One Step at at a Time - September 2016

[paulywogg]

Hey all,Rusty, no my allergies still suck,some days ok others feel like I can't stop sneezing, Liz,are you excited? I wish my daughters would marry someone who is a decent person, Bobbi has a good bf but he's not gonna marry her I don't think, I gotta get food, I'll be back....

[paulywogg]

Ok back, I swear I get the lowest blood sugar in the morning, probably from exercise on a coffee stomach, Nora,glad there's nothing neurological wrong, sorry about your son,whatever happened to them moving out here? Don't think much is going on around here today, probably grocery store, get lunch somewhere and I'm gonna get Lou more play doh that he can make all brown, drives me nuts but at least it keeps him occupied haha,I love you ALL,let's have a easy like Sunday morning Sunday haha

[SKendall]

Morning all from Dallas. Vivian cried when she saw me and has grown a lot and yesterday we went to a petting zoo, very hot and held baby pigs, goats etc. a goat tried to eat Vivian's shirt and a kangaroo pushed me! It was a great day.

AG, I'm so sorry about the young man, such a tragedy. Nora, glad you are letting it go. We worry so much about our kids, but when they are adults, it's their stuff.

Mama, definitely ouch on the paycheck. Hope you find something better soon.

Hi to TMH, Pauly and Rusty, AG, aihfl and anyone else. Going rock climbing, well not me.

It will be a pretty busy weekend, but I'll try to get back on.

[paulywogg]

Aww,that's cute SK you enjoy that baby girl

[mama bear]

Hey gang.
SK - enjoy your time with your baby!
Lizz - I am so happy for your BIL. And Nora, I am sorry about Casey. Employment issues are SO stressful.
I went to bed sober listening to the rain fall...and I have been a bum most of today, but I got up and started cleaning a little bit ago.
Rusty, I am glad you enjoyed your family!
Pauly - I hope the allergies clear up.
Off to Nana's for dinner in a bit.

[atmwizard1]

Rusty, Determinator, Caysea, Eva, Flower, where have yall been? how can i talk to you guys?

[Rusty]

NE....I don't remember atmwizard...sorry! :-( Did she go by another name? I haven't been on EOMA in a long time because I lost MOST of my passwords for my different accounts but I will pop on over right there now before I head out for the day. Thanks, NE. I will make her feel welcome.

Mama-I hope Nana's was tolerable last night. Thinking of you, doll. Hope we can chat sometime.

Skendall-I got teary-eyed when you spoke of your visit with Vivian. SOOO happy for you. We need a chat soon, too. Maybe when I am in ever-so-boring Omaha ALL next week??

Happy Labor Day to all my lovely friends here!

[atmwizard1]

Atmwizard - I used to be part of the old gang. a new member of the old gang. lost touch with everyone and have not been able to log into the old site for quite some time. i look forward to becoming part of the group again. I want to be part of the group again.

[Lizann]

Good morning. So it did happen last night and it was lovely. CJ was surprised and her ring is stunning. His family came here after dinner last night for sparkling cider and dessert. Having my family over in a bit for a BBQ. Have a good one. I'll check back tonight.

[SKendall]

Welcome back, ATM. I know Det is on the monthly abstinence thread, but maybe start a shout out thread?

I hope you are doing well.

More rock climbing for Vivian, she is a mountain goat. She and I got laughing so hard last night we had to close her bedroom door. We are just going to the dog park and Target. Haven't been in one in about 4 years.

Be lazy on Labor Day ok?

[aihfl]

Aihfl,is that the movie where the baby is found at sea? Feeling lazy this afternoon, Louie wants to fill up water balloons,meh,don't feel like it at all,hope everyone is enjoying their day

Pauly, yes, that is the movie.

Rusty, that was the math prof that said that. I let that relationship go - it got uncomfortable and tiring in the sense that I felt like I had to do everything to keep the relationship going. I have been pretty lucky so far in that no one I've dated is a big drinker so that awkwardness has been nonexistent. Also, I bought the condo cash so I don't have a mortgage, just insurance, HOA dues and property taxes and I've had no contact with mom per the advice of both the psychiatrist and therapist. It has been freeing.

Hope everyone has a good Labor Day. I'm working until 5 and then off to the FSU game. Go Seminoles!

[atmwizard1]

Howdy all.
I don't really know how all of this works just yet. But I am here and ready to begin my journey into sobriety. I jumped off of the wagon 5 or 6 years ago. I think I need a ride again. I look forward to talking and sharing with folks like me. I have made this decision in haste I think, but even I can not deny the fact that it is time for a change. I have heard that you have to hit "Rock Bottom" first. I don't believe that.
So, again, Howdy everyone. I look forward to the future of sobriety.
John

[aihfl]

Howdy all.
I don't really know how all of this works just yet. But I am here and ready to begin my journey into sobriety. I jumped off of the wagon 5 or 6 years ago. I think I need a ride again. I look forward to talking and sharing with folks like me. I have made this decision in haste I think, but even I can not deny the fact that it is time for a change. I have heard that you have to hit "Rock Bottom" first. I don't believe that.
So, again, Howdy everyone. I look forward to the future of sobriety.
John

I recently read "Unbroken Brain: A New Way of Understanding Addiction" by journalist Maia Szalavitz, and highly recommend it. She is a recovering cocaine and heroin addict, so the book is not written from the perspective of an armchair observer. I used to believe in the idea of "rock bottom," but have re-thought that concept after reading the book. She stated that if the rock bottom idea were true, she would have stopped using drugs when she was suspended from Columbia University for dealing drugs, or after her arrest for having several kilograms of cocaine in her apartment. In my case, I didn't stop even after job losses and two arrests - no DUIs, but other alcohol related antics.

Mama, how about those Seminoles!!!! First half was brutal, down by 22 at the end of the first half, but ending up winning by 11!!! But they've got to work on their defensive game, I can't recall ever seeing a touchdown scored so quickly after the start of a game and things just kept going downhill the first half. But it's the final score that counts: 45-34 wooohooo!!!!!! Gotta give credit to Ole Miss, they played well on our weak defensive game. Anyway, I'm all fired up now and this made me want to make the trip up to Tallahassee to see a game at Doak. I haven't been to a game there since I was still a student going on nearly 20 years ago.

Happy Tuesday everyone. Work will be interesting - I'm operating on only 5 hours sleep, but hopefully the coffee and leftover adrenaline will keep me going.

[paulywogg]

Hey all, welcome ATMwizard Aihfl,I'm running off about the same amount of sleep, teeth decided to get super sensitive yesterday and after I fell asleep it woke me up two hours later, I think it's the e-cig I've been using I read on a forum that a lot of people get it,ouch!not happy atm hello to all, have a great day

[SKendall]

Hi all, leaving Dallas today:sad: I've had a great time and everyone is back to work and school today. Will be a very long travel day, even tho the flight is only 3-1/2 hrs, then wait 3 hours for shuttle, and then 3-1/2 hrs. on the shuttle.

It will be great to see Peggy.