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A wake up

Changingpb
Changingpb
I stopped and got my paint after work. Then went to goodwill ( haven't done that in a couple of years) found some awesome deals. Even a near match to the 70 dollar quilt I was going to order for 24 bucks. Got back in my car. The thoughts were strong to get my lil 4 pack. But I put that SUV in drive and never stopped for 20 miles to my house. House is empty tonight. Cabinets are half done, walls half painted and touched up bathroom. I'll be signing off soon and when I wake up in am it will be 5 days. That's a lot for me:) so just checking in. Keeping myself honest and sober on a Friday night. I could have drank myself silly tonight. My hubby is on nights. Grand baby at a sleepover. And id have known. I'm grateful tonight for my infant sobriety and for all of you helping me:) sober in Montana on a Friday night:)
billwfriend
billwfriend
YEAY!!! I guess goodwill store does not sell booze...LOL

I wish that you would get busy with the project your working on and never need another drink ever again...remember the first drink is that killer drink...
citychick2011
citychick2011
Man, you are inspiring me to do some work on my own house! Lol. I have wanted to paint for a long time. Yesterday, I pulled out all of my Christmas china from hiding and went to my MIL's house to pick up a tree I am borrowing for the holidays. My daughter enjoyed time with her grandma and we actually had a pleasant exchange of conversation. I also pulled out the box I have been hiding all year with little gifts I have collected over the year to give away. I am particularly excited about giving away these beautiful Christmas pins I bought at Macy's. I bought them all for 5 bucks each and the original price was 25 bucks!!!!

By the way, I love thrifting. I like looking for unique tea cups and picture frames. I paint the picture frames and give them away.

Boy, I just love the holidays. I used to hate them!
1is2many
1is2many
That is great to hear Don't stop now. Keep going
Sosa86
Sosa86
I am very proud of you! Circumstances will often be perfect for a night of drinking and you resisted that additional aggravation. In time, it won't even be a factor. For example, I have the house to myself for a week and the thought of being able to drink without anyone knowing is not a temptation to me. I never thought I would be in that mind frame in only a year of sobriety.
I LOVE Goodwill! I go there allll the time! Enjoy the simple things---those are what helped me get to where I am now.
YES! KEEP MOVING, and stay on top of those cravings.
robertalcfree
robertalcfree
Congrats, so proud of your success! Friday nights are the toughest night of the week for me since it used to be my start of my weekend drinking binges. Last night I went and worked out at the gym until about nine and came home, had a protein shake and watched a football game. I survived another Friday night. One day at a time....
Changingpb
Changingpb
You folks are helping me be accountable and stay honest. I'm so grateful for all of you:) thanks for your unconditional support:) got cub boards to distress and paint. :) I'll post pics
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