Dear Readers,While I was practicing my yoga today, I realized what makes it so fun for me.It's playing!The studio I practice at is a joyful place.I have met many fun people there.The teachers are funny, kind, and open.It's playing at its best.Like in the sandbox, with friends. Playing is important in my life. These are times when I feel … Continue reading It’s Playtime!
Tag: happy being sober
6 Months and 3 Days or 186 Days
Dear Readers,This post finds me a little up and down, a little teary-eyed.I might not be my perky self, but I'll try to suck it up!(Words from my Loved One!)I am AF now for 6 months.This weekend I had a stronger thought of drinking. In fact, it was my old evil little liar voice telling … Continue reading 6 Months and 3 Days or 186 Days
Day 176 or 25 Weeks
Dear Readers,Here I am at ANOTHER favorite coffee shop!I have too many to count! When I got here, I saw 4 people I know but haven't seen in a long time! It was a joy to just give them a hug and exchange a few words, and know they are all well!I had some thoughts about … Continue reading Day 176 or 25 Weeks
Habits Part 2!
Dear Readers,Here I am, at one of my favorite coffee houses.I love the workers, owner, and manager here!They are helping me too!Everyone is helping me!I just came back from my wonderful therapist.I told her about latest post and what I wanted to work on.She had some great ideas, and so I am setting up some NEW goals!I … Continue reading Habits Part 2!
Day 159
Dear Readers,A Place of PeaceI realized the other day, when I was at a function where there was water and wine to drink, that I felt normal. I felt at peace. I didn't have any urges. I didn't care what I had to drink. I poured water into a wine glass, but that was only because … Continue reading Day 159
GO AWAY Scary Monsters!
Dear Readers,I REFUSE to get down about having another cold.I just won't let my thoughts take me to that place!Whatever place that might be! LOLI say NO to my depressed, weepy, poor me thoughts.GO AWAY! This is one tool that worked for me in talking back to my drinking urges.So, I am trying to see … Continue reading GO AWAY Scary Monsters!
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
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
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
Sick and Tired
Dear Readers,It's been a long week. Fighting a cold, having many doctor appointments, and learning to hear is tiring. Now being tired is normal. But I get mad about it. I think I shouldn't be tired. I think I should be able to go and do everything even if I am sick. That makes no sense. LOLI … Continue reading Sick and Tired
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