I have been working in the garden the past couple days. The weeds and hot sun mix to remind me of not so nice memories, which makes me think of potentially negative things that are happening. I let my mind wander from topic to topic that has to do with life, past, present and future. I try to work out solutions to problems. I like to think of wildly outlandish solutions. It's a good work-out, mind and body!
I spent May long weekend at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel in Calgary. I took photos of family swimming in the pool and sliding down the waterslide. I lounged in the room, ordered room service, and crunched down a nice green salad when it was delivered to me. In the mornings, I went to the club room and sat eating my breakfast while looking out at the mountains and in the forefront Calgary downtown skyline. Best of all, the room was free to me (us). I like to think, a gift, for being such a good girl. I prefer to be at home but it was a nice break.
On Saturday, I went to see the new Jumanji. This is a remake of an older movie, with a fresh spin and great funny characters. I thoroughly enjoyed it, except for a couple of scenes that were scary and gross! It was quite violent but for some reason done in such a way that it was amusing. Some scenes were definitely laugh out loud. A couple of the characters did some acting which was a lot different than I have ever seen them do.
I also went to the Calgary Zoo. The walkways were packed when we got there. The weather was hot. I think I remembered some far-back memories of taking my firstborn there many years ago. I am sure I know why I haven't been there since. I especially don't like crowds when I have children with.
All in all, it was worth living all this time to be there for that. After having drank myself practically to death, I am usually amazed when I am well enough to do anything at all. To be sober too, I didn't think I was going to make it. There are some life events that I am pushing for. I want to believe that things are going to continue to work out for me.
I recently started following an old acquaintance on Instagram. The acquaintance does yoga now. The last time I heard anything about him, he'd torn a tendon in his leg. He used to do a really physically taxing job which he quit after hurting himself, I think. When I saw what he has been doing to his body with the yoga, I was inspired.
Ultimately, it's about getting jiggy with life! There are moments when I would like to just give up but then I remember what I have been through and the moments that have brought me to this. The inspirators and the instigators. I know that I can make it another day. More than that, I know I can even have enjoyment in at least one moment. One breath.
I spent May long weekend at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel in Calgary. I took photos of family swimming in the pool and sliding down the waterslide. I lounged in the room, ordered room service, and crunched down a nice green salad when it was delivered to me. In the mornings, I went to the club room and sat eating my breakfast while looking out at the mountains and in the forefront Calgary downtown skyline. Best of all, the room was free to me (us). I like to think, a gift, for being such a good girl. I prefer to be at home but it was a nice break.
On Saturday, I went to see the new Jumanji. This is a remake of an older movie, with a fresh spin and great funny characters. I thoroughly enjoyed it, except for a couple of scenes that were scary and gross! It was quite violent but for some reason done in such a way that it was amusing. Some scenes were definitely laugh out loud. A couple of the characters did some acting which was a lot different than I have ever seen them do.
I also went to the Calgary Zoo. The walkways were packed when we got there. The weather was hot. I think I remembered some far-back memories of taking my firstborn there many years ago. I am sure I know why I haven't been there since. I especially don't like crowds when I have children with.
All in all, it was worth living all this time to be there for that. After having drank myself practically to death, I am usually amazed when I am well enough to do anything at all. To be sober too, I didn't think I was going to make it. There are some life events that I am pushing for. I want to believe that things are going to continue to work out for me.
I recently started following an old acquaintance on Instagram. The acquaintance does yoga now. The last time I heard anything about him, he'd torn a tendon in his leg. He used to do a really physically taxing job which he quit after hurting himself, I think. When I saw what he has been doing to his body with the yoga, I was inspired.
Ultimately, it's about getting jiggy with life! There are moments when I would like to just give up but then I remember what I have been through and the moments that have brought me to this. The inspirators and the instigators. I know that I can make it another day. More than that, I know I can even have enjoyment in at least one moment. One breath.
While you are here,
Lisa L'Heureux is the author of 7 books. Her work includes the Lisa's Sober Blog Series, This and the Man in the Moon and This One is About Domestic Violence. She lives with her family in Alberta, Canada.
More than six years ago, Lisa retired from practicing alcoholism.
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