ONE DAY AT A TIME Tuesday

[dingbat]

Good morning everyone! Wow, looks like our little ODAT thread is getting popular! I'm able to sleep later these days. I got up at 6:30 this morning - sooooo much better than 4 am. Starting to feel a little less like the walking dead!

Today I have to take some cat poop to the vet! Yay, I just love diggin' through the litter box. I finally got the pond under control; I had to buy a floating heater for it. Well, it's done and I don't have to worry about again until spring.

Hope everyone is doing well! Here's to meeting our goals today!

[notevergivingup]

ONE DAY AT A TIME Tuesday

Good morning Dingbat, try catching a sample of dog pee, not easy!

Made it through last nights Christmas Party AF. It wasn't to difficult seeing not that many people I work with drink (which I didn't know), I think I seen only two people drinking, we are a small group. So that is nice to know, because we have another work party on Friday. Today is day 17, I'm getting there ODAT to 30.

Have to take my 5 year old to get a flu shot this morning before work, I hate seeing her get shots (. Then take my son to the dentist, then come home and get caught up on laundry - woo hoo! So it should be a pretty busy day here. Have a great one and every on else to come the same thing.

Twosox

[savon19]

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Hey Ding, Twosox and all to come!

Ding - I know about the waking up at 4:00 thing - UGH. Did at least stay in bed until 5:30, may have dozed some...

I'm leaving tomorrow morning on a little road trip to visit with good friends (Wed-Sun). It will be Fun! I'm even looking forward to the drive itself (just under 3 hrs., so not too bad).

I probably will be met at door with a Marguerita... the guy part of couple prides himself in making the Best. Welllll, my goal is to not OVERDO, get silly/sappy or whatever... If I can do that, I'll be happy. Then AF when I come back.

Which, of course, makes me think - there will Always be a reason at certain times to drink... I think the best I can do is Not drink (for the most part), then keep in CONTROL when I do...

Even tho this couple is Most cool, I think they would be disappointed if I didn't join them drinking. Would almost be offended??

This will be the first time I've seen them since my bf died - so I have to be careful not to let it "all hang out"! But not to acknowledge the whole thing seems almost impossible. Again - CONTROL is the Key!

I probably won't be posting until next week - so y'all have a great week & weekend!

:l

[dingbat]

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Good for you twosox! You will make it.

Sooo, to the important question: How in the hell do you get a dog pee sample???? Do you follow him around with a jar???

[notevergivingup]

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Savon, have a safe drive and a great time.

Twosox

[notevergivingup]

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Yep!

[dingbat]

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Morning savvy. Yes, control is the key. Just remember to take your kudzu and L-glute. I can actually do mods for a good amount of time; my biggest problem comes with boredom and loneliness - then WATCHOUT!!!! Also, I really shouldn't drink anything stronger than beer; I just can't handle it.

Have a good time and we'll talk at ya when you get back.

[savon19]

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(I don't take any of the supplements... HATE taking any pills - have to Force myself to even take a vitamin!)

Y'all don't do anything I wouldn't do...!! (Welllll, I guess that leaves it Wide open! LOL!!)

[universal]

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Hi guys!

Have a great safe and happy trip Savvy!

I hear ya dingbat, I can control myself quite well with beer - but put red wine there and I get stupid. There is something in red wine that just makes me loopy (um......alcohol? LOL) But truthfully, white wine doesn't hit me like red does - very strange.....

anyway back on track after a non sucessful weekend. AF last night and had a great sleep. Have a social event this evening but I usually don't drink when we all go out so I'm not too concerned. Should be a fairly easy AF night again and I'll take my kudzu and L-Glut beforehand. My goal this week is to make the 7 days again. That goal seems to work for me - I get to 7, then try for more. Baby steps.

Hope everyone else has a great day!
Uni

[greeneyes]

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ODATERS!!!!!!

Twosox rocks! An AF Christmas party! Honestly, nobody really cares whether you drink or not. I mean in THAT sense. They most certainly care if you do if you have a problem. If they don't, then you may have a sabatoge problem.

Savvy.... yes, I'm afraid there will always be a reason to drink. The other day I was extremely happy and content and all of a sudden wanted a drink. I think of a drink when I'm stressed or lonely. Life is always there and so is alcohol. You have to make up you mind what you want to do. I think it would be helpful (I'm climbing onto my soap box) if you give some thought about YOURSELF, who you are, and what you want and what is best for you. People will support you. The mofority of people I know have said THEY need to cut back. It can have a positive ripple effect. You'll be the same (probably better) person you are now without drinking. I used to worry about who I would be without alcohol. I do the same funny silly shit I did with a buzz. I have a purple fingernail from a car door slam and managed to engage four people in a drugstore line about it. When one man suggested I paint my nails a bright color I protested and said I probably wouldn't get any attention without it. He studied me a minute said he seriously doubted that. I stood up at the Christmas fly fishing meeting which consisted of a crowded room of men (I was the only female) and blushed while I announced my loss of my fishing buddy and was available for fishing outings, wasn't too high maintenance etc. Everybody clapped :H 6 months ago I would have sworn to you I would never do that without a few stiff vodkas. You are who you are. Not drinking makes you better. OK, I'm done now. Except for this. I don't sense that you have a plan. If not, I think one might be helpful. And... congrats on going to the gym! :goodjob:

Yikes it's 8:30! Everybody have a good one. And remember this.... in cold weather we often forget to stay well hydrated. Being dehydrated makes you a little ill tempered and makes it easier to crave. Water, water, water and watch your caffeine! :l

I feel like a feckin' mother hen now.

Hi ding and uni! Uni, you can do 7! Ding you are rockin' on!

[Ripple]

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Ripple is here.. Day 5 and i feel wonderful!!! .. going shopping and to AA to say hello ... have a GREAT day and SMILE!!!!! ...

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[New Day]

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Good Morning all ODATers ---- Had a fairly decent sleep ... although it takes me a couple of hours to fall asleep (even with taking Melatonin). But I feel clearheaded this morning and ready to have a good day.
Changed plans for Saturday night---- was supposed to attend one of those huge Open House Christmas parties ... you know, where you don't know anyone except the host ... and have to make small talk until you can leave at an appropriate time .... boring. Instead, I signed hubby and I up for a tennis social at my tennis club. We'll play from 7:00 - 10:00 mixed doubles and when rotated off, have something to eat. Pretty sure there won't be any alcohol.
Have a great AF day everyone .... and a safe trip Savy.

[Peanut]

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Hey gang - well, I finally did it. No wine last night!! Whew! Maybe now I have one day in, I can make it through 2???? A bit groggy, although I had over 8 hours sleep, with the help of a sleep aid from my friend. I just knew I wouldn't sleep, as I was over tired and fell asleep in the evening for a bit - that always puts off my night sleep, plus the fact that i rely on wine to help me sleep.

My work Christmas party is thursday, and I don't think I will drink at it. I don't have any difficulty with that though, my problems are drinking at home. I do so wish I can make it through the week without!!!! I think coming back here has given me a bit more strength - thanks to you all!

Congrats to all you doing so well!! Happy travels Savvy - drive safely. I make very long trips quite frequently, and am getting more and more paranoid the older I get!

xoxoxPeanut

[New Day]

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Hi Peanut --- stick close by .... I'm also on another day 2. Let's do it together! Good for you on not drinking while at parties ...... lately I've gotten better and can keep it in control socially, but only because I tell myself "save it for when you get home, then you won't embarrass anyone" .... and drink myself silly after we get home. That's gotta stop!

[Peanut]

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I know what you mean New Day. I look quite sane on the outside - but watch out afterwards. It's why I like to invite people over to my house after social events, for late night carousing/dance parties. I don't think I remember the end of the one we had here last saturday!!!!! I do hope I didn't say anything too embarrassing - hope my son didn't hear any lewd or rude talk!! Ah well - it's in the past, time to move on.
Off to work with me!
Peanut!!