One Step at a Time - February 2017

[NoraC]

Hi all.

Long week already for us it sounds like.

AG - I know the feeling. I just retraced my steps looking for the baby monitor I use at night. Oh, it was already next to the bed.

SK - glad that it's going well. I know several people that had dental work done in Mexico.

Nurse - you cracked me up with checkers. :hahaha:

Waving to everyone as I head to bed. Have a great AF Thursday!!!

[NoraC]

Hello all. Hope it's a peaceful day for everyone.

[techie]

It is a wonderful day thus far, Nora. I am in LA having some treatments. My situation keeps improving so NO complaints outta me. Not even a smidgen of itis trying to worm its way in. Love yas xoxo

[paulywogg]

Good for you Techie!

[SKendall]

Hola! My temporaries look fabulous. I think they start the implants tomorrow, but 3 root canals first.

One bonus here is the amount of sleep I am getting. I have never slept in since Peggy - 9 yrs. She is up between 5:00 and 7:00 a.m. and I walk her then stay up. I have always jumped up when she wants out so she isn't used to being kept waiting, lol. She seems to be doing well with Andrea and probably isn't playing up with her. I try hiding my head under the sheets she then starts to paw me and then walks over me.

It's important to choose your walking route here. Today I was walking too close to the markets and was approached about 30 times. I sought sanctuary in a small cantina by a window they then opened the window and thrust in their merchandise.

It is such a small, funky bordertown
with dentists and optometrists mucho, some nice restaurants and markets selling leather, silver jewellery and turquoise and not much else. I love having al fresco coffee sitting in the courtyard everyday, such a treat.

[Wildflowers]

Howdy ho Wildflowers, I wasn't sure where you were hanging your hat, and you've got your visitor messages shut off, but I want to congratulate you on your 1 month milestone even though it was yesterday, so congratulations!

Hang my hat in a few places. :wink: My fave cowgirl hat is in the garage. Thanks to you & others for the congrats. It's cool & all, but don't tend to celebrate milestones. Still appreciate the nods. Have PM messaging on. Thought visitor messaging was for non-members. Have this & others set to private.


SK, Think you told us about the enormous medical savings out of USA a few yrs bk. Or maybe it was on 60 min. I kept that eye glass one in a file. Took a look over on monthly abs & wheee... Never met anyone who travelled out of country. Sounds like your having fun too. Please be safe, smart, beautiful lady.

AG, Chuckled when you forgot three things at gym. Your probably in a hurry to get home & accomplish more things. "Onward" :smile:

Liz, Glad you found solid sleep. Makes a huge difference. Even younger ones are needing it more & more. One of our kids is a supervisor in finance industry. She puts in 50+ hrs a wk & is in a MA program.

Rusty, Looks like your back home safe & sound. Hope your next trip is some where sunny. Hope you get a chance to relax a bit.

Nora, Hope your doing OK. Glad your son & DIL are going with you to sort through your folks things. This is a difficult process. Still sorting here. Glad you have a family member to support your hubs if he needs it, while your gone.

Pauly, Read over on Monthly abs. Since owner is out of country why not look for another place to use your talents? Just cause he helped you buy a house doesn't mean you owe him for life. Yes, its hard accepting sometimes we don't have control over other people. There are pro's & con's for staying. Take time to write & compare them. You likely have other job skills that are unrelated to current work industry. In the process of doing this to. Have some medical issues that are prohibiting long range goals. Have a friend who pays me under table for various things. Another one, who needs help selling Mom's belongings. Coordinating, scheduling contractors. Have some experience with different trade contractors.

Nursie, Your doing so well!.. So happy to read of all your positive progress. Your an inspiration to us all!... :hug:

Waves to everyone. May your day be AF, may you find peace and joy in one or many things. :heartbeat:

SK, glad things are going well. Good to hear Peggy is doing OK. Our furbabies are so important.

[Lizann]

Hey all. Sounds like everyone is doing well! Just a quick check in before heading off to bed. Wishing you all a peaceful AF night and great TGIF!

[NoraC]

How are you doing, Liz? Are you ok?

AG - was today any better?

Doesn't look like ill be turning on my computer tonight so just a quick hello from me. I'm so slow at typing on this kindle.

[actiongirl46]

Thanks Nora! Actually, no, it was worse!! But I did not drink.

I was busy with work and basketball. I'm not sure why the cravings were so bad. I can only think it may be because I've been so busy at work. I'm going to have to be really careful tomorrow as it is Friday.

I hope everyone is well!! Tomorrow is another day! Take care - AG

[NoraC]

:hug::hug: AG - sorry, I know it's hard. But, it is so worth it. Stick close.

[actiongirl46]

Good morning! Well, I woke up with the beginnings of a head cold which is good. Let me explain. I almost feel like I'm hungover because of a fuzzy head so it is a great reminder of how I used to feel too many mornings. Yuck. No thanks.

I had another all day event cancel today so I'm in my home office. A wonderful gift. Next week is going to be brutal so I'm going to try to rest up this weekend.

I can't imagine how much pain I'd be in if I would have caved last night! I really wasn't in danger of that, just kept having nagging thoughts of "oh, wouldn't it be nice . . ." Well, so many times for me it wasn't nice, it was downright ugly.

Ok, hi ho, hi ho, its off to work I go. Happy Friday all!

[NoraC]

Morning all.

AG - great job on turning it around to gratitude. I was reading a great article on gratitude by Rabbi Brian (religion outside the box). I'll find it and post some info on it tonight.

[paulywogg]

Hey all,AG feel better quick! WF,I don't celebrate milestones either(I just buy myself something haha) I'd rather just be content being AF,Nora,when do you leave for Oregon? Say Hi to Bobbi haha been a loooong week,I hate the first week off booze,headaches, fatigue,weird stomach, etc,just really makes me wonder why the eff I would keep putting myself through it,sheesh at least the weeks done,Liz,I loved the pic of your daughter on her b-day as a little cheerleader I love to put up pics on their birthdays of when they were little too,it embarrasses my kids though haha,much love to all,hoping everyone has a happy AF Friday

[Rusty]

Hi Kids!!! TGIF and Happy POETS' DAY (Piss Off Early Tomorrow's Saturday)

I am SO happy to be home! Guess what happened while I was working in Canada? My client fired one of their employees for repeated incidents for showing up at work drunk. In fact, last week, his supervisor found a can of beer in this guy's gym bag. It rolled out of the bag as the employee was staggering to collect his belongings before a cab came to take him home. I am SO glad all of us here addressed our drinking problems before we lost our careers. We are an awesome bunch!

Love to all. Back at work!

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - February 2017

How are you doing, Liz? Are you ok?

AG - was today any better?

Doesn't look like ill be turning on my computer tonight so just a quick hello from me. I'm so slow at typing on this kindle.

Nora I'm fine thanks for asking. I've been so busy with baby shower planning. Don't always want to make it about me, you know? Anyway since you asked I am waiting to hear from Erin's MIL. Sent her some links for ideas we found. She's not on Pinterest:egad: Really? Hope to get the ball rolling some more with that.
When are you going to Oregon?

AG good for you for not caving. I know those cravings just come outta nowhere. Glad you're keeping busy, but sorry to hear your sick.

Rusty, thanks for sharing that story. Yes, glad I am not there! My heart goes out to that guy. It easily could've been me.

Pauly, I found that pic of CJ in her room. That photo really depicts her personality! My favorite little pain in the ass:love: We know what drinking does to us and yet we continue to punish our bodies! Hope you'll be feeling better soon!

WF how goes it in your neck of the woods?

Skendall, how is your progress coming along?

Hope you all have a great night!