From 1986 to 1992, I was on a project team in Seattle. It was a very diverse group of people that had come from all over the US to deploy one of the 1st cellular phone systems.We had all colors,sexual orientations, and almost as many women as men. Of the 44 people I worked most directly with it turned out that 8, besides myself were in AA.Another guy went through treatment and came to the program in 1990. I heard from him in 2000 and he's still sober and I am still in touch with my friend Bob M who is going on 30 years. What are the odds? I am amazed that I am experiencing the same thing here. Has anyone else noticed how many of us anonymous types are on this particular line. Maybe you guys are just easier to recognize than you used to be. Or maybe it is easier for us to reveal ourselves without last names. I also feel like some of the blogs I really like have people that may be heading for the lifeboat to join us.If you believe in reincarnation, maybe we were all on the same wagontrain together in another life. Anyway, shipwreck survivors, I have gone to some real life meetings lately that haven't fed my soul as well the "peer group therapy" I am running into on this blog. Thanks

Reading other people's blogs has been good for my soul. In some cases I'm learning. In some cases I'm laughing. I am a recovering alcoholic. Our Big Book says we have "...recovered...", but I am not comfortable saying I am recovered. It still seems a little premature. After 27 years I prefer the verb recovering which implies an action.

I am grateful for this life everyday. I am also acutely aware that sometimes my best efforts have not had successful outcomes. The thing is if I hadn't come into the program I would have been dead before I was 30. It is important to retain that intuitive relationship with God. I still depend on it to stay sober. I also know that you can't fix yourself in your own head. I depend on God through a variety of vehicles to continue to repair my mind and spirit. Today it is less about my old actions and more about my acceptance level.

Thank you all for helping me to recharge my batteries.

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I am having a lot of fun reading different kinds of blogs. There is a lot to be said for this means of communications. It is so much more personal than keeping a journal and a lot more entertaining than reading other peoples websites. It seems like realtime communications and I like how flexible and interactive everything seems. Being a compulsive type I am really exploring a lot.

Thanks for the comments. It gives me incentive to keep talking and listening to ya'll.

I am really excited about having my own blog. This may not go anywhere, but I love reading other people.

Since I am the "Queen of Second Chances", and everyone deserves at least one or two, I decided to acknowlege that in my blog. You are never too old to learn. I have many friends who are good at coffee house conversations. I have heard that the blog is a great vehicle to reach diverse people, and be exposed to extreme opinions. I am guessing my voice will be somewhere in the middle.

Eventually I hope to make this more visual. I would also like to branch out and get exposure for my websites. I am in a learning mode. When the student is ready the teacher will appear.