One Step at a Time - December 2012

[Alcoholic]

One Step at a Time - December 2012

aF is great ESPecially when you are single and get pulled over by a hot single cop.

[Juja]

One Step at a Time - December 2012

Hi, all,

I decided I'd better stop in and say hello. Been a bit down of late, so I haven't felt particularly talkative.

Everyone sounds good, and that makes me smile.

Hope everyone's getting everything done!:H

Watched A River Runs Through It last night, and saw Brad. The movie hit home in many ways--more than I realized when I first watched it. I guess al wasn't a problem for me when it first came out. Anyway, when Brad's character's father was preaching his last sermon he mentioned continuing to love those who elude us. That made an impression. I will try to remember that when others make me crazy with their actions, and hope they will apply to me, as well.

Better get moving.....

[Sunbeam]

One Step at a Time - December 2012

Juja, you are probably just tired out from having us af road trip house guests. The food was delicious, thanks very much! Yes, of course we love you, even if you have not yet reached the end of the road to AFdom.

[allswell]

One Step at a Time - December 2012

Hey Juja,

Sorry you're feeling down. I think the holidays make a lot of people feel blue - me included. I wish I could fly to the Caribbean and spend Christmas reading a book on the beach. Maybe next year...

[Alcoholic]

One Step at a Time - December 2012

Hi, Juja:

Sorry you are down. As you know, I've been feeling down this Dec as well. Some wonderful MWO members are helping me w my lack of spirituality and I'm hoping it will get me out of this funk. I'll let you know if it helps me.....

But in the meantime, just know you are not alone and try reading funny books or watch funny shows/movies....

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - December 2012

Hey all - I think it's hit quite a few of us this year.

I am finally wrapping presents. I also am fighting off a cold. :egad:

Well - I'm off to get my head shrunk with my therapist. Don't have anything to say today so it's going to be a long hour. :H

Love you all - thanks for being here with me. :h

[Alcoholic]

One Step at a Time - December 2012

Nora:

Have fun getting your therapist. Is your head shrinking at a good rate? Not sure why people call psychiatrists and psychologist shrinks...

You guys are my therapists because I vent here more than I do anywhere else. And venting prevents me from drinking! I've been able to not drink since I've been on MWO so thank you everyone!

Ok, gotta go order those spiritual pamphlets...

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - December 2012

home from the mall...gonna take a nap!

[nurdl]

One Step at a Time - December 2012

Nora. Wrapping pressies as our friends say and in the process of getting a cold too. It should be just about perfect by Christmas day. Ooooh! Brainstorm! Perhaps I'll be too sick to go to Christmas Eve in Philly and will have to miss all the cocktails, champagne and wine with dinner. That would be perfect! A quiet evening at home with no one to bother me. Snuggling with my poodle. Sipping a celebratory tonic and lime. Keep your fingers crossed everyone. lol
xoxo

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - December 2012

nurdl;1430877 wrote: Nora. Wrapping pressies as our friends say and in the process of getting a cold too. It should be just about perfect by Christmas day. Ooooh! Brainstorm! Perhaps I'll be too sick to go to Christmas Eve in Philly and will have to miss all the cocktails, champagne and wine with dinner. That would be perfect! A quiet evening at home with no one to bother me. Snuggling with my poodle. Sipping a celebratory tonic and lime. Keep your fingers crossed everyone. lol
xoxo

Perfect plan, Nurdl!!!! "I have never been alone in my own house!" (That's a line from Big Chill, if anyone has seen it) Anyway, I would love some time alone. The only time I have alone is when Scott goes and stays with his Dad up north. :H

[nurdl]

One Step at a Time - December 2012

I treasure my alone time. Having everyone home for the holidays is a lot of togetherness for me. I think it comes from being a musician and spending endless hours in a practice room with just myself, a piano and some music. I'm tossing the boys and my husband out the door for a few hours tomorrow, they'll go see a movie or something. I'll probably clean the house (so I can take picture for Mick's thread) but at least it will be quiet.
~n

[Juja]

One Step at a Time - December 2012

Uninterrupted time alone, now wouldn't that be nice. Wonder it's like?

Dragged my behind out of bed, and made myself do things I've been neglecting, everything from tightening my toilet seat to vacuuming up recently discovered, dried cat vomit. Hey, it blended with the rug, I didn't see it, okay?:H

Got all of hub's clothes washed, dried and put away, too. He's beat from delivering the mail, so I thought I'd help him out. He really appreciated it.

Another Christmas dinner tonight with family at Mom's residence. Nice turnout, but it's too much for her. I've tried to convince family members to back off, and let her be, but it's push, push, push. She had an anxiety attack before we went to dinner. No one gets it, and no one will listen to me.

OS and YS called afterwards with talk that upset me further. I could feel myself shut down. Next time I will say, "I can't take this anymore, please stop." I have to or I'm going to crumble.

Costco tomorrow for MIL's dinner here on Christmas day. No salt for her, remember? Try that, dear cooks. Cook it all without salt, put hers in separate dishes, keep warm, and finish the dish per recipe. Eat meal while listening her talk about how wonderful she is.

I now feel the need to decorate for her, and will do a little, if I have time. Perhaps it will put me in the spirit. A few lights are nice, aren't they?

This will be my 4th holiday meal in a month's time.

Here I go, whining again. Sorry. I've had enough, I guess. Plus, it's a sad Christmas.

nurdl, I hope you get a cold. I'm serious. Bed, tea, a movie, time alone--ta da!

Allswell, the Caribbean sounds terrific. I want to run away one Christmas, too. I will run away one Christmas!

Ally, let me know about the spiritual pamphlets. I'm considering attending Xmas eve service at the church I attended as a young girl. I'll probably end up bawling, so I probably won't go.

Nora, how did the session go? Psychs and counselors are life-savers.

Sunbeam, glad you enjoyed the meal. Let's do it again sometime, shall we?

Nighters.

[nurdl]

One Step at a Time - December 2012

Juja, that's the first time someone has wished me sick... In a good way! Thanks. Exhausted tonight. Got most of the house picked up, made a nice dinner, we watched Scrooged tonight as a family. It had some good laughs. Lots of wrapping tomorrow. We try not to do any wrapping on Christmas Eve. Don't have time to even think about drinking.

[Alcoholic]

One Step at a Time - December 2012

Seriously,Juja:

you are doing way too much!!!! Just reading about what you have to do, have done and will do made me tired.

I go to work then stay in bed the rest of the day. I get microwaveable food or take out. My family never likes my cooking, so I tell them to make their own meals then. In laws? I just hide from them. I invite only friends over.

Selfish? Maybe... That's the only way I can stay sane right now but maybe becoming more spiritual will make me less selfish and more energized and full of life..... We will see... But to preserve my sanity right now, I have to turn the dial on life to ultra low...

[Juja]

One Step at a Time - December 2012

Ally> I wish I had your guts. Got an extra set of balls you can send me? I do go to my cocoon (bedroom, aka, Hermitage) when I need to check out for awhile. I like "turning the dial on life to ultra low," and will use it, if you don't mind.


Nurdl> Sounds like you had a nice evening. Sweet.

Awoke early, and decided to take some time for myself with coffee and you guys. Will probably go back to sleep. I enjoy this dark, quiet time.