ODAT - Thursday

[greeneyes]

Odaters!!!! The weekend approaches! Got your plans ready?

It is steadily raining and I have a day of in & out of the car appointments. ICK!! And end it with dinner with a friend and then to assist at a book signing. Since I can't go home in between I imagine I will look less than fresh by then. Oh well. Maybe I'll wear a hat.

Have a good one and stay chippy!

[notevergivingup]

ODAT - Thursday

Good morning Greeneyes, crappy out here to, rain, ice mix. I still want to go do the rest of my Christmas shopping though. I go with my mom and she has to work this weekend. We will see if it calms down by tonight.

I have my other work Christmas party tomorrow, not as worried as I was, now I know not many of my co-workers even drink, what a blessing that is.

Sounds like you have a very busy day.

Have a Happy AF Thursday Greeneyes and Everyone else to come,
Twosox

[1morechance]

ODAT - Thursday

Hello ODATers
Had a sober evening so I'm feeling refreshed today. Rainy and cold here in the northeast but I'm greatful for another day, my job, my relationship and most of all my life. Gotta work on that plan for the weekend! hope everyone has a nice day and can reach their goals.

"What is true of me is true of everyone. We are all learning to look within ourselves to find the wisdom to live harmoniously" Louise Hay Daily Affirmation, 12/11/08

[akgirl]

ODAT - Thursday

GM fellow ODATers,

I am trying to stay upbeat as we enter our darkest coldest days here. Zero degrees this morning. Brrrrrrr I swear it just makes you want to hibernate.

AF9/AL2 and back on track!

Hope you all have a wonderful day.

Weekend plans?? Christmas shopping what else....


:l
Ak

[sunshine_gg]

ODAT - Thursday

Greetings ODATers!

Yup, cold, snowing, rather dark here as well. But it doesn't matter; I've got one heck of a work schedule today and will be pretty much chained to my desk anyhow

I'm also hoping to get in a bit more Christmas shopping tomorrow night - and I really should start wrapping, too!

Well, off I go... have a fabulous day, everyone!

[rustop61]

ODAT - Thursday

Hi everyone

Most of my week-end is planned and I am the designated driver so that sorts old Al out. My daughter is in a school musical so going to see that tomorrow night. We have a xmas party Saturday night and she is going out after the musical finishes so we will all come home togetherj late. That's another 2 AF days in the bag.

Have a great week-end everyone.

Rustop

[JAMMS]

ODAT - Thursday

Good morning all!

It is raining and cold here too!!! Bad hair day....again!! :durn:

AF#3. Plan on doing some shopping tomorrow with my mother in the day and then dinner at my house. I also plan on not drinking at all this weekend. I have two parties next weekend (I have to decide which to go to, I WILL NOT go to both, that would only mean trouble) and I really want to stay AF until then. :angel:

Hubby is not working right now, it is always slow this time of year. He is a contractor. So this is when I start to freak out about the bills.:wow:

Anyway, everyone have a great AF day!!!

[Seacailin]

ODAT - Thursday

Hello all ODATers
I am getting ready for bed. I worked all night and then went Christmas shopping. I am exhausted. We are having a very nasty Ice storm here. A bit concerned about my kids being on the road, especially the daughter who like to drive fast. Sounds like we are all having pretty nasty weather. Have a great day all and stay warm and safe.:l

[BecomingMeAtLast]

ODAT - Thursday

Hey buddies,

Getting ready for a nor'easter. I'm doubled over with cramps again and am just being stubborn to avoid surgery...again.

A quick post. I'm really not feeling well. But the good news, and why I'm here. I'm sober and love you all.
Be

[universal]

ODAT - Thursday

Hi guys,

I have been insanely busy at work.......sorry I'm so late checking in.

I have had a bad couple of days - my mom a few years ago and at the time I never dealt with her death, never grieved - I had too much going on in my own life at the time that I went onto auto pilot. This time of year is hard and I am finding that I am opening that the little box of pain is opening up at innapropriate moments and it's time for me to go through the grieving process so I can heal. I have gone to my therapist and she is going to help me get through it so I can look at memories of my mom with happiness instead of pain. Going to be hard but I'll get through it. Thank god I have such a supportive boyfriend and such a great group of friends here......

I'll keep you posted!

Love and hugs,
Uni

[Peanut]

ODAT - Thursday

Good Day!!!

Lovely out there today - only about -15C, and no wind, but overcast. Work Christmas party tonight and I am looking forward to it. I have been at a meeting all day, and the last presentation - although interesting - I was almost falling asleep, scared I was going to fall off my chair!!! So I came back to work, saying I had too much to do and couldn't stay until the end. Now I wish I could just go home and nap before the party, but no.

I think I want to try AKgirl's method - like Bessie's - of counting AF days. I will have to tally up days since the beginning of December maybe. Not that many AF days in there though - such a loser!!!!! Invited to a friend's house for drinks tomorrow, but not sure if I want to go. I think I'm just over tired and not wanting to do anything. Oh, how I wish I could go Christmas shopping!!!!! Just to get a start on it. Maybe after work tomorrow, I'll head downtown and see what I can find. I feel so behind!!!!

OK - have a great evening everybody!
xoxo peanut

[akgirl]

ODAT - Thursday

Peanut;492799 wrote: I think I want to try AKgirl's method - like Bessie's - of counting AF days.

I hated always going back to day 1, it was discouraging. Especially if I had a few AF days. So I started marking it on a calender with red and green. Striving for much more green than red. I figure the more AF days I can string together the more it will become habit. That is my goal and I fell better than I have in a long time. Even with the ups and downs.

[sunshine_gg]

ODAT - Thursday

I think I might start that, too... counting days period - not necessarily in a row.

I'm having glass 2.5 of wine tonight and that's it. Christmas party tomorrow, but I won't drink much because I'll have to drive.

I think I figured out what my issue is, though. I'm not totally committed to quitting yet. Yes, I know I have a problem. A big one, even. And I know it has to come to a stop. I've ordered my supps today, too. But, without a TOTAL commitment on my part, I'm not sure anything is going to work?

*sigh
Life shouldn't be about THIS, you know?

[greeneyes]

ODAT - Thursday

Yeah, AK and Peanut, That AF 7 / AL 2 looks much more encouraging.