Ended up going with “wheeliemike”… working on setting everything up
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Darn, unimichael even rhymed with unicycle! 
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Day 252
Went to AA MEETING and met with Sponsor. Put step work on hold today and just talked about me. So very nice to talk with an intelligent person who doesn’t make any judgements on my feelings. My sponsor has been Sober 43 years and has had hundreds of sponsees. Her wisdom and practice of the AA Principles in her daily life are the greatest resource for my sobriety success. I am so fortunate to have found her. Spent all day with business tasks and completed what needed to be done today.
I am tired.
Good night my sober buddies.
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It was tough 
i know, i like unimichael too. I can always change it… i liked wheeliemike, bc im so used to people saying reallymike? So wheeliemike rhymed for me as well
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Fair point, clever! 
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Day 688 - I actually made it out of bed at 7AM, having probably slept 3 to 4 hours. HVAC maintenance was done by about 1PM and I absolutely raced through chores:
- 2 loads of laundry done and all dry laundry folded
- all post and admin sorted and up-to-date, necessary phone calls made
- garden raked and leaves bagged, lawn cut
- all recycling sorted, ready for pick-up
- extended shopping trip completed
All of that was done by 3PM, imagine that! I am a bit tired now, judging by my recent giddy posts, but glued to the TV to see the results come in 
Maybe there is something to be said for being an early bird, but I won’t be testing that theory again tomorrow morning… 
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Wow what a great productive day! Way to go!
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Big congrats 
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@james83 Happy 12th birthday to your son. Glad you were able to enjoy the festivities sober and be present for your son. Keep stacking up the wins!! Each day sober is a BIG win 
@dessy Great to see you thriving with day 5 and glad to hear that you have such good support at home! Keep pushing through the struggle – it does get easier 
@butterflymoonwoman Oh man that is some crappy mail! Sorry friend. Glad they offered a payment plan. Messed up that she just didn’t even bother returning a call and instead left you guessing (very inhumane behavior). I do love your attitude and for sure you will get through this. You are one badass warrior! Much love to you Dana! 
@sadmemequeen so happy to hear that you got some sleep! We really can’t change the outcome of the election – did our part in voting and now we just have to do what we can in our daily lives to live in the best way we can. Stress of the unknown or what we can’t change is a killer. Hope you are able to get another good nights rest.
@collins OOH that is amazing! Way to go Collin Congrats on getting your GED and those amazing grades! Should really be super proud of yourself
@dirk Man that is a busy schedule and a productive day. Glad you got so much done and will be able to sleep in tomorrow.
Checking in on Tuesday night
685 days free of weed and alcohol
1100 days free of cigarettes
Glad I got my vote cast early this morning and until now was not thinking muh about it but now my tummy is in knots.
Glad I did manage to push through and get in a walk and a workout today. Days in bed were starting to weigh on my mind.
My brother made a yummy sub sandwich for dinner and we watched a new show that is very promising.
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day / evening – sending you all so much love 
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340 days
Checking in early, kids had sports day at school. Was able to pop in and watch them compete in a few things. They did well and had fun. Both super tired now so gave the gym a miss this afternoon.
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Off to bed here. Big day, and no breaks.
Got lots of office work done, cleaned the back deck, ran several errands, made koftas for dinner, cleaned the kitchen, and had lots of quality time with my little girl tonight. My wife got home at 7:30pm and was impressed with everything.
Grateful to be able to do this without looking for escapism. I just had the election coverage on the TV while tidying, and I…just…can’t.
I hope you have a great rest of your day and night, and I’m looking forward to reading about your successes on here.
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@Amy30 Totally understand where you’re coming from, but I think this saying applies differently to each situation. I know I never would’ve become as strong as I am now without going thru what I did(unrelated to my addictions). It taught me things most people should never have to learn and it hurt me for so long, but there finally came a day I felt forgiveness and was suddenly grateful for it all. I would’ve said that sounds crazy 3 years ago, but it’s the God’s honest truth. I am with you on relapses tho. Every drop of alcohol only makes you weaker.
@Collins Those are some pretty great grades you got there! Congrats
My thoughts exactly 
but hey, it’s his channel. It’ll be cool regardless. And good for you on your productive day 
It’s nice when they happen every once in a while.
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I felt great today! The ear is still a bit cloggy, but no pain. Slept in til 9, which was only 6 hours, but it must’ve been restful sleep. I figured I’d take a nap after breakfast, but I didn’t need to. It was such a gorgeous day I couldn’t wait to get outside…wearing a tee shirt and skirt in November! I don’t remember the last time I voted in any election and hadn’t planned to, but out of nowhere decided to go(after thoroughly researching each policy to solidify the choice I already had in mind). Time will tell I guess, but it’s not something I worry about. Then did laundry, dinner, and a movie with my daughter while I cleaning a bit. Going to bed now so I’ll wish you all the best day 
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Today was a good day. I was able to meal prep, go to the gym and also have some me time sans acting out. In the past, a morning off would hav been consumed with addiction but today im able to be preaent and make it count. Today I was blessed with an old-new vehicle (new to me) and I couldnt be happier. She’s got some rough edges, just like me. Nothing too crazy, but she’s reliable. Meet Serenity
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That’s nice for you 
Good to know I’m not the only one out here naming my cars 
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@Dessy 5 day is great achievement, I appreciate your husband for supporting you in these difficult days. I know cravings is very hard but that not last long. Keep going
Check-in Day 4
Last night sleep was lot better, I thought I had case in the court but after I call to my advocate he said its postponed to 11th of this month.
So I didn’t spend lot of time outside my home because that makes me to crave for alcohol. I came to home and be myself distracted with my computer. I will join AA meeting online today.
Hope you all doing well
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1978
Bloody 59 years on this planet. I’m having friends over for sushi and cake later. First time in over 15 years I celebrate and I’m not going to have it spoiled by anything. And I’m most certainly not going to drink or drug. Have as good a day as you can friends. Sober and clean or nothing would come from it. Picture is from November 6 1965. Love.
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I’m glad too haha it was a rite of passage to name your vehicle in my fam growing up
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Beautiful photo of you and your mom!
What a treasure that you have that! Wishing you much happiness on your birthday and the whole year through with many dreams coming true.
Big hugs, lots of love
60 hugs… one to grow on
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Oh absolutely! My post was a massive oversimplification of a very nuanced issue. Like… in an ideal world, living through a happy childhood with no trauma, no awful adult decisions, no drugs, no alcohol would’ve been excellent. But on the other hand, going through what I’ve gone through shaped me into the woman I am today. The lessons I’ve learned and the resilience built are priceless. Like with everything in life… it’s a give and take.
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