of the day for sure!
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Great job !! I’m probably only a few hours ahead of you, having hit 10 days last night.
I’m pretty happy about it, too, and I’m looking forward to hitting a fortnight.
3-day weekend ? Did you have some holiday in the US yesterday ?
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I used to have a rabbit named Mephistopheles… he was a great bunny, he used to follow me around my flat, jump up onto the couch to sit with me…
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I went to the beach today ‘nothing special’ to the normal person but as I lay there listening to the waves and staring into the sky it occurred to me I’ve never just sat on a beach and it’s been enough. I’ve always been restless, irritable and discontent. The usual beach visit was about me carrying around as many cans as humanly possible, always finding a place to eat with a bar, being stuck in the middle of nowhere needing the toilet and wandering how quickly the whole thing would be over so I could get home sit on my arse and get proper drunk and stoned.
One of the promises of AA is ‘You will discover a new freedom’ 21 months sober and I’ve found it. Always learning always moving forward. 
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Thank you and Congratulations my 10 day twin! 
Yes, they made Juneteenth a federal holiday last year.
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This is where I’m at as of 12:30 CST this afternoon (actually 12:29 and 59 seconds) I tried to catch the 00 
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Juneteenth ??
I had to look that up, so thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
Damn, it’s hot and humid here… sitting at my kitchen table, working on my computer, and perspiring like hell…
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No, I named him… I had previously had two other rabbits, another dwarf (Fang) and a REALLY big Flemish giant named “Crunch the magic monster” (and yes, I did use him in magic shows).
Mephi was my last one… but my favourite of the three.
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I finally feel rested after lots of sleeping and a few days off
I can’t wait for work tomorrow 
and have 5 straight days on the clock
Day 76 and feeling good
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Day 32 - Like day follows night, my day of calmness yesterday was followed by an absolutely manic day today. I woke up late and tried to cram loads of things into the day. I cleaned my room and the bathroom, did all the washing, washed up, worked, packed more stuff for the eventual move, had about 5 phone calls with the conveyancer (mostly because I am new to all that sort of stuff!) and then got to the best bit of my day, picking the kids up, cooking dinner, getting my daughter to Cubs and spending some time with my son. In amongst this I got all my stuff ready for a day in the office tomorrow (as I am staying over with the kids tonight and have to prepare everything a day in advance).
Usually a day like this would have me rocking. Stressing about everything and really getting worked up over the little things. I didn’t today. Yes there was stress, yes it was tiring but I took moments today to stop and take stock. I kept asking myself, what did I need to do? What was a nice to have done? I also listened to my body and stopped when I am tired.
I’m starting to feel human again and it is a great feeling. I hope everyone has a good day. I wish you all the very best in our latest installment of one day at a time. You have this.
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Day 17. Just a normal day. Only taught 1 class. I have to video myself teaching an hour long class and transcribe it for my Final.
This is not my favorite thing to do. I hate watching and hearing myself teach. But it needs to get done so I can be finished with it. Have a great day!
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