10/30/25

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 Thought of the day

I have been thinking a lot about what I wanted to write this week, as tomorrow is a big day for me.
I wanted to write something eloquent or magnificent, but then I read what I wrote two years ago, and it still sums up everything best.  
So here it is: 

Today is a day that I never thought would happen.
I couldn't have imagined that I would have the strength or the courage to reach this milestone.
You need to make a decision: one day or day one.
When you realize enough is enough.
I had a drinking problem.
And I needed to change my ways, or my drinking was going to lead to even bigger problems.
I reached out for help and started on a new path.
It has officially been one three years since I quit drinking.
If you're considering a change, this is your sign.
You can do it.
I believe in you.
Ralph Waldo Emerson said it much better than I could:
"What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you."

Meme dump






I will persevere.
I will keep moving forward.
I will be the stream. 

Comments

  1. Debra She Who Seeks10/30/2025

    You are an inspiration, Mr Shife! You have your priorities right.

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  2. Bijoux10/30/2025

    OMG, that last one is epic!!!! LOL! Congratulations on reaching the 3 Year mark! That is a huge accomplishment. Woot!

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  3. Kelly10/30/2025

    I don't know which I like more... the dinosaur meme or the hourglass! Congratulations on your milestone, Mr. Shife. I am SO proud of you!!

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  4. Margaret10/30/2025

    I'm proud of you for three years, Matt! I also admire you for your openness. Keep up the great work in your sobriety.

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  5. Anonymous10/31/2025

    HuntleyBiGuy:
    So very proud of you! It’s amazing how all of those “one day at a time” build up.

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  6. Ed10/31/2025

    I have seen several who never could get as far as you have. You do F$%king Rock my friend!

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  7. Bob10/31/2025

    Congrats on the milestone! You inspire others with your accomplishment!

    Buffalo Mormons is the answer.

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  8. Sixpence Notthewiser10/31/2025

    Oh, congrats, Mr. Shife!
    I IS an achievement. It takes a lot of work to stay on the path you have chosen. Especially with so much going on at the same time.
    Of course you rock!

    XOXO

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  9. Mary Kirkland10/31/2025

    Happy Halloween!

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  10. Dave R11/01/2025

    Good for you! The power to change is in all of us, some just choose the easier path. And you know, we never think about dinosaurs getting sick, but they did. Spielberg showed us that in Jurassic Park.

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  11. Jeff 11/01/2025

    Good for you for giving up drink. Two years ago, I decided that I would normally only have one drink a week, on a Friday night and have stuck to it. But I never was a big drinker anyway, it was a way to make it a celebration. I love the last meme and will have to save it (after all, I lived a decade in Utah).

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  12. Mike11/01/2025

    Congrats on the three years.

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  13. kden11/01/2025

    I'm really proud of you Matt and I'm sure your family is too! Stealing the Bison one, too funny!

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  14. Debby11/01/2025

    You do rock. Clear way over here, I salute you!

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  15. just bob11/02/2025

    Hey Mr. Shife... look what I did
    https://justbobness.blogspot.com/

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  16. jenny_o11/16/2025

    I admire you so much for your commitment, Mr. S. How awesome to see the problem and take steps to work on it. And here you are, three years later, still moving ahead. Keep on swimming, buddy.

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