ODAT - Monday

[Bessie]

Morning all - or afternoon, evening, wherever you are!

Wonderful day here today - just love those sunny mornings. Alarm set for 5.30 but eyes open at 5 and just couldn't miss it. And the cat shouting at me from downstairs was another impetus to get up! :H

How did your weekends go? This is ODAT but sometimes what happens in the days before makes an impact on today. If you do well it inspires you to continue. If you did not so well, a new day gives you a new chance to pick up and do better. I did well and I'm pleased and motivated to do well today too. Got my evening (ie drinking time) sorted. I'm out but though I'm not driving and there will be wine it's not a big drinking evening and there will be lots of AF alternatives so it will be easy to stay AF So that's my plan for today!. For Al anyway. As for the rest of the day - it's a jam packed full one! Lots to do, lots happening. Hope to have a minute later to come back and see how everyone is.

Love to all to come.

Walnut xx :l

[AMELIA]

ODAT - Monday

Hi Walnut!,

Had a great weekend full of sun (much like your morning). Just over a week of AF now and feeling pretty OK.
Glad to hear that you have been doing well with your goals.:goodjob:
You sound like you have a interesting day planned - enjoy your night out.
x

[evie]

ODAT - Monday

Morning Walnut and Amelia and all to come!
Its a beautiful day here and I'm feeling clear headed after 2 days AF!
Have a busy day ahead too and so good to feel full of energy and not groggy headed', such a difference.
Have a good day all
Eviexx

[Change]

ODAT - Monday

Hi Evie and all

Somebody slap me, i broke 5 days af with some wine yesterday Grr. But, the good news is that i did stop once i felt buzzed out, rather than keep drinking, so at least i saved myself from a wicked hangover... which only makes things worse.

I can't explain the cravings i had on Saturday afternoon, which i managed to stave off till Sunday arvo. I really did deliberate with myself for about 2 hours before i went to the bs, so i don't feel like i went into it blindly.

Anyhow, i still have half a bottle left. Just had a glass this arvo (Monday), and am in no real need for any more. I think i'm gonna have a herbal tea now, i'm not feeling well in general.

Anyway, apart from that, i had an okay weekend. Worked in hospitality all weekend and it's amazing i didn't have a drink, because i was exposed to a bar all night. But, said no, which indicates there is some commitment in me to say 'no'.

Anyhow, i hope everybody has been achieving their goals. I hope i can come back with another day af tomorrow... i'm really gonna try... it's just my will power at the moment

Change

[greeneyes]

ODAT - Monday

Yahoo!!! Here I go charging into a kick-arse week! One week from right now I will be in the airport on my way to Vermont. I am nervous and feel sort of stupid to have to fork out money for my sobriety, but whatever it takes. I sort of look at it as a vacation. Stay at a B&B, flyfish, hike, whatever. So for today.... I will try to stay on track.

I hope everyone else stays on their track.

And Change... to work in hospitality and not drink is fantastic! I have had to pass up big parties for friends.

[jessie]

ODAT - Monday

Hi Greeneyes,
My 5 weeks in a rehab was exactly that - it felt like a holiday and was enjoyable if you stuck to the rules and routine. And the food was great!
Good luck
Jessie

[caseaday]

ODAT - Monday

Hi Everyone!

I was really busy all weekend at the lake cabin getting it ready for a summer party that is going to be on June 21st. The house is 10 years old and showing signs of age and needs a lot of painting and updating. The weather was nice and I got a little bit of a tan. I like being outdoors doing yardwork so it was a good productive weekend for me.

I logged into my work computer last night and opened up my journal which I hadn't done for quite some time and realized something pretty important. As of Midnight last night I have been AF for 30 days. Wow how time flys when you finally turn the corner of the first week of hell and then get over the fifteen day mark when you are just dying for a drink because you want to have some fun. Lately I don't want to drink because I am having fun.

Well, would like to post a lot more but I have to get a quick work out in and head to the office. Have a couple of important meetings today. For all of you who live in the upper mid-west of the U.S., watch out for the wood ticks, I picked a few off my dogs last night...it is officially wood tick season! Mosquitos are next!

[greeneyes]

ODAT - Monday

Case... CONGRATULATONS! 30 days is awesome! Keep rockin'!

[cowgal]

ODAT - Monday

monday!

Hey everyone, sounding chipper and bright this am...............

Walnut and Amelia, you did well over the weekend, AF, that is GREAT!!!

Evie, great on day 2, one more then you are over the detoxing, then 4 and 5 I am told are the emotional ones, which I went through over the weekend, day 6 today, had an AWESOME weekend too!!

Change, you will be ok, get back on track..............I have faith that you will be ok

Greeneyes, you must be so excited, I am excited for you, you need to tell me all about Lenair and your experience!!!

Hi Jessie!

Case, WOW, great job on 30 days!!! YAY for you!!

Have an excellent Monday everyone hope you meet your goals, no matter what they may be.

Love,:l:h

MA

[universal]

ODAT - Monday

Hey guys!

I had a great week last week and an awesome weekend and I am feeling great. I was 5 days AF last week (including the day I played ball, went to the bar after with the team and ordered diet soda - and the best part was no one even noticed I wasn't drinking beer!)

On Sat and Sunday had a few drinks as we were outside all day and night but they were slowly consumed during the day and although it was 5 drinks Saturday and 4 on Sunday it was over a span of 8 hours both days and interspersed with water - no hangovers, no intoxication - I feel so proud and great about that!

I have no desire to drink today, intend to make this week another 5 days of AF!!

Good luck with your goals!
Love and Hugs,
Uni

[Cinders]

ODAT - Monday

Good Morning ODAT friends,

Walnut, I love your attitude. If you do well, it inspires, if not you are given a new chance. That is the way to look at this for sure!!!

Amelia, Over a week? You are through the worst of it. Yay!!

Evie, So glad you are feeling great and heading into day 3.

Change, Sorry you are not feeling well in general. I am positive you can get another day AF tomorrow. You are clearly thinking about it and that is good.

Greenie, One week. I am jealous. I'm excited for you.

Jessie, Hi.

Case, 30 days!! Whoop Whoop!! Awesome.

Mary Anne, How are you doing?

Uni, It sounds like you are working the AF week days and modding weekends? That is awesome!!

Mary, Charlee, everyone else, Have a great ODAT day.

I had an awful anniversary, ended up fighting with hubby, but am over it now. Stayed sober and true to myself, though.

Love,
Cindi

[greeneyes]

ODAT - Monday

Aw, boo, Cindi! People think this is wierd of me but I can't ever remember how many years I have been married. Sometimes special occasions generate esxpectations that can't be met for whatever reason and then there is disappointment. Then perhaps a bit of resentment. It sets the stage. Good for you for holding tight. Sorry about your disappointment , but I'm feeling all proud for you. :l

[KBCE]

ODAT - Monday

Happy Monday All - today is my 6th day AF WOOO HOOOO! Friday was a big test. We went to the neighborhood social gathering and it didn't even bother me with all the wine and beer, although I couldn't sleep because I had a diet coke at 7 pm...lol. I have so much more energry and have gotten alot more done. I didn't realize how a few glasses of wine took up so much time! I can also see it in my eyes - better rest and now I don't look like the Crypt Keeper one or two days a week! Yesterday (Sun) I cooked the meals for the week - I work 1 1/2 hours each way from my job and need to have dinner ready to cook when I get home. That was always my trigger - I love to sip wine while I cook. This time, I filled a big goblet up with ice water, cranked up the music (and air conditioner - it is 99 degrees with 100% humidiy - GROSS - in Philly) and had a nice day with the kids. The baby woke up a few times last night so I am a bit groggy, but feel great nonetheless.

I truly feel better than I have in a long time. My kids even commented on it! I sure hope I can stay this way for 30 days (and longer). I feel like I have lost weight but the evil scale only says one pound...lol

Have a wonderful day everyone - and thanks to each of you for your kindness and inspiration. Even when we slightly mess up, we have each other and that my friends, is really cool.

[Bessie]

ODAT - Monday

I just love it, love it when I come back on here at the end (ish) of the day and read lots of good, positive posts. Obviously most people had a great weekend and are looking forward to the week! Yay! I love it too when I come on here and it has all gone off on a tangent - like about rehab or three legged dogs - or has gone a bit nutso. Just love the way it rolls on and spreads out and involves as many people as want to get involved, all supporting and telling the others how things are. What a good place to be each day!

I'm in from a hot, sweaty day of paddock maintenance - spraying and strimming and poo picking. And up at the crack of dawn to make the farrier some feta, bacon and mustard muffins! Boy is he spoilt!! I now neeeeeeed a shower. Don't feel the need for a drink! (apart from my cup of tea that is!!)

Gonna get up early tomorrow and spray my sheep against flies. This time of year the nasty little blighters lay eggs in the sheep fleece and the next thing you know, they are being eaten by maggots. AAAAggggh!! I really worry about that. Fingers crossed that it doesn't happen cos it ain't NICE - for me or the sheep!

Until tomorrow for me. Hi to anyone else left to come!

Walnut xx

[LVT25]

ODAT - Monday

Hello all,
We got home from our mission trip to Austin, TX Sunday morning-midnight-19 hour drive.
I missed you, sure you missed me.
A few temptations along the way, hot, tired, stressed, cold beers tempting me. Good thing drinking was not an option! I learned alot about myself on this trip. Someday when I have more time I will share. Please check out my thread on the General Discussion forum about one of the missions we were involved in.
Before we left was the big celebration in town. Even though I had a plan, I failed miserably. Felt sick, miserable and ashamed and mad at myself the next day! I was spared anything bad happening to me, so I've decided not to go there again! Next time I'm sure I wouldn't be so lucky! Obviously I have no control in such situations. June will be af for me, if not longer!

Glad to be home!:h