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All-In [34486]
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5 months
Dec 31, 2021, 12:27 PM
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5 months without a drink and its New Years? Normally I would be anxious and trying to figure out what to do with my time. But instead, I've built up a sober network of like-minded individuals who are similarly as ###### up as I am, and we have a grand time.
We're gonna hit up the Y for a game of 3 v 3 tonight. Then head to midwood and put a hurting on them for ribs and wings. A little bit of book study. Then I'll be stuffing my face with probably a whole tub of Blue Bell Chocolate Sheet Cake ice cream and will be in bed by 10.
This isn't what I expected life to be like at 33, but it's better than what I was doing in so many ways. Still a long way to go to fix the damage I've done in my past and to correct my character defects (for example, making political jabs in the mange --- knowing full an well I'm not there for discussion but am just stirring things up for my own entertainment), but the work is good and it's rewarding.
I'm down 35 lbs, have a side business that is netting me about 30% of my FTE salary and my family isn't ashamed of me any more. Feels good. It really does.
Happy New Years guys. PLEASE drink an IPA and an EW mule in my honor. Pass out on the sidewalk. Get a talking to by Law enforcement. Whatever. But as Father G®, please don't drive.
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All-In [40936]
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Keep it going
Dec 31, 2021, 12:33 PM
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32 years for me. My liver is happy.
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All-In [34486]
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32 years is seriously impressive stuff.
Dec 31, 2021, 12:41 PM
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Be proud. Thanks for the support
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Heisman Winner [135948]
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So proud of you Boo
Dec 31, 2021, 12:35 PM
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Me and Buster are planning to binge watch Queen Sono and call it an early night
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Legend [19919]
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You are my favorite quitter.
Dec 31, 2021, 12:49 PM
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CMFrizzle be proud, Coug.
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CU Medallion [55785]
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I'd give you a million TUs if possible.
Dec 31, 2021, 1:10 PM
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Stay strong!
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Rock Defender [53]
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eProud of you bruv***
Dec 31, 2021, 1:15 PM
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Heisman Winner [135615]
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You've still got work to do because HE is ashamed of you.
Dec 31, 2021, 1:55 PM
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Let's work on fixing this in 2022.  ">
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Hall of Famer [24477]
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Loved it. Cept one thing: they were not ashamed of you.
Dec 31, 2021, 2:16 PM
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If a few were, you know who they are, and nothing will ever please them. The rest love you and always did. You know all that. Have a great New Year, my friend.
Was driving down Laurens Road last week, cop pulled me over. Heart rate went through the roof, I was looking all around the cabin making sure everything was okay. Then I realized: 'Dude, you haven't had a drink in two years and 10 months, you're fine. Relax.' By the time the cop rolled up was like, "Lay it on me, I don't care." Taillight was out. You can relate, I'll bet.
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All-In [34486]
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I can relate...and thanks for the relatable words :)
Dec 31, 2021, 3:00 PM
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Didn't know you were along for this journey as well. It's a long ride --- I'm willing to chip in for gas if I ever need to.
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Oculus Spirit [93673]
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I'm glad to know you're wining the war against your demise.
Dec 31, 2021, 2:24 PM
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You've been between 3rd and 6th on my prayer list for many moons now. Praise God that he's seeing my prayers are worth more than just to give me love for you. God bless you, brother.
Do me a righteous favor and open the Bible to PSA 22 tonight when you start your reading and try to remember why it happened as David foretold.
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All-In [34486]
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Will do it.
Dec 31, 2021, 3:00 PM
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Appreciate the Ts & Ps. Lord knows I need them. Thanks, D.
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Hall of Famer [24092]
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Re: 5 months
Dec 31, 2021, 2:27 PM
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Good for you! About to do a month without drinking.
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yeabuddy
Dec 31, 2021, 3:01 PM
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Re: yeabuddy
Dec 31, 2021, 4:20 PM
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A take several breaks throughout the year.
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CU Medallion [56092]
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Hey, that reminds me...
Dec 31, 2021, 2:40 PM
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One year ago today I quit smoking cigarettes. Funny how I don't even think about it anymore. Hopefully you'll have a similar experience.
Keep up the good work!
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All-In [34486]
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I'm gonna broach that point in the near future.
Dec 31, 2021, 3:02 PM
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Honestly, that's awesome that you're not thinking about it anymore. I quit nicotine for 10 months one time and was successful in the short term, but it was no walk in the park. That's awesome, brother
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All-In [42898]
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Congrats, Stubborn. Proud of you!***
Dec 31, 2021, 3:35 PM
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