One Step at a Time - November 2015

[Lizann]

Aww mama, hang in there!

[Lizann]

Pauly, feel better. Maybe you'll be able to sleep better tonight. I hope your day wasn't too bad.
Unwinding after a hectic day. The grocery store was insane and someone took off with my cart. I found it four isles later. I got out as quick as I could. My mom made meatballs for us:welldone:, so I didn't have to cook. Anyway, hubby has a meeting tonight so I'm going to go to bed early.

[abcowboy]

Fen, I remember that song oh so well, one of my favourites for sure! I had to youtube it after I read your post and the words are just as awesome now as they were so many years ago! Thank you for reminding me :hug:

Hope all the Steppers are enjoying a peaceful evening at home....

[NoraC]

Hey all - sorry that I haven't been around. Got home from work, had dinner and then son & gf came home so we have been talking & laughing. Nice evening.

I'll catch up with you all tomorrow. :checkin:

[Rusty]

Good Morning, Everyone!

Mama-I know how frustrating computer issues can be and the IT guy is incommunicado. I had the same problem yesterday! UGGGHHHHHHH!!!! He will get an earful from me when I talk to him today.

Cowboy-thanks for popping in.

Fenny-I was raised Catholic and still practice it (although I don't go to Mass EVERY Sunday) and truthfully, I love the words of my song but I hated the church I went to where we sang it. I have very depressing memories of that church. I see you have been popping into other threads like the GLOAMERs. You do sound so happy and positive, as you said, due to your months-long record of being AF. I used to dismiss the fact that alcohol is a DEPRESSANT. Duh...that should have told me something, right? Boy, was I dumb. So glad you are here with us.

Nora-who stays with your mom while you are at work? Do you worry about her while you are working?

Liz-that is wonderful news about Mark's job!!!! Does BD stand for Business Development? Sorry if you mentioned it somewhere in a post and I missed it. SMART SMART SMART move on NOT taking the Ford job! A really bright engineer who worked for my biggest consulting client decided he wanted more money and left his position to work at Ford. I KNOW he will really be sorry. The extra $$$ is so not worth it.

Liz-to answer your question..my friend and I got my new 7.5 ft. tree up but it's not decorated yet. The second tree...wouldn't you know...the lights work on the BOTTOM part and the TOP part but not in the middle. I don't know whether to laugh or swear like a sailor. Hahaha.

I gotta get on the phone with AppleCare now so I hope everyone has a great day. I finished my work early yesterday so I am home for the day. I'll be back later and Happy Tuesday!!

[abcowboy]

pssst, if y'all see Pauly today, be sure to give her a big hug for reaching her 1 month milestone...

[paulywogg]

Hey all,that's sweet Cowboy,but please don'tanybody acknowledge the 30 days,I'm reading Rational Recovery and they stress not congratulating yourself, or let anybody congratulate you for practicing common sense,in reading this book I'm learning to make it a way of life and if its a permanent way of living, no use counting days sober,slept poopy last night,so glad its a short week much love to ALL,hope we all have a Terrific Tuesday

[mama bear]

Hello loves. I finally took the time to read back.
Rusty, are you home?
Someone asked me if I got to work in my jammies. The answer is yes, but I make a point of getting up, showering and putting my face on. I want to look nice for hubs.
I am just taking a wee break....still doing on line training, but at least I can stop to go throw the towels in the dryer.....
Nora - I don't know when I will be in the Business Journal, but I promise to let ya'll know!!!
How is Kells doing Pauly?
It's 50 degrees here and I love it!! I am all bundled up.
I may be off to google some tatted penis pictures!!
Oh - I am trying to convince hubs to move.....I think he is starting to listen.....
I love you all

[paulywogg]

Kells doing ok Mama,I'm glad cuz she had me a nervous wreck worrying about her thanks for asking,you sound like me with fixing your face up regardless of what you're wearing so you guys are gonna give up the house?how much is the average rental in a nice area where you live? It'll be sad but maybe a change will be nice,where is everyone today?

[abcowboy]

Good for you Pauly, I'll respect your wishes! But I'll be around to give you a pat on the back and a hug from time to time!

Have a great one Steppers! Where are Nora and Liz? Do I need to go hunt them down? I know where Dottie is, in front of her TV watching the DWTS season finale tonight, just where I'll be lol.

[Lizann]

Hey guys, I'm here too, in front of the the tv watching dancin with the stars finale. I'm fine and home tomorrow so I'll post more.

[Rusty]

Good Morning Everyone,

I will be home today and I WILL decorate my tree and the rest of my condo for Christmas! I hope everyone has a lovely day before Thanksgiving!

xoxoxRusty

[Rusty]

Forgot to mention...Pauly...I think it's great that you are trying a new method, Rational Recovery, to help you maintain your sobriety. Maybe counting the days and fearful of relapsing lead to your drinking because you would get so anxious when you hit a certain day amount. Also, I like the idea of not congratulating you on something that is good common sense. I give you SO much credit for working so hard at your sobriety and trying any way you can to protect your quit. GREAT JOB! HUGS!

[paulywogg]

Hey all,thanks Rusty RR is a great way to sorta reprogram your thinking process,I think everyone that abuses al/drugs should read the book,although its very anti AA in my opinion but I couldn't ever get into AA anyways,nothing against it of course,just not for me,ok where the hell is everybody?!? No Fen or Nora yesterday, I hope everything is ok with you guys,gonna get through today,stay in jammies tomorrow (make up and hair on of course),cook,watch the parade,eat,eat,eat,sounds like heaven hope we all have a great Wednesday

[abcowboy]

Howdy Steppers, Pauly, I just talked with Nora, flu or cold bug is going through her house, sounds like everyone has/had it! Asked me to let everyone know. She'll try and stop by today.