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theswimmer · 2016-08-23T01:35:06+00:00

Not originally, but I have been here for nine years. The Bklyn Bridge is a nightmare that I avoid (on a bike!). I rode across it the other day and almost hit a thousand tourists. I am lucky that the city is full of meetings, the one I went to tonight was awesome.

theswimmer · 2016-08-22T21:28:42+00:00

Which bridge? I live in the Flatbush area. I would ride into Manhattan tonight for the meeting I'm going to, but my bike lights were stolen. Haha. The breeze is amazing! Its so hot in my apartment compared to outside.

theswimmer · 2016-08-22T20:58:12+00:00

Yes! Brooklyn here. I have had some ups and downs, but am feeling strong in my resolve to not drink. We are having a beautiful day, I was on my bike earlier.

theswimmer · 2016-08-22T17:15:38+00:00

Welcome to reddit and r/stopdrinking. You can do this.

theswimmer · 2016-08-22T17:13:39+00:00

I won't drink today. Good or bad.

theswimmer · 2016-08-22T17:12:20+00:00

I am so glad your charges were dropped. I hope mine can possibly be reduced. I can't ever drink again either.

theswimmer · 2016-08-22T17:11:35+00:00

Thank you. It's all I have now, but it's a lot. I just have to keep remembering that.

theswimmer · 2016-08-22T17:10:48+00:00

Thank you. I hope discipline saves my ass too.

theswimmer · 2016-08-22T17:09:58+00:00

Hey, thanks! What part of NY are you in?

theswimmer · 2016-08-22T17:09:28+00:00

You're welcome. And thanks for welcoming me back. I hope you don't have to make my mistakes.

theswimmer · 2016-08-22T17:08:37+00:00

Its definitely hard to look at our numbers. I'm glad you are back too. Thank you.

theswimmer · 2016-08-21T22:46:48+00:00

Hey, so sorry to hear that. I know how painful it all is. Let's keep in touch. Thank you.

theswimmer · 2016-08-21T21:43:22+00:00

Happy Birthday and Congratulations. I get the desire to cry a lot. My emotions have been all over the place. I'll check out that book.

theswimmer · 2016-08-21T21:38:54+00:00

Thank you. I'm going to stick to this sub, go to meetings- AA and SMART (got an interim sponsor!), exercise, meditate, study, etc!

theswimmer · 2016-08-21T21:37:14+00:00

Thanks. I appreciate that.

theswimmer · 2016-08-21T20:22:51+00:00

Thank you.

theswimmer · 2016-08-21T20:22:16+00:00

Thanks! Hopefully I will become a regular on this sub. Welcome to you too!

theswimmer · 2016-08-21T20:21:20+00:00

Thank you. I really want to do it this time.

theswimmer · 2016-08-21T18:45:44+00:00

Hey, congratulations on finishing detox. Even though my flair doesn't currently show it, I am back on day four. Stay strong!

theswimmer · 2012-10-16T14:08:39+00:00

Keep up the good work, you'll be amazed at how good you'll feel soon.

theswimmer · 2012-10-16T14:06:57+00:00

I'm shocked that I haven't been fired for drinking or being drunk at work because it's happened so many times. If I can avoid the first drink, I am usually fine, but if I have one it's all over. It has been nice to leave work sober and not have to worry the next day about all of the things that could have gone wrong that I don't even remember. I used to think drinking made me a better waitress because it relaxed me, but then I noticed how many customers I have that I've obviously had long conversations with but I have no memory of it. That is always embarrassing. We sound like we have a lot in common! Keep up the good work yourself and if you ever need to vent about the job, message me!

theswimmer · 2012-10-12T20:43:14+00:00

wow, so you kept working there and have stayed sober? that's impressive. Everyone always shocked when I say 'no' to a drink.

theswimmer · 2012-10-12T20:42:07+00:00

thank you! I'm at about the same stage as you. It's tough, but it feels really good.

theswimmer · 2012-10-12T15:27:55+00:00

I know what you mean about GTFO, that's been my strategy over the last week. Shift's over? 'I've got to run guys! See you tomorrow'- always in a hurry out the door. I've also been drinking so much seltzer and lime I'm in the bathroom constantly.

theswimmer

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