Underoo's and guests, May 1st, 2011.

[Miss Behaving]

Underoo's and guests, May 1st, 2011.

Morning undies!

HP - cats are inherently egocentric!!

I've been feeling pretty low over the last two weeks and finding it difficult to shake. A combination of having too much work to do hence working long hours and not making time for exercise, crappy weather (I''m never at my best in winter) and feeling very grumpy about having my MWO time reduced to what I can spare when I'm at work. I really miss my evening ritual of going through the boards and chacking out what everyone is up to. And I miss being tucked in at night

oh well, better get on with the day. Hopefully Mr joy germ will be along in a tick .......

[sunshinetoday]

Underoo's and guests, May 1st, 2011.

Morning Roos,
Must say I hardly slept last night. I think I maybe got 2 solid hours. It was almost like that AL sleep where you lie awake most of the night. Lack of sleep is going to make my 10 hour work day a long one. I was going to get up and come on here and post, but it was warmer laying in bed.
Well, I've taken the dogs out, fed em, and had a cup of coffee. Might as well go get ready for work and get there early. I was SO tired last night too, not sure what's happening.
MB, have a lovely day, and I will tuck you in too later.
Have a good one Y'ALL!

[Guitarista]

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Morning Missy, Midnight Cowboy, and all shagger's, international and otherwise to come,

Missy, i enjoy my little routine of logging on here for a read and a catch up too, and like you and i suppose many other folk, i don't like dismal weather too much either. In fact, i know i thrive in the sunshine, BUT, as you and i well know..........above these grey skies, there are......there are??? Blue sky's. For me these day's, being sober takes away that little 'erring on the edge of negative' possibility i used to get, and fall for if hungover, or not particularly happy with my lot in the mornings. Now though, my attitude is bring it on.....ALL of it, great weather/situation's, and not so great. It doesn't matter to me anymore, in the way that my attitude is often 'whatever will be will be', and i go with it, deal with it, and never let anything wreck my day, as difficult as that might be to believe. There is somehow an associated zen with sobriety (or following our truth).

A maaaaarvellous day to everyone. I know i will have a great one whatever life throws my way, cause you know what? It's okay. :h

[sapphire1]

Underoo's and guests, May 1st, 2011.

Great post Geester babay!!! My sentiments exactly (most of the time) but when I fall foul to the grog all that changes in a millisecond. I go from an optimistic, upbeat, wacko, hyperactive person, driving everyone nuts with the positive slant I can put on things, to an anxious, fearful, distracted, miserable wretch. What a complete metamorphis...all brought on by drinking. For fusk sake, there just isnt any logic in that behaviour at all. Today, day 6 of kicking myself up the arse and getting off that binge, the frost is heavy on the ground, I have stacks of stuff to do and I feel fantastic again!!! If I could bottle it, I would be very rich indeed. Which leads me to my next cunundrum.....what drives a person to even contemplate picking up a drink in the first place? when they are feeling great and life is kind? Is it that at a deep level our core value is "I dont deserve this" - 'I dont trust it to last, so I'll just get in first and stuff it up"? I am working on deconstructing some conditioned beliefs and therefore disfunctional accompanying behaviours. I am determined to pull this mind of mine into line once and for all and have it line up with my true self which is predominantly cheerful and oiptimistic no matter what the circumstances are.

To that end, I must away...I hope you feel better Missy - remember that you absolutely deserve it, no question about it - no matter what your unconscious beliefs are.

Sun I hope you power through your day and achieve everything that you set out to do. Maybe you could look at establishing a different routine around sleep. Turn off the computer, the tele, light some scented candles, hop into the bath with some soothing music, read, keep off the coffee, etc. etc. you prolly already know the dril but it doesnt hurt to be reminded.

See yas later, luv yas xx

[myhappyplace]

Underoo's and guests, May 1st, 2011.

Morning all undies,

My days bang on already with early footy drop off, have walked and now just scoffed me poached eggs and vege toast. Heaps to read back on, but so good to see you Missy!! and you to Saphers!!

[byebyebridgetjones]

Underoo's and guests, May 1st, 2011.

sunshinetoday;1119820 wrote: Morning Roos,
Must say I hardly slept last night. I think I maybe got 2 solid hours. It was almost like that AL sleep where you lie awake most of the night. Lack of sleep is going to make my 10 hour work day a long one. I was going to get up and come on here and post, but it was warmer laying in bed.
Well, I've taken the dogs out, fed em, and had a cup of coffee. Might as well go get ready for work and get there early. I was SO tired last night too, not sure what's happening.
MB, have a lovely day, and I will tuck you in too later.
Have a good one Y'ALL!

I find I get very VERY tired when my body is healing. Logical of course. When I first gave up the grog, I would fall asleep on my own chest at any time of the day, especially mid arvo.
It passes. I think we just have to go with it as much as possible. Bodies know what they need, it's up to us to listen. Your liver is a huge and hugely important organ. It's worth the investment in sleep time. Also I find periodically the tiredness just hits for no apparent reason. I've stopped arguing, and thinking I'm too busy and important to heed nature :H

[myhappyplace]

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tawnyfrog;1119582 wrote: So I'm orf for the night aswell. Why oh why do I insist on watching Bondi Vet each week when inevitably the show makes me cry? I soooooo wanted Bruce and Barry the boxer brothers to find a home together. :upset: :upset: :upset:

Nighters all ratbags. Hug a pet today.

I cant watch BV anymore. I just get too sad.

[myhappyplace]

Underoo's and guests, May 1st, 2011.

byebyebridgetjones;1119857 wrote: I find I get very VERY tired when my body is healing. Logical of course. When I first gave up the grog, I would fall asleep on my own chest at any time of the day, especially mid arvo.
It passes. I think we just have to go with it as much as possible. Bodies know what they need, it's up to us to listen. Your liver is a huge and hugely important organ. It's worth the investment in sleep time. Also I find periodically the tiredness just hits for no apparent reason. I've stopped arguing, and thinking I'm too busy and important to heed nature :H

Morning Bridge! Yes same, the afternoon nana was a must then and is now on a weekend!

Sunny - I think Saphers is right to recommend chill time. We all need it, its part of being kind to our bodies.

[byebyebridgetjones]

Underoo's and guests, May 1st, 2011.

sapphire1;1119845 wrote: Which leads me to my next cunundrum.....what drives a person to even contemplate picking up a drink in the first place? when they are feeling great and life is kind? Is it that at a deep level our core value is "I dont deserve this" - 'I dont trust it to last, so I'll just get in first and stuff it up"?

Oh Sapph. Yet another thing to bottle and get rich quick....if we only knew.

We had an interesting discussion about hedonism recently. I've identified that as the cause of my relapses. (and I must admit that I did think of you at the time love :H)

I can be tootling along supremely happy with the sober life, getting a buzz, when all of a sudden I think I want to 'feel even better' Or 'get into mischeif' (a big one....how old am I anyway ?) As if life itself isn't a big enough buzz !...... It is ! .....is it greed ? I dunno, but this phenomenon does affect a lot of us here in the Undie draw I think, so when I write my thesis on this I'll give you all the first look.

[sapphire1]

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Yep Bridge the hedonist rears its ugly head (pardon the pun) quite a lot in this house....maybe it is a case of more is better or I want to prolong this buzz for a bit longer. And the mischief, yep can defo relate to that one...its like a blowing a raspberry to conformity and saying "I'll do what the hell I like, because I can - even if it kills me"....

[sapphire1]

Underoo's and guests, May 1st, 2011.

Morning Happster, love your little crazy monkey, it brings a smile every time I see it. Now where is that frog hiding today?

[tawnyfrog]

Underoo's and guests, May 1st, 2011.

sapphire1;1119866 wrote: ... the hedonist rears its ugly head ....

You rang???

[sapphire1]

Underoo's and guests, May 1st, 2011.

:H:H:H:H

[myhappyplace]

Underoo's and guests, May 1st, 2011.

sapphire1;1119866 wrote: Yep Bridge the hedonist rears its ugly head (pardon the pun) quite a lot in this house....maybe it is a case of more is better or I want to prolong this buzz for a bit longer. And the mischief, yep can defo relate to that one...its like a blowing a raspberry to conformity and saying "I'll do what the hell I like, because I can - even if it kills me"....

Crap! Yes! This is the dark sun on my horizon with the inlaw stay looming. And its like if I'm not drinking then I am conforming.

[byebyebridgetjones]

Underoo's and guests, May 1st, 2011.

myhappyplace;1119860 wrote: I cant watch BV anymore. I just get too sad.

RSPCA is worse....:upset:
And I just signed up to volunteer......