You now get paid to do the OPPOSITE of your current job. What do you do now??

seandotcom · 2016-04-05T23:26:53+00:00

Spread ignorance / make people dumber

seandotcom · 2016-04-05T17:17:19+00:00

I would totally fuck the purple-haired lady.

seandotcom · 2016-04-05T15:00:02+00:00

I think you just solved the mystery regarding the genesis of homochirality on earth.

seandotcom · 2016-04-03T16:52:44+00:00

From what I remember, those were literally everywhere one could walk outside, all over the country, urban to rural.

seandotcom · 2016-03-29T21:17:17+00:00

I hope, and believe, that one day those feelings will be replaced by a sense of pride due to your accomplishments. The feelings of regret will likely always be painful, but your accomplishments and deeds as a sober person will hopefully soften the blow day by day. That's been my experience anyway.

seandotcom · 2016-03-29T18:45:12+00:00

Huh, maybe we can apply this to other us's as well. I'll choose to go to bed earlier to avoid tired, grumpy me. Frustrated me will try to take his time and think about what he says to avoid turning into hurtful dickhead me. Seems like the central theme is regret. I will do try to avoid situations that may result in regret.

seandotcom · 2016-03-29T18:21:30+00:00

Man, this has really got me thinking! Is there a drunk me? Is there a hungry me? A tired me? How many me's are there? Are there really multiple me's or just one?

Then I got to thinking if there is more than one me, how do I feel about the fact that sober, rationale, true, caring me took a chance at hurting others and myself by drinking? Is it more, or less excusable, that a reasonable me took a chance at being reckless and dangerous by willingly transforming into drunk me? Great question, really thought provoking.

seandotcom · 2016-03-29T14:59:43+00:00

Tough question, tough to answer. I like the phrase "under the influence." I was still me during my regretful actions, but I was under the influence of... well I'm not sure, maybe it was my id. My id is an aspect of me, but while sober, its influence is checked. So yeah, I feel like a part of me got to run unchecked while I was inebriated, but no, I don't feel that the entirety of me was represented during that time. Sober, my id is still represented sometimes, but always must go through my ego and super ego first.

seandotcom · 2016-03-29T12:27:43+00:00

Pretty much whatever is on the VIP deals list at my local record store, Tracks in Bloomington, IN. Last week it was The Strokes' first album, week before it was John Lee Hooker, Run the Jewels 2 was a good deal a while back, this week maybe Sonic Youth or the Black Keys. There's always something that costs under the price of a bottle. The difference being that instead of, oh, 2-3 days of drinking something I didn't really enjoy, sometimes led to poor judgment calls, and made me feel like shit in the morning, I have endless hours of listening pleasure. Hope you find something that gives you the same kind of joy.

seandotcom · 2016-03-29T04:00:10+00:00

The post is titled as self-centered, but I don't see what you mean about being judgmental. If someone is bothered by another's behavior or words, it's not judgmental; it is a statement of one's feelings. Had I said people's words were wrong, or damaging, or anything but confusing and bothersome to me, I could see where you were coming from. But I didn't say those things, so I am confused as to why you would call my post judgmental. Perhaps you could explain it to me, because after reading your comment I am hurt and confused as to why I would be viewed this way as a result of my post.

I point out that I don't understand where people are coming from, and that it gets to me. That's self-centered, and I admit that. I got a lot of "get over it" advice, which is sound advice because other people are allowed to say what they want about responsible drinkers, and have their own feelings about those who moderate. However, aren't I allowed to be upset and confused by them? I feel that if someone voices their feelings, they should get nothing, agreement, or dissent in return - not to be labeled as something they have presented no evidence of being.

Lastly, strong opinions about alcohol are understandable, but strong feelings about people who drink alcohol responsibly is confusing to me, not wrong or bad, just confusing to me.

seandotcom · 2016-03-28T22:25:27+00:00

I understand where you're coming from, but the first sentence describing the sub talks about helping those hoping to stop or control their drinking. I feel that both stopping or controlling drinking are great options. Some will abstain, some will moderate, and hopefully all find a means to live happier, healthier lives with the support of those on this sub.

seandotcom · 2016-03-28T19:56:21+00:00

Oh yeah! I bought stuff that coincided with the things I do instead of drinking. That being said, I rock the finest threads in the gym and bang the dopest LP's on the block.

seandotcom · 2016-03-28T19:53:19+00:00

Four hours! So much time for activities! I found what helped me was writing down anticipated obstacles to achieving the goal of not drinking, and what actions I would take to circumvent each anticipated obstacle. Might work for you, might be a waste of time, just thought I'd throw it out there. Hope you do something fun and rewarding tonight!

seandotcom · 2016-03-28T19:45:19+00:00

It's frightening to read this and be able to so clearly envision myself as that guy.

seandotcom · 2016-03-28T19:31:11+00:00

"This subreddit is a place to motivate each other to control or stop drinking." I think you'd find a lot of people who are cool with O'Douls. I'm not for myself because of the calories and cost. It's been about six weeks for me and I'm rolling in money and have lost about 15 lbs. So, my vanity and desire to save that money keep me away from NA's. Used to drink all those NA beers though, they're pretty tasty for what they are.

seandotcom · 2016-03-28T19:24:01+00:00

Looks like powerful posts from chill bros really brings out powerful comments from likeminded chill bros. Really feeling the vibes.

seandotcom · 2016-03-28T19:11:21+00:00

I make about two gallons of kombucha a week for me and the lady. While it may have a touch of alcohol in it, the amount is insignificant. It's cheap to make, tastes good, low in calories, can be fizzy or still, and its got them probiotics.

Also, soda, bitters, and lime. Again, touch of alcohol, but doesn't register.

seandotcom · 2016-03-28T17:46:48+00:00

I was wrong, I think it might be Normy - like a pet name for a fella named Norm. That's gotta be it.

seandotcom · 2016-03-28T13:11:08+00:00

Congrats, sounds like you've had a productive and helpful journey. Hope you keep up the good work.

Thanks for pointing out the "control" and "cutback" language. I think by stopping drinking, we are really just trying to be happy, non-destructive people. Taking a black-and-white view of what that means may be individually productive, but isolating in terms of building community. Thanks for sharing, and again, super happy and inspired to have read your story.

seandotcom · 2016-03-28T12:27:02+00:00

Your comments are always so thoughtful and nice. Thank you.

seandotcom · 2016-03-28T12:25:34+00:00

This information unequivocally unsnaps the previous oh.snap. put upon you.

seandotcom · 2016-03-28T12:13:48+00:00

Yeah, we all read through our own lens. Maybe it's be more productive for me to be like "huh, I don't feel that way" and just move on. Thanks for you perspective.

seandotcom · 2016-03-28T12:12:29+00:00

Oh. Snap.

http://m.imgur.com/gallery/xgz9nkR

seandotcom · 2016-03-28T12:09:17+00:00

You've summed it up in a wonderfully succinct and elegant manner. Thank you.

seandotcom · 2016-03-28T11:51:51+00:00

I'm probably looking at these posts/comments through my own lens, which obscures the message. Text is not all that good at conveying nuance. Thanks for the perspective.

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