Jump In June

[dill]

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Well, I saw a bit of myself in some of these stories, and others triggered memories that I wish I could forget! SD! I've done the hiding thing like you described, but I hid under a pine tree (the kind that the branches go all the way down to the ground) as I realized I was too drunk to walk straight and I wanted to sit down and gather myself enough to get myself home. I was out walking on a country road near home on a lovely evening after way too many beers. I don't even like beer! I always wonder if anyone saw me. I am mortified at the memory.

So, thanks for sharing, guys. I think you helped me with my resolve for today! I'll re-read this list tomorrow, too!

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1. Last time I tried to "have just one" I woke up in the middle of the morning with a head ache and my heart pounding. Just one turned out to be just one 750 ml bottle. Ugh

2. Last time I tried to "have just one" back in March I called my sister-in-law and made an ass of myself. Now she won't talk to me anymore. Sad.

3. Last time I tried to "have just one" I woke up the next day very tired and blew off my excercise routine and felt utterly worthless.

4. Last time I tried to "have just one" it ate my whole weekend, and I found myself poor, sick, and unhappy on a Monday, scratching my head.

5. Last time I tried to "have just one" I left my camera out in a party house full of kids and lost it and all my boys grad pictures cuz I couldn't keep track of anything (thankfully, it was returned, but did I ever feel like shite for a while there!)

6. Last time I tried to "have just one" I was on a first date, tried to walk to the bathroom and instead walked straight into the wall that was all mirror!!! Then on the drive home called him a p*$$y for not running the red light in front of a cop! Why did he want a "REDO" date?????

7. Last time I tried to ''have just one'' I made a pass at my good friends husband then blacked out. I am in a very happy relationship and do not fancy this other guy at all what was I thinking? Yep just truly utterly pissed on that ''just one''.

8. A few times when my grandson was over and I was in charge of his care, I drank. I am deeply ashamed of that one.

[sdlovespackers]

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Dill- I wanted to thank you for starting this question today....it was a great, thought provoking question...although...some stories were kinda humorous....the bottom line they are all things that we, sober wouldn't share with shame, guilt or embarrassment!! That's what we need to keep in mind...heck I do tons of stuff sober to embarrass myself...I don't need to be drunk!!:H
Thanks again!!! Also...:goodjob: on being our fearless leader on this tough Jumpin June Month!!! You're a SUPERSTAR!!!! That's right...I'm bring back SUPERSTAR!!!!!:l
SD

[Peanut]

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I do lots of stupid things sober too SD - I am such a banana some times!!!
And I agree - Dill, you are a SUPERSTAR!!!
I have been contemplating wine again!!! I went for a 13km jaunt, the first 10 a run, then the last 3 walking, in my new trail shoes. I am pooped, but at about 11km in, I starting thinking about wine. I told myself that I am thinking this way because I am tired, hungry and thirsty. NOT needing wine. But still am thinking about it.
I WILL NOT DRINK TONIGHT!!!!
xoxo peanut

[sdlovespackers]

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Peanut you said banana....lol!!! DAMMIT!!!ull Where is the banana dude smokin his maryjane???? I wanted to put that gut dancing a little gig on there for peanut!!!

And Dill you are the SUPERSTAR!!! KEEP GOING!!!!!! :grouptrophy:
I'm with Peanut and can promise to you a DF June...I'm so sorry if I let you down!!!
Please, I didn't even want to tell you...don't let it stop you...it doesn't mean I'm not shooting for the most AF days possible...I LOVE how those days feel!!!! I'm with you all the way!!! Keep going...you are doing so wonderful!!!!:l You can do it!!!!
Another group HUG!!!!:hug:
SD

[Anjicia]

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I can relate to all that.. last time i tried to have... just one..it was any excuse to drink. Day 6 for me
and i'm feeling much better no anxious feelings or cravings but still getting headaches. Could be hayfever though as i get that in summer. Its the weekend so i'm need to be strong not to cave in as i did many times before but i'm feeling confidant i can get through it by keeping busy. I'm off to an AA meeting this afternoon and then to a garden centre to get more bedding plants for the garden so that will keep busy for later. Got to cut the grass also over the weekend if weather holds out. Well have a good friday folks and i'll check in later.

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

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Hello everyone, bit late but ok if I pop into your thread now?
It's day 32 for me and the rest of June AF seems like a jolly good idea. Hi Firefox well done on 6 days, I find weekends tough going as well. Pop into the weekend thread if you think it can help in any way.

[mom2ajt]

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sdlovespackers;632436 wrote: Dill- I wanted to thank you for starting this question today....it was a great, thought provoking question...although...some stories were kinda humorous....the bottom line they are all things that we, sober wouldn't share with shame, guilt or embarrassment!! That's what we need to keep in mind...heck I do tons of stuff sober to embarrass myself...I don't need to be drunk!!:H
Thanks again!!! Also...:goodjob: on being our fearless leader on this tough Jumpin June Month!!! You're a SUPERSTAR!!!! That's right...I'm bring back SUPERSTAR!!!!!:l
SD

Thanks for checking up on me in the 30 day thread.

I hopped in here to check on you all and the embarassing stories are so something I can relate too. This is a good thing to keep in mind when temptation strikes. I just so don't want to be that person again.

Keep up the awesome work Jumpers!!!!!

[mom2ajt]

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I have one to add-
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1. Last time I tried to "have just one" I woke up in the middle of the morning with a head ache and my heart pounding. Just one turned out to be just one 750 ml bottle. Ugh

2. Last time I tried to "have just one" back in March I called my sister-in-law and made an ass of myself. Now she won't talk to me anymore. Sad.

3. Last time I tried to "have just one" I woke up the next day very tired and blew off my excercise routine and felt utterly worthless.

4. Last time I tried to "have just one" it ate my whole weekend, and I found myself poor, sick, and unhappy on a Monday, scratching my head.

5. Last time I tried to "have just one" I left my camera out in a party house full of kids and lost it and all my boys grad pictures cuz I couldn't keep track of anything (thankfully, it was returned, but did I ever feel like shite for a while there!)

6. Last time I tried to "have just one" I was on a first date, tried to walk to the bathroom and instead walked straight into the wall that was all mirror!!! Then on the drive home called him a p*$$y for not running the red light in front of a cop! Why did he want a "REDO" date?????

7. Last time I tried to "have just one" my youngest daughter said , "Why do you have to get drunk everytime we go somewhere?" and she was crying when she asked.

[dill]

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Thanks for your addition to the list, mom2. That one was VERY motivating! "Out of the mouths of babes...."

SD,:huggy Onward and Upward, my friend!

Hey, Pnut, good thinking that you were probably thirsty when those AL thoughts came on. Have you ever heard of HALT. Don't let yourself get hungry, angry, lonely, or tired, as these all trigger al cravings. (I picked that up somewhere here on the website.)

Hi, Taz, KTAB, sooty and firefox! Sure am glad to have you all in the mix!

Today is my first day off for summer break! Yay! Finally! Now, comes the challenge of staying af on long, unstructured summer days. Any suggestions would be welcome.

[Taz1]

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Hi Dill

Enjoy the summer break. Keep busy I say, with exercise thrown in too. Good luck keeping the devil at bay

Love Taz x

[Peanut]

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I did it - didn't drink last night. I have one last bottle of home made wine, and I told my daughter I had saved it for her, so now I can't drink it!!! I had my lights out by 11 and still, again, couldn't wake up this morning. What is with this incredible sleepiness!?!?! BF didn't reset the alarm, and I didn't wake until 8:38!!! I feel pretty good actually, but had to race around like an idiot to get ready for work, stop at the store for yeast and then to a seminar for 9:30. Yeesh!!! Good thing I was rested!!!

Dill - it was that HALT thing I was trying to think of during my run yesterday, and definitely tired and hungry were at the top of my feelings at the time. And maybe even lonely, out there, all by myself!!!!

SD - what happened? Did you have a drink the other night??? I say, as long as it wasn't a drunken binge, then that's A-OK!!! Sort of like drinking like a "normal" person! (hey - I've never wanted to be "normal" in my life, but where drinking is concerned, some normalcy would be a blessing!!!)

Welcome to all you who are new to the thread - Taz, KTAB, Mom and hi to sooty and firefox.
DF June Rules!!!!!
xoxo peanut

[dill]

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:H

(hey - I've never wanted to be "normal" in my life, but where drinking is concerned, some normalcy would be a blessing!!!)

:H Me too!

Hey Jumpers, I went to the eye doctor for an exam today. The office assistance handed me my health questionaire from last time and asked me to look it over and make any necessary changes. I changed the date of my last physical exam. Everything else was the same except for that one niggling question you always get on those things: Do you drink alcohol? Of course, the YES box was checked with no details on the WHAT TYPE, HOW OFTEN line. I paused and thought, Should I change it to NO? I mean, I haven't for all of June, all of April, and most of May.....

I left it.

Don't you hate that question?

[sdlovespackers]

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HEY ALL!!!
Yeah Peanut...the other night, I did....but no, I didn't get drunk...I know this sounds REALLY weird probably but I was REALLY dragging that night and in a real funk (like tired, funk)...so I had a couple of beers, turned up my music...my mood turned around and I danced around my kitchen, singing and packing away until about midnight. I wasn't chugging or slamming...just sipping as I packed. Brayden came in and said he was tired, so we did his puffer (he's off nebs--yeah!!) and we went to bed....still woke up with a killer headache...I think it's the Topa though...doesn't take much!!! But that's good!!! It's like it gives me a little boost of energy, get a lot done, and then go to sleep! I'm NOT saying it's a good thing...I LOVE how I feel SOBER a LOT MORE!!!!

Dill- I read what you said about checking the do you drink alcohol question.....I honestly think now days if you checked NO....people would look at you strange or maybe that's just po-dunk SD!!! I wonder if most people even give that a question a thought or if it raises a little question of concern in everyone??? Maybe most people just don't talk about it or chose to deal with it????

TAZ, KTAB, FIREFOX :wavin: How you all doing??? Nice to see you all!!!!! Firefox--weekends are tough...but you can do it!!! Stay close!!!

MOM2--Pop in anytime!!! You're always welcome!!!! You're an inspiration on the other 30 day thread...you'd be great in here as well!!!!
UGH....more packing...will it ever end.................:boohoo:
SD:l

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

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Hi guys, thanks a lot for the welcome.
I was thinking about that question Dill and it reminds me that last year I was faced with that question to which I of course ticked yes. It then asked for weekly unit intake.
I lied and put down 10, which would have been closer for a daily intake number. Hiding my problem or the shame of it I am not sure which.
If faced with the same question today I would put NO cause although its early days and I may try to mod somewhere down the line I actually dont drink here and now.
Makes me feel proud to be able to say that.
Sorry if this post sounds a bit self centered , thats not my intention, its just that Dill you got me thinking and thats good.

[dill]

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KTAB, you did not sound one bit 'self-centered'! Thanks for your input!

Hi, taz! Exercise is part of my plan! How are you doing?

Pnut, I'm glad you made it through last night. Hope we all rack up another day today. I'm AF and am going to make it the rest of the evening.