Dear Readers,Hubs and I will be going on a vacation soon, to Arizona, where the sun is shining and warm!The first time I went on a sober vacation was several years ago, during one of my first attempts to stop drinking.I pouted for almost the whole time.At least I pouted all through any dinner we … Continue reading How to Vacation Sober and Have Fun!
Changes by Mr. UnTipsy! On 18 Months
UnTipsy Teacher has asked me to write another guest post. So here goes.Untipsy Teacher has been sober for over eighteen months now, and I couldn’t be more proud of her. It is easy to accept these changes over eighteen months without really seeing them; they grow gradually day to day and are almost taken for … Continue reading Changes by Mr. UnTipsy! On 18 Months
Sober is Better!
Waiting For Spring!Dear Readers,Sober is better.It just is.Every night I lay down and haven't had a drink, means it was a good day.My happy times are happy, my sad times are sad, my mad times are mad. Real feelings in a real life. I go to AA meetings because of what I hear and learn, … Continue reading Sober is Better!
Making Things Harder Than They Need to Be!
Dear Readers,I can make BIG mountains out of the smallest mole hills.It's sometimes amazing I do anything when I consider the self-talk that goes through my head.Everything seems too hard.Just making the bed can seems like a major feat to me!But I have learned a technique that has been making a difference.I read about it in the book, Feeling … Continue reading Making Things Harder Than They Need to Be!
THANK YOU, BELLE!
Dear Readers,GUESS WHAT?I am really on 530 days!!LOLI signed up for Belle's two year pledge, and when I told her I was on day 500, she laughed and said...You are on day 530!!!That is SO funny!The last thing I need is to go backwards!!Hugs to all!xoWendy
Day 500!
Dear ReadersLast week I was going through some of those, "I wish I could still drink" thoughts.I am not going to drink, but I was feeling a bit sorry for myself.It sometimes surprises me when these feelings pop up, but then again, I know this is normal. I think it started with hearing stories about a friend … Continue reading Day 500!
17 Months Sober!
Dear Readers,We had a beautiful snowstorm this week. It was the prettiest snow! It was one of those days that you could just stand at your window and be awed by the beauty.Of course, I was stuck on the highway for a long time, but no matter!Looking Out My WindowAfter being sick for almost a … Continue reading 17 Months Sober!
Continued Growth
Winter Walking!Dear Readers,I believe with all my heart, that a person in recovery must keep growing mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically, in order to be happily sober.Sometimes in reading and thinking about the many aspects of recovery, I can get a little self-absorbed. When Mr. UnTipsy gets home, he gets to hear about all I have … Continue reading Continued Growth
Baking
Dear Readers,I used to love to bake.I baked pies, sweet bread, whole wheat bread, and cookies.I even baked my own wedding cake!The reason I don't bake anymore is quite simple: I eat ALL of it. Hubs maybe gets one cookie. Or, HE eats all of it and it's not good for him to live on cookies!I … Continue reading Baking
Blue Skies on 16 Months!
Blue Sky on our HikeDear Readers,Today I have been sober for 16 months!Yay! The sky is so blue today!The prettiest blue ever!I LOVE blue!(Blue is my favorite color, in case you didn't guess!)Hubs and I went for a walk Saturday, in a park close to our house. There is a creek that flows even in winter. … Continue reading Blue Skies on 16 Months!
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