One Step at a Time - October 2013

[allswell]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

Hi everyone,

Hey Mama, I'm glad you were able to shut things down before they went any further. For me I can't do it, it reignites the drinking side of my brain and days, weeks, and months later I fight the thoughts. It truly is a demon like nothing else.

[Lizann]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

Just checking in. Very long busy day. No time to even think of al, which is a good thing.
Have a good night all!

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

Hello all......

Snuck on earlier from work to type and just saw my typos. :H

FT - really happy about you & your new friend. Sounds great. :h

Mama - Glad you survived the business trip. Glad that you are getting right back on the wagon. :l

Allswell - Great to see you. Yep - I sure understand what you're saying. I'm reading Jason Vale's book. I bought it a long time ago and never read it. So here I go.

Kradle - I am so sorry about Kristen and the 'friends'. I still can't get over someone acting like. Treating you like that. Makes me mad and sad. :l

Liz - good for you. You really sound great.

Dottie - Way to go on 34 days. Fantastic!!

Pauly - hope you are feeling better.

Ambrose - looking forward to getting to know you.

Glass - hope you are having a nice relaxing weekend. How long until you finish school? I just can't believe how busy you are.

Sure haven't heard from JDG or Juja or Nurdl in a long time. Hope they are all doing well.

Great big hugs to everyone that stops by here. I'm sure I missed some people but I'm blaming that on my age. I swear that sometimes I get up to go do something and stand there because I forgot what I was going to do.

[Lizann]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

Yes Nora, I had a really good couple of days. As luck would have it, today was not so great. Dealing with "stuff" with both my girls. Someone once told me your only as happy as your saddest child. Very true. I probably would've reached for that bottle today, nothing in the house thou. They needed a sober mommy to talk to anyway. So for the rest of the afternoon I'm just taking it slow. Gonna find some mindless little projects to take the focus off this morning. I'll check in later. Hope you're all having a good Saturday.

[Frequent Traveler]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

Happy Saturday all,
Well most of you know that I travel a lot and there is a mixed review of how I feel about the current employer... I just found out that another massive layoff is coming next few weeks and to be honest I almost welcome this. What they have asked us to do in the last few months is bordering on insanity.
Soooo I am actually looking forward to a severance check so that I can move on and continue to build my own business (oh it's in the same field but this time I will be pocketing the cash) so don't feel sad as it may be time to finally kick myself in the arse and stand on my own. No worries I have enough feelers and possibilities of contractor work that I feel very confident, as I have a possibility of a job already lined up.

I have the full support of my better half and don't want to "quit" as that eliminates my severance check which I would never refuse.

How would I have handled this before, yup deep in a bottle and feel sorry for myself but today NOPE I have you all to thank and of course my honey... Life is good and will remain to be good.

Thank you all and I will keep you advised, but it may take a couple of weeks to fully complete this mess.

Thank you all again.

FT

[Frequent Traveler]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

Way to go Lizann.,, we can do this
FT

[Caper]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

Lizann... Sorry you had a rough day but your comment about your saddest child speaks volumes about what a great mother you must be. I don't think I thanked you for your "shout out" to me the other day. I do appreciate it though. And I too have a Lucy but she's not a dog; she's an old white cat that I took in years ago. Part of my job is discovering what's left behind at the foreclosed properties I have to deal with. Fortunately, it's not often that it's someone's pet or I'd have a house full of them! FT - more power to you! Let me know if I can help. I had a company "dumped" into my hands 11 years ago by a "friend" who was heading off to prison after his 3rd OUI. Well, fast forward to now, when he dumped another one into my hands in August as he left for a 3-yr stint for his 5th OUI. Anyone here want to quit drinking? Then Google Walpole (MA) prison. It's not a nice place....

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

Happy Saturday everyone! Oh and happy Sunday already to Glass. :H

Liz - I know what you mean about only as happy as your saddest child. :l:l Glad that you were able to stay strong.

FT - Sounds like you've got a good woman on your side. I'm so happy for you. Sorry that work is just so awful.

Caper - Sounds like you have a handful there. I honestly can't believe that your friend is going back for a 5th one. 3 years is a long time.

I was going to take it easy today but we did some running around. It's been a nice day. We went to the 99 cent store. Went and drove thru a car wash. :H Went to a Friends of the Library book sale. I found 'Like Water for Chocolate' and I always wanted to read it. Stopped by the pharmacy (for cough drops) and the Mexican supermarket for salsa (yummy!). Came home and then went out to the gym with my son. Came home and then went to Best Buy with my hubby. Finally home and kicking back.

I know that everyone was so interested in how I spent my day - so now you know. :H

Oh - I'm really getting into Kick the Drink Easily by Jason Vale. Really interesting so far.

Hey - I just want to thank you all for being here with me. You all mean so much to me and it helps knowing that I can come here and 'talk' to you. It's nice to have people that really understand. :h

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

Went shopping today...bought myself a black sweater with open weave sleeves...kind of sexy..40% off at Ann Taylor..I don't spend that much on myself usually but I figured that I spent more than that on wine so I "deserved" this...that is my story and I am sticking to it...
Dinner out with another couple was really good too..good conversation and food..cant beat that.
"NoraC: I'm really getting into Kick the Drink Easily by Jason Vale. Really interesting so far."
I would love to hear more about his book...I have been to his web site so let me know what u think
Dottie

[Lizann]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

Thank you all for your kind words!

Caper your comment was so sweet

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

Mama here
Allswell - your words have really made me think...the re-igniting the brain stuff really rang true...
it's so darn hard to travel and have business meetings and not drink....but I think I need to have a plan for next week. I do great when I am at home....
Liz..I agree...you are happy as your saddest child.....The past few months have been tough for me emotionally with everything Clay has gone through...Good for you for not picking up the bottle.
FT...AWESOME NEWS!!! Hang in there for that severance check.
Caper....I rescued a kitty too. From a dumpster at one of my properties. One of my sister managers told me last week she walked into an apartment and found a profoundly handicapped TWO YEAR OLD alone in the apt......Dept of Children and Families was promptly called. Poverty and lack of education is so profound in some cultures
Speaking of un-educated....Ya'll know I adore my new assistant, but she never reads the paper or watches the news......Friday I was dumbstruck to hear her say, "What are the two parties? Republican and Dominican?" OMG......really?
oh football update...Clay lost Friday night.....they were really good but we had a 20 point lead at halftime...he didn't play as much cause the other nose guard was not injured this game....
off to eat an egg, cheese and asparagus omelette and pout about my 6AM........yes AM flight Tuesday...I'll have to get up at 3:30......not happy...but it is what it is
K9....How is Sierra
love and hugs to all.....
Kradle....love the pics of the kiddos on FB

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

Hello everyone!!!

Guess we are going to go and turn our aluminum cans in. How exciting. :H

Mama - question for you.....do you find it easier to be AF at home because you don't drive and can't get any alochol? Or is it easier because you don't want to deal with the drama/anger if you would drink at home? Just curious. I've been thinking about things here......

Went to check out the pic of Kradles girls but I must not be friends with her on Facebook. But, I am sure that they are cute!!

Really love the new thread you started Kradle. Thanks for that!!!

Ok - my cans await. I'll be back.......

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

Guess I'll talk to myself for a bit. :H It's been quiet on here today.

We went and turned in our cans and got $52.00!!!! Then went to Wal-Mart and spent more than that. Just been a lazy day. Couple loads of laundry (NO IRONING, MAMA!). Made some pasta salad and a low fat cool whip desert. That's about it from here.

I've been feeling......restless?? I don't know exactly. Not depressed - just nothing. Oh well - I guess we all have days like that.

I hope that everyone has had a wonderful weekend.

Glass I know that you are already at work - so hope you have a fantastic day.

:h:h

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

Good day today. Meditation class then watched some football. The cravings showed up again today but did not win....I sure hope they go away and stay away soon...bleh...
Monday with lots to do....no clue how I did all this with a full time job....no wonder I am a little crazy...
dottie

[Lizann]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

So I think everyone's blahs last week rubbed off on me. Just feeling melancholy. Weather today was rainy all day which just added to mood. My little Lucy is curled up on my lap! They heal the heart, I tell you! Hoping for a good nights sleep tonight, as last night was not good! Hubby and I will watch football now, my favorite thing to do on a Sunday evening