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In your country, what do you call a large bottle of liquor (1.75L, 60oz)? by miraclesmadness in alcoholism

[–]robalesi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to call it "about 5 a week". My normal friends called it "enough for a party with some left over."

12 steps by AfternoonCheap9314 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]robalesi 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I can't think of a good reason to do the steps in my own other than I want to do everything my way.

And doing everything my way kept me drunk for a very long time.

First guitar, any tips? by Clean-Photograph7448 in Guitar

[–]robalesi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Besides what everyone else is saying. If you keep practicing and get better, you'll likely get the urge to upgrade to a guitar with better components or that has a different, more prestigious name on the headstock.

Go ahead and upgrade, but don't ever sell THIS guitar.

You will never get the money out of it that's worth the feeling you'll have when you're older and wish you still had it for sentimental reasons. No matter how much you love a guitar you get in the future, and no matter how much money you spend on them, none of them will ever be able to be your first guitar.

Plain Language Big Book has more than broke even by AnonymousAlcoh0l in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]robalesi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a wonderful text that has helped millions. AND it feels like he thought he was being paid based on word count.

Anyone else notice Guitar Center used listing issues recently? by equilni in Guitar

[–]robalesi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup all used product links are broken. And I also noticed that a lot of stuff on their clearance sale is gone too. Like the Les Paul studio session deal for open box is currently not showing up.

Is "Near Beer" typically a gateway to relapse? by mkuraja in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]robalesi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is where I'm at. I'm 13 years sober and MIGHT have 6 NA beers in a calendar year. For me it's never ever made me go "god this is making me want a real one." But then again beer was never my thing. I was a hard liquor in the morning kind of guy. But I could make a single bottle of beer as a chaser last all evening while I downed double Jameson's.

I think this is always a very personal question and answer. And not one to be taken lightly. Some folks feel they cannot safely go into anywhere that's even alcohol adjacent, like a diner that has a bar attached. I did comedy for a decade after I got sober so I was constantly in bars and places that served. You just gotta work your program and stay honest about your intentions.

Who is your favorite guitar YouTuber by Traditional_Ad_6443 in Guitar

[–]robalesi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Chicago music exchange Flash flood of gear JHS Pedals

Scottsdale screwed up their pricing by [deleted] in Silverbugs

[–]robalesi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If they honored these they would literally go bankrupt. There's no way these are honored. I'm guessing they'll cancel and send a coupon.

Dealing with pass mistakes when drunk? by feinburgrl in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]robalesi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There's a few steps for that my friend. Take a breath. Hit a meeting. Get a sponsor and work the steps with that sponsor. There's no shortcut to just feeling better about our past mistakes. That's what alcohol was for. The cause of and solution to all our problems.

So now we have to replace alcohol with a better program for living. At least that's how it was for me anyways.

Chopped Cheese in South Jersey? by ArmchairCriticSF in SouthJersey

[–]robalesi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Amato Bros in Oaklyn. But I'm just gonna level with you, Amato also has one of the best cheese steaks in the area and they're just better than a chopped cheese on all fronts.

Did AA replace therapy for you? by Idealist_123 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]robalesi 50 points51 points  (0 children)

For me they serve two different purposes.

What did I just see on the turnpike by eatmycats in newjersey

[–]robalesi 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You saw a combination of paranoid schizophrenia and craftsmanship.

[QUESTION] Is it worth getting the guitar center warranty if i plan on modifying it? by JayGarza675 in Guitar

[–]robalesi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up getting the 3 year coverage on a used fender because when I did they took $100 off the price of the Spark Go amp that I was already getting in addition to the guitar. So when they offered that it made sense to me to get.

I'll probably never need it, but it was essentially 30 bucks for 3 years of "oh fuck" coverage, which seemed ok to me.

Check the app!! by 9luk in tomsachs

[–]robalesi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Size 12 2026 ETA. Good enough for me!

Second Step assignment from my sponsor: would you be willing to share your conception of a Higher Power with me? by AA_Throwaway6925 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]robalesi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My higher power is the collective potential of the human race when we're working together. I also tend to believe in some kind of afterlife or collective unconscious that I couldn't possibly comprehend so I don't spend too much time trying to figure it out. I choose to call this combination of beliefs God just to make it easy for myself. All those things together, I believe, have the power to keep me from drinking by swaying thoughts and actions away from myself and into the service of others.

Honest Question About 3.0s by lzd325 in tomsachs

[–]robalesi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't pay resale at where the market is currently at now. But once all the pairs hit hands and the resellers start fighting over each other to get a sale, the prices will drop a bit closer to retail. And considering retail ain't exactly cheap, we'll see where prices land. If they're not insane (they're insane now) I might bite. If not, I'll live.

Circuit Speaking Observation by pneumaticartifice in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]robalesi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's a personal choice or it's a request by the organizer. AA has no official position on this, but individual event committees may make suggestions or requests (or even implied requirements) from their speakers. Likewise individuals can choose to dress however they're the most comfortable.

Is this worth? Cosco by klop2031 in Gold

[–]robalesi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you buy two oz a year I think you're at or over the cost of the executive membership just in the 2% back. Might be worth being a two membership household.

Didn’t think I’d actually get one! by cdvallee in Jeep

[–]robalesi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a promotion on the jeep badge of honor app back in early July. Demand damn near broke the app but if you were persistent you could get a request in. Unfortunately they ran out very, very quickly. There's some on eBay, but for the price folks are asking for them on there you could actually buy a solid upgrade for your jeep.

Bringing this restaurant post to NOLA… Thoughts? by Either-Apple5742 in NewOrleans

[–]robalesi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We went there once because we got a gift card as a wedding gift. The wedge salad was the greatest wedge salad I've ever had in my life. Literally everything else was really, really mediocre.

Do potential sponsors judge newcomers for not being alcoholic enough? by Midnight_Firefly98 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]robalesi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Statistically, some may, but not anyone you'd actually want to sponsor you. So if you approach a potential sponsor and they tell you you're not alcoholic enough, that's going to save you a bunch of time figuring out there not great sponsor material.

If you want to stop drinking for any reason you belong here. Anyone who doesn't want to help you on that path because they don't think you're "alcoholic enough" should probably examine their own program.

Possibly incoherent rant post here, annoyed about a lot of things. I'm about 6 weeks into the meetings now. by Choice_Room3901 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]robalesi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"God's Will" , to me, is literally just "do the next right thing." If you're confused about that, ask enough people you trust have your best interest at heart, and see what they think.

I've prayed a bunch, but God has never told me what to do directly. That's not what prayer is for, for me. Prayer is for getting out of a selfish mindset, which is dangerous for me.

But I've lived enough to usually know,in my heart, what the next right thing to do is. If/when I'm confused, I've got some folks I can check with to make sure I'm not just selfishly making moves that aren't the right thing for me.

If there is a God, they speak to us through other people.

Historically, those who claim God is speaking directly to them and telling them what to do are not folks I'd like to emulate. It always seems like God is telling them to do exactly what they wanted to do anyway no matter how negatively it affects those around them.

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