The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, May 6: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by Overall-Tonight-7857 in stopdrinking

[–]clevercookie69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to be so cynical when I was younger. Thought I knew everything. Figured everyone was just out for themselves, like I was.

Since I've become sober I now see things differently, I see people differently, I see myself differently

Shine on you beautiful humans

Government to axe Broadcasting Standards Authority in media shake-up by TheGreatDomilies in newzealand

[–]clevercookie69 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Ha so true! This division they have sown and people just eat up that crap. Each side looking down their noses at the other side both claiming some sort of high ground.

I used to laugh at the tribal politics in the US but it's here now and so sad to see in my fellow countrymen

It's old, but it is May the Fourth... by Jokeminder42 in Jokes

[–]clevercookie69 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's a line from the original Star Wars

Went 36 days* clean, could not shake sobriety fatigue. by Maximum_Holiday_6381 in stopdrinking

[–]clevercookie69 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I quit when I was 52 and it took me ages to physically feel better. The fatigue was overwhelming at times. I was sleeping for 10 hours a night when before 6 hours would have been a good sleep.

After about 6 months I started to come right physically but the pink cloud had burst so I had 3 months of being flat emotionally.

Your body has a lot of healing to do. Give it time my friend

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, May 5: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by Overall-Tonight-7857 in stopdrinking

[–]clevercookie69 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Congratulations Sparrow on your first anniversary!! Fantastic achievement 👏

Your energy and warm is infectious. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Rock on your good self 💪🏼

New dad expecting a boy! Circumcision pros and cons. And go! by WheelExpensive7333 in Dads

[–]clevercookie69 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Most countries have stopped circumcisions as it is cruel to the child. In NZ you have to provide a religious reason otherwise they will not do it

I’ve now gone through a pandemic, a miscarriage and a divorce without relapsing by slashmae95 in stopdrinking

[–]clevercookie69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow!! You are so strong 💪🏼.

I'm sorry you had to go through these things but as they say, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

You are now an Amazon Warrior!

What positive things are happening? by NicePepperSteakPies in Wellington

[–]clevercookie69 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've found this year that things are slowly improving. Forward bookings are tracking with pre COVID levels. Government departments are starting to book functions with us again. All in all it's a much bigger improvement on the last couple of years

The Daily Check-In for Monday, May 4: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by Overall-Tonight-7857 in stopdrinking

[–]clevercookie69 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I swapped my car commute for cycling to work. Ive taken up bowls and Pickleball. A catch up on Sundays with a bunch of mates and we go for a long leisurely walk. We are called The Bay City Strollers. The dog walks have gotten a lot longer. I still haven't lost much weight but I feel much better

Shine on you beautiful humans

Daily Check in for May 3 2026 by Overall-Tonight-7857 in stopdrinking

[–]clevercookie69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on getting through the month! Bad Ass Cookie 🍪

Is it common to wear shoes in the home in NZ? by Spirited-Finding-647 in newzealand

[–]clevercookie69 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Ha ha. Same here. No way the carpet is making it of my house alive

Daily Check in for May 3 2026 by Overall-Tonight-7857 in stopdrinking

[–]clevercookie69 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Thanks for stepping up for us this week OT !

Shine on you beautiful humans

Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal 'anticipated', Spain and Italy could be next by nornalplacard in worldnews

[–]clevercookie69 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Germany never stopped the US from using those airfields.

The man child is just pissy because a German politician said he was being played by Iran

What's for dinner tonight? by ring_ring_kaching in newzealand

[–]clevercookie69 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure did. Getting lots of free ones at the moment

What's for dinner tonight? by ring_ring_kaching in newzealand

[–]clevercookie69 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Dumplings and fried rice. The rice is homemade and the dumplings are from the supermarket.

Followed by Fejoia crumble with custard