I bought cigarettes today. On my own. I actually had thirty dollars in cash in my wallet. I walked past the beer cooler and didn't even flinch. Budweiser, see ya.
Usually buying cigarettes is a complicated affair for me. I have to call mom, make sure she is awake, and drive her down to Fat Albert's to write a check. I am always horribly embarrassed that mom writes a check for a carton of cigarettes. The cashiers act totally surly about it.
I could have easily bought a case of beer. These little victories on the road of sobriety mean so much to me. It also felt so good to just drive somewhere and buy what I need, and it not turn into something as complicated as rocket science.
14 comments:
Good for you! You should be very proud of yourself :)
I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO proud of you and happy for you!
You've come a long way, baby!
That was the slogan for, I think, Virginia Slims cigarettes a long time ago, BTW.
You're doing so well! I'm still amazed after all this time, and it will only get easier.
That's excellent, Andrew!
(Don't you think Maggie needs a companion? I have the perfect puppy for you ... besides, I always wanted to make a trip back to Auburn. When I was right out of college, I went to grad. school at Auburn, but I was still not well enough in dealing with my eating disorder, so I didn't make it. I ended up having to come home to Amarillo. I always swore I would go back some day. Despite the trauma of the e.d., I have fond memories of Auburn. Also, the pastor at my church came from Opelika!! He's been with us for about 7 or 8 years now.)
Sorry. I digressed. Puppies. Successful day at the store.
Excellent. ;-)
That is awesome, Andrew. I love how honest and clear you are.
hey, i see over to the left you have a list of "followers" but o far only one official follower.
i think you have more than one peron following your blog!!
ps what is the difference between following and stalking and lurking?
typos in my comment! been a long day. sorry.
Hogh five buddy! Well done you. It's good to hear it's just a bit easier today. ***SMILE***
That is so awesome! I am quite proud of you, too. Hugs. :)
Yay Andrew!!!
YAY!!
So happy for you! :) Awesome!
Kudos to you Andrew!! I'm so very proud of you!
Even if your "Followers" never get out of the dozens, don't forget: Like it or not, you have had an impact on many lives beyond what you can imagine.
Also, almost 290 days! That's almost 300!
Stay well, vicarious friend!
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