Sober Saturdays & Sundays

Keep trying and life will ‘get’ you instead, you’ll be carried in a different way, a more amazing way. :star::purple_heart::star:

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I recommend the Motivation and Meditation thread by @Butch,always something crops up daily that I need to look at…

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Better late than never :see_no_evil:

The main things that are usually the biggest barriers to getting a rescue dog are regularly being out of the house for more than a few hours at a time, and having young children. Sounds like you have done your research on the type of dog you could manage (e.g. exercise, grooming requirements etc) and the fact you are making an effort to spend time with other people’s dogs will definitely be in your favour!

I think you’re right about an influx of dogs into rescues as more people go back to the office sadly, if the dogs don’t cope well being left alone. The good thing about rescues is that they do assess the dogs so you have an idea of what you’re getting yourself into :rofl:

Like you say patience is the key, things will work out how they are meant to!

Breakfast with my girls, socializing with actual human beings (this is new for me at the moment), and an AA meeting (or two). Good weekend.

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Winding down after a lovely sober weekend.

Had a chill morning yesterday and then went to do a belly dance class in the sunshine for some carers, to celebrate Carers Week. It was so much fun and I really love being able to share something I enjoy with other people.

My Mum and Nan arrived, they are staying for a week in my Mum’s place up here. Popped in to say hi to them then went off to pick a friend up and go to a Recovery Dharma meeting. We went for a meal after at a Chinese restaurant. Had an iced red bean drink which was delicious, as was the food. So good to make connections with the people there, a really lovely bunch.

Needed a nap this morning after my late night (midnight is now late, ha, how things have changed!). Then took Maggie to see my Mum and Nan. My Nan is 90 so everything is done at a slower pace, which suits me :smile: We borrowed a wheelchair off a friend so we could take her out for a little walk which she enjoyed. It’s great to be able to spend some time with her.

Gonna have some picky bits for dinner and slob on the sofa for the evening. Perfect!

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Asked to work overtime of a sunday morning in which i agrred to because i wont be able to do any overtime for the next six weeks because of other committments. I live a short 20 minute walk away from work and as ive been walking im just so grateful to be sober. Throughout my addiction sunday mornings were horrible. Dying a death. Stuck to the bed, still up from the night before maybe.
Im so happy at the moment

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Its great getting up on Sundays sober, enjoy work and being present and happy.

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Cleaned out an under stairs shoe cupboard, listening to Sunday chooons while doing house chores Ben Bohmer is my new fave; check him out if you like trancey housey chill stuff ; now eating spicy crisps, youngest has gone to a party so my son and me might watch ‘Bronson’ (cos it’s a bit graphic for my youngest!!)

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Yay a sober saturday & sunday thread!!! I love the friday thread and figured we need one for the rest of the weekend. Lets revive this thread one post at a time.

I forced myself to sleep in. Made it to 9 am. :slight_smile: its freezing here. I dont want to leave the house.

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Love this thread!! There is nothing like waking up on a sober Saturday and Sunday. For me sundays used to be the worst when I drank. For both a day that I hated and also days I drank to much. Plus the hair of the dog of trying to not feel like crap from Sat. It always set my week off wrong on so many levels that I see now!!:roll_eyes:

So grateful and happy to be waking up sober and love my weekends now.

Happy sober weekend to all. :partying_face: here is to a good week. :heart_hands:

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Today (Sunday) im just at work. I usually work the weekends. Definitely grateful to not have to be calling in due to my addiction. I can actually be a responsible adult! :smile:

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Bumping this thread. I love the friday thread so much lets do a weekend thread.

Whats everyone up to today?

Today im hitting a mtg, making a healthy lunch, going for a walk, planning my moms 70th excursions w the ladies, hopefully another walk, and a guided meditation

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I got in from work late last night. Me and two of the kids are out to breakfast right now, the older ones sleeping in today. Wife left for work, I’m gonna hit the gym a little later, and than make a shrimp scampi and some salmon for dinner later.

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Planning my day now that the artic cold has passed. Gym, food shopping, meal prepping, chauffer my teens all over (only one more month and they can drive themselves, hallelujah) and then some chill time. No more wasted weekends in bed , so thankful to be sober!

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End of Saturday here in uk; worked all day @ Toni & Guy , had a Thai takeaway with kids and now watching Michael McIntre s big weekend . Can’t wait for bed and a lay in in the morning :heart_eyes:

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I love this thread. Also reminds me that it’s okay to live slowly & soulfully even though not too long ago I would have thought it to be “boring”. Although sometimes these kind of days feel a little lonely.

I woke up and had my coffee in bed while listening to an episode of the Rich Roll podcast. Did some groceries then worked out. Made a big pot of soup and did laundry. Going to spend the rest of the day relaxing and will try to call some friends to catch up on the phone.

Sending my best on this beautiful Saturday.

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Going to mass during the morning, have lunch at home with my wife and enjoying my sobriety. Now I am aware of almost everything.

Being in bed at 23:00, and remember (enjoying remember because there are not blackouts) what I have done.

Enjoying filling up a bottle with oil…I am able to do because I have no shaking hands. (Only alcoholics understand this)

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Todays been a good day

Started my day with TS and coffee
Hit a ladies AA mtg
Healthy lunch
Walk with hubby
Met up with my mom, aunt, sister, cousin for a girls trip planning sesh. We got all the big reservations confirmed so im content
Walk with my mom
Leftover tacos for dinner
Now chillin…

Most likely i will pull out my paint by numbers

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My little Sunday rituals involve some cooking which is quite relaxing and helps me feel a bit more prepared for the upcoming week. Listening to some chill music. I also crochet a little and watch a show or UFC if my husband has it on. It’s funny, the yin and Yang of crocheting and watching people punch the crap out of each other but I enjoy it hahaha.

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I love paint by numbers, so relaxing! I took on a rather hard one and I’ve been procrastinating getting back to it :smile:

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