You too, Nick! Thanks for being here
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Why is everything so existential right now? Itās equal parts annoying and hilarious. I was thinking of the place I was born in (California) and what that āmeansā and how maybe that means Iām a hippie. 
. Ok, brainā¦
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Whatās up Ami. Long time no talk. Well probably not that long. Actually on the way across state for the walkthrough today and settlement is May 14th so been busy. Hope your mood gets better. Howās my brave puppy dog doing?
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Hi yāallā¦ amazing weather in Scotland today. Busy finishing a bathroom. Hope youāre all well 
Checking in Day 11 I think 
Thanks 
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I call with me: Born in Sweden, by Romani (Gypsy) parents from two different countries.
One adopted by christian missionaries (Thatāll be my mother) With family in both Sweden and Estonia.
My fatherās side is pretty much like the gypsies you read about, dark skinned, long dark hair,golden teeth, golden earrings and questional jobs for a living. Scattered across the globe.
Raised in both Pentecostal and Catholic church cause everyone wanted a say in our raising.
Married a half Serbian guy raised in Sweden,Serbia and Ukraine.
According to your existential Theory I guess thatāll make me a Jack of all trades 
Or as I say a little of everything, Nothing of all.
Itās good because that means no rules applies to me, no side likes me anyway no matter what I do.
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Thank you for sharing about your life, Sophia. Fascinating!
I was just thinking that as well. So many influences! But itās really good. If I only lived in one placeā¦ugh. Insular culture. Not for me.
I was born in California, grew up in the Northeast US near New York City, and then moved to Texas as an adult. Also lived in Oregon for a while. Iāve never adjusted to Texas so Iāll be moving. To the Rockies, likely. Guess my brain wants a plan! Itās good to be clearing up enough to make plans. 
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Sheās doing so good. I couldnāt be more grateful for that! Good luck with tying up the old and starting the new my friend! Itās an exciting time for sure, well when the work part ends and the enjoying part starts 
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So Iām 8days and 19hours sober. Have met a doctor to get my labs done (the ones about liver function were a bit high but not too bad). I also started this program, I think itās called Minnesota model or something. Iām doing it online as late afternoon web meetings (we can see everyone and talk and go through stuff) so I can still keep going to work because work also helps me keep on track. 
feeling good and excited!
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Youāre welcome, and thank you for sharing as well. 
I love stories like this, and different theories about life, itās so interesting.
Iāve only been to Tennessee (Memphis and surroundings)
Would love to go to Texas, New York, or any other place.
For us going to US is like living in a movie.
Weāre so constantly fed with American tv shows or movies over here. So it feels surreal.
A plan is always a good idea to have.
Hope youāll like it better at next place.
If I ever move again Iām going to some place warmer. My husband have a dream about going back home, so weāll see. Maybe we do end up there in 10 years or so.
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Hey all, checking in on day 1418. I hope everybody has a good one!
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Going to Sweden would be like a movie to me! 
I am interested in finally getting to Europe. But then, which country? All the countries! Top of mind: Ireland (relatives), Scotland (relatives), Spain and all of Scandinavia. Guess Iād better get startedā¦haha
How kind of you to tell your story. It helps me to know Iām not alone. There are some places that feel right, and some not. When I was drinking everything felt muted and very wrong. Now I can start making good decisions.
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Day 44 check
Well ā¦ I have dipped both feet into bhuddism whilst in recovery. But lifeās got me back into itās whirlwind rush and problems.
@Soberbilly has ignited that light in me again. Thank you my friend
And I just only went and looked at the one face to face meeting at recovery dharma near me.
Well itās only this eveningā¦ and guess whatā¦ the bus right outside my house takes me thereā¦
No more excuses Twizzlers!!
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Are you referring to my quick family tree or my story at the āMy storyā page?
Iāve got plenty of stories either way.
And no matter what, Itāll happily share it.
If it helps anyone, there was a point with it.
Europe has so many amazing countries and places to visit. Just like US.
I would recommend you to go to Scandinavia during late spring or Early summer April-July. Otherwise you might end up in am eternal darkness and something that looks like a black and white movie.
During winter here we get around 3 hours/ daylight. Daylight doesnāt necessarily means sunlight, just that itās less dark than pitch black.
Sumner especially now in late spring early summer itās the other way around with nearly 24 hours of daylight. Midnight sun is actually a real thing here.
It starts to get brighter in December winter solstice with a few minutes a day, peaks at the Summer solstice around midsummer and then slowly turns darker again.
I late August we have darker evenings again.
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Since my fatherās become sober (4yrs) he began researching his heritage and decided heās a Pomeranian Heās 1st/2nd generation Swedish/Polish. The history checks out but I think he just likes the title 
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lol, first thing that came to mindā¦ huh???
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Iāve been to almost half the states, and Tennesseeās the most beautiful one to me. If thatās the only state youāve seen, you got to see a good one
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Same. Iām not a history buff in the least and didnāt even know it was an actual place
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Iāve got friends and family there. Love them all.
Everyone is so friendly and talkative, no matter where you are.
Itās the only state Iāve ever seen yet.
Iām definitely going to more places in the future. Palm Beach Florida for example, Lilly Pulitzers Flagstore is located there 
But before we go back, my husband wants to go back "home"and I want to show the boys more of Europe.
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Hi Sophia,
The family tree, things you have shared with us on this thread. I will check out your story as well. I think theyāre important and definitely they can help others. If even one person can relate to something youāve said, and feel less alone and part of our community, itās totally worth it. You have a lovely way with words and are an excellent storyteller! I am noticing bits of my own story starting to tumble out. My head is finally clear enough to see patterns and influences. Itās super cool.
Thank you for the advice on when to travel! I would forget about the darkness and snatch up those travel dealsā¦oops. 
I need daylight to stay happy so thanks!
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Haha! I like it! Emperor of the Pomeranians
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