4 Months or 120 Days

Dear Readers,I read a quote on FB this morning.It spoke to me loud and clear."Nostalgia is a liar."Yes, it is. If I get the longing for the "good old days" when it comes to drinking, and really think through them?Well, there were only a few years of the "good".Why is it so hard to divorce oneself from … Continue reading 4 Months or 120 Days →

After the Party

Dear Readers,I think I was way funnier not drinking last night! LOLHere's the strange thing. I was slightly anxious about alcohol all day.Not urges, just anxious.When my friends arrived, it went away!It is so interesting to see how my "real" self is emerging.The funny story of night…we only had enough chili to serve our guests!We ran out! So … Continue reading After the Party →

Party Plans

Dear Readers,I am hosting a New Year's Eve party at my house!I was so anxious, NOT because of having alcohol in the house, but because,WHAT WOULD I MAKE?I hate cooking.So my Loved One and I made chili. We bought everything else.We cleaned the house, which I do like.Good friends are coming, and we plan on eating, playing games and laughing.I am … Continue reading Party Plans →

Grounded on Day 115

Dear Readers,I am feeling grounded today.Tired from traveling and visiting, but so happy, happy, happy, I didn't drink.Except for Christmas Eve, I didn't have any urges, and never felt sorry for myself, even during a dinner and all day Christmas where other people were drinking. I felt more like myself than I have in a long time. (I even liked … Continue reading Grounded on Day 115 →

Loving, Loving, Loving

Dear Readers,I am in a better place today.I went to out to dinner with some special people, and had a lovely time.I looked great in my hot, black dress! LOLI couldn't hear all that well with my new implant, but I didn't get all wigged out about it.I didn't want to drink.Thank goodness, I was in a good … Continue reading Loving, Loving, Loving →

It’s Been A Hard Day’s Night

Dear Readers,On Christmas Eve day, I had some urges to drink. I also had a few "I miss champagne" feelings.Now, I had just finished a hot yoga class and was hungry.I didn't have any breakfast, or a snack before I went.That has been trigger for me in the past.I just let the feelings go away, and talked … Continue reading It’s Been A Hard Day’s Night →

Laughing is Better!

Dear Readers,I am in a strange pattern of sleeping until 10:00 am. By the time I get my body into gear, it's almost noon! YIKES! Then I'm not tired until 2:00 am!Now in my defense, it is cold, dark, and we have had no sun for about 3 weeks. Oh, and I am retired with no kids.I also … Continue reading Laughing is Better! →

All Will Be Well on Day 109

Dear Readers,Here I sit in one of my favorite coffee shops, reading sober blogs, and writing mine.Just came from my yoga practice, and feel relaxed.I feel so relaxed, calm and centered right now.I wish I could bottle up this feeling, carry it with me, pull it out when I get stressed,And sprinkle it all over.Maybe … Continue reading All Will Be Well on Day 109 →

Twinkle Lights and Lovely Nights

Dear Readers,My Loved One is putting up lights around the banister, inside and outside, so we have twinkle lights!He let me sleep until 9:30 day, fed me donuts, and coffee!I am such a lucky girl!I decided last minute to get tickets to see the Christmas Carol tonight. We used to go to plays before my hearing went … Continue reading Twinkle Lights and Lovely Nights →

15 Weeks or 106 Days

Dear Readers,I kind of like counting days for now. It's almost like having a little mini-celebration every day!I slept until 11:00 today. YIKES!My Loved One calls me a Koala! LOL (They sleep up to 20 hours a day.)I have been struggling over my post. I can't seem to get my thoughts in any order.Then I … Continue reading 15 Weeks or 106 Days →