Dear Readers,I want to work on changing my less healthy habits to better ones.Ever since my cochlear implant operation, I have slipped into some habits I'd like to slip out of!The not so healthy habits I have fallen into are:1. Sleeping too long - 10 hours a day 2. Isolation3. Phone Checking - looking at FB, e-mail, playing … Continue reading Less Healthy Habits
Tag: happy not drinking
Another First
Dear Readers,I have been sober on a vacation before,but not "happily" sober. This vacation was my first "happy" sober trip!My dear friend did not drink while I was there, which was very cool! However, I was not tempted, didn't feel sorry for myself, and was happy being with my friend, her dog (my God dog), the sunshine and blue … Continue reading Another First
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
Resiliency
Dear Readers,I thought of this topic as I got through another week of being sick.Now on the mend, I made it to my yoga practice. YAY!Life is not all happy. It can't be. We will be faced with loss, sorrow, and sickness.Certainly if we have been drinking too much, we have caused some pain in our … Continue reading Resiliency
5 Months or 152 Days
Dear Readers,As I write this, it is snowing. I am once again in a coffee shop, eating a chocolate croissant and drinking a chia tea latte. Double yum!Who knew being sober could taste this good?Sober Date in Fall As I think about my 5 months, I keep coming back to gratitude.Being grateful for all that … Continue reading 5 Months or 152 Days
Date Night
Dear Readers,Friday night, my Loved One and I went out to a jazz club.We listened to some great live music.We had a wonderful time. In fact, it was a better time than when I was drinking.In the past, I would have had some wine before we went out. Then I'd try not to hog the whole bottle of … Continue reading Date Night
Getting Tuned Up
Dear Readers,I spend a lot of time at the audiologist getting my hearing implant tuned up. I have to point to a form and tell her if the sounds I hear are too loud, too soft, or just right.I am also learning how to filter out sounds that I don't need, in order to hear conversation, such as silverware … Continue reading Getting Tuned Up
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
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
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