One Step at a Time - August 2016

[paulywogg]

Hey all,good to see you TMH and AG,I dunno how to answer the setting a quit date cuz my first attempt at quitting was really just still drinking, I was proud of myself cuz I was finally taking days off from drinking but still bullshitting myself in that I was doing good ya know? I felt that as long as I didn't drink everyday I was cool,kudzu helped a lot with that in the beginning, I bought some during the last quit but then read it's hard on the liver which is weird cuz it says"liver tonic" on the bottle?strange, stupid allergies are back in full swing I ain't dealing with it, just gonna ignore and move on,Liz,you asked about my coworker yesterday and I forgot to comment on it,I know when I described her it made her sound like a trainwreck,no far from it,she's a vibrant, happy person who is enjoying her life,who just happens to like to drink... a lot,some people can I guess,I can't bleh,I get too sloppy and crazy but I think it's cuz I have a problem with alcohol and I just can't understand other drinkers anymore, sheesh I can't explain what I'm trying to say?!? Brainfart city! Anyway, hello to all, hope today is not ghetto people Tuesday at work, hate the first week of the month! Have a great day all

[paulywogg]

Nora,I pm'd you,not sure if I did it right which is why I rarely pm haha

[NoraC]

Got it Pauly. I went to the Dr. All my tests came back perfect - they were testing for auto-immune and various arthritis. She's giving me gaba to try. Possibly I have fybromyalgia but need more history to tell.
I see the neurologist in September and that's the news from my world.

Back to work nthego:

[Lizann]

Waiting for my mammo and I must admit I'm annoyed. Left work over 45 minutes ago. Mind you I work at the hospital where I'm having it so there was no commute involved.

Nora glad the blood work came back normal. Are you feeling better?

Mama, glad your enjoyed your weekend with family. We did as well.

That's all that's new here. Hope you're all doing ok. Check back later, if I ever get outta here!

[NoraC]

Hi all...I'll be back tomorrow. Didn't turn on the computer and it's hard to type on the kindle.

Brother started trying to talk to me about the family drama. His kids mom's side of the family. I kept telling him I didn't want to talk about it. None of my business....he kept going on and on getting louder and louder. After telling him that everyone is choosing a side and I don't have to, he kept talking. I talked over him and said I had to go. So, now I'm sure he's mad that I didn't get on board with his anger. Sigh.......

My mantra of late......
"She is at a place in her life where peace is her priority and negativity cannot exist"

[SKendall]

Mama, sounds like you had a blast, I'm glad. Yes, I am pretty much calm about it and I realized last night he probably has clinical depression. About mobile homes. I knew nothing about them and here our population is about 50% retirees from CA. I had cause to go to one with my friend and was very surprised how nice they are. Private gardens, fenced grassy areas and although the park rental is steep $350-400/mo the maintenance is excellent, no trash, abandoned cars, etc.

TMH, sounds as if all is well in your world.

Nora, glad about the blood tests and I hope they can resolve the leg pain issue. Good for you on not getting on board with bro's anger. I love the mantra.

I made strawberry jam today and the kitchen smelled heavenly, Plumb jam next.

[Glass Half Empty]

I’m glad you’re tests were all Ok Nora – or does it make it worse that you still don’t know what’s wrong?

SK – I’m sorry your ex is giving you grief, but at least he IS your ex and you can now move on. I don’t know how anyone can act like that when they’ve cheated on their spouse, it defies belief! You are such a kind person still supporting him and what you’re doing for the women who need help.

Aihfl - congrats on the condo, I hope you’ll be very happy there.

I started on the Lexapro last week. I tried 5mg for a few days but it was way too much, so I’ve been taking 2.5 for the last 4 days and the side effects are now starting to settle down a bit.

[paulywogg]

Hey all, Glassy,how'd the lex make you feel? SK,you have a good attitude about all of this situation, Liz,how'd the mammo go? I've never had one,no cancer really runs in my family so I just kinda ignore the docs when they suggest that stuff, not much going on in my world, hope we all have a wonderful Wednesday

[NoraC]

Pauly - next time your Dr tells you to have a mammogram, DO IT. lease:
Glassie, I've been on it so long, I don't even remember side effects. Very smart to start small.

Off to the day........

[mama bear]

I have about two seconds to post
I have thinking about removing negativity from my life and that mean I would have to quit my job......seriously.
Yes, SK....there are some really nice mobile homes. It's surprising when you walk into them.
Nora - I am glad you got tests done and I am anxious to hear the results.
Lizz, Pauly, Glassy, Aihfl...everybody.....you are being thought of down here in the hot hell that is called Florida!! I am amazed I don't start a fire when I walk since my legs are so thick that my thighs rub together!!!
Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[paulywogg]

Haha Mama,you're too funny I want to quit my job too I swear that effing place drove me to drink in the first place I started drinking a year or two after I started at that shitbox,how can I be positive if that place drags me down so much,so yeah I feel ya,Nora,ok I will haha

[actiongirl46]

Happy hump day! I'm baaaaaaaaaaaack!! Missed you guys! :sohappy:

[Adina]

Hi everyone! Anybody remember me? :love:
I think about you guys A LOT!!!

[Adina]

aka K9

Hello friends,
Gosh it's been sooo long and I still think of you guys a lot! Here's a quick update on my life. I GOT MARRIED!!!! Yup, never thought it would happen to me, but it did!!! I finally found a good one and I'm not letting go. It was a whirlwind, 6 months from first date to gettin' hitched. But it just feels right and I ain't no spring chicken so I took the plunge! Sierra is almost 19 years old (some of you probably remember when she was 14 and all the angst...lol). She has a steady boyfriend and they live in our renovated garage (just until they can afford their own place, which we are STRONGLY encouraging!). Anywhoo...other than the marriage and a completely new life...everything's pretty much the same. LOL Mama, Nora, Pauly, Liz, SK and so many others...I have missed you!!!

[paulywogg]

Hi K9!!! Sounds like everything is going good for you,can't believe Sierra is 19! Time flies... congratulations on getting married too,miss you tons