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How happy am I today? I just finished a super-stressful 8 days of full-time work and full-time other work (fun work though, at least  ). I've been on the move for 10-12 hours a day running from one job to the other, to bed, up to do it all again the next day. I just haven't felt I was accomplishing anything at my "real" job, even though I know I have actually gotten things done. Yesterday was my last double-booked day until April, and I started feeling like myself again. In fact, I took my running gear with me to my evening gig and ran a couple miles in the dark afterwards. It was freezing cold, and I'm sure I looked like a complete freak running down the middle of the road with my headlamp on (actually, I'd like to see photos  ), but who cares! I did something healthy for myself, even though it was inconvenient... It's nice to be out of survival mode, and back into life mode! blue skies, all! betsy
Tags: Happy
I just had a chance to hear and listen to my HP. An acquiantance of mine was here talking about his pending divorce. He said a couple things that didn't sound right, like, "...once I get my last will and testament done." and, "I want to get the house finished so they can live there after whatever..." And, "...in case something tragic happens." SO I got really worried, and I felt lie I was having an anxiety attack after he left. I took a deep breath and asked my HP if he was talking to me -- let me relax of not, and if so, say it again. The heart palpitations continued. I just talked to my husband, and asked him to make a "friends checking in on friends" call to our friend MJ. Before I got sober, I would never have taken action this way. I would have just let the possibility that MJ needed some real help chew me up. Instead, I'm trying to mobilize friends to help make sure he knows that he's a cherished friend. AA has done more for me than I ever imagined it could have. Blue skies  , Betsy
Tags: Serene
How great is it to not have hangovers? I swear, that alone could keep me sober. I'm new to this site, and very glad I found it. Thanks to the dude who posted the link in my online group! I'm speaking for the first time, at a meeting this Saturday. Last night as I drove home from Chicago (an 80 minute drive or so), I was reflecting on what I might say, and got thinking back to my childhood and when my alcoholism really began. Turns out it was way before i ever had my first drink. I even remember now, the moment I decided to make my drinking into what it was: a way to get happy, and to escape from my negative feelings. Love this program, and the way it teaches us about ourselves, eh? I'm grateful to be here, and grateful for all of you. Blue skies, betsy
Tags: Reflective
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