The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

[NoraC]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

Today I just plan on crawling in a hole & covering up. But thanks RC.

[tlrgs]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

well had a great day as you can see im staying busy just having fun my way

[img]well nora im here if you ever need to talk ..you can find my number in my website .. and im here for everyone that might need to talk ... so just hang in there girl

[sick of being sick]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

Nora, my hole stays ready for me all the time, too! :H:H I hated going to AA meetings, too. They always made me WANT to drink, but it would be nice if you could find a friend nearby. Roger, your fireplace/grill looks awesome! Can I come eat a steak with you and Sue? RC, beautiful pictures! I rarely see turkeys around here. Oh, Ruby, thank you for such an encouraging post and you are right, I can overcome it or I can let it take me down! I made a plan today. I started a smoking journal so I could record every severe craving, what time and why, so I will have something to do instead of smoking. Newme, how are you doing? Did you make it through last night and conquered day 4? You are almost to the point of feeling good, healthy and happy! Don't give up! It gets so much easier. Just stay here with us so we can help you if you need us. I'll pm you my phone number. Fennel, Tony, Sunni, so good to see everyone. Grateful is very busy at work, under so much stress and also has an infection in her mouth, but she said hello to everyone and she misses you. Let's pray for her. Well, Paul is still in the recliner and I'm about to fix his supper and watch a movie with him. I hope you all have a great evening. Love ya, Vicki

[sick of being sick]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

I found this picture today of Chloe, when she was about 6 months old and a little ball of fur.

[rubywillow]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

I've cleaned places today I haven't been in for decades! 30 years ago, when daughter was very young, a group of her friends, all country kids, came by and one of them told me Tip was like a princess, and she lived in a big castle. Made me think about my blessings.
Nora, sweet heart. I'm SO sorry you're so down right now. This too shall pass, honey. You're going through a very rough patch right now. I went to AA meetings all over the place, and it can be difficult to find our niche. Bet your doctors don't understand how close and personal we get on here, but we (I!) love you, and will back you up any time. Try to go with the flow, dear. You are a spectacular woman, and you will overcome this.
Rubes

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

Hello lovely family...finally able to flop. Had to work by myself today so assistant could have day off and I was SLAMMED. I am tired, but I really like my new job. 'Came home and made chili, visited with hubs and just crawled into bed with laptop. Feeling better but still real congested and coughing. And Hubs is getting sick, which will be NO fun.
Nora, baby, what's wrong?? You are so special to all of us here.
Good to see you Swannie and Fennel I am so glad you are becoming a regular.
Hey sweet Vicki......hope Paul starts feeling better. I really do. Dont know much about gout, but Hubs has had shingles and he was miserable.

Hi sunnibunni..you know I love you. Rc - the place where you live looks magical.

Rog, the grill is cool. Maybe you can haul it to Ruby's in June and we can cook out together.
It is so nice to see new faces. Good job on Day 4 New me. Like Sunni said, we are all TRYING to be sober, but the struggle is so tough.
I have decided the short bus dropped off a bunch of people at my property. No offense intended, as I am VERY sympathetic to mental illness. I have battled depression for years.
BUT, I have to deal with schizophrenic (?) Melvin, BiPolar Jo (she loves to hug me cause I am sweet to her, but I dont think she has bathed in a month, and mentally challenged Bill. Melvin, bless his heart, slobbers, has food all over his shirt, repeats himself constantly, and gets very agitated.
ahhhhhhhhhh...i LOVE MY JOB!!!!!!! I should hang a sign that says The Doctor is In"
ok..off to finish my Netflix movie I started last night. Just chugged some theraflu, so prolly be asleep in 15 minutes!
I am so blessed to have you all in my life
Kisses
Mama

[NoraC]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

Poor Jan! Feel better. Thank you one & all for the support today. I was just complaining. No big deal. It's just way outside my comfort zone but I will give it a try. If I hate it, then I'll know. And if I love it then wonderful. Many people really enjoy AA. I just don't like having to get out & talk to people and be put into that kind of environment. That's my main issue. I'm scared. :H
Ruby - you are so right about the doctors not understanding this site. Absolutely do not get it. But, I am so grateful to have found this place. It is wonderful - thanks to all of you. :l:l

[sunshinedaisies]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

Hallo all - just got in - Jan - your hours are LONG! Loved the way that you described your job though. You do sound as if you are happy there. Tired but happy. And I love you too!! Watch for the post......

Nora dear Nora, so sorry you are so down - I hate feeling like that and trust me, I have had my share of those days too. If you don't want to go to an AA meeting - don't go - they aren't for everyone and if it is stressing you out this much, it isn't worth it. Your therapist and psych should try and understand that!!

Swannie - lovely to see you. I can't call now until the weekend 'cos of work hours but it is so nice to see you. I MUST try and get my camera sorted and take some pics of my dogs for you all. Vicki - loved the pic you posted of your dog - and RC, your pics are wonderful - thank you for posting them - I too, love to see others pictures on here.

Ruby - you saying that you haven't been on the 2nd floor reminded me of me - I have a wonderful room upstairs where I am supposed to meditate and/or exercise and haven't been upstairs in weeks ! Shame on me. We never go upstairs now that the girls have moved out. I must get myself using my wonderful upstairs room - I have redecorated it and it looks so nice - all I have to do is something at the windows. If you are selling your house - where are you and Hubs going to live? Or did I miss something?

Rog - your fireplace is looking so good - I am just so impressed - your talents are endless! Will you please move near me?

Vicki - I hope that you are looking after yourself as well as looking after Paul - remember you need to be looked after as well! If you aren't looked after then you can't look after him! How are you feeling? Hang in there won't you.....are you going to get the Alan Carr smoking book - it really is worth the money - it isn't terribly expensive - the hardback is only about $15.00. I know I am smoking again but due to quit any day and will use his book AGAIN. A couple of folk here know but not all of you, but I have been worried that my cancer had metastasized - well, I had the final test results yesterday and it hasn't! I am not using that as an excuse to smoke but I have been pretty worried the past 6 weeks or so, and now that I know that I am in the clear I have no excuse such as being freaked out of my mind!!! So, I am planning on quitting here in the very near future - ONCE AND FOR ALL.

Now, it is getting late (for me anyway) and I suppose I should think about getting ready for bed. Early shift tomorrow. So, for those I haven't mentioned - hallo to you all,

love and hugs,

Sun XXX

[mylife]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

Good evening guys. Just popping in to say goodnight! I'm looking forward to day 10 AF tomorrow. I made it to day 19 last month, so that's my goal to beat!

Nora, my counselor kept pushing AA, too. I finally sucked it up and went and kept going stubbornly for about 6 months -- the people were great, but really it just didn't click for me. But you will get right over the being scared part after a couple meetings and it is a great fellowship.

I do wish the doctors had some other ideas for the rest of us, though! Really, the wealth of information on this site is more than I've found anywhere!

On that note, I'm headed to bed to read and sleep a wonderful AF sleep!

[newme2011]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

Nora there are online AA meetings. I think you don't want to go into a large room with strangers and tell your story. I'm not sure that is right for everyone. You have to decide what's best for NOra with the emphasis on MOVING FORWARD. Google AA online and find a meeting. If you are armed with already having signed on to a AA online group (print out your membership or registration info) you could "head 'em off at the pass" and get help that is within your comfort zone.
TLRGS- Well the fireplace looks great. Nice Design. A curved brick arch over an oven is always attractive.
Best to all. I am out of steam for the evening. It's freezing here in MA. On to end day 5 AF. Hope my dreams are pleasant.

[NoraC]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

Hello all.....
Sunni - I am so HAPPY to hear your news!!! :l:l

Thank you New & Mylife for your advise. Also, congratulations! You both are doing so well. :goodjob:
My Psychiatrist told me that I need the 'face to face'. Pretty much that nobody will succeed at this unless they attend AA. I don't believe that. My Therapist recommends it because it will be good for me to get out of the house. That will get me out of the house on a regular basis without hubby. Supposedly 'my time'. I am going to give it a fair shot. But, I will not continue to go indefinitely if I don't feel like it is helping me.
I have tried to explain this group to both of them. He is pretty closed minded about it. But, my Therapist is more open. However, she wants me up & out. :H
The Psychiatrist also doesn't think antabuse is helpful because it's a 'negative' reinforcement. Well - you know what? I took it and didn't drink for 2 months. I stopped taking it (a big mistake) and started drinking again because of all my stress. So, I think I have to listen to what I know is good for me also. Not - just the experts.

Ok - enough of all of this. I wanted to stay up & get caught up with everyone. But, I am so beat today. Totally exhausted for some reason.

Have a wonderful evening everyone. Catch you in the morning.

Big hugs to everyone!!

[not quite a swan]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

...Got a meeting with my AL counsellor today...always find them really tough and draining..

:groupluv:
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[sunshinedaisies]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

LOL Swannie!!!!! That is so funny!! The furry alarm clock was three minutes early this morning though! It is amazing how he knows it is 5.00 ! I hope that your appt with the counsellor goes well today - you are doing so well though!! Oh - and it was Jan that left the mess on the table from the hobnobs !!

Good morning to everyone else - Rog it was nice chatting last night - I was amazed how many people I saw in chat that I knew! It was like a reunion for me! Probably shouldn't have stayed up so late though (yawn yawn).

Bird - you will be along shortly - good morning to you. And to everyone else - Grateful, hope that your tooth/neck feel MUCH better today. Jan - hope your day at work goes well and you manage to get home a tad earlier! when does Hubs start his job? Wasn't it yesterday? Nora - I hope you are feeling better this morning. Fennel - good morning to you if you pop in - RC - big Hug to you if you pop in - Vicki - how are you doing? Ruby - are you still doing more sorting/cleaning today? Tony - hi there to you my chopped liver friend!

Newme - how goes it with you - you are doing SO well - how are you feeling? You are doing an awesome job! I see you on the boards encouraging others too - that is great! Mylife - are you around - what is happening with you?

I am going to take my cuppa outside and sit on the cold step for a few minutes with the dogs - one morning I am going to have to leave Ben out there and hope he does his thing - but for now I still go out with him!!

Hugs to all,

love, Sun xxx

[mama bear]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

Morning....sipping coffee and checking in on my lovlies
cute post Swannie...and yes...I left the Hobnobs. You forgot to mention Sunni's ironing board!!
Awesome New ME..it took me months and months to go a week. Then I went on Antabuse and made it 45 days, then I floundered. I think I am back on track, but I have some pretty strong cravings as I am driving home from work.
I AM SO RELIEVED ABOUT YOUR TEST RESULTS SUNNI. We just needed to be sure.
Still have a voice like a phone sex operator. Sunni....I dont know what they sound like silly. I just have a VIVID imagination,
Roger, I was thinking about your grill. Wouldn;t it be cool if there was a way each of us could sign a brick and you would always have your family there with you?? I am very sentimental and would love that.
Vicki, hope your day is better.
Yes, Bret started his new job Monday. He really likes the enviroment and the people. The problem is that he is making about a third of what he used to. We are trying to figure our a budget and it's going to be TIGHT. I am just happy we are both working. He looked so handsome when he left this morning.
Good morning to all who follow..off to shower

[bird]

The Journey begins here...So Get your ass in gear for 2011

Hi all
Glad you are liking your job mb. Yes that would be cool if we could each sign a brick...damn T that thing is looking good...nice post swan..hey sun it is nice to get out in the mornings though cold or not...kinda sounds fun rubes cleaning out the second floor..good job mylife.....and newme how were your dreams last night?...hey tony whats goin on with you these days......well I think I have an infected salivatory gland. Dont know how to spell it but dont want to go to the dentist cuz my insurance wont pay for that, will give it a few days and see if it goes away...gotta ride my bike today missed a couple days...later on...