Dear Readers,Blogging has been very enlightening to me. It has helped me clarify my thinking. By writing and re-writing my struggles as well as successes, I am feeling a shift in the way I view things.Now, I know that writing is powerful. We are often told to journal our thoughts and feelings to help ourselves heal from … Continue reading Writing My Way To Happiness
Freedom and 140 Days
Dear Readers,On my walk last night, I captured some beautiful sights. What I love about walking is the peace I feel when I look for the beauty all around me. It's there. Just waiting for me to see.So often I am rushing, and I look,but I don't see.Today, at my meeting, I glimpsed the feeling of freedom. As … Continue reading Freedom and 140 Days
Random Thoughts
Dear Everyone Reading my Blog,Thank you for your support!It takes a BIG CITY to raise me!! Maybe even a state or two! Well several countries as well!LOLThe longer I stay sober, I am finding it hard to find a topic to write about.That makes sense I guess.I might have to start a new blog, about my … Continue reading Random Thoughts
An Ode to Being Sober
Dear Readers,Thought I'd have a little fun tonight!(My apologies to Emily Dickinson)An Ode To Being SoberBeing sober is really great,No more hangoversOr tummy aches.Money saved not buying booze,Can be usedFor high-heeled shoes!It's sometimes easy, sometimes hard,But it's always better,Than crashing a car!Learning how to deal with life,Can be kind-of funny, Even with strife.Dancing is a lot more fun,Not … Continue reading An Ode to Being Sober
Inner Strength
Dear Readers,In my meeting today, there were some hard, sad stories to listen to.These were people in pain.And yet, I was reminded of the strength of these same people.They found the courage to come to a meeting, to go back into treatment, to keep reaching out for help.They know there is a better way, and … Continue reading Inner Strength
Day 130
Dear Readers,Today I am 130 days AF, or 18.5 weeks.(Every .5 counts!)We had SUN today!That makes so much difference to me!Went to yoga, got my hair done, did a little laundry, and even MADE THE BED!I'm on a roll here!My Loved One is making dinner, (he always makes dinner), while I am messing around on my computer.So, … Continue reading Day 130
Beauty
Dear Readers,One of my new sober hobbies is taking photos when I walk.I love to find new treasures to photograph and post them on FB!I look for anything that catches my eye, and try to look a little closer.What can I highlight that makes it come alive, or stand out?What colors and patterns can I see?Why does … Continue reading Beauty
A Little of This and a Little of That
Dear Readers,It's SUNNY today!!!YAY!!!The temperature is -1 degree with a -18 windchill!LOLHere is a picture of one of my coffee shops where I sometimes write my blog. Today I went to one of my recovery meetings. I am lucky to live in a city where you never have to try to stop drinking on your own if … Continue reading A Little of This and a Little of That
Living With Problems
Dear Readers,I have problems.Big and little problems, physical and emotional issues.Each day, I have to face these problems and decide how I will live with them.Some of them will be with me forever, and others are "fixable".When I was drinking too much, I was sometimes trying to run away from my problems.In doing so, my problems … Continue reading Living With Problems
Drunk Driving In the US
Dear Readers,I am taking a different path today on this post.I love reading Lucy's blog, "A Hangover Free Life". She posts about the effects of alcohol on public health in the UK.I have never gotten a DUI, but I have driven drunk. According to Mother's Against Drunk Driving (MADD), most people drive drunk at least 80 times before they are … Continue reading Drunk Driving In the US
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