Friday, February 17, 2006
Rain, Rain, Go Away.....
Rain, Rain, Go Away
I've still got sprinkler pipe to lay!
It's good to be home, and good to have a chance to relax. This last week was a bit difficult. I had a lot of catching up to do on my Silicon Valley project, and not everything got done that I would have liked to have accomplished.
The thought of drinking also briefly flashed through my mind on Wednesday. I had worked late, and went to my favorite seafood place near work for a late supper. It's called the Fish Market, and for those of you familiar with Silicon Valley, it's near the intersection of El Camino and the Lawrence Expressway. It's a popular place and I had to wait about 10 minutes to be seated. They have an "Oyster Bar" near the front where people can eat oysters, much like people eat Sushi at a Sushi Bar. I saw one couple with large glasses of white wine who appeared to be enjoying themselves. For just a moment I thought about how good a glass of wine would taste, and actually salivated. Then I reminded myself that I get to have the life I have today because I stay clean and sober. I also reminded myself of something that my first sponsor taught me. That thing is that I have to be aware that I like to have rewards when I'm winding up a project or accomplishment of some sort, and that this can lead to the tempatation to use.
Now, for those of you who had a little fun at my new massage therapist's expense....
The part of me that was left more erect is my posture. I have scoliosis, which is another name for "curvature of the spine." The imbalance in my spine leads to a lot of muscle tension in my back which tends to make me a bit stooped. Tom released this tension in my SPINE and I was left standing more erect, with my shoulders less stooped. In other words, my posture improved.
For those in the Lambda or Houston community, I highly recommend Tom. He is certified with about five year's experience and a very talented, caring massage therapist. He even has a customm built massage table that is very comfortable and very stable - no wobbling like some of the portable variety. If you don't know him, contact me by email and I'll pass his phone number along.
I've still got sprinkler pipe to lay!
It's good to be home, and good to have a chance to relax. This last week was a bit difficult. I had a lot of catching up to do on my Silicon Valley project, and not everything got done that I would have liked to have accomplished.
The thought of drinking also briefly flashed through my mind on Wednesday. I had worked late, and went to my favorite seafood place near work for a late supper. It's called the Fish Market, and for those of you familiar with Silicon Valley, it's near the intersection of El Camino and the Lawrence Expressway. It's a popular place and I had to wait about 10 minutes to be seated. They have an "Oyster Bar" near the front where people can eat oysters, much like people eat Sushi at a Sushi Bar. I saw one couple with large glasses of white wine who appeared to be enjoying themselves. For just a moment I thought about how good a glass of wine would taste, and actually salivated. Then I reminded myself that I get to have the life I have today because I stay clean and sober. I also reminded myself of something that my first sponsor taught me. That thing is that I have to be aware that I like to have rewards when I'm winding up a project or accomplishment of some sort, and that this can lead to the tempatation to use.
Now, for those of you who had a little fun at my new massage therapist's expense....
The part of me that was left more erect is my posture. I have scoliosis, which is another name for "curvature of the spine." The imbalance in my spine leads to a lot of muscle tension in my back which tends to make me a bit stooped. Tom released this tension in my SPINE and I was left standing more erect, with my shoulders less stooped. In other words, my posture improved.
For those in the Lambda or Houston community, I highly recommend Tom. He is certified with about five year's experience and a very talented, caring massage therapist. He even has a customm built massage table that is very comfortable and very stable - no wobbling like some of the portable variety. If you don't know him, contact me by email and I'll pass his phone number along.
# posted by 12StepSteve @ 6:50 AM 
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"That thing is that I have to be aware that I like to have rewards when I'm winding up a project or accomplishment of some sort, and that this can lead to the tempatation to use."
Excellent. Similar was in one of my daily readings today.
Take care!
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Excellent. Similar was in one of my daily readings today.
Take care!
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