December Determination ~ AF ~Week 3

[redhibiscus]

Good morning and welcome to week three.

Dill, it is wonderful to go back in your mind and thing of the past memories of being AF. Thanks for bringing that up, I am continuing to do this.

LBH, my Tuesday was OK, I still have a job,and where I am working, that is a good thing.

Hartley, I am so sorry to hear that your marriage is ended or ending. Sober, you will work it out. Drinking, as you know will make everything worse.

Lodestar, you are doing great. Seven weeks, I have not done that in a while.

Everyone have an AF great day.:h

[dill]

December Determination ~ AF ~Week 3

"In discussing an approach to bringing about positive changes within oneself, learning
is only the first step. There are other factors as well: conviction, determination,
action and effort."--Dalai Lama

Well, that says it all, doesn't it!

Red, thanks for starting this week's thread. Maybe you could share more of your pre alc memories with us. I enjoy hearing them.

Well, I am putting on weight in spite of myself. There are just too many good treats all around. Today I will re-double my efforts to eat sensibly. And, I have a mouse in the house, so I will be pre occupied for awhile. UGH!

I hope everyone has a great AF day.

[stirly-girly]

December Determination ~ AF ~Week 3

Planet Janet is in chat with Reggie. She doesn't sound too good. I tried talking to her but didn't get anywhere and I have to leave now. PLease somebody go to chat and see if you can help out.

[Lavande]

December Determination ~ AF ~Week 3

Good morning Determinators,

Thanks for getting us started Red! Hope all is well.

Dill, I think we have the conviction & determination part down pretty well - now we just need to focus on the action & effort part.............
I don't think I've put any weight on myself but I sure haven't lost any! Although I would really love to lose some, part of my brain is saying 'wait a minute - you already have 2 quits to focus on'. 'Enough'!!!
I suppose I will have to make a New Year push to move some pounds off this old bod!

Stirly - I see you are in chat with Planet Janet right now - hope all is OK.

Wishing everyone a terrific Humpday (where's Sooty?)
Thinking about trying to bake a cookie or two today! AF baking - looking forward to that

[ladybirdheart]

December Determination ~ AF ~Week 3

Thank you, Red, for starting Week Three and welcome to all who join in. It was good to hear from you, Lodestar; I think the sober life is far more ambiguous then the drinking one where one loses so much perspective. It is really different thinking soberly of One Day rather than Day One. Hartley, I am sorry for what appears to be the loss of your marriage and your realization of being unable to offer comfort to your wife. Because of addiction, I have made my own interpersonal life very small (microscopic) and as such this is the often only place I can express myself about anything important. You speak very well, you are funny and smart, and I look forward what you are thinking. Lav, good luck with your baking. For me cooking without the sauce has been the hardest thing in my daily routine. I absolutely loved the aesthetics and science of cooking but tweaked my creations with bits of this or that exotic booze while tweaking the cook with far, far more. Right now I am limited to just making things that don?t entail or pair well with alcohol. Thank heavens for cultural diversity! I would not make it without Southeast Asia or Islam right now! Hi Dill (love the quote and it?s author), MM, Cyn, Lil, Sheri, Davie, et. al. Where is Sooty? Love, Ladybird.

[mighty mouse]

December Determination ~ AF ~Week 3

Good Day Determinators, Ihave presents to wrap today but am in a scroogy mood. Woke up on the wrong side of the bed but it's nice and sunny out so I am thankful.

Dill, Great quote, It sure does sum it up!

I agree with Lav on the weight issue. I don't want to gain any but need to work on one thing at a time.. This month AF days must rule.. We can all join together for the weight issue in 2010!

LBH, Do you write for a living? I thought someone asked you but never saw the answer. I used to have a better vocabulary. I think I dumbied down with my kids. like, ya know, geez, that sucks.

SG I've never done chat. It never works for me?

Red, thanks for starting us out.

Hi to all else, Hartley, Sooty, cyn, Davie, Sherie, Pheonix, Tw and all else
Lil, Prayers for you.

[sooty]

December Determination ~ AF ~Week 3

I'm here I'm here I'm glad to say. Happy humpday everyone.
I'm sorry I've been awol - damn blasted internet been playing up again but I have now been out and purchased a wire which enables me to get connected when the wireless is out of action .... so in theory I should be here all the time!!!!
Hartley hope things sort themselves out for you real soon.
Lav how's work going? Are you still ridiculously busy? I hope not - but I hope you're making loads of money
Dill I hope you get rid of the mouse, pesky things, I get them sometimes cos my cats bring them in - but eventually the cats catch them - yuk!
MM - well done and lets all knuckle down for 2010 - the year we will be slim as well as AF!
Red, Ladybird, Lode - great to see you all.
Well I've done some more wrapping of pressies, still haven't decorated the house but will get round to that this weekend.
Have a good wednesday everyone - love to all and anyone I've missed
Sooty

[sdlovespackers]

December Determination ~ AF ~Week 3

Good Morning!
Onward and upward to week 3~~we're cruisin' now!! Although, I'm moving pretty slowly as I'm still in pain and waiting to hear from the doc. He put me on a couple of meds for my tummy...if it's not better by Friday, I'll go in for a scope Monday or Tuesday...lovely!! I honestly think it's just stress related!!! When drinking I never had to deal with the "stress" or feelings or whatever....according to my counselor...this is a good thing....my tummy sure doesn't agree!

Lodestar-I wanted to somment on your post from the other thread. I can totally relate to how your feeling!!! I think I'm probably "at" the same place in my head with my drinking as you are...very conflicted...not about not drinking, like you I can wake up each day and tell myself...nope not today....but when I think about for how long will I do that??? Forever??? It's so scary or overwhelming for some reason! I can only hope that what people say on here is the truth...it is worth it, and we just need to get over the tought stuff....the figuring stuff (us) out and we'll be glad we did! Worth a try anyway, right!?

Red-thanks for getting us started this week...you must be an early riser to beat Dill up this morning!!

Dill--as always, love the quote! I guess the one thing about having a tummy that hurts....eating is out of the question...that helps the weight issue (for a bit)!!:H

Lav--what kind of cookies are you making? DO you make Christmas sugar cookies,....you know the kind you decorate and stuff....tradition at my mom's house!!!

LBH--where are you located that you have so many unique and wonderful recipes!!?? I'd LOVE to know a Southeast Asia or Islam recipe!!! WOW!!!!

MM--I can't imagine you in a scroogy mood....perhaps it's the smiling picture of a mouse on your posts!!! Sun has the power to cheer anyone up I think!! Get out and catch some rays!!! Speaking of packing......yikes...HAVEN'T even started!!!! Geesh!! But if I do then I have to hear my son beg for the next 9 days...can I open one, just one, please, just one..Mom, mom...mom!!!!

Well I suppose I better go catch up on work...didn't make it in yesterday, so lots to do today!! To all those DD'S yet to come HAPPY HUMP DAY!!!!!
SD:l

[mighty mouse]

December Determination ~ AF ~Week 3

Just a pop in,
Hi Sooty, Hope that cable works well for you.

SD and Lodestar, I wonder if thats why some of the more seasoned AF members say it is always one day at a time. My brother quit drinking a couple years ago and he told me he was just tired of the thought that constantly went into making sure he didn't over drink. I was very happy for him.

SD, Still pretty grumpy but going to battle somemore x-mas shopping. I think it is just that this time of year everything gets unorganized and messy while you try to jugle so much. When the whole house is in dissaray I'm in dissaray. Then all you hear is "the perfect gift, the perfect home decor, the perfect holiday dinner, the perfect outfit". Good Grief Charlie Brown I would like to slow down. This would be a huge trigger for AL. But now that I am aware of that ,,I choose to say NO and I will make some tea when I come home and sign on to MWO.

Sorry I went on...calming down now...MM

[Hartley]

December Determination ~ AF ~Week 3

Thanks to all for the thoughts. Hey ho - just need to get on with stuff. Situation complicated by the fact I live and work next door to the family home, so there's no real respite.

LBH - my ramblings are rather like my life cycle - bursts of inspiration followed by long periods of drab mediocrity. I'll try and damp down the dull outpourings on here. Much more fun all round, I think.

Here's to all Week 3'ers - I officially join the club tomorrow.

[sooty]

December Determination ~ AF ~Week 3

Good evening all, the cable is working, although its not the most attractive addition to the lounge carpet, so far no-one has tripped over it thank goodness.
I am so happy to be back on line I can't tell you!
I've got another really busy day tomorrow and won't be able to get on till the evening so have a good Thursday everyone and I'll see you tomorrow night.
Sooty :l

[lilmea]

December Determination ~ AF ~Week 3

Hello Everyone,

Sorry I have been out of touch for awhile. My daughter's BF of 6 yrs. had a heart attack last Thursday and passed away. The funeral was yesterday morning. This is a sad time for us right now. I am just so very grateful that I am sober and was able to be there for my daughter.

I will try to catch up later with everyone when things have settled a little more.

[sdlovespackers]

December Determination ~ AF ~Week 3

Oh Lil-I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter's boyfriend!! How horrible! I will say extra prayers tonight for you and your (and his family)! Oh my, he was probably pretty young I'm guessing...how sad! I'm sorry! You are an amazingly strong person, I'm sure your daughter is more than happy to have you 'present' for her at this time! You take care!!

Sooty-Glad to have to back and running!!!

Hartly-if I never officially said it b4 :welcome: Glad to have you here!!

MM- you know when you were talking about the "perfect this and the perfect that"....no wonder we put so much pressure on ourselves!! Kinda missing the meaning behind Christmas!! I know what you mean about slowing down....yikes...just to warp speed would be fine with me!!! What sucks even more...I go home now and get so tired I'm in bed by 9 or 10. When I'd drink, I was like Rambo on a mission...I could get a million things done...of course often times I'd wake up the next morning and think...dang, this house looks nice...did I really do all this? Albeit a nice surprise some mornings...I like waking up feeling like I do now much better!! We'll get through it MM!!! You have your cape...I need to get mine!!! LOL!! Have a great rest of the day!!
SD:l

[ladybirdheart]

December Determination ~ AF ~Week 3

Lil, my heart goes out to you in this time of loss. Your eyes are open, the lights are on, your daughter has her sweet, sober mom. It's dreadfully hard for her, without you it would be harder. We are here for you; I?ll bet you loved him too. Love, Ladybird.

[cyntree]

December Determination ~ AF ~Week 3

Lil - such loss, I'm so sorry. Please remember that we are here for you, just as surely as you have been there for everyone else during this time.
With love, care and concern,
Cyn