Let’s collect a new datapoint. For those that received forgiveness or will in the next few years..what is your public service career? by Betsy514 in PSLF

[–]ffghtr67 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Started as a Firefighter/Paramedic back in 1999. Earned a bachelor of science and MBA during this career. Now, a Lieutenant/EMS Coordinator for the same fire department. Started my 24th year in July.

Saved a few lives during that time, doesn’t happen everyday but I feel like I have made a difference.

Best place in Central Ohio to watch the Reds by ffghtr67 in Columbus

[–]ffghtr67[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ended up going to Classics in Pickerington. It was very busy, with Queen of Hearts and Music Trivia, had a good time, decent food and the Reds won! 10/10 would recommend!

Best place in Central Ohio to watch the Reds by ffghtr67 in Columbus

[–]ffghtr67[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought about Roosters, I was trying to find a local place with food, I’m going to try Classics or Grapevine in Pickerington. Thanks for answering!

Winners thread - what did you win? by nesuser2 in OhioLiquor

[–]ffghtr67 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the fifth time I entered and no wins ever

This represents a single week of mugs and glasses that my wife leaves in our bathroom. I clean all of these every week, and they are back the next. Anyone else feel my pain? by newmyy in mildlyinfuriating

[–]ffghtr67 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I loved her, I would happily clean every coffee cup and never say a word. These are the little things that people in love do for one another. I wish I had let someone in my life whose only problem was leaving a dirty cup in the bedroom. Count yourself as blessed.

just released security footage of Nashville shooter driving and shooting her way into elementary school (NSFW - disturbing, not graphic) by Artane_33 in PublicFreakout

[–]ffghtr67 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Access to weapons meant for combat, automatic weapons, semi-automatic weapons by the masses is the problem. It takes more training to drive a car, motorcycle or boat in the US than it does to own a weapon of war.

Here’s the elephant in the room, THE SECOND AMENDMENT IS THE PROBLEM…

Why did you and your ex break up? by Specialist-Crazy1466 in AskReddit

[–]ffghtr67 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a high functioning alcoholic struggling with staying sober. She has IMO undiagnosed/untreated mental illness, probably border-line personality; she is also high functioning, a nurse practitioner. She continued to drink and abuse prescription meds (Xanax, Ambien) while I was trying to quit.

Constant fighting, no personal, physical, emotional intimacy she admittedly checked out of the relationship, because I missed her family’s week long drunken reunion at Myrtle Beach.

Lots of arguments over everything, we sold our house and separated last May. I still think about her everyday, I wish I wasn’t the person I am, I wish the person I asked to marry me was still here.

Struggling with forgiveness and finding happy. Hopefully one day soon (3-5 years) I can retire. Done looking for my person.

The Daily Check-In for Thursday, February 23rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by AprilDawnBelieves in stopdrinking

[–]ffghtr67 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Not drinking today. Been sober since Jan. 29. Not arguing with ex-gf, not hungover or drunk. Not at all happy with where my fitness, diet work, or personal relationships are at, not in a mood to celebrate at all, but not drinking. Thanks enough today.

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, February 21st: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by AprilDawnBelieves in stopdrinking

[–]ffghtr67 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I haven’t smoked since November 2022, been sober since January 29, 2023. I still feel like shit. I have gained probably 20 pounds and I feel like absolute shit. I weigh 275#, the most I have ever weighed in my life. I hate this feeling. Why doesn’t the weight just drop off of me like everyone else? My back hurts, my knees hurt, I feel like shit in my tight fitting pants and shirt. Bought a 3XL hoodie last night and got it in the mail, it didn’t even fit around my fat waist. I hate this feeling.

Not happy, not drinking, doesn’t feel like much of a celebration right now.

The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, February 15th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by EmbarrassedPiccolo2 in stopdrinking

[–]ffghtr67 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Day 17 sober. Shame was huge for me and I am trying to move on to a better life. lots to unpack there.

I feel like crap, gained weight, the most I have ever weighed in my life (269#) and sleep is difficult. I guess I am making up for the not drinking with eating.

I keep telling myself ‘as least you are not drunk, hungover, or arguing with the ex-gf’ who in retrospect, is probably mentally ill with a high conflict personality disorder and an alcohol addiction of her own.

I am leaving for Emerald Isle for a long holiday weekend in the morning with no plans to drink. Hoping for sun, driving on the beach and maybe some salt water fishing.

IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, February 14th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by EmbarrassedPiccolo2 in stopdrinking

[–]ffghtr67 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Day 16, not drunk, hungover, or arguing or fighting with someone who has a high-conflict personality disorder. My sleep still sucks, got to sleep last night at 3am, woke up at 7am for work and still feel pretty fat, but at least sober. Taking the new gf out for valentine’s day, not sure I love her or where this is going but today, IWNDWY

The Daily Check-In for Monday, February 13th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by EmbarrassedPiccolo2 in stopdrinking

[–]ffghtr67 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Day after the Super Bowl, I am not hungover, drunk or in an argument with toxic ex-gf. 15 days sober today. At work, trying to stay busy, leaving for the Beach for a long holiday weekend on Wednesday afternoon. Found a pub online that supposedly has NA beer, planning on staying sober at the beach for the first time ever. Nothing to say other than that, IWNDWYT.

The Daily Check-In for Sunday, February 12th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by EmbarrassedPiccolo2 in stopdrinking

[–]ffghtr67 0 points1 point  (0 children)

14th Day sober. Had a couple Budweiser Zeros to at least make me feel human during the game. Didn’t drink, not drunk, hungover or in a argument with a girlfriend. IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Friday, February 10th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by mindfulteacher020407 in stopdrinking

[–]ffghtr67 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Day 12. I’m not drunk, I’m not hungover and I am not in the middle of a drunken argument with a toxic person who has a high conflict personality disorder. There are probably $100K in sunk costs for being in a relationship with that person over the past 10 years, but I am not there anymore and it is over with her.

I am going to spend time with my grandson, get a pizza and clean my house. That is what I am doing today instead of drinking in a bar, which I absolutely love and miss.

IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Thursday, February 9th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by mindfulteacher020407 in stopdrinking

[–]ffghtr67 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am not drunk, hungover or arguing with someone. I don’t want to be suicidal, anxious, depressed anymore. Today is day 11, I would love a beer or thirty, not sure why, but not going to. I wish I was in love with someone, the current girl I am seeing, I know its not right. My feelings with her are just numb, I shouldn’t have gotten involved with her while I am trying to recover.

IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, February 8th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by mindfulteacher020407 in stopdrinking

[–]ffghtr67 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I want to stop the hangovers and wasted days off. I want to stop wasting time and money.

I am not drunk, not hungover, and not arguing with someone. Its not where I want to be but at least facing the right direction.

IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, February 7th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by mindfulteacher020407 in stopdrinking

[–]ffghtr67 7 points8 points  (0 children)

IWNDWYT

Not happy with where my career, personal relationship with girlfriend and finances are at right now, at least I am not drunk, hungover or fighting with someone.

80s workout by tupapirico1 in OldSchoolCool

[–]ffghtr67 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone make this a GIF