ODAT - Wednesday

[Bessie]

Morning all

Another super quick check in. Another busy day. Another lot of sheep moving and drenching for worms etc. Having problems with fly strike at the moment - very BIG yuck!!! I'm listening to heavy rain warnings on the radio too - not ideal for sheep moving.

Had one glass (small!! I was offered large or small and hardly ever choose small!!) of wine before the movies last night. Happy with that.

At the end of this busy day I have my monthly shiatsu massage - bliss!! There is no wine in the house and I am usually so tired at the end of it (and don't drink before it) that I just want to fall into bed. So today should be a BFZ day! :goodjob:

Had a lovely family weekend with relatives - the Italian side of the family, lots of them, lots of food, several generations round the table for Sunday lunch. The papa loves my dogs and feeds them too much (we turn a blind eye just for the weekend!) He was playing 'choo choo' with his grandson by running round the house making train noises. Normally just his grandson follows him round the house - this time he was also followed closely by my young lurcher!! :H:H

Have a good AF day all.

Bessie xx

[greeneyes]

ODAT - Wednesday

ODATERS!!

Lots to do today here too. I've had this pervasive restless feeling that is starting to annoy me. I'm sure it has to do with the divorce dance. But hey well.... I guess something else is supposed to happen before the ink is dry. I hope it's good and I'll just go on and be selfish and say I hope it's good for ME. (Oh, I meant both of us)

Bessie the drink tracker should number sizes, large and small. :H

Uni!!! Sending all the vibes I got, GF!

All you ODATERS, get your goal today!

[Anjicia]

ODAT - Wednesday

A sober wednesday for me too. Good luck to anyone starting out.

[ladybirdheart]

ODAT - Wednesday

Hi Bessie, Greenie, Firefox, (and all to come…Uni, I trust you are digging/bailing your way to that sweet new life you shall have). I have not posted in a while, just letting the things I am learning percolate. I have not had drink since July 17. I don’t really feel comfortable counting days as I got too obsessed the first time. I feel guarded but optimistic and I am very grateful to be through the acute withdrawal part. The second time was a lot easier, less scary. This stuff really does work whether you do it for one day or longer. Onward ODAT. Love, Ladybird.

[Cinders]

ODAT - Wednesday

Good Morning ODATers,

Yep, another day sober under my belt yesterday but like you LadyBird, I try to avoid the counting, it can drive one to distraction.

The ODATs sure do pile up quickly, though.

Greenie, I think the restlessness you are feeling is because it is time for you to move on and you are stuck. I truly believe if EO does not figure out how to get out of this situation he is in, you have given him more than enough time and effort. Just my $0.02, though. I do so want to see you out from under this and getting on to something much better. Go ahead and splurge with some peppermint ice cream this afternoon and drink some calming teas today. Chin up.

Hi, everyone else. It is a great day to have awakened without a hangover and it is a great day to be sober and alive today.

Let's just do this ODAT.

Love,
Cindi

[greeneyes]

ODAT - Wednesday

Cindi, I think you're right. I know you're right. MeditationMama mentioned "Getting Unstuck" by Pamela Codron but I haven't looked into it yet and I forgot what form it's in - DVD, or what but it's guided meditation I think. I'll PM her. Thanks for keeping an eye on me. :l

[sooty]

ODAT - Wednesday

Hi all, I'm coming in for one day at a time - think I beat myself up too much when i fail so i'm setting little targets for myself now and one day will do the job!
Feeling better than I was first thing, more determined and keeping busy.
Hope everyone's ok
Sooty

[DancingGirl]

ODAT - Wednesday

'Morning All,

I'm late checking in although I've been up since before 6 - just didn't get to the computer.

Interesting, Ladybird and Cinders, about the counting. I can see where it wouldn't be useful anymore and could get obsessive. I guess we all have to use what works for us. For me, the counting and the Drink Tracker are just what I need now - so here's to four AF in a row - toasted with iced green tea! We're going to lunch and a concert tomorrow, so this may be the end of the row... we'll see... for now it's ODAT

[DancingGirl]

ODAT - Wednesday

Good morning Sooty - you posted as I did; I didn't mean to ignore you.

Good luck on today to everyone.

[sooty]

ODAT - Wednesday

Hey greeny its Pema Chodron getting unstuck. Funny you mentioning it I was looking at some of her stuff on Amazon earlier today. Its a CD - looks good. I'm thinking of taking up meditation I'll let you know if I buy it
Sooty

[sooty]

ODAT - Wednesday

Hi Dancing Girl, good to see you. Hope you enjoy the concert
Sooty

[greeneyes]

ODAT - Wednesday

Oh goodie!!!! Thanks sooty. I scribbled it down in chat one night.

Hi dancer!

[sooty]

ODAT - Wednesday

you're welcome Greenie - we can swop notes on our new found tranquility!
Sooty

[My New Beginning]

ODAT - Wednesday

Hi all! Wow, I'm late getting on here today even though I've been up since 5:45! Got the oil changed in my car, did some garden work and just made a cool cucumber salad for dinner. Now on to laundry. I'll get there...boy I'm lovin' these sober days! Today is day 12 for me!

You guys are all awesome. I could not do this without each of you.

Love MNB:l

[CAPA]

ODAT - Wednesday

Hi Everyone - late getting here (it's 4:23 EST here). Had a funeral this morning - very sad. What a wonderful friend he was and he will be missed. Augh.

Day 2 for me - and very happy. I am keeping positive. Even though it is like a million degrees in Philly and my hair is HUGE!!!!!!!! lol!

Have a great evening all!