One Step at a Time - January 2016

[ToMyHealth]

Hi guys, quick c/i. Things are going pretty well. It's not too hard managing. Last night dh had a sleep study test. His papers said if you normally drink alcohol, please don't show up at the clinic intoxicated. Isn't that an odd way of putting it.

Got into the ice cream last night. Don't want to make that a habit, but staying AF is priority.

Going for a fasted blood test & then a rare treat of Starbucks Skinny Latte. Then I'll hit the gym. Dentist this afternoon to put on a new crown and then neighborhood Happy Hour tonite. I may choose to just send dh with an appetizer and find something healthy for myself at home and avoid temptation. Social life starts to kind of fade away, doesn't it?

TMH
Day 6

[paulywogg]

Hey all,TMH,yeah the social life does fade a bit at first but by being sober I've weeded out a lot of yuck people who weren't real friends anyways,I now try to only surround myself with decent peeps,still can't sleep right,I took an Advil p.m the night before last and was fine,took one last night,couldn't fall asleep and woke up too early,this is getting old!and it makes me look worse than when I drank,grrr,but eff it! Not going to be a crybabyabout it,could be worse,hope we all have a nice Thursday

[mama bear]

Good Morning Loves.
Nora - my heart is hurting for you and Casey.
Fenny - you are like me....you will get that place whipped into shape in no time!
Thanks for the words of encouragement and thought provoking comments.
Lizz- cuddle time is very relaxing. I have gotten hubs to watch some Netflix shows with me, so it's become an evening ritual.
I Loved WKRP in Cincinnati!!
Working "In the Ghetto" today, as Elvis would say!
Good to see everyone!

[Ginger999]

Hi guys, quick c/i. Things are going pretty well. It's not too hard managing. Last night dh had a sleep study test. His papers said if you normally drink alcohol, please don't show up at the clinic intoxicated. Isn't that an odd way of putting it.

Got into the ice cream last night. Don't want to make that a habit, but staying AF is priority.

Going for a fasted blood test & then a rare treat of Starbucks Skinny Latte. Then I'll hit the gym. Dentist this afternoon to put on a new crown and then neighborhood Happy Hour tonite. I may choose to just send dh with an appetizer and find something healthy for myself at home and avoid temptation. Social life starts to kind of fade away, doesn't it?

TMH
Day 6

Hi TMH, just had to comment here about your social life. It is different at first in the early days of your quit. It needs to be as you gain strength in your quit. I've found though, that once you get some time under your belt you can resume activities that have a drinking component. It just doesn't affect whether or not you go or have fun after some AF time has passed. With that said.... in the beginning do anything and everything to protect your quit. If that means staying away from happy hours then do that. Your life will return to you in a very genuine way as you build up your AF days. So glad to see you here!

[NoraC]

TMH - good for you for recognizing hard situations. I agree with Ginger - protect your quit.

Ginger - great to see you here as always.

Ok - back to work.

[ToMyHealth]

Thanks for input about socializing. Am playing golf tomorrow with woman who is AF. She quit drinking just because she didn't feel well. She's funny though. At club she asks for her fizzy water to be served in a large wine glass. Whatever works! Her husband joined her in lifestyle after a horrific hangover. He drinks NA beer.

Ok, need to get some stuff done. Day can sure get away from you.

[mama bear]

Home from walking disgusting mold filled apartments. Now my sinuses are really happy!
Sorry to be Debbie Downer..just tired, but sober.
Hot soup and Netflix with hubs.

[fennel]

Liz, I feel for you. Transporting the cats to their vet appointments was really hard.

I agree about the C diff...the housekeepers at this top of the line nursing home don't wipe off the door handles or grab bars in the bathrooms....I have years of hospital training behind me, so I really hope I can help whip things into shape. One of many good things about this place is that supervisors are very open to input from employees. My trainer is SO IMPRESSED that I wipe off so many areas in the rooms, LOL. At least she doesn't think I'm trying to make her look bad. My supervisor said we are getting a lot of compliments!

Nora, I agree with Liz...I wonder if your boss will speak with his daughter? You are a good long term employee.

[fennel]

Hey all,TMH,yeah the social life does fade a bit at first but by being sober I've weeded out a lot of yuck people who weren't real friends anyways,I now try to only surround myself with decent peeps

Pauly is so right...drinking "friends" are usually only friends if you are drinking with them.

[fennel]

Ginger, so nice to see you!

Mama, I hope to emulate you! I'm sorry about the mold. What causes it? Are there water leaks? I am thinking of you.

[fennel]

On an alarming note, my supervisor asked me if I'd be okay on my own tomorrow...holy crap! Only two days of training? I can barely find my way around right now, much less take on the entire "A" wing of the health center. I told her no, that I needed another day. Thankfully, I am training with another housekeeper tomorrow. Monday I'll be on my own already. It's a good thing that I have those years of hospital employment behind me.

[Lizann]

Ginger, so good to see you!

Fen, wow, they want you to do it on your own tomorrow already? I'm glad they are impressed with you already. You go girl. Make that already good nursing home even better! What are your hours? I'll bet you slept good last night!

Mama, just what you need, mold! Did you take any allergy meds before you went there?

After the vet, hubs and I went to the lawyer to officially "execute" our wills, POA and living wills. Kinda weird, really, but it's done. Went shopping afterward, just to cheer me up.
Had some soup in the crock pot and it was the perfect comfort food. Tomorrow's my early day so off to shower and go to bed.

[mama bear]

Fenny - C diff almost killed Nana....
I did take my allergy pills
Lizz- Bret and I need to make wills.....
kisss to all

[SatyamHair]

Happy new year! So happy to be on day 5.

[fennel]

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