Love, love, love this!!! Congrats to you. I’m so glad you’re here and part of this community. You have so much to offer and you’re not just a wonderful support but I also appreciate your willingness to be vulnerable with us. Thank you! 
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Congratulations Emilie! 6 months of freedom!! 
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Checking in on day 16
Today was my day off, besides it being a bank holiday in Spain. I did a some exercise during the day (45 minutes of lane swimming in the morning, 4K walk in the afternoon and the workout challenge from the app). This morning I had a friend coming over, she brought this tiny 3-week foster kitten with her, which was just too adorable! I have two cats already, so no new adoptions in the house!
Now I’m hooked on this new book I’m reading, every spare minute I want to read! 
At least it keeps me busy with positive thoughts in my head! 
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That’s amazing!! congratulations!!
Day 131
This is the longest streak Ive had. Its pretty empowering to see and i don’t want to loose that. I have to gard my sobriety date. Its very important to me
Some days are a bit tough but its better then my drinking days
Today is better then yesterday
I was supper stressed yesterday.
Today is better
Energy is there
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Day 163
Frequent breaks. Theres no way im finishing this closet today so i will take my time waiting for this shelf to dry.
Then after work, not enough hours in the day. Actually caring about my life and being responsible is different than waiting impatiently to get high and do nothing as soon as work is over. 
I spray painted a cheap little shelf, if its not raining ill try the second coat. I have food back at the house. Leftover pasta. It is monday and already i am tired and done, and need to push through this workweek until the end. Eat, rest, and try to clean out my car before dark. Pack up a bin with the things i need. Get my hammer from my moms. Im very overwhelmed so ill try to make a solid list of what else to remember when ive eaten and showered.
Has anyone seen Nope? Im excited to. I can plan on seeing it this weekend as a light at the end of the tunnel. And i will keep up the 15 minute tidy and keep writing about it here, because its giving me hope in an area i have long felt hopeless. 
Edit: i cleaned my car!!! a lot of paint marks and crumbs but i caught it before it became a Project, it was more of a maintenance clean. I enjoyed using the big spray bottle of armor all and the microfiber mitts. (Now i have to clean the mitts, dont i…)
Big pile of laundry on my floor is next. Going to set the timer. Still need to figure out what I am doing and what I need to do. I know im missing important things!!
Reflecting on how immature it was to expect executive dysfunction to disappear with getting sober all the other times i tried. 2 weeks in ajd id be back to using, “whats the point.” Going to reserve judgment on where i am until i have a year sober and have actually tried 15 minutes a day of cleaning.
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Thanks @Twizzlers I am struggling today - 8 days and just having lots of sugar. I had a craving and took myself for a swim instead and had some Easter eggs. Feeling low but I know it’s just for today better to stay sober
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Freckles…
You had a swim instead… Great job!
Focus on the good.
Okay you had sugar today, tomorrow is a new day with new possibilities … And if you need a treat it is okay anyway. Maybe you can choose some of your favorite fruits. Watermelon, maybe frozen as a slushy is sooo delicious and very sweet. And hydrating at the same time.
Easter eggs are delivering protein for rebuilding… 
Highest priority is to stay sober!
It is getting better everyday
You will make it! 
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Checking in at the end of day 328 hope everyone had a blessed day 
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I quit my job. It was causing panic attacks and I’ve been barely sleeping since I got hired. I’ve never hated myself so much
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Day 22 I was secretly hoping for a 3 week shiny medal. Ahh well not this time. I’m really overjoyed about 3 weeks no booze and 68days without smoking…
Keeping myself busy reading gardening watching the European athletics championships. Has anyone watched them climb that 15 meter wall? That’s just bonkers. Hope you are all doing the best you can. 
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So proud of you! Keep up the hard work you are killin’ it! 
Congratulations 
on 180 days of sobriety! Keep on ODAAT 
. Celebrate and enjoy your milestone!
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Checking in
Day 182
First time checking in today. Today has been exciting and super busy. Thank God my hubby was home today. He was such a huge help with everything this morning. My son was so brave getting on the bus. No tears or anything! Was seen beaming with smiles as they drove away. Everything exceeded my expectations. Once my son was at school I recieved calls from the Principal and the Bus Transportation Supervisor checking in to see how things went on the bus. The principal gave me an update on how he was. He was playing and using his walker and having fun. I am so proud of this moment. When he was diagnosed 4 years ago with his brainstem tumor, I really didn’t believe he would see school age, and he did and he is thriving!
Hubby and I had our lunch date. It was sooo nice to spend time with him alone! We walked 13000 steps today! Walked to get coffee 1st, then all the way down this beautiful street full of stores and cool things to see, then to the fish store to get more worms for Eelee, and then went for lunch. It has truly been a wonderful day! Here’s a picture of this cool fish at the fish store. His name is Einstein lol Recovery has blessed me yet again with the opportunity to be present for my family
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Super well done! Comparing the life you had, and the life you have now never gets old. 
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So glad to hear things went well today and even better than well. Great!
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Don’t hate yourself. You need to get well before you can work. I know getting well us hard at your house. I wish I could do something practical to help you.
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Glad you quit if it was killing your soul. Its hard but its much better to leave before things inevitably get worse. The decision shows bravery and discipline and self respect.
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