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[ChickenNumber3]

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So Proud!

Wow Pearlers!
So proud of you all!

After I ahcieved my 30 days I decided to conduct a little experiment on myself and allowed myself to have a few drinks last night! Wanted to see how much power AL still had over me..glad to say the power is less, although not gone!(Probably never will be!)

I drank more than I should have, but wanted to see if I could stop when I chose too and also remind myself of how truelly awful a hangover is..cause I have been wavering over my long term goals!

The results are in: woke up seedy and tired, but not a full blown hangover cause I stopped after 5 drinks and put self to bed!

Reaffirmed my desire not to be hungover ever again EVER EVER EVER!!!!!!
Committing to a 99%AF lifestyle, which permits moderating at the occasional social event,but as Sunbeam says "every day is not an event!"

So I am now comitting to you all once more. I have my pearl necklace, now I want some matching earings...so I'm going diving for atleast another 4 days..Wednesday here...so that's my plan!

Keep up the good work crew!

Chookers:h

[universal]

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Day 4 here - Yippee 4 pearls in a row. I'm stringing together a necklace!

[AKwineo]

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Two days AF!!!!
Typing down my goals for others to read has really helped. However, I am afraid to type down the next goal but hear goes.

I want to go until Friday AF. That is two more nights.

The reason I am afraid is to write it out, is that my main wine drinking buddy just returned from vacation, and I know when I see her she will have not only stories to tell but a bottle to share. I am going to try to make this meeting happen on Friday so I can reach my goal. It will only make it more special. She will understand.

I am going on vacation next week, and will be drinking. BUT when I return, I want to really get a necklaces going, and try for 30 days.

Good job everyone else!

[AKwineo]

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suziQ;720548 wrote: Did my first ever AA meeting today and it was nicer than I thought it would be. Have some encouraging literature to digest.

So to-day is 3 days AF strung together.

What was it like? The religious aspect has me skeptical. I also know I am not ready to 100% quit and would look like a fool if I went.

[suziQ]

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Hello AKwineo,

There is no great religious aspect as such. Those who successfully abstain have accepted a higher power (not necessarily God). I am not ready for this stage yet.

There are people attending who still drink. Then you have the other side of the coin. There was a lovely old gent of 87 years who started AA in 1952, remained sober since then, and still attends meetings regularly.

I was prepared to remain anonymous and jut sit at the back and listen. I was made very welcome when I first walked in the door. The absolute honesty of the people who told their stories was amazing and I felt a part of something worthwhile. I am attending again to-day.

There is no membership fees (a collection plate is passed to cover coffee, and cake). No records of names, so I would urge you to just try one meeting. Sit at the back and listen - nobody will harass you.


I am day 4 abstinent, a long way to go, but I am feeling strong to-day. The shakes, headache, sweats, and wretchedness are being left behind.

I want that string of pearls.

[middlepathpilgrim]

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Lovely solitare pearl ring....

Hey all,

Took my L-Glut about an hour before heading home from work and I believe it helped tremendously. Instead of the bottle of wine, growing larger and more desirable in my mind from about 3:00 pm on since my abstinence last night, I had only two watered down glasses and switched to soda. So not AF, but definitely Mod.

Will try for another pearl tomorrow/today. Middle of the night here...restless sleep for the whole house. Ah, new moon and all that.

Here's hoping all will wake with clear heads and peace of mind.

G

[ChickenNumber3]

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Great work on moding mpp!
Suzi-found your info about AA quite interesting..have always been curious about it!

Sleepless 2 yr old last night..so I am very weary and out of sorts today..early to bed tonight and definately AF!

Barracking for everyone!
Chicken

[Elsa]

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Day 3

Hi
Day 3 for me is just starting, never made it past day 2 before, so here goes.

[MissMerlot]

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Hang in there elsa...You can do it..
I'm on day 4,day 3 was a bitch but it's over with....i had my jammies on last night at half 7 and was in bed at half 9....
Only way i knew i'd make it to day 4. It works!!
Day 8 is my record....will take balls to get me through to 9 but feck i'm going to do it this time...

Love & hugs to all,
Keep the faith & strength...

hugs & prayers
annie
xx

[middlepathpilgrim]

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Morning, alll:

Thanks, Chickie! Two-year old, eh? I believe the greatest challege of parenting is the sleep deprivation. Wishing you a worn out toddler ready for an early bed.

Elsa, hang in there! If you have them, take the supps and try some diversions tonight. I find grabbing the jammies and a hot bath and straight to bed with a book, knocks the cravings. Just anything to shake up the routine.

anniemac! Hello again, it's been some time since I saw your typing. My hellos to Mr. Mack. You hang tight and my prayers are with you. Wishing you the most wonderful of days.

Sun's coming up, so I'd better start this AF "feckin'" day! (Love that expression!)

G:h

[AKwineo]

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Have to start over ...booo

Spent time with a friend last night and drank. Will start again tonight.

[universal]

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Cravings are bad right now (day 5 - this is normal I know) but I am not going cave. I am aiming for 7 days and there is absolutly no reason for these cravings (I know it is sugar withdrawl). I am going to stay busy tonight and get through this evening with diet soda and tea.

I'll check back tomorrow and I know I will be able to say I'm on day 6. I know I can do this. I don't drink.

[ChickenNumber3]

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Just a quick one as got work this am!
Stay strong people and gather those pearls..I will check back in this arvo!
Feeling better and rested today
Chicken

[FindingMyself]

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:new:

Would like to join everyone here trying to string a few days together AF.

[middlepathpilgrim]

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Down with the oysters, singing with the pearls

A check in...

Failing miserably tonight. Four glasses in/one bottle and have poured out the rest open to get some rest. You know?

So... Didn't make my pearl for the day, but planted the seed. Put the wine bottle in the recycling thought... well, you're going to be under tomorrow, eh? Lots of excuses, no reasons.

AK.. Me too. See you in the morning, check in!

Finding Myself.. Me too. Love this string. Hang on.

Chickie... thanks for keeping this chick in a row and the nest welcoming.

Quote:

Courage does not always roar
Sometimes courage is the quiet voice
at the end of the day saying
"i will try again tomorrow"

Diving tonight, pearls tomorrow.

G