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[goingtofeelgreat]

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I want one too???!!!!

[choppersmom]

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Hi going ~

I am available to you and others as an accoutability partner. What is your goal?

[JAMMS]

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I'm not sure I'm understanding how this works.....

I'm not going to drink tonight
I'm going to FINALLY download pic into my external hard drive and print some for my wall collage.

so is someone going to make sure I do that?

[choppersmom]

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Jamms,

I think you just come back and post that you did or did not do it. That's my understanding! Those are great goals for the day. Mine is just that I am not going to drink!

[JAMMS]

Accountability Partner

Okay ...I went back and re-read the thread.....

Chopper....would you be my partner?
Tonight I will not drink....gonna do my pics...(see post above)

I will be back to check thread tonight....good luck to all!!!!!!

[choppersmom]

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Jamms, yes I will be your partner! Will you be mine?

Like I said: I am not drinking today! I will walk on my treadmill for at least 30 minutes.

There, I added one for you. I will check back later too.

[savon19]

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TOO late for me! Can you believe it? I was so upbeat this morning (Day 2 - only!!)... Had a good day until I went to see my poor dad. Horrible to see him the way he is. And he won't follow directions, so his broken arm won't heal (probably).

And my brother isn't communicating with me, so it's all up to me. I can't take it!!

So I just got back from buying a pint. Yes, blew off gf for the 2nd time this week! (I Think she understands... that I'm SO stressed.) I guess if she doesn't, then she isn't really the friend I think she is.

I just want to drink. I'll probably feel pretty loopy quick since I haven't eaten all day.

What I've told you is really only the tip of the iceberg. I don't know how I could go from SO Hopeful this morning (even went to new gym & worked out) to feeling like I'm just overwhelmed...

Sorry, guys. Hoping you all did better!

[choppersmom]

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Savon ~ I am so sorry about your brother and all that is going on with your dad. :l

[choppersmom]

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Hey Jamms! Just checking in. How are you doing on your goals? I am about go for my treadmill workout so I am meeting my other goal of not drinking.

Savon ~ it's never too late. You have been on my mind all day. I hope you are doing better. Keep us updated!

[MamaZum]

Accountability Partner

(I Think she understands... that I'm SO stressed.) I guess if she doesn't, then she isn't really the friend I think she is.

hi Svyyyyyyyy! I am sorry I was not sure who u r referring to!

I wish u the best!!!!!!!!!
MZ

[DeeBee]

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Morning OverIt!!
I woke up this morning with some "happy hormones" still floating about. It's been a while since I've "felt" like getting out of bed and been excited about the day ahead.
I have been putting off a phone call to a grumpy client for the last two weeks and I know it's causing me anxiety.... today I WILL phone the client and deal with the concequences.

I drove the route which daughter and I ran yesterday and OMG it is 4.6km not 3km like we thought ... sheez, no wonder it took us so long.

Today my goal is to work in the garden this afternoon -- I need to dig 3 new vegetable beds for winter... this will be my exercise for the day.
And I will NOT drink today!!

Rose, a Bobotie is a traditional South African meal -- it's a bit like meatloaf, but curried, with raisins and then an egg custard baked ontop. So easy to make -- and very tasty.
I'll post the recipe if anyone is keen.

Savon, I am sorry to hear you have so much on your plate which is causing you stress. Drinking doesn't make our problems go away and many a time it only exagerates the feeling of hopelessness. Please let me know if there is any way I can help you.

Hi ChoppperMom, MZ, Jamms, Goingtofeelgreat, and all to come -- I hope everyone met their goals yesterday:-)

[ezzmae]

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Well I am planning on being AF for the long weekend here and would love the support of an accountability partner. I am a weekend binge drinker and I think I will struggle a few times over the next 3 days to stay strong and focused on my goals.

[ezzmae]

Accountability Partner

Thanks Oney. I know I will need support. I have previously organised my weekends with lots of plans and for a while that worked, then I started to drink around the plans. For now my only plan is to be AF and have a great weekend with my family. I think that sunday and monday afternoon might be my hardest times. My husband is going to support me by being AF also.

[ezzmae]

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I don't want a drink today and I doubt I will feel like one. I rarely drink on a Friday. I like to exercise on Saturday morning and that is always my incentive not to drink.

I plan to cook a nice family meal, go to bed early and get a great nights sleep.

[DeeBee]

Accountability Partner

I won't have internet access this weekend but I'm thinking of you Ezzmae -- with Oney in your corner you are sure to succeed.

I read this just now and it kinda smacked me in the head -- I've been procrastinating for a while now about phoning a grumpy customer, and I know its causing me some anxiety but damn if I could pick up the phone and just DO IT -- well after reading this (and putting it in writing here) I called the customer and you know what?? She was as sweet as pie to me and everything is sorted out!! Figures eh!

Friday: Creating for Peace Today, come up with at least one creative idea to resolve a conflict, either in your personal life or your family circle or among friends. Change an old habit that isn't working, look at someone a new way. - Deepak Chopra