Monthly Archives: September 2013

benefits

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Debbie

It’s Monday. Not much more to say than that. Took my grandsons to school, dropped them off and headed to my park and ride bus stop. I was at a light and an odd thought came to mind. I was … Continue reading →

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grateful

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Debbie

It’s a beautiful fall morning. So glad to be ‘here’ for it. Day 11 I think. I’m not counting the days as I doing my best just to focus on today. Had a great day yesterday with 2 dear friends. … Continue reading →

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post 100…….so?

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Debbie

POST 100. Seems like it should be a mile marker of some sort, a cause for celebration, a big event. But, sadly, it’s not. It’s just a number. A reminder that I have posted 99 times, and out of those, … Continue reading →

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lots of thoughts

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Debbie

Good morning to everyone out there in our little sobersphere. I am pushing through day 8 today. My “umpteenth” day 8 (as my dad would say). I just read a post where someone is back on day 1. It pulls … Continue reading →

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“ain’t it good to know you gotta friend”…james taylor

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Debbie

Feeling pretty good. Seems every time I say that, though, that night I drink. So let me rephrase. I’m alive today. Still fighting the witching hour but have won 6/0. Stole this from Sober Chick: Loved it. Reminds me that … Continue reading →

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long, lost friends

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Debbie

Had to do some serious self inflicted ass kicking last Thursday. And believe you me, that is harder than it sounds. Had my last drinks on Wednesday night and commenced the ‘kicking’ that next morning. But, here I am today, … Continue reading →

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easy peasy

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Debbie

I know, I know, I was supposed to blog daily. I fell off the wagon, AGAIN. And I hate writing posts about my failed attempts. So, after attempt 700 (well, maybe not 700 but feels that way), I begin again. … Continue reading →

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one goal at a time

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Debbie

I’ve learned from the last day 1 that it’s best not to try to change too many things in your life at the same time. Like, quitting the booze and trying to loose weight. Or, like, quitting the booze and … Continue reading →

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the most important meal of the day

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Debbie

For the past 2 weeks I’ve been trying to include more vegetables and fruits into my diet. Truth be told, I am not a breakfast person. Back in high school, my breakfast was about 2 gulps of Carnation Instant Breakfast, … Continue reading →

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how many day 1’s have you had?

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Debbie

Decided I’d hold myself more accountable and write daily, even if I have nothing to say. I’ll apologize in advance for those who follow along. The posts may be snoozefests! I really enjoyed Belle’s post today. It helped to restate … Continue reading →

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