Newbies in need ODAT - Friday!!

[charlee]

Newbies in need ODAT - Friday!!

Morning all
What a fun way to start the thread...thanks Bessie, a good chuckle is always a good way to start the day!!!
Uni hang in there....you know it it so worth it....don't beat yourself up for the way you are feeling, or the thoughts you are having..It is OK .....Acknowledge them for what they are, just thoughts and keeping reminding yourself who is in control....Be good to yourself today!!!

[rudemama]

Newbies in need ODAT - Friday!!

Uni, hang in there, eat your favorite foods, look at the sky, make a milk shake, come here ......you are not alone.....lots of love :h rudemama

[Miss October]

Newbies in need ODAT - Friday!!

Happy Thursday !

Good Morning Bessie, Cindi, Rustop, Rudemama, Suki, & Universal.

Bessie, awesome job last night at the pub. Way to go not giving in :yougo:
Suki, Oh my goodness, I can't believe those people lost your car keys...ugh.....sure hope they don't charge you for fixing your tire.......good choice though having an AF beer !!
Hi Universal, first thing...you need to take "failure" out of your vocabulary. You are trying your best and you are doing a great job. Look how many times you have already been AF this January. Not a bad track record. Yes, you have us, but you also have your beautiful daughter. Make it a great AF day today :l
So good luck to everyone here and all you ODATers to follow.

[Diamond7]

Newbies in need ODAT - Friday!!

I saw 'Friday' and panicked! I'm not supposed to be home on Friday :H . It is nice to have that extra day AF though so thanks!

Sorry Uni, I was in your same position Monday morning so I feel your pain. Get back on that horse and ride today hon. :l

Have a great AF day everyone! Love to you all :h

[cowgal]

Newbies in need ODAT - Friday!!

HA!

What a way to start the day, thanks Bessie.............yeah, i think we are (or it seems like it)all around early40s-50s it seems, guess that is when we all realized that this is not fun anymore(drinking alot??!!)

Uni, please feel better, I will fit in the basket w/ you too! I love you dearly and know you can hang in there, it is really tough some times...........:l

I have a busy Thurs and Fri., but will keep checking in, seems like a great book Suki, my dream to travel the rest of the world I haven't seen yet..........Indonesia is one place I would love to go...........Also Australia! Not divorced yet, so wouldn't be able to relate to that part of the book, but it sounds like a good read and I am almost done w/ While Oleander, which is the book I have been reading for a while.....

Love and hugs to all of you and all yet to come, Have a WONDERFUL Thurs (and Friday, HAHHAHA!!):H

MA:h

[universal]

Newbies in need ODAT - Friday!!

Thank you guys for all of your support. I really appreciate it........I needed it today.

I love you guys

[retteacher]

Newbies in need ODAT - Friday!!

Everyone: I just wanted to check in for Thursday. It's a ritual for me. I hold this ODAT (one day at a time) thread very close to my heart, because when I finally felt committed, really committed to not drinking, I felt I could only do AF one day at a time. There were others who felt the same way, & that's how this thread came about. The future wo/booze was way too scary, so I felt that if I could stay sober just for today, I might be able to string some "todays" together. That's just what happened, & now I'm 90 plus days AF & really loving it. I can look into an AF future wo/getting scared. At this point, I wouldn't want to spoil what I've built up. I hope this give some of you who are just beginning some hope. By the way, I cannot drink, because once I start, I cannot stop. However, if you think you can moderate, that can be done one day at a time as well. Good luck on your goals (mod/abs). I'm right there w/you all the way. Mary

[time2change]

Newbies in need ODAT - Friday!!

I'm back on track and checking in. Mary I so admire you and want so badly to follow in you inspirational footsteps. Only on day 2 and had a horrible nights sleep. Since I have been through this before I will hopefully hang in and get past this too. Good Luck to everyone today.

[bald headed old guy]

Newbies in need ODAT - Friday!!

Love the time travel idea! I'd really like to skip this day at work, it is going to be full of stress and triggers. I have made my first step, AF for 36 hours now (24 was the goal) and moving on I hope. Looks like I'll be on ODAT for a while. Thanks everyone for the support.
BHOG

[Bessie]

Newbies in need ODAT - Friday!!

Just though I'd nose back in and see how my earlier error went down. Glad to have started the day with a laugh... but sorry to have confused you.!

Hang on in there Universal. You will be ok I am sure. Sounds like a real tough time you are having (I will take a look at your story next) but whoever said to take failure out of your vocabulary is right. You are not. You are just having a sh*t time at the moment. Really you a good and special.

Now you've already done Friday the next day is the weekend!

Bessie. (who promises she will check the date before posting next time!) xx

[FinallyRN]

Newbies in need ODAT - Friday!!

Universal!!!!!!!!!!!!
There you are. I've been looking all over for you!! See, I told you there is love out there for you. You just have to accept it. mmmmuuuuuhhhhaaaaaaa big kiss!
I'm so gald its Friday. TGIF! That means I'm off emergency call. I can sleep in tomorrow...
I'm doing well so far. Day 10 but the cravings have been horrendous the last 2 days. I'm not listening to the little brat in my head...............she can whine all she wants. She can even though a tantrum but she ain't getting what she wants!

[lukalee]

Newbies in need ODAT - Friday!!

Suki, I just read that book and you are going to LOVE it!!!!!