Day 2662. Difficult workday with clash with colleague. Ugh. First time in this job that I don’t feel good.
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256 days AF
What a day. Had some lil family drama in the morning cuz my niece wanted to stay with us and everything seemed to be agreed by her with her mum. Her mum thought she would come back early in the morning and accused her that she invited herself at grandma and aunty and is a bold person (yea wtf!) 
So I had a pre-teenager with tears in eyes and needed to stay highly diplomatic in the early morning 
I just love her so much 
Still super proud and feeling released that I fend off this guy immediately yesterday. No more chances for fuckers. Lol. Sorry. 
Love you guys
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Hey, im doing. Not trying to give alot of energy to nothin today. Trying to just stay focus i believe after figuring out what my test results are coming up. Im heading back to the gym. I believe its time to get back on the horse. Continue on being the guy i have always wanted to be… guess patience is the key to a lot of things even with being clean and not thinking about it 24/7 looking back i have been better but ya i have been way way worse. Hopeing something gives make more money so i can get plans to start over in a new place would be great. 
(Odaat) have a great day
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@Refreshedperspective some things you could try: puzzles, crosswords, zentangle drawing, knitting, crocheting.
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Day 341. Tore my wheel apart yesterday, got it cleaned really good and out for a ride today. Appointment with counselor was good. Cooking dinner for me and heather in the crockpot. Grateful 
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Checking in day 294 AF
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Checking in. Not a bad day. Had a major disappointment at work with a client. It’s upsetting, but i try not to take it personally as long as im doing my job to the best of my ability. I feel like my mood is starting to lift a little. I still have a situation that needs to be dealt with that im not sure how to approach at this point. I think that being in the back of my mind is what’s bringing me down.
The town Halloween parade is tonight. I love going. It’s unseasonably warm so should be a good time without freezing like i usually do.
Hope everyone is having/had a great sober day 
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Day 646.
The past couple of days have been spent mainly chilling. Tomorrow we’re going to stay with my husband’s family for a couple of weeks or so. I’m oddly an emotional mess right now. Actually… Who the fuck am I kidding? I’m always an emotional mess. But hey… at least I’m a sober emotional mess?
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Day 234!
That almost has a ring to it; a sequential ringing quality, rather 
. I like it.
Window folks are here- let me turn my pockets inside out like the Monopoly guy 
when you drew the Chance card! 
. I sure love my money pit though. I’ve never lived in a better house so I’ll breathe right on through it and appreciate the deer napping in the shade. I’m really lucky to be here today. I could have bought a million windows with the money I spent on alcohol.
All is well. I’m so hopeful for the future. Leaving for the mountains in 39 hours. I’ll have a nice house to myself with a dog for a few days. I want to bring her down to the plaza to people watch and check out the Native jewelry and hoop dancers. Santa Fe has an artsy, spiritual vibe I don’t get at home. There is a neighborhood on the south side that I need to investigate. Then when brother gets back we’re going hiking in the Pecos wilderness east of town. It is stunning there, and up around 10000 ft. They had some snow but it should be warmer next week.
I feel calm and confident. So glad I did this. So many good things ahead, and today is lovely.
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Hey sober fam! I’ve not done a check-in for 40 days… forty!!!
Well, nothing really happened… still sober, 595 days by now, and I still have access to the lounge.
Guess I must be doing something right, eh?
I just get overwhelmed how fast this thread moves. So if I am not here, that is why. But I am somewhere around on other threads and topics.
Grateful to you all.
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Hopefully you can share some pictures of parade tonight. How fun!
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Checking in day 16. Pretty non eventful day today. Went to an appointment and to the gym and then worked. Looking forward to AA meeting again this week. Weirdly I quite enjoy them, it’s comforting to be around people who understand and have had similar experiences. Happy sober Monday everyone 
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Second check in. During early morning AA Meeting a comment was made that I smile a lot. I am happy and my face shows it. I had to take a piece of equipment to a repair shop in neighboring city today and it happens to be near a Trader Joe’s grocery store. I love Trader Joe’s. I don’t get there as often as I would like. I chatted with checker and the person who bagged my groceries. Pleasant chatter. The Bagger went out of store right before me to collect shopping carts from parking lot. I began to put grocery bags in my trunk. One bag dropped and the only breakable item (olive oil) broke. The gentleman came over and took the entire bag with broken item and went back in the store only to return with all new items that were in the bag. Wow… I probably would not have gone back into store. Such a nice gesture. I believe Positive Happens when you are positive!!! Thank you Higher Power for showing me Sobriety is the most wonderful life.
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Learning/playing an instrument, gym/exercise, cleaning, sewing, baking, doing little bits of DIY, meditation.
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Day 3. I had a good zoom meeting today .Porn Addicts Anonymous. Little by little I am opening myself to others
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@s_unrelax thank you for your words. thank you
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Wow 450 is amazing!
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@moosetracks triple 7’s is awesome! Congrats on your home and the move. Sending hugs as you say hello to a new chapter and goodbye to an old one. The memories will always live on in your heart. 
@mira_d Glad to hear you had a good job interview. Keeping my fingers crossed that you get some good news soon 
@happyfeet Always great t see you posting Anne! 450 days is fantastic – lovely to read that this is the new normal. Glad you are still reading here and staying vigilant
@dustysprungfield A milestone bday coming up and a final marathon for the year – WOW – this is gonna be one hell of a week. Wishing you luck and look forward to celebrating with you!
@jennyH Congrats on your 1 month + of sobriety! Sorry to hear about your FND symptoms and hope that they have passed and will be temporary
@laner YEAH 200 days! Great work on finding ways to deal with the emotional hangovers. I too get them and kinda let myself just let them pass knowing at least my body is not also healing from toxins from the night before. Hope you managed a good night of sleep 
@mxelle CONGRATS! That is a huge step in throwing that stuff out. I know it was hard and I’m sure you are feeling a lot of emotions but should be super proud of yourself. Another step in the right direction!
@Refreshedperspective This is the perfect place to ask. I enjoy night walks, Reading, watching tv / movies, puzzles, knitting and baking for some examples. Check out the search bar for “hobbies” or
Check out this thread for more ideas – Sober Hobbies
@lola 2662 is great amount of days! Sorry about your difficult day. Hope the work situation gets easier
@shel75 OOH have fun at the Halloween Parade! Hope it is not too chilly and you are able to enjoy yourself! Glad to hear that you mood is lifting
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@goku2019 OOH that is no fun at all – hope your wife is feeling better and skin has cleared up
@holysquid this thread does move quickly and don’t let that keep you from checking in Glad that you are still around and on the other threads. Love seeing your avatar pop up. Almost 600 days!!! Can’t wait to celebrate 
@tailee17 WOW what an experience! Do love that the positive you put out will find its way back to you. Keep smiling my friend – so glad that you are sober and happy and thriving!
@bomdhil YEAH day 3. Great to hear that you are opening up more and getting out of your comfort zone. Keep working the recovery friend – ODAAT! 
Checking in on Monday night
670 days (22 months) free of alcohol and weed
1085 days free of cigarettes
Was a decent enough day. Got a lot of stuff accomplished and the main item was making a few calls (why do making important calls feel so daunting and tiring). Glad they were easier to deal with then I had led my imagination to believe and they are over with.
Hoping to get some decent sleep tonight - my schedule is off again.
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day / evening. Sending you all so much love
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