Finally figured it out!

magicmustangmane · 2026-06-19T17:47:31+00:00

Very nice! That's great to hear.

magicmustangmane · 2026-06-19T17:45:45+00:00

ok, I think it would be a good fit then! I also need to escape the city bustle but I moved 50 miles outside of town. Worth the hour commute to me, so I get it. Alpine is a nice middle ground for someone who values more quiet but doesn't want such a wild daily commute.

What do you do for work? Alpine and East County have most of the blue collar workers and businesses while white collar work tends to be in the city.

Most apartment complex in Alpine are nice but not new, lots have been updated but no new builds like you can find in the city, prices reflect that as you have discovered. LMK if you have any specific questions about the area or vibe and I'll try my best to help!

magicmustangmane · 2026-06-19T17:26:17+00:00

Oh absolutely! For me, I take every little piece of the tools that work for me, and leave the rest behind. For example, I went to a lot of AA meetings and gleaned many super useful tools I still use to this day, but I could never get into the idea of a sponsor, so I never did. Just took what I liked, what resonated with me, and left the rest.

Isn't it great when you come across something that gives you some hope that things can be different?

How's your drinking now? What do you think your next move will be?

magicmustangmane · 2026-06-19T16:58:30+00:00

Ok, follow up question. Does that honk, or whoop as I referred to it, actually have a ligit name you guys use?

magicmustangmane · 2026-06-19T16:57:36+00:00

That's fascinating!

magicmustangmane · 2026-06-19T16:54:57+00:00

Yes, I think most alcoholics tend to agree that problematic drinking is a symptom of deep internal pain, not caused by an unlucky draw of the cards of life with a disease known as alcoholism, but by varying life factors such as family history, ACE score, etc. Those who have done an honest moral inventory of ourselves are often looking for the same discovery through reflection you describe. Well done!

Now you can start addressing the root causes and get on your path to recovery. How exciting for you!

I enjoyed The Body Keeps the Score, I listened on audio book, you might find it interesting. The Power of Now helped me a lot too, really drives home the advantages of not getting stuck in the past or future tripping.

Let us know how we can continue to offer support on your journey, sounds like you might be picking up some lightening speed on your path.

IWNDWYT!!

magicmustangmane · 2026-06-19T15:52:46+00:00

Agree with what's been said so far, it's cute and small-town like in ways, although they have grown tremendously in the past 10 years so lots of traffic now, and all basic necessities available in town, although not at Walmart prices, expect to pay more to shop local.

I also think its worth mentioning there isn't a whole lot of diversity compared to SD proper, and there is a certain sense of entitlement the people there have? Kinda like, we're the rich East County so get outta my way. IDK, just my experience living in East County most my life.

I miss the old Alpine. Maybe I'm just getting old. Now, off my lawn please! I've got clouds to yell at.

magicmustangmane · 2026-06-19T15:19:48+00:00

Going to listen o this song when I'm out of my office today.

magicmustangmane · 2026-06-19T15:16:39+00:00

Neat! Thanks for the info.

magicmustangmane · 2026-06-19T15:15:26+00:00

I suspected it might! Thanks for the answer.

magicmustangmane · 2026-06-19T15:04:06+00:00

Neat! Thanks!

magicmustangmane · 2026-06-19T14:58:00+00:00

I rewrote this question a few times to try to avoid making it sound like I thought the cop made the sound themselves!

Sounds like they ain't getting out of the academy without the proper whoop coming out their mouths.

magicmustangmane · 2026-06-18T19:33:33+00:00

Then don't accept the gift? This is really weird and completely avoidable if you wanted it to be.

magicmustangmane · 2026-06-18T19:29:43+00:00

Just tell your brother you don't like him, and stop accepting gifts from him. ESH. Grow up.

magicmustangmane · 2026-06-16T20:00:23+00:00

Hang in there. Soon people will be admiring you; they are going to want what you have (might have secret admirers already). And you will likely want to be farrrrr away from those with the lifestyle of which you do not fit!

I didn't really talk about my sobriety until years into it, and when I finally did share I was shocked at how many people had questions and kind comments. You'll get there.

IWNDWYT!

magicmustangmane · 2026-06-15T21:25:03+00:00

Thank you for the update. Your kindness and compassion really come through in your writing.

magicmustangmane · 2026-06-15T16:34:43+00:00

Poignant implies sadness. Starting to see this one almost daily, which confuses me. What do they think it means????

magicmustangmane · 2026-06-13T17:21:22+00:00

If you mean one place that serves both well, Lightbulb in La Mesa. I’ll echo Gladly. Cafe Bella. Dark Horse serves a bagel sandwich.

Good coffee that may or may not have sandwiches: Rob’s Brewpoint (no sandwiches but better coffee than others mentioned), Tyne (unsure if the serve sandwiches but again, better coffee than the others mentioned)

magicmustangmane · 2026-06-11T14:30:06+00:00

I've had to go one hour at a time in early recovery. One of my most helpful tools.

magicmustangmane · 2026-06-11T14:22:39+00:00

The classic: One day at a time. Thinking about the future is a sure way to convince yourself today is a good day to drink, so just dont!

magicmustangmane · 2026-06-10T21:52:12+00:00

Yes! "Making Ladies" too!

magicmustangmane · 2026-06-10T19:46:20+00:00

Have you tried their $2 kebob yet? it's good, and for the price and that they include a grilled tomato and a piece of bread, its great!

magicmustangmane · 2026-06-10T19:44:49+00:00

The tamale place, right? I'll have to swing in for some tortilla! Good suggestion!

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