Dear Readers,My drink of choice was red wine.Lots of red wine.There was something very seducing about red wine.She pulled me in, romancing me.She shrieked of, "Oh Darling, you are beautiful tonight."She sparkled so prettily in the bottle, the glass.She promised me a perfect night.She said, "You are so funny!"WHAT A FAKER!Of course, now I know the real truth.Somewhere … Continue reading She Wore Red or Romancing the Drink
40 Days and 40 NIghts
Dear Readers,I haven't had anything to drink for 40 days and nights.It's all good.In fact, nothing bad has happened by NOT drinking.It takes a lot of work.I have worked hard for these 40 days and nights.I plan on 60 more so I can reach Belle's 100 Day Challenge!I can't just "hope" I won't drink.I have to … Continue reading 40 Days and 40 NIghts
I Could Find Lots of Ways To Escape
Dear Readers,I could shop too much,Or eat too much,Or not eat enough,Or smoke (although I don't know how),Or watch TV all day, (well I did today because of my cold),Or play on-line games too much,Or do anything too much,To escape my feelings, or life, or whatever.I know there will be days I feel good, and days not … Continue reading I Could Find Lots of Ways To Escape
Sick and Tired (I Mean Really!)
Dear Readers,I have been fighting a bad cold.I hate colds.I hate trying to go to places I love,Doing all the things I love,And just dragging through them all.Or having to miss them.When I was drinking,I was often dragging through the things I loved,Or not doing them at all.I have read and heard people say,They were sick … Continue reading Sick and Tired (I Mean Really!)
Happy Hour?
Dear Readers,It's Friday, and that meansHappy Hour!Yes,For me too!My Happy Hour comes with the reminder,I will be home sober.I will be all there for my husband.I will be safe on the roads.I will be my normal grumpy self. (LOL)I will be really listening to my friends.I will be ready to go to yoga or golfing on … Continue reading Happy Hour?
Eating Ice Cream is Fun! Who Knew!
Dear Readers,My doctor just told me I could eat ALL the ice cream I wanted!So, huh.But my husband and I have a rule,No ice cream after dinner unless it's the weekend.I found a loophole, though.We never made a rule about the daytime!!!Woo hoo!What I am discovering is that I am enjoying really tasting food again.When I … Continue reading Eating Ice Cream is Fun! Who Knew!
It Starts out Good….
Dear Readers,I try to always keep the WHOLE story of drinking In my mind.It starts out good.Oh, let's have a glass and relax.Let's have another and talk about life.Let's have another and complain about our jobs.Let's have just one more and argue.Let's have one more and cry, mope,Pass out.THAT is the whole story.Doesn't end so well.
Reaching Out
Dear Readers,There is something so powerful that happens,When a person reaches out to help you.It's why I need to hear stories of other peopleWho have quit drinking,Or trying to quit.I learn from those stories.I learn life is not easy,But no amount of alcohol will make it better.I learn there is another way,And that I can make … Continue reading Reaching Out
Gratitute
Dear Readers,This is a tool that helps me Every single minuteOf my day.I am so grateful that I did NOT drink yesterday!34 days today! Up with the sun.Clear headed.Drinking made me complain about my life.Huh.I have a great life.It's a life that is mine to make and Even with stuff that is not so fun.I have a house. a husband, … Continue reading Gratitute
The Good List
Dear Readers,I couldn't sleep last night Thinking of all I wanted to say.Yes, there is a Good List.I find this tool is not as powerful as the Bad ListBut it also helps me.What Do I Want?To bikeTo playing guitar, piano, and singTo laughTo help other peopleTo go to yogaTo help my husband moreTo loveTo eat more … Continue reading The Good List
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