Dear Readers,On my last post, Francis, over at FreeCore, left this response to my missing the "fun times" at dinner parties:"I know I'm only young, but I often reminisce of phases in my life where I enjoyed myself with friends (or alone). Those fun times were at a high-price to my own well-being and family. … Continue reading Going Forward
Tag: happy being sober
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
Memories
Dear Readers,Rice Park in St. Paul, MNWe went out to a Christmas dinner in the city of St. Paul. It was a very romantic restaurant located in an old mansion. The food was lovely and the company even better! We stopped by Rice Park in St. Paul to see the trees.It was gorgeous!(And COLD!)This is … Continue reading Memories
15 Months and 3 Days
Tree is Up!Dear Readers,My cataract is gone, and I have a new lens in my eye.I don't know exactly how much this surgery will help me with some of my vision problems, as some time will be needed to heal the eye. I did drive today, and I didn't run myself or anyone else off the road, and that's … Continue reading 15 Months and 3 Days
Sweet Fur Love
Turkey, please!Dear Readers,This was my second sober Thanksgiving, and it was a sweet treat!I saw some of my family, who live in another state; my sister, her husband, and some of my nephews and nieces.I love them so much.I met and held my new great-niece, so snuggly and cute.And then of course, there were hugs and licks from the … Continue reading Sweet Fur Love
Life on Day 433
Tonight by the FireDear Readers,I have now been sober for 433 days, or 14 months and 7 days. I love seeing the days add up! I think it gives me a sense of satisfaction. A sense that, yes, I am living a life without drinking.In fact, a good life, a better than before life!(It also means I … Continue reading Life on Day 433
Not Boring!
Dear Readers,As I sit and write this, I am in awe of this autumn in Minnesota. It continues to be simply glorious. It is warm, sunny, with the bluest skies I have ever seen.Knowing the cold is coming soon, I am soaking this up.I had several more sober learning experiences this week.The first was a surprise birthday … Continue reading Not Boring!
Who Is Your Hero?
Dear Readers,Sometimes I wonder what to write, after having been blogging over a year. But then I remember that writing this blog not only has helped me stop drinking, it might help someone else, too. At least that is my hope.It's also healing. By writing down my thoughts, I have to clarify them, and sometimes … Continue reading Who Is Your Hero?
Fun with Donuts!
Dear Readers,Yesterday was one of my favorite days ever!I actually got up early, for me, and had donuts and coffee with hubs.Then I went to my favorite yoga class. (I know donuts and yoga maybe don't mix, but it works for me! Well, kind of, as I felt a dough ball in my tummy!))I had fun laughing … Continue reading Fun with Donuts!
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