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Well Dave,

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Life is good today, not much to report... sleepy. I will try and post an update on the morrow!

Peace...

Today I am grateful!!

Jonathan

Day number... 280!

So I went to work today, fun stuff let me tell you. I accepted a job that pays less than half of what I use to make, just so I can pay the bills... I feel out of sorts doing this type of work, as it is humbling if ya know what I mean.

Sometimes I wonder if I should just quit this job and look full time for a higher paying job... more along the lines of what I like to do... but ya know, I actually enjoy this job, so I don't mind staying here for as long as it takes... the hours and work days suck the though, so that is why I really want to find an 8-5er...

Anyhow, life is fairly good today, just wish I could get back to a normal schedule soon... I don't like working till 10pm! Plus my meeting schedule is miffed up, tomorrow I shall try to get to my first noon meeting before work. I will let you know how that goes!

Wish me luck, I really need to get off my ass and go to early meetings!

Peace...

Today I am grateful.for:

My roommate
My kitty cats
My mom, dad
My bro, sis, sis-inlaw
My job
My damn kick ass sexy body, yes it has gotten sexier!! (working out a ton!)

Funny thing when you get sober you lose wait, or atleast i did... guess it depends on what your habits were...

Anywhoooo...

Peace...

9 Months and counting!

I picked up my 9 month chip last week folks! Yea ME!!!! Ok, so what's new... been working this job lately, 1-10pm hours, Wed, and Fri off... and it's driving me nuts, but I need to pay the bills if you know what I mean!

I have been interviewing lately and have a couple really good prospects at a couple really good companies! So we shall keep our fingers crossed!

My older brother got married a few weeks ago, and I stayed sober through the wedding, pat on the back for me! Not much else is new. Lately, to be honest, my meetings have slipped a bit do to the hours, although it is probably more my fault because I am scared to go to different meetings! So I am going to make a commitment here to go to more meetings, I still have my coffee commitments and have been staying connected to all of my friends in AA, real life is a bitch since I have been so busy with interviews, jobs, and family.

Sobriety.comes first though, so I am going to get back on track and make more meetings, 2 a week is not cutting it and I have no excuse. I have you guys and AA to thank for my sobriety today, and I am so very grateful for that. I actually have been functioning quite well out there in the real world, you guys would be so proud!

I am going to try to get back into this blogging again. So stay posted, I shall keep you up to date! Wish me luck on the job hunt, I want my normal schedule back, more for my AA meetings and friends then anything.

Jonathan

Day 247! Yes, I am still here! New Job and stuff

So yes, I am still alive and sober!

I have started a new job as a Customer Service Rep, basically the hours are 1-10pm, and I have been neglecting my online time.

I continue to interview with other companies, as this job barely pays the bills.

I have not had the chance to try teaching ;( as I am too busy. These new hours are really messing with my schedule, so I am trying to adjust and taking care not to stress out so much.

Recovery is still going great. I am hitting different meetings now and making new friends. I will try to keep yall up to date, but honestly I don't know how often that will be. Today I am grateful. and thankful!

Best regards!

Jonathan

Day 228... Chilling

Just hanging out today in South Tampa, not much to report. Next week I will probably substitute teach for the first time. I am scared shitless of the thought of me actually doing this, but I think it will be good for me. It would atleast help me understand if teaching is for me.

I have a couple great meetings lined up for tonight and tomorrow, I love the weekends as that's when I hang out with other alchi's the most. We all go out to dinner and meet up at starbucks. It is so much more fun being sober, I am very grateful for that.

The weather is absolutely stunning today, so I am off to go for a quick jog, and perhaps head on over to the pool. Life is pretty great! ;)

Peace out...

Jonathan

Day 226! Enjoying Unemployment

.Well, it has been a while since my last post! Sorry about that, I find that I have been spending less time on the computer lately.

My job search has been extensive, and kept me extremely busy. Let's see, I have gotten a job offer from a company, as a customer service rep. The pay is less than half of my previous job, but I need something, and need to start my life anew, so I accepted it. That starts on April 30th. In the mean time, I continue to look for other options, but am content and ready to go with the new job.

I am also 2 days from being qualified to substitute teach. This will allow me to do this part time, and see if I like being a teacher! Plus, I can interview in June for teaching positions, if I want to go that route! Very cool.

So all and all, everything is good. Job is lined up... I will probably have to cut spending drastically to make ends meet, but I have a roommate now, and that helps. AA has been a solid rock throughout all of this. I get grounded on a daily basis, and have been very straight forward about asking for emotional support.

Life is good, I am just loving unemployment for now. It is busier than you'd imagine, I have been busy interviewing and taking the substitute teacher training.

I will try to keep yall up to date, but my posts will be fewer, as I no longer have a job where I sit at the computer all day.

Today I am so very grateful for:

Losing my job
AA .
My friends
Family
My two cats
My health
All the opportunities before me
Getting a job offer
And being sober

Sobriety rocks! I love my life today!

Jonathan

Day 214! Last day of work

Today is my last day at the office, er was anyhow. I am home now, and just settling in. Over the last two weeks, not much is new. I had two phone interviews and more job prospects, but I am kinda tired of looking, so I think this week I will take it easy. My new roommate moved in, things are working out pretty good there.

I have been trying to meditate and find that has helped some. I am at peace today.

I have just been so busy in AA and with life in general, I have not had the time to post. I have been journaling however, and that is really good for me too.

Had a friend or two relapse recently, and pray that they get the willingness... I imagine I won't hear from either of them until they do figure out they are powerless.

Well, that's all I've got today.

Peace...

Jonathan