ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

[Recluse]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Good morning/afternoon steppers!

Glad you enjoyed your train club meeting dotts. I know what you mean about the clean eating changing your taste buds, I find most junk food tastes gross nowadays. Sorry the house thing is causing you to lose sleep.

mama bear;1691880 wrote: I would be deviated if you left.

You gave me such a good laugh with this, beloved mrs bear! And yes, I know what you meant. :l

Thanks to everyone for the kind words yesterday. Zenny, I'm not in the slightest bit mad at you, you're a dear friend, but I really hope you will understand why I prefer not to talk about the other stuff on the thread. I'm glad you were able to get so much done yesterday. :l

Welcome home fenny, we missed you too! It sounds as though you were very much at one with nature while you were away. It's brilliant that you got to hear a wolf. I actually have a soft spot for wolves, they're such beautiful creatures. Well done on staying AF. Hiking trips can be very helpful in that regard, I find.

It's good to hear you're happy kradle!

Sweet dreams, sunny!

Ok, I'm out of emoticons again, which means it's time to go and do something useful. Have a great week, everyone!

[Nursie]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Good morning loves,
Overdid it a bit last night. Nothing crazy but just feeling bad and down this morning.
I know I shouldn't do it, and yet sometimes I do! It's like a pressure cooker that finally let's the steam out.
But the guilt and regret are always there waiting for me whether I have one or 10. (I did not have 10 lol).
Hate the feeling. Hate the roller coaster. Hate that it's not just over when all I have to do is stay "over it" and be done.
I like being sober. I like who I am sober. I'm funny and relaxed when I drink but it's not worth it.
Blah
So what drama did I miss on the other threads you guys are talking about? Can we get a link? GPS me directions? I want to see what happened!
Off to work. Xoxo

[mama bear]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Quick good morning before the insanity begins. Pennsatucky called in sick, so it'll wild for me today.
Nursie, you hit the nail on the head for me. I feel the same way.iIt is really starting to lose it's appeal and that excites me.
I want to try the Vapor thing, too Sunny. A friend let me taste hers and it tasted like Cinnamon Fireballs. Yum
ok.....I'm going in.....wish me luck!

post a picture of a Penntsatucky stone, fenny:H

[mama bear]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

well....I tired the quote thingy....
I like being sober. I like who I am sober. I'm funny and relaxed when I drink but it's not worth it. (written by Nursie)

I just cut and pasted...

[NoraC]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Hello everyone. Just getting ready for work.

How long are you going to be gone, Zen? I'm so happy for you!

Taking me too long to type on this kindle. I will catch you all later. Have a wonderful day.:h

[paulywogg]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Hey all,i didn't know you smoked Mama,speaking of which i was at the gas station yesterday and the lady in front of me was buying cigs,and i knew it before i even looked to see what she was buying cuz she just had that"look"you know that smoker look,gross,i'm trying to quit but certain times of the day is a bitch! what's up Nursie?you don't wanna drink,you don't like it anymore,is it stress?i like who i am sober too,i'm able to get down and play with Louie like a real gramma,not some fat,tired,lazy gramma,i like work better sober,the girls i work with just everything,so why the slippages?hmm,i hate Monday,trying to be positive but damn,it's hard today,i bought a cute t-shirt yesterday,it has 4 dogs wearing beatle wigs,on the top it says "the beagles"and at the bottom says"i want to hold your paw"it's a bit casual for work but dammit i'm wearing it today! let's all have a good one,love you all

[paulywogg]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Btw,we haven't seen IAD/Tony in a long time either,hope he's doing good,i miss the pics of his little chiuahuas

[mama bear]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

wait a minute Kradle....you had twins??? WTF?
tee shirt sounds cute Pauly
someone artistic here should design a "Steppers" tee shirt....I would wear it with pride......:-)

[fennel]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Morning, steppers! I hope Monday goes well.

[Dottie Belle]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Morning all,
Gloomy today. Expecting more rain.
Off to the gym then maybe dinner out with friends at Mexican place we both like.
I am going to write an email to my lawyer and see what he thinks. Always something...
Back later.

[mama bear]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

you got this Dots....
and I logged back on to tell Sunny I am still taking my antibiotics so she won't fuss at me:h

[Nursie]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

OMG I lost a huge post!
Quick version, thanks mama and Pauly. Yes it was stress build up then a lovely day of shopping followed by a glimpse of a Mai tai which I thought looked delicious so I ordered one. I later had 2 more beers at home.
I know it is crazy, but addiction is crazy.
My goals for this week: no al, cook dinners every night, work out three times, do something nice for someone. (Perhaps my neighbor who thinks I'm a loon).
Love to all xoxo

[Zenstyle]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Oh shit Reccy? NOW I get it. Message received and understood!!! Mum?s the word. You?re a dear friend to me also hon. :l Once I get settled at home can we schedule a time for a chat over Words? )

What?s this about having twins Kradle, and wouldn?t two sets be quadruplets?

Sunny? I?m glad you got a good night?s sleep? I?m sure you?ll feel ?lorry loads? better today! I slept like a log myself last night, woke up at 9.00 having not got up for my nocturnal pee and made a dash for the loo! I use Benadryl too, it?s a win/win as I have allergies. And kudos to you too for quitting the smokes? it?s not easy.

Nursie? I hope you feel better as the day goes on. I can relate? I was feeling like crap about myself last week. Mine was stress-related too. It was great to wake up today without that ?I hate this rollercoaster? thought being the first thing that popped into my head. It?s a journey Nursie, and we?re not perfect? we just need to keep on trying and remember how much better we all are than we were, say, 2 years ago. I think everyone on this thread is making progress although it may not seem that way when we?ve had a backslide. (Now why does your neighbor think you?re a loon?! LMAO!)

Mama? WTF is with ?Tucky? How long will she be able to milk your company before they tell her to pack her box? You want to try the Vapor thing? Do you smoke? Saw the pic of the dock repair? looking good! How long were the boys in the water for?! (20 Questions.)

Nora? I?m leaving this Wednesday (13th) and I?ll be back late on September 4th. I?ll be in touch for sure the first 2 weeks, will take the laptop and mum has internet. May be able to check in the 3rd week but not sure. Am I the only person that doesn?t have a Kindle or a tablet? I guess I?m old fashioned, I just haven?t seen the need??? I have a small 14? laptop that I tote about, I like having the keyboard and it is one of the last ones that came with a disc drive which comes in handy for burning music.

Pauly? You?re sounding good, did I tell ya that already?! Hope Monday treats you kindly.

Hiya Fenny!

Dotts? Have fun with your friends tonight and good luck with the house/renter?s dad/lawyer.

:wavin: at everyone else!

I just got all my phone calls out of the way, now I?m onto the banking, bill paying, flight itineraries and assorted stuff on the internet. Laundry and shopping next on the agenda. I haven?t even got my luggage out, I?m so last minute with this. If I had to work today I?d be FUBARed. They checked in with me and wished me Bon Voyage? not ONE request for ANYTHING! I put an hour in this morning and I reckon that?s it till I get back. Happy days. (I can see from the Dropbox that Bill is working his buns off? teehee?)

Cheryl has come down with a massive cold so I doubt I?ll be saying goodbye to her, catching that before I leave is not something I would want.

OK? up and at it. Have a good Monday everyone! :h

[K9Lover]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

:upset:
I had a huge relapse. My AB is available after work. I HATE ALCOHOL. I have been so depressed the last few weeks. I feel and look like shit.

Sorry for the "downer" post. Hopefully in a day or two I will feel better.

Love you all! (and miss you!) :h

[Zenstyle]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Awwh Niner, I'm so sorry to hear that. :l I hope it hasn't affected your new job. I'm glad you're getting back on the AB... and, yes, in a day or two you will absolutely feel (and look) better. Try and stick around OK? I really think it helps us to be present with each other on the thread, and to talk about what's going on in our heads/lives/etc.

Hang in there luvvie and it's lovely to see you posting, as always... :h