Yesterday I reached out to a lady who is huge in a company I loved being involved in. I do love her. She is a magic and caring person AND honest! Pretty sure I will find the start up $$ to be back in that. I was solid there from 2008 to 2023, when so much twisted my life. Grateful ACTION is big in my head. Needy makes me mad.
I actually raised the blinds and let the dogs bark more because I need sun.
The announced to me that I WILL BE a helper in my Luckiest Club. Whoohoo!!!
Steak, mushrooms, onions, sweet potatoes - it was soooo nice.
Four Days until my son’s EOY art show. That makes him a senior. Grateful and teary.
My older kidlet is teaching at the zoo. Rock on, Kiddo!
Full day nicotine free. Much more difficult because I used to gnaw on cinnamon and mint - can’t taste them. Ton of pressure but reality gratefully says my taste will never increase if smoking stays. Just won’t.
What am I grateful for today?
I am grateful today to live in a country where there is good, healthy food. I am grateful to live in a country where democracy is actually defended.
I am grateful for my friends, I am grateful for the sun and spring.
I’m thankful for the work I was able to do today, the deep dive and the help I had along the way.
I am grateful for all the confusion of life, the chaos, the mess. I am grateful for this day.
I’m grateful for my pets, love, cuddled and work galore.
I’m hrateful I mowed as much as I could. This week’s forecast: rain. I hate spring, heat, constant rain, hayfever and being outdoor. I’m grateful I love my farm and take good care of it besides that. I’m grateful it’s ok to be weird.
I’m grateful for naps, leftovers, my washer/dryer, the holy dishwasher, my handy dyson vacuum, my reliable car, our local grocery store, simple food, blankies, lovely chats with nice neighbours, peppermint oil to ease the headache, raincoats, rubber boots.
I’m grateful I’m kind to myself and others. I’m grateful I can mostly live and work at my pace. I’m grateful the ex disappeared for good, the upcoming anniversary of the initial separation makes me reflecting. And some of these thoughts and memories are far away from friendly. I’m grateful I work on letting go, shooing codependent hickups (those thoughts ARE mostly originated in variations of codependent feelings, patterns, behaviours, “needs” etc.), being grateful for my life as it is and admitting that I have a hard time keeping the what-ifs and good-times-fantasies out. I’m grateful I keep them out. Not at bay. I’m grateful I draw this hard boundary to protect my softness, vulnerability and fragility. I’m grateful I do not allow the past to mess with my present life I’ve worked for so persevering. The past stays in the past, even when it’s my own past. Pasta. Ääähm … Basta!
ODAAT
I’m grateful for my 130 days sober
I’m grateful for normal blood pressure again
I’m grateful not drinking feels “normal” most days now
I’m grateful for so many sparkling water flavours
Im grateful my girls both had a good day at school
Im grateful to be able to afford food for my family
I’m grateful to have a roof over my head
I’m grateful to have my pets
Im grateful for central vacuum to keep all this animal hair at bay
I’m grateful to be going to bed sober again tonight
Im very grateful for my life basics today: food, clothes, shelter, furniture, employment, insurance, car, phone, computer, tv, and the ability to pay my bills (for the most part anyway)
Grateful for making new sober friends and the confidence to hand out my phone number to new women.
Grateful for the small joys of sobriety Im starting to see after 2 months: saving money, healthier medical labs, the ability to be present when im needed no matter when that is. I have more “free time” to do things I actually want to do, and remember making plans with people. I remember everything (okay, most things) that happen and dont have to pretend like I remember what someone is talking about later. When i get sick, feel extra tired, or have an emotional reaction I know thats how im actually feeling and its not alcohol related. I can tell my doctor my true symptoms without worrying in the back of my mind that its really alcohol. When i call in sick to work or cancel plans i dont feel guilty because I was actually still drunk/hungover.
A lot of what I mentioned above really gets down to honesty. Im grateful im learning how to be more honest and that Im capable of it now.
Grateful for a lot of great experiences in AA meetings recently, hearing a lot of things that I know I perfectly need to hear.
I am so very grateful today
By the Grace of God I am sober and continue to be
So grateful I was able to modify my home loan and get all arrears deferred until end of loan (probably I will never see that in my life) it is such a relief to know my home mortgage is current and I am able to keep it that way
I am grateful for our orchard irrigation coming today. It is hard work monitoring it and changing valves but me and Yunna got it done
I am grateful I get to have nails done before my new client meeting tomorrow
So grateful hubby satisfied with all the tasks I completed today
Grateful hubby had a good crew for demo on new kitchen remodel today (so often guys say they will be there and then no show)
I am grateful I picked up fresh eggs from neighbor today (if you have an idea of a lovely seasoned countrywoman she is it)
I am grateful I can sleep better tonight as had bad dream last night and awoke calling out for hubby (nan that doesn’t happen like ever) hubby not here thank goodness or I would have had to explain the outburst
I am grateful for baseball and basketball. Playoffs
I am grateful heavy winds have moved on (few limbs came down and I need to get them picked up)
I am grateful for all who come here to get sober and remain sober and to share their life experiences (always a great read) I think I caught up 3 days worth)
Today I’m grateful for:
~Yard work together, it sure beats doing it all on my own like I always had before
~Having our first fire
~Watching my hummingbirds enjoying the flowers I got from this weekend
~Family group chats
~Lines of wisdom from the big book
~Technology that allows me to turn on lights or the air conditioner from my phone
~Supplements, it’s going to be weird not taking them the next several days for bloodwork on Friday
~Cast iron for helping me make delicious food
~A good nights sleep
~Conscious connection to my HP
Sleeping in
A quality jog based on feeling rather than beating my time
Mobility
My job
A steady paycheck and paid time off
Modern conveniences
Fresh water
On demand showers
Booked lodging and airfare for colorado trip! Traveling sober thread here i come
My mom offering to pick Boscoe up today
My relationship with my folks
Mental healthcare
Insurance
A reliable car
Prior sober trailblazers
A roof.
One dog is not attacking the sister dog.
494 Palindrome
2 - Even though I am irritated, that part should be small.
Taste and smell will come - I have decided.
I talked with one of the most powerful direct sales company people yesterday. I am not sure if I said that. I love her and she is so kind and understanding of all things. It’s odd to know we differ politically and spiritually but she’s that person who lives within herself and doesn’t ask other people to believe as she believes.
Apples and Peanut Butter
You. Me. Here.
I’m grateful after being awake a couple of hours I’m not feeling bummed out like I did when I first woke up.
I’m grateful I got my little chores done coffee checked in here did a few other things and now I know how my day is going I feel better.
Or maybe it was just the coffee I’m so grateful for.
I’m grateful we made it home safe and sound from Dallas. I’m grateful I didn’t give a shit when we sat on the tarmac for 50 minutes because of bad weather in Dallas. I’m grateful shit like that is out of my control. I’m grateful I know that.
I’m grateful for my sober traveling wifey.
I’m grateful we both napped for that 50 minutes.
I’m grateful for my home.
I’m grateful for my pets.
I’m grateful to be home with my pets.
I’m grateful Benson’s cough is getting a little better. I think.
I’m grateful wifey is at the hand doctor for her arthritis. I’m grateful I can sympathize with her.
I’m grateful for my health.
I’m grateful for the sober wonderful time I got to spend with my family in Dallas.
I’m grateful I actually thought was was the best time I had on my trip. I’m grateful the first thing that came to my mind was my 35 year old son giggling while playing with his 2.5 year old daughter. Yes. That was my highlight! I’m so grateful to be sober and not miss the beautiful moments in life.
I am grateful for chatting with my friends, for sitting in the sunshine, for reading, for thinking.
I am so grateful for my work, working on prototypes, developing. After yesterday’s tidying up, I feel this creative leap again, this new step, that things that were bogged down before are finally clear again. I am very grateful for that.
I’m grateful for 20 degree spring weather
I’m grateful my MIL could hangout with my daughter with tummy troubles today so I could go to work.
I’m grateful I had a good day at work
I’m grateful for for tacos for dinner
I’m grateful my daughter is feeling better tonight
Im grateful to have Stubbs curled up on my legs on the couch right now
Im grateful my neighbour’s son is going to be ok after crashing/ flipping his ATV in the field across the street tonight
I’m grateful for my Apple Music account and having access to all my old favourite songs and can discover new ones as well
I’m grateful I haven’t wanted to drink at all today
Im grateful to be tired and heading to bed sober soon
Since this is my Birthday Month - favorite color for my nails
Even though a bit late still popped into my AA Meeting this morning
Groceries
New client meeting went well. Received payment for meeting time. Possibility of future work
I can care for daughters pets this week while she works with her dad
Grateful I had a choice to go or not to go to Pool Class - stayed home
Grateful insurance company moving forward to get my car repaired. Now I have to wait for correspondence to come by mail. Definitely do not approve of their process to pay claims.
I am grateful to be sober and truly not feel I am in a losing battle
Look forward to celebrating with you 