Arrrrrrrrrgh! How many pictures of beer do I have to look through to find a suitable image??? Thought this would be easy, gonna have to make do with the ones I have - I'm not looking at anymore so there!
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AF Army September 18 08
Arrrrrrrrrgh! How many pictures of beer do I have to look through to find a suitable image??? Thought this would be easy, gonna have to make do with the ones I have - I'm not looking at anymore so there!Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He's the one who will keep you on track. Proverbs 3:6 The Message
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AF Army September 18 08
Right on, Vladdie! The best revenge is success!sigpic
Never look down on a person unless you are offering them a hand up.
awprint: RUBY Imagine yourself doing What you love and loving What you do, Being happy From the inside Out, experiencing your Dreams wide awake, Being creative, being Unique, being you - changing things to the way YOU know they can BE - Living the Life you Always imagined.awprint:
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AF Army September 18 08
Since the weekend is coming up, and I was thinking about the triggers and danger zones that we often face on weekends, I looked around and found a piece that Rob posted a while back, for someone with just a few days AF, when she was thinking about going to a party with the friends she used to drink with. I thought it was really good, and it's been helpful to me. Here it is:The list can get extremely long, but I will use a party as an example.
Plan A: Don't go.
Plan B: Go, but bring your own beverage, sparkling juice, soda. Do not count on your host(ess) to provide a beverage that you will enjoy. It may be just the excuse you need to have "just a little something".
Plan C: Go, bring your own beverage and if you're known as a drinker also bring a "reason" that you're not drinking, diet/meds/illness.
Plan D" Go, bring your own beverage, your reason and an escape plan in case you get overwelmed. Have an exit strategy. If it gets to be too much just leave.
Plan E: Go, bring your own beverage, your reason, your exit strategy and observe what happens to the drinkers over the course of the party. It may make you think again about how clever and charming you really were during your drinking days.
Whatever you do, DO NOT and I repeat DO NOT go to a party early in your sobriety thinking "oh, I just won't drink", you are asking for trouble and I'm pretty sure it will turn up.
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AF Army September 18 08
Went for a run today - first fitness attempt and the temperature is 33 deg C and humid too - I think it is 85%. Getting ready for leaving Saudi - it is a bit of a hassle because you need to get permission to leave and in Ramadan the offices don't do too much so I may be here for another month.
Booked in to get eyes and teeth done - it is surprisingly cheap here - Indian medical staff - ruthlessly regulated so the standards are good. Friend told me to get the rest done including some sort of telescope up my arse. Not so sure about that to be honest but the concept of getting completely sorted is in harmony with what I'm up to.
I've got loads of Chinese Green Tea to drink from a trip to South China this year so that will last long enough.
Signing up to do some distance learning courses - something long and complicated and new since school last century, or was it the one before.
Well you suggested I kep in touch. I feel that massively overcomplicating my routine will resettle me nicely - that's my strategy anyway! I'll keep in touch.
Nice to read your posts as well it picks me up.
Love to all.
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AF Army September 18 08
o2m, what's the matter, sugar?sigpic
Never look down on a person unless you are offering them a hand up.
awprint: RUBY Imagine yourself doing What you love and loving What you do, Being happy From the inside Out, experiencing your Dreams wide awake, Being creative, being Unique, being you - changing things to the way YOU know they can BE - Living the Life you Always imagined.awprint:
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AF Army September 18 08
Well it's been difficult to catch up with everything that's going on as this thread moves at such a fast pace. Hope everyone is well.
One love why you having such a bad afternoon hun?
[ame=http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=eu9fF4_rnPo&feature=related]YouTube - Bob Marley ~ One Love[/ame]"Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh and the greatness which does not bow before children." Kahlil Gibran
Clean and sober 25th January 2009
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AF Army September 18 08
I just got a really good reason to stay sober long term!! I've been invited to show and sell my paintings at the Fireside Arts and Crafts show in February. That means I have to paint like crazy between now and then to have a good supply in stock. It's funny to be looking forward to working toward a deadline again! I'll need your support and prodding to get this done, so be mean to me if I need it.sigpic
Never look down on a person unless you are offering them a hand up.
awprint: RUBY Imagine yourself doing What you love and loving What you do, Being happy From the inside Out, experiencing your Dreams wide awake, Being creative, being Unique, being you - changing things to the way YOU know they can BE - Living the Life you Always imagined.awprint:
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AF Army September 18 08
Well, I am back from giving up the pee sample and am a nervous wreck. My stomach is a mess from the herbal cleanser. My prospective employer will have the results by the end of today. I am just praying that the phone does Not ring. Why can't people leave us potheads alone? I never smoke before work. I have just a little after work. I do know that I must give it up Again (went 4 yrs without), because it does make me socially reclusive and that leads me back to the drink. Hip, did u get my Myspace link? Thank u for entrusting me with yours. I tried to add u as a Friend, but I was not allowed to. Strange..... Where is One 2? Ruby, that dinner sounds sooo Great. One2 and I are definitely coming over.lol. I am not That far away. My eldest son graduated from the State U of West Georgia."Decide-Which Voice in Your Head you Can Keep Alive" (Shinedown)
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AF Army September 18 08
Hi All Troopers,
I am having the wanky day too!!! I won't go into the whole story since I posted a thread, but I am really down. Coming to you mates gets my mind in a happier place- thank you to all of you.
Ruby, Congrats on the art showing in Feb; I'd love to see some of your stuff-post us some pics.
Cy, What'sfor dinner? I love your new avatar; it is SO appropriate for you!
Hi Shelbs
Hippie- Your picture in the crowd yesterday was quite provocative!!!! Just what kind of event was that? Now we can put a face and a ----- with your name.
Gia, What a nice lunch; I think I'll be skipping lunch today-not very hungry.
O2M, I hope your day gets less wanky.
Did you notice I called you all "mates"? I'm picking up some lingo!!! Kriger
I'll check in later. Krigs"People usually fail when they are on the verge of success. So give as much care to the end as to the beginning." Lao-Tzu
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