One Step at a Time - April 2017

[NoraC]

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Liz - what is the latest with all the arrangements for the baby shower? How long is Erin going to be working?
And how about the wedding? Did they ever talk to the other priest/minister?

Rusty - if you check in - here's a big hug for you :hug: I hope that all the studying is going well.

Pauly - how's your daughter and SIL feeling? Did Louie hunt for eggs?

SK - Did you have a good Easter? How's Peggy doing? Thrilled that you are home?

Glassie - I'm so glad that you have your computer now. How do you love your new apartment? I hope that you are all settled in now. And, if we are passing out compliments - I have to say that you are such a special person and I am so grateful that I know you.

Hope that everyone has had a wonderful day (MAE).
(I almost said Happy Birthday because hubby just keeps talking. See what I mean about tuning people out. LOL)

[actiongirl46]

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Hi all ~ Checking in after a good AF day! I wasn't hungover or tired today, I could just see where it would go. Ugh. There is no AL in the house and as I know, that is how I need it to be to stay healthy. Thanks for thinking of me, I really appreciate it! You guys are the best.

Nora, no, I haven't been posting as much. I am keeping up my log though. Good point! Liz, thanks, I am doing so much better than I have in a really long time. Hubs and I continue to do better too.

I was able to practice yoga today and am feeling stronger there. It is such a weird thing when you think about it, a bunch of people standing fairly close to each other, stretching, breathing and holding poses all on a 3x6 foot mat. Bizarre. I really like it!

Lots of baseball tonight (double-header). It was a warm day and they were winning. It also kept me very occupied during the witching hour. Sigh.

Ok, more good things to come tomorrow. :love: Onward!!

[NoraC]

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Good job AG. That is the way to do it. :hug:

[Ne/Neva Eva]

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I think what I said yesterday was that I would get drunk if I could. And that's sort of the truth. But the reality is that I just keep setting things up so that I can't, even if I would, which I won't, because I really, really don't want to. Ever again. Which is not to say that I believe that abstinence-only, and piling up days, is the only way out. I know too many other stories about other people's ways out to believe that anymore. But for me, for now? It's just not worth it to even entertain the idea. (Though the idea is still always there. frustrating.)

Thanks for kind words. It's not unusual to be depressed or blue or just disconnected in new sobriety. I forget that. It just takes time, and then maybe some meds. We'll see. I'm waiting until the 90 day mark to add any more meds in.

Liz, I'm definitely into faking it until I make it. When I remember to do that.

More time in the yard today, though it should be coming to an end over the next week, and then on to house projects. I'm also doing some volunteer work, which this week I'll do from home. Won't do that again, though. I realized that part of the benefit to me is getting out of the house and being around people, not sitting at a computer in my study.

Looking forward to hearing what you other peeps are up to.

[Glass Half Empty]

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AG I'm glad to hear you sounding better today. Keep on keeping on!

Nora the apartment is great thanks. It's so easy to look after! I'm actually kind of enjoying renting temporarily too, and not having to worry about maintenance or so many of the other expenses I had before.

[Rusty]

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Good Morning!!

:heartbeat:Glassie:heartbeat: SOOOOO Good to see you!!! My gosh, I was taken aback by your sweet words...I did not know what to say, but THANK YOU!!!!...fuzzy works for me!!! So glad you like your new apartment. :-)

AG:hug: Good for you for getting right back up again. UGH...this addiction is MADDENING!!!

NE:yay:You sound so strong and positive...so happy for you! Volunteering is an excellent choice...gets you out of the house and keeps you feeling grateful...and keeps you away from boredom and resentment. So proud of you for recognizing those triggers.

Nora (BIG HUG)...yes, I am still studying but I have cancelled all personal appointments until after this damn class is over with next Thursday.

Hi Liz...I am glad your therapist is proving to be beneficial.

Big hellos to Techie, Pauly, SK, Wildflowers, [MENTION=7944]dill[/MENTION] and anyone I missed... Happy AF Hump Day!

[Glass Half Empty]

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Rusty what are you studying? I think I must have missed that?

[NoraC]

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Good evening from sunny Southern California.

Not much going on here. How is everyone else doing? It's been so quiet around here lately. I hope that everyone is having a fantastic morning/afternoon/evening. I'm off to hunt down Pauly & SK. I'll be back. nthego:

[NoraC]

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Glassie - I have always loved your signature line. Is that a quote from something or your wonderful imagination?

[NoraC]

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[NoraC]

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Just wanted to be sure that everyone knows that the welcome mat is out. Jump right in - we'd love to have you.

[NoraC]

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Thought this was really good and so true for me. I need to remember to take care of me.
This is from Belle - Tired of Thinking about Drinking

The fact that wine called to me doesn’t mean I was in any (real) danger of drinking. it just shows me that I really should not entertain the fantasy of drinking again, not even ‘one glass’. Having a wolfie thought isn’t the same as wanting to drink. The thought is like a cloud, a passing thought, it’s not a physical thing. And I know what the thought is, and I know it’ll leave. And it did, rather quickly.
A thought is not an action. A thought just lets me know that I need to deal with something else underlying – fatigue, overwhelm, sadness, loneliness – whatever it might be. For me, it was fatigue Like it usually is!

[Lizann]

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Hey guys!

AG, so glad you're doing better. A double header on a warm spring night sounds just lovely. I hope you enjoy it. When does your hubby go away for work?

Ne, i don't think I would enjoying doing volunteer work from home either. It's nice to get out amongst others.

Nora, shower preparations are moving along. The decorations are ready to be set up at the firehouse, games ready to go. I need to pick up the flowers and do the centerpieces, which I will leave for Friday. Still some baking and cooking to do. We are having some food catered, but we are also bringing some. I'm in the home stretch. CJ and joe are going to talk to the priest tomorrow, I think. They finally booked a DJ! So CJ came home late after work because her and joe went to look at a house about 10 mins from here. I'm like, WHAT? Another investment property he's thinking. they liked the house and will look into it further. It's a small house owned by the bank. Never a dull moment around here huh? Way too early for me to get excited, but well I did. Who knows where those two will end up. Thanks for asking Nora!

Rusty, glassie, Pauly, techie SK big hello to you!

Nora, loved your roller coaster picture. I love roller coasters!!!

[Lizann]

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X post Nora. Thanks for sharing that. So very true!

[NoraC]

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Liz - what a surprise that they are looking at a house! I'm so glad that the shower preparations are coming together. How exciting