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[Lavande]

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Good evening Nesters,

MR, there's nothing to be nervous about this holiday weekend. You decide (ahead of time) that you are not going to drink & don't - end of story
Sober holidays actually rock, you'll see!

It's only 8 pm but it's dark & I'm feeling kinda tired myself. So I'll wish everyone a safe night in the nest!

Lav

[C-Developer]

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Good Evening Nesters,

Day 10 is now all but in the books and I am feeling better than ever. I went to exercise again after work and when I was finished up it still seemed like I had energy to spare. Fitness used to be important to me back in my Lacrosse days, so I might research the possibility of getting onto some type of training regimen. I also managed to get myself talked into a "cycling" class tonight 3 days a week, though I admit I have no idea what exactly that entails. What I do know is the girl that was chatting me up and asking me to join the class was hot the point of almost making my heart stop, so what was I supposed to say? No? Yeah right, she could of asked me to go play in rush hour traffic and I would of said yes

Work today was pretty by the numbers, but its seems there is an underlying tension in my department that I did not pick up on before (which is not surprising). I am not sure exactly what the deal is, but I strongly suspect that one of my guys is having some type of marital troubles. I always feel awkward approaching situations like that, since the guy in question is a good 20 years older than me, and I suppose if I was in his shoes I would not want some 20-something superior telling me anything relating to life.

I am happy to finally be home to kick my feet up, and I really appreciate the PM's from a couple of you regarding my upcoming business trip. I found the advice to be invaluable 10 days sober and counting.

[little beagle]

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I'm just going to do a quick check in tonight. Everything is going great here. Hubby started the ab. Odaat. I'm working my butt off. Literally. Have a great one everyone.

[Mr Vervill]

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Ali, Congrats on 7 Days!
Elvis, Way to go on your 30 Days. Fantastic job all around

[Mr Vervill]

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Mike,
Thinking about you. Get to the ER if things get worse. You've expressed how you feel about going there in the past, and how they treat you. Just hoping for the best for you.

[columbia]

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just as things were progressing nicely i get a call from the "additions specialist" i was suppose to see tomorrow (which is 3 hrs away) in which she states " your appointment was today" "and we will be billing you 875.00 dollars for the missed appointment! i couldn't believe it. i am so diligent with times and dates. I am feeling sick to my stomach and am extremely dissappointed in myself. When will this nightmare end!!

This assessment was required in order for me to go back to work. Now longer delays and more financiial stress.

Going to bed now and ponder what lesson I have learned today!

still AF and coping

[Rahulthesweet]

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Hello Nesters,

Good to be in the next I feel protected from the AL while in here. I am out in a conference for 3 days and theybwikl be serving unlmited booze in evenings. I remember earlier I used to look forward to evenings with AL and not long ago just 2 months back.I will be compeling 30 days which I myself cannot believe. I have never stayed AL free for such a long time.

Thanks all for your support.

[hadit]

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Well Done Rah. You must be proud.:goodjob:

[witts end]

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good job

[spiderwoman]

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Congratulatins on achieving 30 days, it gets much easier now.

Its a real eye-opener watching people get drunk the first few times you do it, then it gets a bit boring but I have to admit I quietly smile at the hangovers I see some morning at work, a year ago it would have been me in that condition or worse.

[STEADFAST]

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Hello Everyone. Still no computer so a quick check-in from my phone. Too hard to scroll thru . But best wishes to all; stay strong, love Steady

[Londoner]

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Keep it up all.

Just checking in to say I feel great atm. AF has made me address and improve other areas of my life - sleep, nutrition, exercise, recovery, relationships etc. It has really sparked me into life - I would still be a veg if I was binging once a week.

Going to concentrate on work for 2 months and build some systems and income for the future. Exercise, eating right and improving lifestyle habits will be the concentration as Autumn draws in.

My next big, big night (one which would normally result in way too much booze and possibly RD's) is a couple of months away. So I want to be fresh for that and be in the mindset to enjoy the occasion and music without any mind altering substances. That is the real test - and I think it will be easier than I expect because my social anxiety is all but gone and my confidence/social skills are improving with my energy/mood.

[Lavande]

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Good morning Nesters,

Happy Thursday to everyone

CONGRATS on your 7 AF days Ali - missed that yesterday.

Hope you are OK Mike, please let us know.

Wishing everyone a great AF Thursday!

Lav

[C-Developer]

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Morning Nesters,

I am running a little late this morning for work, so just wanted to add a quick hello and stay the course to all of you

[JackDanielsGirl]

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Morning everyone,

The nest is so busy these days it is hard to keep up. Just a quick check in this am as I have to go to work shortly.

Still strong ODAAT here. Keep up the good work all, congrats to those achiving milestones and making it daily.

Mike, thoughts are with you, hope you are doing ok, like Lav said let us know how you are doing?

Love and strength to all,
JDG