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Ellen Forradalom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-08 12:06 PM
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Small discoveries in my first few weeks of sobriety
1. I get to be one of those privileged people who orders iced tea.
2. Taco Bell serves a really good iced tea.
3. I like waking up early.
4. My dog likes me! He really likes me!
5. So much easier to keep the house clean.
6. I'd missed my friends.
7. I'll be working on that first step for a while, I think.
8. I have some big challenges coming up, but with the program's and God's help, maybe I'll meet them.

:hi: have a sober day.

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Kajsa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-08 12:42 PM
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1. Hi Ellen!
You're doing great.
;)

You'll discover more things as time passes.

My vision improved as I sobered up, and I started
to see more color. While drinking, my world was
mostly grey, with very little color.

and Yeah! Waking up( vs. coming to) is quite a treat.

Keep up the good work, Ellen!


:hug:
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Justpat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-07-08 04:31 PM
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2. Hi Ellen, from iced tea drinker to another.

Welcome to our little corner of the internets.

We all learn to meet life's challenges a day at a time with the program.

Nice to meet you.


:hi:



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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-08-08 09:41 AM
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3. Ellen!!
so glad you checked in :hug:

yes, ice tea is a good thing! and don't worry about the challenges coming up, just stay sober today and the rest will work it's self out

:pals:
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Ellen Forradalom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-08-08 10:28 AM
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4. what fabulous advice
All advice should be so simple.
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Ellen Forradalom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-08-08 10:29 AM
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5. One more thing
I can live a full day (including "helping" my son write a paper) and have enough energy left over to clean my bathroom!!11!
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RetroLounge Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-21-08 05:04 PM
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6. Hi Ellen!
Welcome to the group!

:hi:

RL
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Stuart G Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-22-08 10:09 AM
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7. Yes, you certainly will see changes that you never expected.
Stick with it, Life will change in special ways..good luck.
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