Good Morning Nest!
Jennie - I personally would go for the "lunch and movie" scenario. It is easier for me to eat lunch without an AL beverage, and I think that once you are in a movie theater and into a good film, your mind will be nicely occupied. Or... could you possibly talk your husband into a mani/pedi day? Or maybe a small shopping spree? Maybe staying away from a food related celebration will help your cravings. I completely understand your cravings... I think we've all associated food celebration or nice meal with AL.
Moni - Oh my, I was in the exact SAME situation when I was in school. I finally got so sick of the mixed messages that I confronted the guy head on and told him "hey, I like you. Do you like me?". He gave me some BS excuse that he did in fact like me BUT he needed to concentrate on school. I of course was a bit heartbroken for the loss of a potential relationship and for the loss of a friendship, but the next month I heard that he was actually pursuing another girl. I have to agree with Byrdie, if this guys was "into you", he would make time for you and quit giving mixed signals. And if he were a good friend, he would act more like a friend! You are worth so much more than that, and I promise you that there are friends and potential loves out there that that WON'T make you feel insecure or confused! So I would suggest confronting the situation head on, or move on and find someone else worthy of you!
Lots to do today! First I need to get my stuff packed for our two week ski vacation. We bring all of our own stuff with us so that means packing up our skis, equipment, clothing and regular clothes and toiletries. Whew! I'm glad my status with Delta is still good enough to check quite a few bags. Later this afternoon I will meet with a good friend for an overnight "slumber party". LOL. A good girlfriend of mine is flying over from Chicago for work and tonight is the only night that her stay overlaps with us both being in Germany before I leave for vacation in the US. She's staying in Heidelberg which is a few hours drive for me, so we planned and overnight stay so we can talk as long as we want and I won't have to worry about being too tired to drive home. I'm excited; it's rare that I have one of my good friends here in Germany... and I can enjoy good conversation with "no filter" and I can speak in my native tongue without having to structure sentences in my head before speaking!
For everyone talking about exercise as a way to combat the cravings, to get into shape, to generally feel better etc., last night while I was at the gym, I attempted a visualization while I was working through my cardio exercise. I visualized that with every sweat droplet that my body produced, the toxic poison from AL was seeping out of my body. This sounds a bit crazy, but it made me feel a real sense of accomplishment which lasted long into the night AND influenced me to think of AL as something that I don't need in my body.
Ok... time to pack! I'm wishing you all much love and strength today! :hug:
Jennie - I personally would go for the "lunch and movie" scenario. It is easier for me to eat lunch without an AL beverage, and I think that once you are in a movie theater and into a good film, your mind will be nicely occupied. Or... could you possibly talk your husband into a mani/pedi day? Or maybe a small shopping spree? Maybe staying away from a food related celebration will help your cravings. I completely understand your cravings... I think we've all associated food celebration or nice meal with AL.
Moni - Oh my, I was in the exact SAME situation when I was in school. I finally got so sick of the mixed messages that I confronted the guy head on and told him "hey, I like you. Do you like me?". He gave me some BS excuse that he did in fact like me BUT he needed to concentrate on school. I of course was a bit heartbroken for the loss of a potential relationship and for the loss of a friendship, but the next month I heard that he was actually pursuing another girl. I have to agree with Byrdie, if this guys was "into you", he would make time for you and quit giving mixed signals. And if he were a good friend, he would act more like a friend! You are worth so much more than that, and I promise you that there are friends and potential loves out there that that WON'T make you feel insecure or confused! So I would suggest confronting the situation head on, or move on and find someone else worthy of you!
Lots to do today! First I need to get my stuff packed for our two week ski vacation. We bring all of our own stuff with us so that means packing up our skis, equipment, clothing and regular clothes and toiletries. Whew! I'm glad my status with Delta is still good enough to check quite a few bags. Later this afternoon I will meet with a good friend for an overnight "slumber party". LOL. A good girlfriend of mine is flying over from Chicago for work and tonight is the only night that her stay overlaps with us both being in Germany before I leave for vacation in the US. She's staying in Heidelberg which is a few hours drive for me, so we planned and overnight stay so we can talk as long as we want and I won't have to worry about being too tired to drive home. I'm excited; it's rare that I have one of my good friends here in Germany... and I can enjoy good conversation with "no filter" and I can speak in my native tongue without having to structure sentences in my head before speaking!
For everyone talking about exercise as a way to combat the cravings, to get into shape, to generally feel better etc., last night while I was at the gym, I attempted a visualization while I was working through my cardio exercise. I visualized that with every sweat droplet that my body produced, the toxic poison from AL was seeping out of my body. This sounds a bit crazy, but it made me feel a real sense of accomplishment which lasted long into the night AND influenced me to think of AL as something that I don't need in my body.
Ok... time to pack! I'm wishing you all much love and strength today! :hug:
) then ICE CREAM and coffee!!!! Or maybe in a different order, but those three things. Also, I want my boys to join us for the movie and meal…that will make it easier for me and I miss having family time!!! (they are teenagers so avoid parental contact whenever possible
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