Beautiful World

re: Beautiful World

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:10:02 GMT

Good on ya, Tosh!

re: Beautiful World

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:52:04 GMT

Congratulations! Sounds like you're getting a handle on things...no small task given your environment! Keep getting healthy, and we'll keep supporting your efforts.

I'd take a chocolate hangover over a tequila hangover any day!

re: Beautiful World

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:13:15 GMT

Good job, keep going forward with this, and don't forget about the days when your home, the family that is with you throughout this, and the events that you would otherwise miss if not taking these measures. It won't necessarily get better or easier, the demon will always call for release, but you're stronger than this and people believe in you.

re: Beautiful World

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:22:53 GMT

More power (and chocolate) to you! Congratulations - I am glad the payoffs are worth your efforts.
As you head up I-25 to Denver you'll get another bonus of the healthy lifestyle: The early bird catches the sunrise beautifully reflected by the freshly snow-dusted peaks - they just glow from about 7 to 7:30 am! It is a great way to start every day - with coffee and Something Beautiful to see!

re: Beautiful World

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:37:12 GMT

Having been unemployed and deathly bored all summer I understand that sobriety is a tough decision. Just yesterday I poured myself a glass of tomato juice, and thought about how if I added a (un)healthy slug of vodka, a squeeze of lime and a dash of tobasco I'd have a lovely bloody mary. Then I thought maybe it wasn't such a great idea to sit around and get drunk by myself all afternoon just because I was bored. Probably not the best habit to get into. Going back to work again tomorrow, so maybe that will help. Right there with you on the coffee and chocolate though. I start my day right by having them in the same cup.

On another note (haha did you like my pun?), I wish my ipod could hold 7000 songs. I have over 16gb of music on my computer and only room for 2gb on my weenie little ipod. It has been full to bursting since the first week I owned it. Now everytime I get something new I have to delete an old favorite to make room. Breaks my heart. Maybe Santa or my husband or the CornDog will bring me a larger capacity one for Christmas.

re: Beautiful World

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:06:59 GMT

Congrats on sobriety! As long as you're craving chocolates, check out Harbor Sweets: http://www.harborsweets.com/. Yummy, and who doesn't love the nautical theme? ;-)

re: Beautiful World

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:47:21 GMT

My brother eventually gave up both drink and smokes, but one at a time. Believe it or ot, and maybe you do at this point, he was just as much fun sober and in fact began remembering special occasions that delighted his kids, his sibs and parents. Keep the faith! Chocolate is always good, morning, noon or night. Indulge yourself in chocolate as well as music. We are proud of you.

re: Beautiful World

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:07:31 GMT

Tosh... at Louisbourg some of our historians have been working on a Chocolate project, based on vessels from our archaeological collection and heritage recipes. Hershey is actually producing heritage chocolate for the Fortress which is VERY DARK & SINFULLY DELICIOUS... I've been indulging a lot lately... soon I'll have Rita's body, but I'll never have PMS again! I would highly suggest that you try some.

I wish I had the budget for that kind of itunes activity... being 1/2 way through an unpaid internship I just can't afford it for the time being. I've been seriously starved for entertainment... going out is tough. Being the new girl in town, I'm big news and people stare... starting to know what a beagle in the limelight feels like. Staying in the cottage with the shades drawn is getting pretty old. If you're stuck for something to do and you're browsing i-tunes you could make my day & gift me a playlist... I would ♥ you forever. *j/k* you don't have to, I'd ♥ you anyways.

re: Beautiful World

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:13:54 GMT

Congrats Tosh!!! This is such great news. I'm so glad your efforts are paying off, and that you're happy with yourself.
We miss you at pub gatherings, for sure... But hopefully, you won't keep yourself isolated for too much longer.

I agree, btw, chocolate is delicious!

re: Beautiful World

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:35:49 GMT

Ooops... its Mars not Hershey... my bad!

re: Beautiful World

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:22:35 GMT

Congrats on success to this point! Even more, conrats on appreciating it. Your work environment can't make a difficult path any easier to walk. Our thoughts are with you!

re: Beautiful World

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:31:27 GMT

Thank you for the update. Great news. Well done. And no doubt, there should be a support group for itune addicts. They make it way too easy to buy music! I rarely notice the charge on my credit card. Lots of great music...so little time.

And keep going to work!

re: Beautiful World

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:02:50 GMT

Hey, good on ya for making 47 days! Some people say first 30 are the toughest, and most people doing what you're doing are not on the road with pals who are hitting the pubs! Good for you for sticking it out.

Chocolate is my last vice. As vices go, it's not bad, but my doc says I need to at least cut back my intake. I lost alcohol first, then coffee. Thank heavens I never started smoking. To keep myself from imbibing in too much Lindt, Godiva, or Dagoba, I have turned to all kinds of hobbies. Sewing, beading, digital photography, and watching old episodes of BSG, House and Northern Exposure on DVD have kept me distracted enough not to dive headfirst into a vat of Ben & Jerry's NY SuperFudge Chunk. So far.

It's not easy, but it is worth it. I envy your collection of tunes. There's no such thing as too much music. Eat some chocolate for me! And keep fighting the good fight. Congrats on your first 47 days!

re: Beautiful World

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:07:35 GMT

Good on ya... Congrats... when you hit E-town... I just finished a box of truffle/chocolate covered almonds from Bernard Callebaut... simply delish...

http://www.bernardcallebaut.com/shop/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=285

I keep them at the day job... it's probably what keeps me going back everyday... well till there gone that is...

re: Beautiful World

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:42:00 GMT

Tosh

McCann must be very proud of you. I can feel it, and we've never even met. Good for you beagle buddy.

WOOF!

re: Beautiful World

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:40:39 GMT

Congrats!!! BTW I live above a chocolate shop............

re: Beautiful World

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:24:40 GMT

It's so good isn't it? Life and all it holds when you can see it soberly and lucid! YOU must be so proud I know the fans are for you!!!

re: Beautiful World

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 23:01:32 GMT

Get that McCann guy to take you for long walks....nothing I enjoy better than my walk with my beagle, Maggie....it clears the head, frees the soul and as a major bonus...burns off all that chocolate!!!

re: Beautiful World

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:58:08 GMT

47 days! I'm impressed, Tosh! Having watched my husband struggle (and ultimately fail) to overcome this disease, I have the utmost respect for your ability to maintain sobriety, especially given your current environment. :)

Enjoy the tunes and the chocolate, and I can't wait to see you guys again in Charlotte!

Jenn

re: Beautiful World

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:07:45 GMT

That's awesome, Tosh! So proud of you for seeing this through. It can't be easy considering the environment when you tour. We're all cheering for you. :)

re: Beautiful World

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:49:20 GMT

Sean, you can do it! May the future hold bottomless virgin thirstquenchers of all kinds. Socialable with a virgin daquiri, mmm mmm yummy :)

re: Beautiful World

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:38:55 GMT

Good on you, Tosh! In the moments of isolation, hope it helps for Mr. McCann to remember that he makes crowds of complete strangers ridiculously happy every nite when he hits the stage. That's more than most people ever do!

re: Beautiful World

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:38:32 GMT

Good for you!! I wish I had the strength myself. What's the secret?

re: Beautiful World

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:00:51 GMT

I almost missed this post. I don't know where my head was at...oh. Wait. Yes, I do. Buried in schoolwork up past my eyeballs, as well as dealing with two p/t jobs. But, obviously I've found it.

Good job at staying dry for so many days! I think you're doing great and that you'll continue doing great. Keeping those who love you can be a great motivator, as I know all too well. Afterall, it was because of my son that I kicked my particular addiction and I am too scared to indulge in much of anything else for fear of losing him even now...and I've been clean for, what, going on 11 years, I think. It probably doesn't help that I come from a long line of addicts.

One day at a time, m'boy. That's how I get through it even now. And with the love and support of everybody who means something to you I'm sure you'll continue on just fine.

re: Beautiful World

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:43:25 GMT

Way to go, Tosh! Thoughts and prayers for keeping up the good work!