ODAT - SUNDAY

[greeneyes]

ODATERS!!!

I had a great day yesterday with 2 films and a nice lunch. The theatre is a small independent one and they sell beer and I always took advantage of that. It was nice to have a coke with my popcorn. I mean really, it goes better. Same thing with the lunch spot. I used to go because they served AL. Now I make my decisions based on the food.
Besides, were I drinking I never would have left the house. LOVE the AF life!

I posted about Food Inc. on the AF Daily thread in Monthly Abstinance. Bessie, one farmer that was in the film had pigs and they roamed around and when they went to their food bin, they wagged their tails!

Hope all is well with everyone. If you are struggling, treat yourself gently and well. Think healthy.

Go for the O!

[universal]

ODAT - SUNDAY

Hey greeny,

Sounds like a great day!

I'm frustrated because I am not feeling any better - If anything I am feeling worse. I have to go back to work tomorrow but if I am not able to do it I will take a leave of absence and they can just shove it. Period. The worst part is I feel like I have to do stuff - like cook, clean - gee, I don't know, take care of my child - and I just don't have the energy to do it. It's really awful. I wish I was depressed or something cause at least then they could take care of it whereas there is no answers here for them to medicate! AUUUUUGGGGGHHHHHHH (uni's scream of ultimate frustration and exhaustion).

I almost caved yesterday and cracked a beer. Luckily at the last moment my eyes grazed upon a diet ice tea in the fridge and I grabbed that instead. I didn't even want the beer at the time - I was just friggin thirsty!

Onwards and upwards. Day 11 - when is this ache in my side going to go away? I thought it was my liver and if I stopped drinking it would subside but it's still there.

[greeneyes]

ODAT - SUNDAY

Uni....:l If you let go of some things you feel like you need to do and.... and...... uh.... ask for help.........you allow others the opportunity to contribute and feel the joy of being needed. What a win-win sutuation!

[Mstall]

ODAT - SUNDAY

Day 3 and my first AL free weekend in I dont know how long...YEARS!

Though i'm not sleeping well at all, I still wake up feeling better than I would had I drank.

Today will be more cleaning, organizing, and shopping for healthy food for the week.

I feel so hopeful today, I really think I can make it this time. Have a great sober Sunday all

[SarahH]

ODAT - SUNDAY

Sick again today

but thank god not AF related. Tried to talk to someone on the phone last night, and suddenly realized I had no voice. Then the sinuses backed up. Basic cold with laryngitis. Had a lot of trouble sleeping because of post nasal drip making me nauseous. Actually got a fair amount accomplished at work anyway, but big deadline tomorrow. (Sunday is a workday here.)

Anyway, haven't forgotten why I am here, and am grateful to be well enough to be sick with something simple!

Thanks for starting the thread!

[universal]

ODAT - SUNDAY

Hi guys,

I know greeny - I actually had a chat with BF this morning to tell him I was going to need more help around the house - especially tomorrow after going back to work. We have agreed that their will be some crock pot meals this week so he can watch the little one and feed her without having to cook (he's a horrible cook) so that I can go straight to bed after work this week.

Sarah, sorry you are feeling so crappy but congrats on the AF!

Have a great sunday everyone!

[ladybirdheart]

ODAT - SUNDAY

Hi folks. You must feel so depleted, Uni, I hope you can choose only the essentials and conserve energy. ODAT is a good way for me to figure out my priorities as I think I can do everything particularly if I am fueled by alcohol instead of common sense. Hope to have a nice peaceful day here and wish you all the same. Love, Ladybird.

[QuitinTime]

ODAT - SUNDAY

I'm gonna give it another try today. Have not been doing well - mostly due to stress - anyone who knows my story can guess why, not that its an excuse, but I use it as one sometimes. At least Ive managed one sober day per week - gotta start somewhere - today is the day for this week and maybe we can do it again tomorrow. I hope so, I want to get off the ride and chill for awhile.

I'm going to walk in the woods more and keep diverted best as I can. Can't make promises for tomorrow just gonna stay free today. Cheers.

[universal]

ODAT - SUNDAY

Welcome to ODAT Quitin time - good luck - a walk in the woods sounds wonderful - enjoy it.

[mica]

ODAT - SUNDAY

Thanks, Greenie, for this quote:

"Hope all is well with everyone. If you are struggling, treat yourself gently and well. Think healthy."

Today has been a white-knuckle kind of day, and if I had read your kind words earlier, I would have been happier. Treating myself gently and well sounds much nicer than the way I handled today. No alcohol, just the tight muscle, gotta get through this kind of feeling.

I will remember your words the next time. Thank you.:l

[Cinders]

ODAT - SUNDAY

Good evening, ODATers,

Whew!! I made it through another day ODAT and had a lovely one with the entire family here for dinner.

All the grandkids were over and everyone had a good time.

Luckily, everyone knows there will be no alcohol consumed on these premises, so these get togethers do not have the added stress of being around others drinking alcohol.

I have to travel this week and will be around hotel bars, etc. The last time I was out of town, it went very well. I even ate at the hotel bar (much cheaper than the restaurant) and did just fine. Hopefully this week will be more of the same.

I'll see all of you tomorrow on an ODAT Monday.

Love,
Cindi