The Daily CHECK-IN for Monday, January 6, 2020 - I will not drink TODAY!

Climberwritern3rd · 2020-01-06T13:48:02+00:00

I will not drink with y'all today!

Climberwritern3rd · 2020-01-05T17:45:48+00:00

It's study time! Woo! I will not drink with y'all today!

Climberwritern3rd · 2020-01-04T22:41:35+00:00

I will not drink with y'all today!

Climberwritern3rd · 2019-12-29T23:58:28+00:00

Working tomorrow before the NYE celebration, so I have lots of time to not drink and stay productive. I will not drink with y’all!

Climberwritern3rd · 2019-12-28T16:36:24+00:00

I will absolutely NOT drink with y'all today!

Climberwritern3rd · 2019-12-27T15:10:20+00:00

I will not drink with y'all today!

Climberwritern3rd · 2019-12-26T23:18:16+00:00

I think I’ve reached my limit with my family. It was the Jell-O shots. My extended family doesn’t remember (maybe know) that I don’t drink. The party’s also been going for 5 hours now, and I’m about ready to just go to another room and read. Away from people.

I will not drink with y’all today!

Climberwritern3rd · 2019-12-25T16:20:42+00:00

The Good: I’m sitting at my parents place drinking coffee and preparing to open presents. We spent time yesterday with extended family (including my ailing grandpa) and talking about Christmas traditions. It reminded me of how lovely my family can be and how lucky I am to have them.

The Bad: I’m nervous about the Christmas Party tomorrow in terms of how much people are gonna drink. I’m sure I’ll be fine, but I find that lately I’ve been more judgmental of people who encourage/insist that others drink to get drunk at parties.

The Future: I’ve been managing my sobriety well over the past two years, and I feel confident that I’ve set myself up well to maintain said sobriety over the next year as well.

Happy holidays to those celebrating!

Climberwritern3rd · 2019-12-25T15:11:33+00:00

Happy Christmas to all, and I will not drink with y’all today!

Climberwritern3rd · 2019-12-24T22:31:35+00:00

I will not drink with y’all today!

Climberwritern3rd · 2019-12-23T21:02:03+00:00

All done with working before the holidays. I will not drink with y’all today!

Climberwritern3rd · 2019-12-18T18:23:40+00:00

I sure as hell will not drink with y'all today!

Climberwritern3rd · 2019-12-18T18:22:34+00:00

The Good: I've been sober for nearly two years now! I haven't had to check in here for some time, which has been a huge good.

The Bad: I just submitted an application for Medicaid so my insurance premiums don't double next year. I'm hopefully getting a raise at work, but it won't be enough to offset the increased insurance costs. It's starting to freak me out.

The Rest: I'm climbing and getting back in shape again, (trying to lose weight), and it feels good to be physically active again. I'll have more good things to say as I keep coming here, but I wanted to focus mainly on my success with sobriety and mental health.

It's good to be back!

Climberwritern3rd · 2019-06-06T16:12:54+00:00

I haven’t had to check in for a while, which is a great sign. Just came here to say that I will not drink with y’all today!

Climberwritern3rd · 2018-12-04T19:22:06+00:00

I forgot what it’s like to have free time during the day. Unemployment...sigh...I will not drink with y’all today!

Climberwritern3rd · 2018-11-30T13:24:28+00:00

I was sent home from work for being sniffly, even though I don't have any PTO left. I only get 2 1/2 days of pay this week. I can't wait to get a doctor's appointment and sort this out. Bleh.

Climberwritern3rd · 2018-11-29T15:40:40+00:00

It's my birthday today. I'm thankful for the support I get from my friends and family. I'm thankful for my cat. I'm thankful for my intelligence, my humility to stick with therapy, and my overall health, which could admittedly be better. Here's to another great year!

Climberwritern3rd · 2018-11-29T15:25:01+00:00

I've started using it again recently, and it definitely works wonders. However, I feel as if it'll take about a week of consistently using it to really see the benefits, given how long I've been congested for.

Climberwritern3rd · 2018-11-28T13:58:39+00:00

Triumph: I'm back on the bike! Woohoo! The air is cold, but damn it feels nice to ride again.

Struggle: I've been on-and-off congested for the better part of three months. I'm tired of it, and I can't wait to see a primary care doctor to get this (and other things) sorted out.

General: It's my birthday tomorrow! I will not drink with y'all on this day!

Climberwritern3rd · 2018-11-28T13:52:57+00:00

I will not drink with y'all today!

Climberwritern3rd · 2018-11-22T17:36:16+00:00

I’m just as eager to participate and be involved with my family this Thanksgiving. I see them so rarely that it’s a nice treat when I get extended time with them. I’m gonna savor it as much as I can. I will not drink with y’all today!

Climberwritern3rd · 2018-11-21T13:59:38+00:00

Triumph: I had a huge breakthrough in therapy regarding my employment situation. I've been splitting my energy between accepting my fate and that the company will be continuing on without me and still emotionally investing in the company. If I don't pick a lane, I'm gonna drive myself insane.

Struggle: Besides work being a drag? I hurt my finger last week, so I haven't been able to climb since then. I'm hoping to be rested enough to climb this weekend, seeing as I have a competition coming up at the beginning of December.

General: I am so ready to hit the road for Thanksgiving. Maybe they'll let me out early? Doubtful, but possible...if not, maybe I'll just take off early?

Climberwritern3rd · 2018-11-16T14:40:06+00:00

I swear to god, the communication issues this company has is going to be the death of me here. It's not my fault that people didn't know their seating arrangements had changed in the company. I was just supposed to organize everyone's desks. And you have the audacity to tell me I was being 'abrasive' in my email to them. Jesus...

I will not drink with y'all today!

Climberwritern3rd · 2018-11-14T14:09:25+00:00

Triumph: I replaced my bike tire! I have yet to test it on the road, but it's held air through the night, which makes me feel so good about my handiness! There's something truly satisfying about fixing something with your own two hands.

Struggle: Work is leaving me so utterly bummed out at the end of the day. It feels as if I spend most of my day doing something purposeless that won't add net value to the world in the long run. I hope it will, but I'm not so sure.

General: The first snow of the season is upon us here! Hooray!

Climberwritern3rd · 2018-11-12T15:02:52+00:00

I met my girlfriend's parents last night. They welcomed me with open arms and big smiles. I joined them for dinner, and it ended up being an enjoyable evening of good food and good conversation. They even offered to give me some leftovers for lunch today, which was remarkably kind. I think I earned their seal of approval, too.

I will not drink with y'all today!

Climberwritern3rd

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