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administrator Members Profile Find Members Posts	Quote Reply Topic: June 18 - 24, 2010: things to do Posted: 18 Jul 2010 at 9:34am
	Topic: things to do that don't involve alcohol Please read the posting guidelines for this meeting. The full site guidelines may be read here: Site Guidelines Staying Cyber is conducting a Group Inventory and invites all members to participate. You will see the link to it directly under the Business Meeting. You must be logged in to access it. Questions 7, 8 and 9 are now posted Edited by administrator - 18 Jul 2010 at 9:36am

Ann Members Profile Find Members Posts	Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jul 2010 at 1:55pm
	When I first got sober I was faced with what most people in early sobriety are faced with. What do I do with all of the time. It seemed like the days lasted forever. It was almost unreal. I would do everything my sponsor would recommend... and it was 8am... LOL.... so I began doing some of the things I had always wanted to have time for. I walked a lot. In the woods with my dog. Sometimes I would go to 4 different parks a day. I joined a gym. I worked out everyday. I began to read and actually remember the stories. I went to meetings. I met with my sponsor. I began to re-connect with friends. For me it was very important to get out and exercise for multiple reasons. One.. I had become a slob. I didn't do anything but drink. My muscles and body didn't know what it was like to even walk a mile. Two.. exercise releases endorphins. These I needed badly to get thru early sobriety sanely. In time your days and life will even out. Don't expect it for a long time though. They say early sobriety is 1-5 years. Now I believe it. Take your time and enjoy the voyage to sobriety. Nothing has been done in a day... it all takes work... and we all know.. it's one day at a time! So glad the newcomers are here to remind me of where I have been and where I could be if I don't keep on top of my program! Thank you all. Edited by Ann - 18 Jul 2010 at 1:55pm

joanna L. Members Profile Find Members Posts Location: Laguna Woods	Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jul 2010 at 2:36pm
	((Ann))and to ((All))I made it a point to attend face to face meetings whenever I could; and it was at one of the meetings that I heard about Volunteering. In my case, a Community Hospital was starting a training class, and that gave me a purpose to focus on -other than myself. I now continue to give a few hours a week to Volunteer Program. The exercise is a great idea. It is very true..."it all takes work"...one day at a time! Newcomers...hang in there. It can be done.
	joanna L.

Lynn M. Members Profile Find Members Posts Location: Western WA	Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jul 2010 at 4:22pm
	For me my drinking always began at 3:20 on the dot after I picked up my son from school. I've NEVER EVER picked him up drunk, not even after one drink. But boy did I go for it after that. I would drink until I passed out on the couch or actually made it to bed. I'm looking forward to picking up my knitting again and actually remembering the TV shows I watch! I always avoided any evening activities outside the home, because I would be drunk. I'm happy I don't have to avoid situations like that anymore. I'm ECSTATIC to get this monkey off my back. If I hadn't stumbled onto this website, I doubt I would be taking the steps I am to get and stay sober. Thank you! Thank you all!!!

VIC S. Members Profile Find Members Posts	Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jul 2010 at 5:01pm
	Howdy ALL, Vic here and I'm an alcoholic. Topic: things to do that don't involve alcohol. Wow, that's easy for me cause the desire and fire was always there, but the booze kept on squelching it. LIVE LIFE TO THE ABSOLUTE BEST OF MY ABILITIES WHILE AT THE SAME TIME TESTING WHAT ACTUALLY ARE THE BEST OF MY ABILITIES. With that attitude I find satisfaction and accomplishment which results in personal serenity. Having said that I also found that there is one fundamental unwavering rule. I must and do it - One Day At A Time.
	If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.

Paul D Members Profile Find Members Posts Location: Southern Oregon	Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jul 2010 at 5:22pm
	The only thing that reqiures the use of alcohol is drinking alcohol. That leaves a whole world of activities for me to choose from. The whole purpose of AA is to get me out in the world doing some of them...sober. AA unfortunately lends itself to becoming a co-ed monestary for alcoholics to hide from the world. For years it seemed like there was not enough time to do everything wanted to do. This was to the point that at times lack of balance in my life was problematic go, go, go. Being a good alcoholic I was addicted to more. Time and age have slowed me down somewhat, but I still get excited at the prospect of a new adventure.
	Paul

Corinne Members Profile Find Members Posts Location: HeavenlyMind	Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jul 2010 at 7:23pm
	Now this topic is interesting, 'cuz right away, I'm thinking - well, if I am reading the BB, or any "thing to do" with AA, Alcohol is involved - the "thought" of alcohol, at least. So it could seem confusing at first, as I would've sworn AA might well have been about teaching us to train our minds to totally get the idea of alcohol out of our minds forever. Not so. I love how some mtgs start out with announcing "Please keep your sharing limited to 3 to 5 minutes relative to problems or solutions revolving around Alcoholism." Okay. So, today I'm gonna go attempt to reduce a pile of pavers from 72 down to 62. The idea is not to get so thirsty in the doing of this outdoor work without some water nearby, in order to kick off that obsession with wanting a beer on a hot summer's day. First sponsor ever taught me to always make sure I had something to drink on way home at 5pm from work, such as water, lemonade, juice, etc. It was very hot in Florida during my very first Summer getting sober, and that advice/suggestion has stayed with me in each sobriety. That 5pm time-frame of wanting a drink or glass of wine is why I was grateful they have 5pm mtgs M-F where I live now. It gives me something to do that doesn't involve DRINKING Alcohol - but I'm still gonna have to think about it. I have a brain to use, and AA is teaaching me how to use it to approach each next indicated thing with more sanity as each day passes. Today is day 171.
	"Your job now is to be at the place where you may be of maximum helpfulness to others..."Pg102

Ernie Members Profile Find Members Posts Location: Switzerland	Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jul 2010 at 8:29pm
	so much to do in two days going crazy but sober and clean ernie

HOUND Members Profile Find Members Posts Location: PENNSLYVANIA	Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jul 2010 at 8:45pm
	Hi I'm John and I'm a alcoholic, being sober 7 days now attending meetings daily at night keep me busy. Thank my higher power what ever that may be that during the day I work from 8 am to 6pm and then meetings. Weekends are the hardest but with volunteer work I do, my home with my signifcant other and our animals, THESE PAST 7 DAYS OF SOBRIETY, I HAVE NOT THOUGHT ABOUT A DRINK, JUST REMEMBER IT WORKS IF YOU WORK IT. THIS IS THE 4TH TIME IN AA FOR ME AND I REALIZE WILL BE MY LAST TO START AGAIN. IT WORKS IF YOU WORK IT KEEP COMING BACK

Miranda Members Profile Find Members Posts Location: Vermont, USA	Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jul 2010 at 9:37pm
	Welcome John, congratulations on 7 big days! That was a real milestone for me. Ernie, what I do when I'm overwhelmed with stuff to do is just make a list of like six things and do those. I can get all bogged down if I allow myself to think of everything that I have to do, so I keep it to six. Edited by Miranda - 18 Jul 2010 at 9:38pm

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