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Post by miles on Jul 5, 2020 17:28:58 GMT
It was fairly subdued last night. We watched fireworks on the TV with the sound off, and got surround sound explosions from outside. Not too loud or close.
Back in California, we dreaded the 4th with a passion, because of the loud, screaming neighbors setting off not just your typical ordinance, but munitions grade shit. Barrel bombs thrown in your front yard, up the street they would shoot highly illegal rockets off, almost catching houses on fire when they went "sideways." Add to this the extra anxiety of fire danger in drought years, and the pervasive sulfur clouds penetrating your doors and windows.
Did I mention the whole neighborhood burned to the ground? Not from fireworks, but a historic wildfire. We had moved 10 years before, largely because of our asshole neighbors. The circle of life.
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Post by donavan on Jul 6, 2020 9:41:43 GMT
Roll on Straight Edge November.
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Post by miles on Jul 6, 2020 17:35:15 GMT
First there are no boundaries August and mass insurrection Sept.
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Post by donavan on Jul 6, 2020 17:55:03 GMT
Don't forget, 'All you can drink' October. Also known as, 'Fill yer boots' October.
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Post by miles on Jul 6, 2020 18:00:43 GMT
Don't forget, 'All you can drink' October. Also known as, 'Fill yer boots' October. It's the only proper way to set up straight edge Nov.
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Post by Introvertigroo on Jul 6, 2020 22:05:25 GMT
Don't forget, 'All you can drink' October. Also known as, 'Fill yer boots' October. The best way to do is to drink into a black out, then forget the date--by the time you sober up, it is November 24, and you only have to deal with one week of Straight Edginess.
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Post by donavan on Jul 6, 2020 23:50:13 GMT
One more bottle of Vodka could see you through to Dec 1st. Drink responsibly.
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Post by Introvertigroo on Jul 7, 2020 1:41:11 GMT
I do, despite what my liver says. Hic.
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Post by Mare on Nov 4, 2020 18:15:47 GMT
FFS! I think voting day should be moved to December. Election stress predestines Straight Edge November to be like holding your breath for a whole month.
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Post by Mare on Nov 4, 2020 18:25:27 GMT
I may be Straight Edge 365, but I remember the cravings when stressed out. Take it one day at a time, seek endorphins elsewhere and get your wiggles out by giving yourself a walk. (If weather prohibits walks, do stretching and deep breathing.)
If anyone is considering participating in Straight Edge November, I am here to support you...Regulars and Silent Members, alike, via this thread or PM.
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Post by donavan on Nov 4, 2020 21:37:49 GMT
I'm four days in.
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Post by Mare on Nov 5, 2020 1:19:03 GMT
I am proud of you, donavan. As Dr. H would say... Hugs!
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Post by Mare on Nov 5, 2020 19:06:56 GMT
I have to admit to having iced tea every day for the last six days.
A few things are going haywire in my life experiences, but I am handling them in an assertive (non aggressive) way. I am being patient. I am working with others and not reacting emotionally or otherwise.
A very positive thing has occurred-when my root canal was started on Monday, I found I will only need a filling and not the crown that was projected. I get to see my Baby Grands a couple more days this week, and I appreciate the fact that my son and his wife have a plan to not raise anxious kids like I did. I passed my anxiousness on to them. When I hover and warn the Baby Grands, the parents tell me the Littles must learn for themselves and I remember all the warnings and punishments I incurred as a child. I didn't learn the small lessons early, and so made huge ones when on my own. New rules for a new result.
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Post by donavan on Dec 3, 2020 0:00:28 GMT
First drink tonight after 31 days off. Had a couple of beers and a few G+T's. But it's true, now the drugs don't work. So do I go harder or go home. I was at home to be clear. It's just I love drinking but now it's sort of leaving me. Like cigarettes did. I know that's a good thing. But I liked them both. Fuck, where did the ordinary habits go?
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Post by miles on Dec 3, 2020 1:48:21 GMT
First drink tonight after 31 days off. Had a couple of beers and a few G+T's. But it's true, now the drugs don't work. So do I go harder or go home. I was at home to be clear. It's just I love drinking but now it's sort of leaving me. Like cigarette did. I know that's a good thing. But I liked them both. Fuck, where did the ordinary habits go? Good for you. Happy Donavan Day!
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