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    #61
    One Step at a Time - February 2013

    I hear you FT. Sometimes I hate my job, but in this economy I need to be grateful to have one. Being on the road is hard. Looking forward to the 8th with you!

    Mama that commercial was a real tearjerker. I was trying so hard not to blubber in front of everyone at the party!

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      #62
      One Step at a Time - February 2013

      wasn't it sweet??
      crazy, busy day.....I so want to be at home, but I need my job too
      we shall soildier on together.....SOBER!
      I love my family more than alcohol.:h
      Live in the Solution....not the problem

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        #63
        One Step at a Time - February 2013

        Hi Friends,
        Back to work today after being out sick last week. My annoying boss had me work on something frustrating for an hour, then said "Oh, never mind". That's how it often is with her, annoying and not supportive in general. Fortunately I don't even see her most days. She keeps talking about retiring, but keeps putting it off.

        I just put a turntable in my car to take to Goodwill tomorrow. We have no Lp's to play on it because I took them in already. I asked my husband to go thruogh the pile it was in, and find things we should get rid of. He said, "I want to keep it all". So I'm sneaking things out slowly, and think he will never miss them. How bad am I?
        My life is better without alcohol, since 9/1/12. My sobriety tool is the list at permalink 236 on the toolbox thread under monthly abstinance.

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          #64
          One Step at a Time - February 2013

          Hi everyone
          Checking in here on day five
          Sorry to brag, but I'm a bit proud of myself for anticipating a major trigger yesterday and making a plan to avoid it. I knew that I'd be coming home in a lot of pain from the physio at about 4pm (that horrible witching hour) so I made a jug of fresh vegetable juice before I went and had a bowl of pistachio nuts ready on the table. Hunger is my absolute worst trigger!! It didn't help that I had to take a detour to avoid some roadworks on the way home and forgot that it took me through the carpark of the huge discount liquor barn where I usually buy my wine. Anyway - disaster averted for another day!

          I'm sorry to hear so many of you are having a had time at work. So am I at the moment
          It's a long story but I'm currently working from home which is one blessing, but my workplace is rapidly going downhill and it's very frustrating. But, as you say, it pays the bills so I try not to complain too much.
          There's two ways of looking at the holes in your shoes
          You can dig the ventilation... or you can sing the blues

          I didn't come this far to only come this far.

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            #65
            One Step at a Time - February 2013

            having a plan is important, so good for you. That's awesome Glass!
            Sun- you naughty girl. Tamale pie is in the oven, so I flopping for a bit
            I love my family more than alcohol.:h
            Live in the Solution....not the problem

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              #66
              One Step at a Time - February 2013

              So Glass, how was your physio treatment? As painful as you expected? Less, I hope. I am also a person with chronic pain, and used that excuse for self-medication with alcohol.

              I am actually very greatful for my part-time job, and the fact that I can afford to work part-time. I am especially grateful that I enjoy most of my work. But my boss is a pain, and I just needed to vent.

              In addition to my job, I am grateful for my husband of over 30 years. Not that he doesn't have traits that drive me crazy, like being a pack rat. I really hate it when I can't find things I need because of all the stuff with no purpose. So yup, I'm a naughty girl, but he may not notice for a long time, and when he does he will forgive me. I should add that there are also some former decorative treasures of mine in the car going to Goodwill tomorrow. I make sure I don't just take away just his stuff.
              My life is better without alcohol, since 9/1/12. My sobriety tool is the list at permalink 236 on the toolbox thread under monthly abstinance.

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                #67
                One Step at a Time - February 2013

                Sunbeam;1457057 wrote: Hi Friends,
                Back to work today after being out sick last week. My annoying boss had me work on something frustrating for an hour, then said "Oh, never mind". That's how it often is with her, annoying and not supportive in general. Fortunately I don't even see her most days. She keeps talking about retiring, but keeps putting it off.

                I just put a turntable in my car to take to Goodwill tomorrow. We have no Lp's to play on it because I took them in already. I asked my husband to go thruogh the pile it was in, and find things we should get rid of. He said, "I want to keep it all". So I'm sneaking things out slowly, and think he will never miss them. How bad am I?
                Oh you've got a packrat too! :H I wouldn't call my husband a hoarder, but he doesn't like to throw much out.

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                  #68
                  One Step at a Time - February 2013

                  Glass Half Empty;1457067 wrote: Hi everyone
                  Checking in here on day five
                  Sorry to brag, but I'm a bit proud of myself for anticipating a major trigger yesterday and making a plan to avoid it. I knew that I'd be coming home in a lot of pain from the physio at about 4pm (that horrible witching hour) so I made a jug of fresh vegetable juice before I went and had a bowl of pistachio nuts ready on the table. Hunger is my absolute worst trigger!! It didn't help that I had to take a detour to avoid some roadworks on the way home and forgot that it took me through the carpark of the huge discount liquor barn where I usually buy my wine. Anyway - disaster averted for another day!

                  I'm sorry to hear so many of you are having a had time at work. So am I at the moment
                  It's a long story but I'm currently working from home which is one blessing, but my workplace is rapidly going downhill and it's very frustrating. But, as you say, it pays the bills so I try not to complain too much.
                  Yes, yes, yes! Brag away Glass, that's what having a plan is all about! You have to have the plan in place before the craving hits. Well played.

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                    #69
                    One Step at a Time - February 2013

                    Sunbeam;1457083 wrote: So Glass, how was your physio treatment? As painful as you expected? Less, I hope. I am also a person with chronic pain, and used that excuse for self-medication with alcohol.

                    I am actually very greatful for my part-time job, and the fact that I can afford to work part-time. I am especially grateful that I enjoy most of my work. But my boss is a pain, and I just needed to vent.

                    In addition to my job, I am grateful for my husband of over 30 years. Not that he doesn't have traits that drive me crazy, like being a pack rat. I really hate it when I can't find things I need because of all the stuff with no purpose. So yup, I'm a naughty girl, but he may not notice for a long time, and when he does he will forgive me. I should add that there are also some former decorative treasures of mine in the car going to Goodwill tomorrow. I make sure I don't just take away just his stuff.
                    Thanks - it was pretty bad, but unfortunately a necessary evil. I'm sorry to hear you also have chronic pain.

                    I've heard a lot of people say their hubbies are packrats. It's probably one of those biological things where they feel they have to provide for their family and they don't have any bison to bring home and store for the hard winter ahead. But you have to keep the cave nice and tidy.
                    There's two ways of looking at the holes in your shoes
                    You can dig the ventilation... or you can sing the blues

                    I didn't come this far to only come this far.

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                      #70
                      One Step at a Time - February 2013

                      Finally here.....

                      Another busy day at work today. Sometimes I get so frustrated there. But, I'm getting much beter at taking a deep breath and saying - this is only a job. I've worked hard to get to that point.

                      Glass - WELL DONE on realizing your trigger and taking care of it. You are doing GREAT!!

                      My yoga class starts tomorrow. I've decided that I'm not going to worry if I'm the heaviest/oldest woman there. I'm trying to do something good for myself and that's what I'm going to focus on.

                      I'm really getting concerned about Paula & Juja. I so hope that they are ok.

                      Hope everyone is doing well. :h
                      "Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.".....Carol Burnett
                      ..........
                      AF - 7-27-15

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                        #71
                        One Step at a Time - February 2013

                        Glad to see you Nora. I was thinking about you today and wondering if you were going to check in. I forgot about you being on the west coast and all. :H I'm worried about those missing too. I know Juja said she felt a big depression coming on. I hate that feeling and wish there was something we could do.

                        I've been doing yoga at home the last couple weeks, trying to balance the mind and body. Let us know how it goes. Do you know what type of yoga you'll be doing?

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                          #72
                          One Step at a Time - February 2013

                          Fly - it's just so hard to check in at work anymore. Things are really stressful. I try to sneak on when I can but it's not easy. I have no idea what type of yoga this is. I've only done very basic moves at home so i don't know to expect. I do think that it's going to be good though. Good to get some exercise and good to get out of my rut.
                          "Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.".....Carol Burnett
                          ..........
                          AF - 7-27-15

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                            #73
                            One Step at a Time - February 2013

                            you go Nora......
                            last night I listened to one of K9's You Tube deep sleep meditations, and it WAS very peaceful.....kind of like floating in a bathtub
                            I bought hubs a used Topsy Turvey from a resident. It's an inversion table...you flip over and hang...
                            He and the boys love it.....it really makes their backs crack and feel good. I tried it, but I need six bras on or my boobs hit me in the face:H
                            I found out yesterday all my viatmin level are better with the exception of my iron. And my cholesterol is slowly creeping up. Now I need to study cholesterol and understand what I should eat. I have never thought about it before....
                            back to work...phone is ringing
                            I love my family more than alcohol.:h
                            Live in the Solution....not the problem

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                              #74
                              One Step at a Time - February 2013

                              Laughed at the boobs hitting your face. :H:H:H
                              "Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.".....Carol Burnett
                              ..........
                              AF - 7-27-15

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                                #75
                                One Step at a Time - February 2013

                                Hello Steppers! Hope everyone's well!

                                I tried an inversion table once Mama and it screwed my back up something rotten. I have scoliosis and the table did me NO good whatsoever... meh!

                                (Would have to say... the thought of Mama upside down with 6 bras on made me snigger too Nora!!!) :H

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