Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

[Thankful]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

WW, you humble me!! :bow

What did I do to deserve that?!? I've never watched that entire video before (always seem to catch it after it started). What a great song. That song will forever cheer me up and remind me of you. And that will be a sweet memory.

Thank you so much. :h

Love, Me
:l

[meditation mama]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Hi Friends!!

Well, I needed THAT - thanks WW!

I'm in a big fat poopy mood today - grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

No real reason, well maybe a bit of stress from work, but other than that I think it is just a plain ol' crappy mood. I guess that is a good thing, right!

Aaahhh, well.... I have kind of been given a phone number of a BOY!!! It's this genltman that a friend said is interested in talking to me... OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!

I saw a picture of him and he looks just like Lenny Kravits O-M-G again... I need to go crawl in a hole now. I told myself I would only date if Tye Diggs showed up at my door, but I think Lenny Kravits might be in the same league..or even a bit above... whaaaaaaaa!

I AM SO NOT READY...

Oh well.. I must think.. think, think, think... OMG he is a hottie, though... STOP!

A little play couldn't hurt, could it... NO, MM, NO!!!! BAD MM!!!

Ok, I'm off to scrub the floor or something.. I'll be back in a bit...

ho-hum....

[Noelle]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

MM, you taking a cold shower? Heh, heh, heh.

[KateH1]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Darn! Couldn't play the video......says video no longer available???? Sure it was cool though!

MM-You could go out to lunch with him Then at the end, tell him you are 6 months into a 2 year vow of chastity!!! Ask him if he's willing to wait for you!!!!! Just kidding!

[wonderworld]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

My pleasure Ms. Thankful! That song perks me up too! And Mary has a serious history - and victory over drugs and AL. Go Mary!

I just re-loaded the video Kate. Try it again? (This is a new MWO feature - maybe it has a kink....)

MM - First of all, Lenny Kravitz does NOT meet the height requirement to date my friends. Second, you would be fighting him constantly for time in front of the mirror, and Third, NO. Lenny Kravitz can look but he can't touch. Tye too. You can be as sexy as you wanna be, but serentiy, simplicity, settling in to all the changes, protecting your sacred space, just living your life for a while, now that sounds good! There will always be Lennies for hotties like you. Lennies are everywhere. No need to mess with them right now. Any new man that comes into your life, you can let him be a friend. MAYBE. I'd be happy to screen your applicants ! I'd like a non-drinking Buddhist right about now, how 'bout you?

And I was wondering what is happening with everyone with the 'return to life' thing anyway? I personally am not around alcohol almost at all, so at the moment I'm not having adjustment issues. I was stopped at a red light the other day and there was a beer truck across the street. I turned into Homer Simpson for one split second "mmmmmmmm....... beer:h", but it never became a full thought. Howz everyone else doing? Are you around AL? Is it okay? Are you staying out of AL situations all together for now? Are you nervous about it? Just curious.......

Love to all!!!

WW xx

[wonderworld]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Or....... play it here!!!!

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]YouTube - Mary J. Blige - Just Fine[/ame]

(and...... when you watch a video on Youtube, if you mouseclick the little grey box under the lower right corner under the youtube video screen, you can watch the vid full screen! sweet!)

WW xox

[meditation mama]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

I know... (pouting, and saying in my small voice with head held low)

I truly have absolutely no intention of getting into any sort of relationship this year PERIOD! Not even with Tye... Funny, My astrologer told me that this year is NOT my year for love (no SHIT), but NEXT year I will be more in love than I have ever been in my life (PRRR). She has never let me down thus far, so I will wait. This year it's all about me, me, me... :bath2:

As far as how I'm doing around AL.. I'm not around him.. still pretty much staying away. I still don't go out, don't have the desire to. I still don't go out with my old drinking friends, don't have the desire to. I definately don't keep booze in the house. I just don't want any of it near me.

I am really just now feeling like I am ready to take on my new life. I start with my personal trainer next Monday. I have lost 14 pounds and have another 6 to go to my goal, but will probably lose more than that in the month I have her.. YEAH! I am going to start getting more involved in our local Sangha again (I have been AWOL for a while), and then who knows.... But I have really protected myself. I finally found my boundaries!

Funny thing, I have NEVER protected myself like this. The times I have been AF before I have just been AF. This time it's like I am preparing myself for a new world... I like it. I am feeling a bit lonely as I am now without all the friends I had before and also the ones I have left becasue of the divorce, but looking back, they were not very healthy. So, it is onward and upward...

Yes, WW, a nice non-drinking buddhist is looking prettty good right now.. just for conversation, of couse. I am sure that can be arranged...

Love to hear from everyone else...

Namaste, my dear friends.

MM

[BELIEVE]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

What it do everyone! Happy Monday. Lol K8 I don't know who put you in charge of ordering weather but I can gaurantee today will come up on your next performance review

MM I'm no astrologer but IMHO it couldn't hurt to go talk to thr guy, could it? I mean you'd just be being polite (u like my grammar?)

Ok WW so you said this Sunday at 5 Eastern? Guess thats 3pm Rocky Mountain Ninjatime...I think I can swing it. I don't have a toga though, but I could maybe rock my shower curtain. It used to be clear but now its opaque. Gotta leave something to the imagination so I don't come off as trashy.

[meditation mama]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

BELIEVE;301947 wrote: I don't have a toga though, but I could maybe rock my shower curtain. It used to be clear but now its opaque. Gotta leave something to the imagination so I don't come off as trashy.

LMAO! You absolutely crack me up!

Thanks for the advise, but I think I best stay away for right now... feeling too frisky, if you know what I mean :H

Have a wonderful day everyone!

I'm off to see if I can make a difference....:l

MM

[livingfree]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Hugs

Hi family!! I can see I have so much reading and catching up to do - but I only have a minute and I have to get to work - so just wanted to drop a line in that I am back and survived my very first NON DRINKING VACATION! I had a great time -- It was such a retreat! I'll fill you all in later - after I read tonight about all the happenings around here. You all had the thread party! I can't wait to hear about it and join the next one! Yipee!!
I missed you all and send you huge HUGS! Your voices were all bouncing in my head all week. And I am over the 90 day mark and off topa 1 week now! Whew - life just keeps looking brighter!:danthin:

Liv

[KateH1]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Welcome back Liv!!!!!! Woo Hoo!!! Missed you Tons!

I am off to get ready to see a client.....will catch up later!!

Carpe Diem All!

XX Kate

[Thankful]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Hey, kids!

Still focusing on positivity this week , but I'm very tired:cupajoe:. Still doggie/house sitting and I guess it's just not like sleeping in your own bed. But I love it here. So peaceful and quiet.

WW ~ "mmmmm...beer". Yup, I can relate. Was reading a article the other day something like "10 little things you can do for a healthier you". Well, number 8 was "a cold beer a day"!! I was like OMG, I really want a beer. I wouldn't allow myself to read the part of why it was good for me. Cuz I know differently.

To answer the question of whose around alcohol...Yup, I'm around it all the time. Everyone in my family drinks. My older brother is at the house every single day after work and he and my other brother (Hep. C and bad liver problems) and my sister (who has no relationship with her daughter that I've raised) get drunk pretty much on a daily basis. Usually two of them are drinking every single day. My little brother doesn't care about his liver. My sister lives in a fantasy world that as long as she lives in the same house as her daughter that she is the one raising her (not!). They have a horrible relationship. And my dad has many healthy problems (76 yrs old) and drank very heavily for yrs. He still drinks more than I'd like him too, but he's not nearly as bad as my sibs. So I'm not only around alcohol daily, I'm around at least one falling down stumbling, bitchy, argumentive drunk.

MM ~ Lenny Kravitz? Does the guy have his butt too? :shocked:. Aww, hun. Think back a month ago and how everything was so crazy and today your worry is do I date the hot guy or not. You've come a long way baby!! Really what could a cup of coffee hurt? And whatever else....hehehe. We aren't talking marriage here. Everyone needs the in between guy. Just don't fall for him. And if you think that is a possibility, then no don't go out. So am I making myself clear? That's a "Yes" for studly purposes (meaning coffee and good conversation) and a "No" for relationship. Glad I could clear that up for you. lol

Kate ~ So glad you enjoyed your birthday celebration! Sounds like you had a great time.

Believe ~ now, sir, if you don't want to be trashy...I think you should spring for a new shower curtain to wear. Maybe a jungle print? I think the man-hair would be a lovely backdrop. Yes, the more I think about it, that's the look for you. But if you insist on the old mildewy plain opaque one, then you must accessorize. Perhaps you could wear it with the gas mask. Seriously, I thought with your imagination you could come up with something other than plain opaque! Geez! Well you got a few days to think about it.

Noelle ~ you never fail to make me giggle.

To all (Liv, Sun, BCB) anyone else lurking, have a great Tuesday!! It's Tuesday, right? Oh, well. Love to all....

Love, Me
:l

[Thankful]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

LIV!!!!! We missed you so much!!!!


Sounds like you had a greatly deserved vacation! You sound so upbeat! I love it!!

I'm so glad you are back, Sweetie. We'll catch up later!

Love ya!

Love, Me
:l:h:l

[meditation mama]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

LIV's BACK!!! YEAH!

Glad to see you, sweetie! And a big congrats on making it over the 90 day mark.. we must have a smashing party.. WW - PARTY GIRLLLLLLLLLLL - Where AAAARE YOUUUU!!!! Can't wait to hear ALL about it!

Thankful~ Thank you for your "support" and yes, I do get yoru drift - and Yes, I did think about the in between guy, and no I am sure I wouldn't fall for any one, and yes, it would be nice, but alas, I still think I will wait.. ho-hum.. at least for a while. That is what my heart is telling me. If the first guy to come a knockin' is a Lenny look-a-like, well then.. I must be doing pretty good!!!:H

Kate~ Nice to see your bright smiling face this morning, if even for a moment..

OK.. this time I really have to get going....

xoxoxox

MM

[BELIEVE]

Day 31 and Beyond: Hello, I'm a non-drinker

Thankful;302125 wrote:
Believe ~ now, sir, if you don't want to be trashy...I think you should spring for a new shower curtain to wear. Maybe a jungle print? I think the man-hair would be a lovely backdrop. Yes, the more I think about it, that's the look for you. But if you insist on the old mildewy plain opaque one, then you must accessorize. Perhaps you could wear it with the gas mask. Seriously, I thought with your imagination you could come up with something other than plain opaque! Geez! Well you got a few days to think about it.

I thought mildew WAS an accessory? Fuck. Or was that last spring....

Anyway as hot as the manhair pressed under an opaque shower curtain look would be, after the pool party I'm now sporting the "Completley hairless upper torso" look. Mostly. I still haven't decided on the Isreali or Korean gas mask so I haven't gotten it yet. I DO have a Romanian AK47 mag pouch that I think I can make work though...gr8 idea Thankful! I thank you. And as hot as I'll be looking, everyone else will thank you as well!

And don't worry MM, there will still be plenty left to the imagination. Lol the more the better I would think...