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Columbus, OH

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Single, It's Complicated

How long clean and sober

since 15 May 2008

About Me:

I never step on manholes and sewer grates for fear of falling in. Math was never a good subject for me in school. If you tell me not to do something, you better give me a good reason. Otherwise I'll do it just to prove you wrong. I hate obnoxious and loud people. I don't like crowds. People who stop in the middle of a hallway or sidewalk really make me mad. I love walking in the rain and lying in a grassy field on a sunny day. Walking my dogs at dusk is my favorite thing to do. I like to go to the store in the middle of the night. I like to listen to strangers with a good story.

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equality; empathy; existentialism
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ocean; October; obituaries; ornaments
photography; philosophy; polar bears; Paris
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vegetarianism; vampires; voting;
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xenophilia; xenodochial
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My 10 reason's not to drink

10 reasons not to drink
1. I feel more at peace when cravings are overcome without giving in.
2. I do not have the emotional void of unsatisfaction and unfulfillment
3. I feel more accomplished, have self-worth from not using the “crutch” of alcohol.
4. I have more energy and not so tired.
5. I am able to think clearer.
6. I am more productive.
7. I eat healthier foods.
8. I lose weight.
9. My skin is clearer.
10. My hair is softer.

Posted on November 27, 2008 at 3:36am — 3 Comments

A Non-drinker's Manifesto

I’ve come to the conclusion that in order for me to accept my relationship with alcohol, I need to look at it from a different point of view. Labeling myself an “alcoholic” has caused me great pain and, indirectly, has added to my cravings for alcohol, which, in turn, leads to my self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy. The term “alcoholic” implies victimhood or inability to control. Victims don’t take responsibility and are able to always maintain a high moral position while evoking continuous sy… Continue

Posted on November 27, 2008 at 3:19am — 1 Comment

an impractical day

Today i received some money in the mail from my grandmother for my new home - $50. When i was drinking, I would normally just run right out and buy 6 or 7 bottles of cheap wine or vodka. However, since I have quit drinking, I had been putting any extra money in my savings for when i moved. With all the moving expenses and bills showing up all at once, I now have no money in my savings, save the $10 to keep it open. The practical side of me said, "Put that cheque in your savings account immediate… Continue

Posted on August 14, 2008 at 1:02pm — 7 Comments

don’t come at me with answers. That can only come from me.

My grandmother is dying. She has declined greatly in the past week. She sleeps most of the time. Well, all the time really, only waking up for a few seconds, then drifting back to sleep. She has stopped eating. She ate one bite of mashed potatoes today. He skin is translucent and she has lost so much weight just in the past week.

Her hospice nurse is wonderful- very caring and sweet. She gave me two little booklets when i visited my grandmother. One was about the process of dying - what your bo… Continue

Posted on August 1, 2008 at 5:59pm — 4 Comments

A Home of my own.....finally

I finally moved into my new home and am STILL surrounded by boxes. But at least they are not Janet's and they will eventually be unpacked.

I have yet to meet any of my neighbors and that is totally fine with me. The less I see them the better.

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At 3:33pm on September 27, 2009, fran said…: hi yes im ok, was busy for a while there, and kind of experiencing a lull and hoping to keep it that way. didnt last of course.

At 12:09am on August 10, 2009, Shawn B said…: Hi Mary,
Sorry it took so long for me to get back to you but I moved to Miami Beach from NYC and it was one of those "Hmmm....do I stab myself in the eye with an icepick or really change my whole life?" Well, I still have 20/20 vision so I guess it worked out. How have you been?

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WISHING YOU A GREAT NEW YEAR ..

At 12:19pm on December 19, 2008, Deb said…: HI MARY HOW ARE YOU TODAY ?

At 11:45pm on November 26, 2008, Deb said…: WISH YOU AN AWESOME THANKSGIVING ! SMILES DEB

At 4:53am on November 8, 2008, Melly said…: Hey G'day Mary =)
Miss you in chat! Hope you are happy and busy! Let us know how you are, Ive been thinking about you lately.
love Melly xox

At 5:49am on November 6, 2008, Erin said…: Hello, Mary, how are you doing? I hope that everything is going good for you. I haven't heard from you in a long time. I hope that you have a lovely day. love, erin. xxx