The Next day thread Sunday 26th April

[Angelcakes]

Morning everyone...grey & misty here this morning, very 'New Zealand' and beautiful.
Pan, how you doing this morning?? Did Mr Pan go back to the bush yesterday?? I saw you logged on last night...sorry I was already in zzzz land.
Pan, is the wine gone now?? I know you're really stressed now but pleeeease don't drink anymore...the longer you wait to stop the harder it'll be. We can go for some AF time together??

xo

[Angelcakes]

The Next day thread Sunday 26th April

Hey Zenny, had a couple of hiccups this week but I'm back & not giving up!!
Feel great this morning - I'm meeting Boozy for a coffee!!
How you doing??

[Angelcakes]

The Next day thread Sunday 26th April

You're right Zen, when I look at where I was a year ago I have come a long way but I get frustrated with myself...I wanna do some serious AF time just to prove to myself I can!! It's become a principle thing LOL - I'm obsessed!! But thanks for the reminder - Mr Cakes is always telling me to ease up on myself & that I'm doing really well. Love that man...

[Guitarista]

The Next day thread Sunday 26th April

Morning Angel and Zen, and all to come,
Grey, cool, and windy here, but all is relatively well. Yes Zen, we should remember our af (or even other) achievements. It can be easy to forget the huge achievement of being af for even 1 day, if you haven't done that for a long time. It takes resolve, gut's, and also shows ourselves (self) respect, and that's something to hold onto, and draw strength/learn from.
You sound rather spritely this morn. Angel! I think your meet up with Boozy will be a riot.
How are you there Pan? Look forward to hearing how you are...................G.

[Angelcakes]

The Next day thread Sunday 26th April

Ah Mr G, where would we be without you, my chipper mate - always got something positive to say. :l

[Angelcakes]

The Next day thread Sunday 26th April

Zenstyle;600847 wrote: Mr G, our in-house camel wrangler! How are you? :-)

Yeah, I'm learning that if I focus on what I've achieved since I started taking my drinking in hand I can actually achieve a lot more. If I focus on my failures it lines me up for more... Simple math.

so true...

[Guitarista]

The Next day thread Sunday 26th April

All's well here thanks. Well, we've got to be feckin' a bit positive don't we?.... Sometimes it's hard, but as many folk's here say, and it's true, thought's, cravings etc, do pass, and the sooner the feckin' better sometimes!

[Guitarista]

The Next day thread Sunday 26th April

I reckon it's so true, that if we focus on the negatives all the time, that's what we attract, and how we live. I know a couple of ppl. who sadly, just whinge and whinge, and whenever i see them, the talk is always negative, and there is always a disaster that's just happened, brewing......I put this down to attitude...i.e. not whineging all the time, grumpy, feeling deprived with your lot in life etc...well, then just feckin' get out there and fix it!....i say to them.....

[Angelcakes]

The Next day thread Sunday 26th April

my sisters a bit like that G, always a drama happened or happening...I find it really hard to deal with. I feel like shaking her and saying 'but do you know what some people have had to deal with in their lives?'...she HAS had some really heavy shit, but she was like that BEFORE the shit hit the fan.
rant over...

[Guitarista]

The Next day thread Sunday 26th April

I wonder if some folk need some sort of void filled? You know, can't relax, or give themselves quiet time, or comfortable alone with themselves? I have a fairly 'hyper' mate, who always needs to be doing something, this includes drama, can't sit still, and he, the same bloke who sings the praises of meditation, but never slows down to do it! (but at least he's talking about it)....Speaking of filling a void, what have i been doing the last 10 years?! Back on track now though. ;-)

[ezzmae]

The Next day thread Sunday 26th April

morning all.

Another sunny day in paradise. Hoping to get a run in today to counteract the pizza I ate late last night. I seem to be replacing those AL calories with junk food calories, but at least pizza doesn't give me a hangover.

The older I get the easier it is to focus on the positive side of life. I don't know if it is an age thing for me, or if it was related to my AL consumption. I wasn't paying much attention to my drinking in my 20s because I didn't think I had a problem. Funny then that I was drinking more in my 20s than in my 30s. Awareness of life is one of my blessings for getting older.

[tawnyfrog]

The Next day thread Sunday 26th April

Hi all,

Looks like Pan may have gone? Hope she checks in soon.

Real wild windy, blustery day here - sun is shining but you get blown over if you venture outside. A lovely old farmer once told me that "women and horses go mad in the wind" - so I'm staying in. Water truck arrived this morning - woooo-hooooo!

Ezz - I'm with you. I really like getting older. I like me. Grey hair n'all.

[Pan]

The Next day thread Sunday 26th April

Hi all, I am sick as a dog. Speaking of one dog, it just keeps on barking and I have to call it inside. She is driving me insane because I really don't want to move from my chair. I've only logged on to tell you all I'm fine, considering.

Don't know if I'll have internet access or not after today. Depends on hubby's mood if he turns his modem off so I can get on. Don't know if I'm going to take him back either. He's walked out so many times in a hissy fit and I really think this should be the last time. It's not like he can just pop around the corner - he's now 1200km away again.

Sun is shining, sky is blue, only a light breeze. Perfect beach weather, but not for me today. It's hard enough walking around the house. This from the woman who never got hangovers. If this is what it feels like, I never want another. How long does it take to wear off I wonder.

[cymru]

The Next day thread Sunday 26th April

Evening pan.
Have been away a couple of days, but been catching up and glad that you have checked in. Drink plenty of water and glucose based drinks. They will help you hydrate. Do you have any vit pills? They will give your body a much needed boost too.
Try and rest the mind today. Don't think of us bloody men for a bit, and try and clear your head and relax if poss.
Take care.
Evening to everyone on the otherside!

[Angelcakes]

The Next day thread Sunday 26th April

Evening all, Pan thanks for checking in...if hubby doesn't allow access can you go to an internet cafe?? You should feel better tomorrow...lots of water, no more wine or ciggies. And don't let it get you down...2 days out of 70 - I think you're still winning.
I've had a busy day today - met Boozy for a coffee this morning - just what you'd expect, we talked about ALL of you!! All good stuff...
Tupperware party this arvo - I had a good excuse not to buy anything.
And I agree that in my 20s alcohol was just fun in a bottle and they had those magic cigarettes that didn't cause cancer...not a care in the world.

xo