Sober since April 6, 2006

That's
days

Wednesday, October 04, 2006

and so it goes

Today, I'm grateful for ...

  • being 181 days sober
  • a really good book that has helped me to make sense of the past month's illogical happenings
  • getting to listen in on two AA meetings today
  • discovering the awesome guitar playing of John Petrucci (see the two previous posts)
  • finding a music player plugin for my blog, and learning how to embed it
  • getting a job offer today. I'm not sure that I want it, but I will start Monday morning anyway
  • my supportive family, which gave me a standing ovation for getting a job
  • taking my dog for a nice walk in the cool air of the beautiful evening
  • God, who doesn't shield me from life's pain. I choose to believe that He does this is so that I will learn how to find new sources of joy that I have not recognized yet.

9 comments:

Pam Jarnagin said...

Ooh, love this list. Especially the last item. What a WONDERFUL perspective on why we have to go through pain in life. And 181 days!!!! Way to go!

Anonymous said...

Your list today is an inspiration for me. Happy Thursday!

xoxo - hippychick

Rudy Wellsand said...

GREAT SITE! CONGRATULATIONS!!

I tried to get off the sauce 3 times in 1966, and didn't succeed until Oct. 1967. Been OFF ever since and don't miss it! When I go to weddings, I pour water in the glass to toast the happy couple!

Did you KNOW THAT YOU CAN READ CODES RIGHT OUT OF YOUR OWN BIBLE that CONTROL your Destiny?

See the "Chosen"Code and "Color" Code; VISIT: http://quadcode.blogspot.com ! Save or Print it to study.

HAVE A MUCH MORE INSPIRING DAY!

Carly said...

Nice!

Anonymous said...

Glad you're doing so well TKD, also glad you're enjoying Dream Theatre!

Anonymous said...

"God, who doesn't shield me from life's pain. I choose to believe that He does this is so that I will learn how to find new sources of joy that I have not recognized yet."

Bingo!!!

You are definitely doin' the deal!

Alcoholic Brain said...

Got a job! Way to go! Great list. It's cool to not get drunk at pain anymore...

Anonymous said...

I'm glad to see you back.

dAAve

tkdjunkie said...

Thanks, all. It feels good to be back :)