Join up!! Army against the grog !!! May 2018

[IamMary]

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Evening,

Ah Satz.. thats a bit heartbreaking about your mam. Is she happy enough in herself, other than wanting to leave the care facility? Any update on the home help?
[MENTION=22456]starty[/MENTION], how did the mental day go? Im up there with you this week had my breakfast at 2! Thats fine if its once in a while, but cant keep going at this pace!

Hooray for the S&H [MENTION=7008]JackieClaire[/MENTION]!! 3rd time lucky! What are you thinking now about Barnardos? obviously there need a better organiser!

[starty]

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Morning all,

Great news about S&H. It just shows that we never really know where life will take us.

Yesterday was Ok but I feel the stress levels ramping up again and my emotions flip flopping all over the place. I still have the get out clause of asking for 3 days or leaving but in the back of my mind it feels like a kind of failure. So will keep going for a bit and see if I feel better. I have my mid year review today with both bosses so will see how that goes. All in all it has been a helluva week really. BUT it was day 139 and 60 yesterday which was a nice roundy milestone so I keep that in mind to spur me forwards.

[starty]

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Mary, yes, constant pressure is evil. It is so hard to balance the good sometime excitement stress with the wearing down constant overwhelming situations that work can through at us. Take care that it is not the latter

[rustop59]

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Good morning everyone. Great news again JC. Hopefully the job fairy will sprinkle some anti stress dust for Starty and Mary. Think it’s harder on the family Satz, your Mom is probably happy in her own world. How is the patient with his knee? Himself gone fishing so going to spend the weekend painting and cleaning up outside plus Netflix and crocheting. I’m also happy in my own little world. :happy2:

[JackieClaire]

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Morning yous lot.

Morning all,

Great news about S&H. It just shows that we never really know where life will take us.

Yesterday was Ok but I feel the stress levels ramping up again and my emotions flip flopping all over the place. I still have the get out clause of asking for 3 days or leaving but in the back of my mind it feels like a kind of failure. So will keep going for a bit and see if I feel better. I have my mid year review today with both bosses so will see how that goes. All in all it has been a helluva week really. BUT it was day 139 and 60 yesterday which was a nice roundy milestone so I keep that in mind to spur me forwards.

Come here a minute......... its certainly not a failure......its self preservation.

[MENTION=22411]IamMary[/MENTION]..........never mind better organised ......just organised would be good for me.

[MENTION=15758]rustop59[/MENTION]....enjoy the weekend, that's me next week

Thanks for all the good wishes for the S&H. He was beginning to get a little downhearted.

[starty]

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Well, review went very well so I am happy again. How bizarre is life. Happy one min and down the next. I need to learn among other things that nothing lasts or stays the same. How fickle life is :haha:

[JackieClaire]

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:thumbsup: on the review, Starteroo.

Had to go and lie down as I'm still feeling like death warmed over. Have to feel better by Sunday as we're going down to York to see our Jenny.

S&H has signed on the dotted line.

Watch this space for further exciting and groundbreaking news from JC world.

[IamMary]

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What has you feeling like death warmed up [MENTION=7008]JackieClaire[/MENTION] and hows the back?

I like your little world [MENTION=15758]rustop59[/MENTION]. Think Ive a parallel universe, its just I dont get to go there until about now, but that's grand.

Another cake yesterday, with Malibu in it, for 'flavour'. ffs. Well it was boiled and and baked this time, so technically no alcohol. I suppose it just doesn't enter people's head... that the likes of Mary over there in the corner might have been a bit of a dipso a few years back :nutso:!

Life is fickle [MENTION=22456]starty[/MENTION], but you only get one shot, may as well make the most of it now. JC is right, of course its not failure to scale back a bit, its a privilege if you are able to. Arent we all jealous of the people to take 3 months off to save the whales or backpack across Asia, or go part time to study, or just to be a lady who lunches for 2 days a week! If anyone asks why, because you can (not many can say that), who wants to spend 40 hours stressed if they dont have to. Good job on the milestone and the mid year review, you should have a large head this evening :happy2:.

[starty]

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Morning all,

Rusty, your weekend sounds fab. I love it when I have a weekend to myself and I can just sit in me own mess and chill

Sorry you are still feeling poorly Jax and I hope that you wake feeling more human today

Mary, peeps equate alcohol and sugar with happiness, so a double whammy if they can put them together in one easy mouthful :haha:

Totally agree with the sentiments of stepping back. I am still mindful of not making big decisions in early recovery as I want it to be a decision made from a good place and not a desperate place. I do feel torn about the co too as Ive said before they do treat me well and I seem to be so well thought of. Plus I have this huge fear of if I didnt work what would I do? If I had a firm plan it would be more straightforward. I talked to a guy recently who retired from stressful work early and moved abroad. He is finding it hard as he did not really plan his retirement so is feeling a bit lost. I dont want to fall down that rabbit hole and turn to something to mask the boredom.

[rustop59]

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Good morning all. That sums me up Starty, sitting in my own mess lol. Great not having to cook, clean etc for anyone else. Trust your gut instinct re the job. We are all different. I work two days a week and for me it’s the perfect balance. Both Satz and Tabs have changed jobs this year. You are doing great so take your time. Hope you feeling better JC?

Have walked the doggies and cleaned some windows this morning. Relaxing now with cup of coffee.

[JackieClaire]

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Is it afternoon or evening been
[MENTION=22411]IamMary[/MENTION].............backs fine. Just got an awful stomach upset..been lying on the bed to be near the bathroom facilities.........blooming starving but scared to eat.
I was also thinking that I bet the cake-makers make sure they know who's gluten-free, lactose intolerent, vegan or on a diet.....

Enjoy your weekend, Rustles.........it's my turn next. The next door neighbour's bought that looks like a blooming teepee tent for them to sleep in when him and Mr JC are at the festival next week. They'll be wearing beads and loons next. Better get a dream catcher sorted and some incense.

Starty, as long as you know you have options open............don't close the door on the 3 day week, keep reminding them.

[satz123]

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The next door neighbour's bought that looks like a blooming teepee tent for them to sleep in when him and Mr JC are at the festival next week. They'll be wearing beads and loons next. Better get a dream catcher sorted and some incense.
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Better watch them two Jacks : don't want to see this coming home to you.

[JackieClaire]

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:hahaha:.......wonder why my make-up bag was lighter all of a sudden.

[IamMary]

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:hahaha:.......wonder why my make-up bag was lighter all of a sudden.

hmmmm interesting makeup bag there JC!!

[IamMary]

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Your talking a lot of sense Starty.. As Rustop says, different for us all. The idea of not working really appeals to me, but I dont think it would be good for me. Just as well Im not loaded!
Feeling any better JC??

Where is everyone this week?:eyes: