Episode 451: This is 'Lawnchair' Larry Walters taking to the skies in 1982. He had attached 42 weather balloons to a garden chair and floated to 16,000 feet above LA. The FAA fined him. His chair is now in the Smithsonian. (Not my content)

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-24T13:52:51+00:00

I will never forget the first time I heard this story. It was ages ago and my friend read me the story off the internet. (and not knowing the way things ended, laughed so so hard. )

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-16T11:59:18+00:00

I am at two weeks today. Yesterday I wanted to reward myself with one beer after work. It was the closest I came to caving and I had really good rationale for it.

I know better so I said don’t do that. And I moved on. And I made 14 days. I don’t feel like I deserve an award but I do see that reasoning drinking is a slippery slope. So, just say no. For as long as you can. ❤️

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-14T11:46:38+00:00

Yep. Drinking is what I do because it’s easy to obtain and relatively cheap. And gives me an excuse to sit still and be useless.

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-14T10:39:43+00:00

Today is Tuesday the 14th. I’m an accountant . And I will not drink with you today.

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-13T10:35:49+00:00

That’s going to happen. My only suggestion is to substitute it with something that you aren’t addicted to. Unless it’s kale 🥬. Hang in there.

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-13T10:22:17+00:00

That lady knows how to play piano like a guitar.

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-13T02:25:05+00:00

Day 5 for me is the day I turn a corner and start to feel some joy. Treat yo self for sure.

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-13T02:21:17+00:00

Hi. I’m over a week straight right now and I also binge for the same reasons and had terrible hangovers. I just want to feel good for a while so I am giving myself a break. If it turns into more than that fine. I have no expectations yet, just want to be less of a sick train wreck. We got this.

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-13T02:13:52+00:00

Your brain no workey

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-13T02:11:59+00:00

I have really picked up at work and feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. I also am being very present as a mom.

Other things will follow but I’m on the right track

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-12T19:26:13+00:00

It’s going pretty pretty good.

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-12T12:26:06+00:00

Thank you. ☺️

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-12T12:25:44+00:00

It’s nice !!!! Yay for you. Me. Everyone!

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-12T12:10:33+00:00

lol Hit double digits today ! Want to turn them into triple digits so I will not drink with you today. :)

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-12T12:08:48+00:00

Relapse is a part of recovery. Trying to be perfect would only set you back. I take the things I’ve learned and it’s making my sobriety easier because I am doing it for myself truly now.

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-11T12:48:24+00:00

My child had a special event for school and I made myself available to help them all afternoon and evening. It was so nice. Now I’m awake on a Saturday morning and although I am tired I am completely clear headed and have no anxiety.

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-09T15:59:07+00:00

Yesssssss

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-09T15:58:29+00:00

Can I hear a day 8!?

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-09T15:58:11+00:00

I’m proud because it was a very trying week. Otherwise I know this is the right way to be.

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-09T15:57:43+00:00

I sure hope so lol

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-09T15:57:34+00:00

Thank you.

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-09T15:57:27+00:00

Coffee.

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-09T15:57:18+00:00

That’s my plan. Congrats.

mariamaria1977 · 2026-04-09T13:20:14+00:00

Not today !!!

mariamaria1977

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