Howdy everyone! A great day to be alive! BG, it was a beautiful day here yesterday as well! The Vancouver Marathon is today and the full marathon goes right by our daughter's house, so we are going to sit outside with coffee and sweets and cheer the runner's on as they go by. The younger daughter of the two in Vancouver is a runner as well, but she is into the triathlon and iron man events, but she also belongs to a running club. Her boyfriend is competing in the half marathon today, so GOOD LUCK DAN!
Last night we went to a dinner party as all of her running mates wanted to meet us. Of course the food and conversation was great! I was a bit apprehensive about going, not because I thought drinking would be to tempting, but because I was afraid of embarrassing our daughter for me being a recovering alcoholic! How stupid is that! So crazy how our minds work as we go through this journey... A great time was had by all, and no one commented about me not drinking, but I suspect she filled them all in beforehand lol. I truly am blessed to have the family that I have!
Last day here, we fly home tomorrow. A bit of a busy day planned, but not too bad. I'll have to counter the saying goodbyes tomorrow with thoughts of being back with Hank so as I don't get all emotional haha.
My biggest trigger is anger. Whenever I used to get angry, a beer was the first thing I reached for! Now that I'm being taught how to not let frustration get to the anger stage, things are much better. Of course there are many other triggers, but they are more of the "recreational drinking" kind, anger is the one that make me purposely drink to get drunk! It's so good for all of us not only recognize, but admit to our triggers, it's just one more tool to add to the box!
Now Ginger, you have to enlighten this old mind of mine. Your signature line says May 4th? Is that the day you had your last drink, or the first day you went without a drink? God forbid we start your party early, although I think you deserve a week long party!!
Best get my butt into a shower and get ready for the adventures this day will bring. Love you all, you guys are the anchor that keeps me moored safely in my quit! Have a fantastic Sunday my friends!
Last night we went to a dinner party as all of her running mates wanted to meet us. Of course the food and conversation was great! I was a bit apprehensive about going, not because I thought drinking would be to tempting, but because I was afraid of embarrassing our daughter for me being a recovering alcoholic! How stupid is that! So crazy how our minds work as we go through this journey... A great time was had by all, and no one commented about me not drinking, but I suspect she filled them all in beforehand lol. I truly am blessed to have the family that I have!
Last day here, we fly home tomorrow. A bit of a busy day planned, but not too bad. I'll have to counter the saying goodbyes tomorrow with thoughts of being back with Hank so as I don't get all emotional haha.
My biggest trigger is anger. Whenever I used to get angry, a beer was the first thing I reached for! Now that I'm being taught how to not let frustration get to the anger stage, things are much better. Of course there are many other triggers, but they are more of the "recreational drinking" kind, anger is the one that make me purposely drink to get drunk! It's so good for all of us not only recognize, but admit to our triggers, it's just one more tool to add to the box!
Now Ginger, you have to enlighten this old mind of mine. Your signature line says May 4th? Is that the day you had your last drink, or the first day you went without a drink? God forbid we start your party early, although I think you deserve a week long party!!
Best get my butt into a shower and get ready for the adventures this day will bring. Love you all, you guys are the anchor that keeps me moored safely in my quit! Have a fantastic Sunday my friends!
Ginger, I'm just happy your mom is home and it's been an honor to watch you this past year
tbh,on Friday I had some serious drinking thoughts! I don't think any of you were daydrinkers but I was and Friday was my day off and I fantasized about just drinking the day away, listening to music and letting go,thought it through and realized the reality is never like the fantasy I have in my head, the next day drinking never even crossed my mind, hope you feel better soon,hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday, sheesh I took some allergy crap and now I feel like Speedy Gonzalez!!! It feels creepy
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