Author Archives: msnewleaf

Yesterday, after I managed to get to my computer, I realized it was a work holiday. So, I went through my accumulated vacation emails to get a head start on today, then went back to bed. And slept for 4 more hours!!! I guess I needed it! The last time this happened was right afterContinue reading “Sleep!”

Day 2. The title says it all. It’s early morning, and I’m psyching myself up to greet the day. First day back to work, and work has been very stressful lately. But I’m not hungover! Which is a great thing. xoxo

It is always so difficult to come back to the blog after leaving it for months. I’ve been lurking around the edges, but I haven’t felt ready to come back until now. A lot has happened since last May. I have moved my family to that small town in the mountains – while still travelingContinue reading “On again, off again, over and over”

I woke up this morning feeling terrific. It was one of those days when you are so glad that you don’t drink anymore. Lots of energy, blue sky, and feeling good about the future. I started my new medication for my disease five days ago. So far, no terrible side effects. I have been moreContinue reading “Change is Good”

Here I am at Day 70! Things are still complicated in my life – my partner is coming home from rehab on Wednesday – but also slowing down a bit. I’m waiting to hear from middle schools for my daughter now. Work is in a temporary lull. The plans are being drawn up for myContinue reading “Day 70!”

Day 50 again, and things are just ok. I’m glad I’m not drinking, but things have been stressful lately. What with the mountains of school applications and other tasks, I’m exhausted (it is almost over, thank goodness). I need a treat of some kind! I have to figure out what it will be. A spaContinue reading “Day 50”

Gratitude. I think I should try to focus more on gratitude… It’s Day 25, and I’m grateful that I have a sense of humor. Automated voice: “Hello, welcome to AT&T, how can I help you?” Me: “I would like to order new landline phone service for my mom.” Automated voice: “I’m sorry. I can’t understandContinue reading “Day 25”

Some reasons to stay sober: This is, by far, the best reason of all. Reason number one: so you only have to hear your daughter ask you “What’s an alcoholic?” (as you open the fridge for a beer in the middle of the day) ONCE. Of course, I KNEW she had been watching me downContinue reading “Day 19”

Still sober, still stressed, but hanging in there. Clinging, really, is what I’ve been doing today. Like to the world’s smallest piece of driftwood in class VI rapids. I don’t have the energy to get into it all right now, but suffice it to say that I figured I better check in here. I’m proudContinue reading “Day 17”