So far it's going well. The people on the airplane have for the most part been very pleasant. It's been nice sharing complete stranger's excitement for the holiday. Especially the children! Right now, next to attending meetings, going to work has been keeping me sane.(I never have thought that before!)
Although this Christmas hasn't meant the same thing to me that it has in the past couple of years. I'm very grateful to be sober this year. When I look at where I was not that long ago, it's a miracle I'm alive and still have a job. While I miss spending this time of year with someone special, it's giving me an opportunity to reflect on where I've been, and where I want to go.
Pain is the touchstone of growth is what they say in the rooms. Well there ought to be an awful lot of growth coming my way! As I look towards the new year, I think of all the things I want to do in the coming year. Hopefully, this time next year, I'll be getting a tan on Bondi Beach. I'm planning on taking a trip to Australia for Christmas next year. It's going to be a reward to myself for staying sober. It's just one of many things I want to do in the coming year. It's time I get to spend some quality time with myself. Of course a lot of work needs to be done before that can happen. But I'm slowly getting more comfortable with the idea of being without a girlfriend. I need to be able to love myself, before I can love anyone else. In a way, I'm excited about what the next year will hold in store for me!
I hope everyone has a very merry holiday!
See you in the new year!
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