I just moved to the city. This is the first time that I have lived in the city. I need to find a hobby. I do not want the hobby to involve alcohol. I have been a part of AA for 1 year. I have not had alcohol for 15 months. I am taking heavy medicine. Sometimes I see funky things. I used to farm dairy cows. I do not miss dairy farming early mornings. I miss the peacefulness of dairy farming. I don't play soccer. I played basketball as a kid and in high school. After I stopped playing basketball things in my life went downhill. I haven't joined a basketball team yet but may start playing on a rec league with my friends. Playing sports keeps my mind in a good place. I have tried to play guitar. I am not good at anything musical. I like making new friends. I am sober.
I drink alcohol. I grew up on a small farm. I miss the home farm. I enjoyed organized sports. I haven't played any sports as an adult. I was busy with lots of activities while I was in school. I'd like to make new friends. I love to host dinner parties. My parents had big parties. I last played basketball in fourth grade. I played soccer. I invite people over to jam and have dinner. I am in a band. I play bass. My band plays cover songs from the 80s and 90s.
Do you have any recommendations on sober activities? I think that physical activity is always a good thing.  If you want to do something alone, a bike ride or hike are good ways to clear the head and enjoy the outdoors.  Or if you want to meet and be around people, maybe join a fitness class, or Tai Chi or something like that. Something sports related seems to be what I'm best at. Maybe I could join a gym? Yes, I think that's a great environment.  Helps physical and mental health.  It'll maybe allow you to meet new people.  And you'll certainly be away from the alcohol while you're there.  I think it's a win-win. I'd like to find a gym that has some organized spots maybe. I think I would do better with staying sober if I could be in a team-like atmosphere. Yes, I think that would be good.  And even if you don't join a formal rec league or something like that, most gyms I've been to will have pickup games that will form informally and then you can make connections and possibly find a rec league through those people. I'm definitely going to check that out. Any other ideas for sober activities? Have you ever taken any adult learning classes?  Or maybe just something that interests you at a community college or online.  Sometimes exercising our minds is enjoyable, too. I'm mostly into the physical activities to keep my mind off of alcohol. My concentration isn't the best. Yes, and I suppose you've got your AA meetings.  Have you been to any meetings in the last few days? I try to go to at least one meeting a week. It helps to keep me focused. They are the ones who suggested I should look for more sober activities. Yes, well I'd hope they had some advice on what those sober activities could be.