2009

Where does the time go? It seems that life just keeps accelerating. When I was little, it felt like it took forever for a year to pass by. I would think, "will it ever be August? Will I ever be 9 years old?!" Now it seems the years are going by faster and faster. Debbie…

So Microsoft officially released "Windows 7" last week.  The commercials are driving me nuts the whole "Windows 7 was my choice".  Yeah I bet it was.  The majority of computer users don't even know there are other options out there.  They just buy what they know...and in this case it is "Windows"...

So much has changed... I have moved to the east coast, and I am loving the small town lifestyle.  I am 17 months sober.  I feel good.  Life is good, what more could I ask for?  I don't write as often anymore, I know.  I think this is because many of the issues I had to deal with…

I think I had my toughest weekend in a very very very long time. I was very close to drinking. The situation: One of my good friends invited me to his cottage with a few other people this weekend. I went up Friday morning and left Sunday afternoon. I get to the cottage, the fridge…

This is a constant battle. Sure it becomes easier to avoid alcohol as time passes, but the cravings are still there. Today was one of those days. I think because it was so beautiful outside. Nothing I enjoyed more than kicking back on a patio and enjoying the afternoon with a pint (or 6). I…

One year ago today I was hung over for the last time. That seems so long ago now. So much has changed. It is amazing how eliminating one little thing from my life has changed me so much. A year ago I felt like I was running in circles and going no where in life.…

A couple days away from 11 months. Things have been rough lately. I have been sick the last couple days. I recently found out my job is going to be laying off 10 people this week, (our company is 60 people). My job is 2 weeks behind in our pay. Money is tight. Whoever is…

It is 10 months ago today that I had my last drink. I will officially be sober 10 months tomorrow. One of my drinking buddies (he is still a friend, but not as much as we once were) has been talking about his girl problems to me lately. I believe it to be his attitude,…

I know I don't come around as much anymore. I just don't need the constant support that I once did. I am starting to believe in myself and that I can do this. I am 10 days away from 10 months sober. I had a wake up call the other night. I went out with…

Hey guys... Just wanted to check in. Still hanging in there, pasted the 9 month mark. I am beginning to distant myself from the drinking vibe. It just seems silly now after multiple occasions where I stay sober and watch people get stupid drunk, and for what? To feel horrible the next day? To say...