Sober NOvember Challenge

[Wagoneer]

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Well, I changed my avatar to Miss Yvonne from Pee Wee's playhouse. I googled "hoochie mama" but the pictures that came up were less than, er, appropriate. If you ever saw the stage version of Pee Wee's Playhouse, you would concur that Miss Yvonne is the epitome of a "wagon"...lol!!!!

Now back to your regularly scheduled posting.....

[choice]

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roud: ANON!!!! That is outstanding!!!!

I've been gone a few days and have no idea where to jump in but just wanted to say how impressed I am with all of this November success. I'm going to Oz tomorrow for the first time and I'm pretty excited. It's another business trip that I'm tagging along for so I'll be alone a lot but have my tourist guide to Melbourne so I'm pretty sure I can keep myself entertained. Hopefully we will have free wifi at our hotel, so I can keep up with you guys If not I'll be gone for a week. I loved Oney's description of enjoying a sober life because that is how I feel too. I wish I could find people in the real world who understand how much better things are without AL. I hung out with a women from the states yesterday who kept trying to convince me that I could have one drink. It was really annoying. She's really homesick and I had compassion for her so invited her over for dinner. All she talked about was hanging out in bars and drinking. She knows that my fiance and I aren't drinking... and our troubles with it. It's kinda made me feel off all day. I am so sensitive with people sometimes so I'm trying not to be offended. I'm pretty sure that she thinks what we are doing is stupid. It kinda sucks because I was hoping I'd met a new buddy..... probably not. Oh well. Like mindedness is hard to come by since I've sobered up, except in MWO. Take care everybody!!! :l:h

[gettinghappy]

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Well Wagoneer- the only baglady slash hoarder in our town is named Miss Yvonne. It's funny to see your picture because she is like that. She is always dressed up kind of fancy while acting completely eccentric. You gotta like her! Anyway, I just went to a town council meeting tonight and a guy came in after quite a little to drink and argued with the council. I was so glad it wasn't me. But I guess that would never happen because I would never bother going to a meeting if I were drinking. My day was calm and good and now off to bed. Good night, I hope all is well with everyone!:huggy

[Spinning J]

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Congratulations Anon .What an achievement! :goodjob: :thumbs::yay:

[enja]

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ANON!!! :grouptrophy: Congratulations! What a fabulous achievement, and declining the champers?!? You are a star and an inspiration. :thanks:

Molly - what a wonderful sounding day. :rays: You didn't sound boastful at all, just justifiably proud of your daughter!

Wagoneer - love, love, LOVE Miss Yvonne, your avatar sure brought a smile to my face. :H

Spinning J - hope you're feeling better now. :l

Getting late here on the west coast - hope y'all have a terrific Tuesday - can you believe we're 1/3 of the way through NOvember's Challenge already?!?

:h

[Wagoneer]

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9 days today. Can't believe it. My head is clearer, feeling better and feeling happy. I have so much time to play with my girls, made a killer dinner, cleaned up, ironed.. You never think about how much time stupid AL takes up. It's pretty cool! Hope everyone is well and it is so awesome to see everyone doing well. I would congratulate each of you all but I know I will miss someone (my mind is clearer but I am still a dork...lol) Happy Tuesdday!

[mollyka]

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Well good mornin Miss Yvonne - how doing you!!!! you are rockin girl that's what you're doing - 9 days and sounding so positive - good for you(an I didn't once call you a wagon!!!!
ANON!!!!!
brilliant girl!! that is fantastic! Can you show us the bit on the tele? I'm so in awe of you:goodjob::goodjob:

Mornin Choochie, Dewdrop, Ifulov, Gettinhappy, Enja, SJ, Choice - I know what you mean about the people being pushy with the drink and talking about it all the time. I had to 'drop' my bessiemate because of this - she just went on and on and on and frankly I got sick of it, and I reckoned if drink was that important to her that she needed to talk about drink related things all the time I didn't need her in my life. My hubs keep saying 'why don't you ring A and meet for a coffee?' I know she doesn't want to meet for a coffee
Just found connection for the laptop to the camera so goin to download the photos from yesterday - will be back later
Neart, where are you you layabout???
Molly

[Peacefull]

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:wd::yougo::woot:

BRAVO ANON!!!!!!!!

This thread is a laugh I tell ya :H

Great to hear everyone so strong and happy, isn't sobriety marvelous :h

[mollyka]

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Hiya Peace - thought you were taking a sabbatical? Can't resist us huh????!!

[Choochie]

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Anon - I've been following you and have been so impressed with your running. And, now this!! Wow - I can really appreciate what you've done. Outstanding example of the kinds of things we can achieve when rid of the beast!

:goodjob::happy::yay::wd:



Choice - I really hear your story about the people trying to force you into drinking. I don't know about the rest of the world, but in the states, drinking is definitely the norm. And, the younger people are, the more likely they are to think you're crazy for not drinking. Really, how insane is that? Now, I have to share a good story with all of you along this line.



I used to hang out with a wild and crazy woman - funny, extremely bright, gorgeous, accomplished -- the whole nine yards. We became friends when we were neighbors years ago. We partied together like there was no tomorrow. She was a terrible influence on me - it was just where I was at the time -- you know, age, etc. Well, long story short we had a falling out (after an evening of heavy drinking -- imagine that). She actually looked me up recently and wanted to get together (with spouses for dinner). I sent her a long e-mail explaining about my self-imposed rehab, etc....was totally honest about my drinking. Told her we couldn't get together because I had made the decision not to be around drinkers for at least several months until I felt strong enough.....Well, guess what? She told me she too has a drinking problem now. I shouldn't have been surprised, but I was amazed that she actually confessed this. She (in my mind from what I remembered) was not the type to ever admit she had a problem. Anyway, we decided not to do dinner (her husband is still a big drinker) and to get together some time in the future when we're old and gray and everyone (including her husband) has stopped drinking. This may never happen, but I think the whole story is interesting. So, after this long ramble..................and back to your story about the drinkers sort of making you feel "off" when they tried to influence you..............think of these people as future alcoholics because they probably will be. Just like my friend (and myself), many of the drinkers we know will end up with a drinking problem because of the progressive nature of it all. I know that was a long story, but I just had to share it because it related so well to what you just went through. And, look at Molly having to give up her friend. I was telling IFuL yesterday - I actually don't have one friend who doesn't drink. Sad statement, I know.



Now, one last little ramble - we did have dinner with some relatives on Sunday who were actually impressed and complimentary of my not drinking. They thought it was really wonderful (and I gleaned that they were kind of envious, actually). So, hopefully you'll experience that too - where people admire what you're doing. The people who were trying to convince you to drink were being extremely selfish. My guess is that they're just too young to understand!



Miss Yvonne aka Wagoneer - congrats on day 9 - so glad you're feeling the benefits of no al. Super, isn't it? Moving away from deprivation and toward gratitude!!



IfuL - ok I know now who the coach is - told you I was sports illiterate -- Cowboys aren't looking too good right now, eh?



Enja, SJ, GH, Dew, Molly, ICan, Oney, Neart and all you other November sober folks - have a super AF Tuesday.



Hope I didn't bore you guys with my story - just had to tell it.




Choochie:l

[gettinghappy]

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Anon, you are a real inspiration to all of us! Thank you for starting this thread, it looks like everyone is going along with new thoughts and ambition. This is Day 11 for me and I just can't believe that just 10 short days ago I was feeling so sad and hopeless. For anyone just starting out just try to get through those first few days and things really start to clear. This is a great place to come if you need help! It really was a life saver for me. Thanks all of you!:h This morning I noticed that I woke up before the alarm all rested, I am excited about the things I have to do at work today. Not to mention that I remember every single person I talked to this week and my skin is clearing up. Life is good today!! Have a great Tuesday!!! Love, GettingHappy(er) and Happier:flower::flower::flower::flower::flower:

[Choochie]

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GH, congratulations on 11 days - really great. I'm happy for you!!

[ifulovelife2]

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Good morning all!
Already back at work but I am finally sleeping! 9 days and going strong!
Way to go Anon; run like the wind!
Yes, we have the ones that tell us we can have just one glass...come on! And then there are those that think 8 or 9 days is nothing special. Little do they know 1 day is a mile stone for all of us that were/are caught up in the every night roller coaster of hell!
But that's okay because "WE" know we are accomplishing something special.

Mere and FB if you read this get right back in here with us. I tried to post last night but the home computer wouldn't let me get in and type. Every mistake we make is a tool and we must make sure we use it as such and move on with the lesson.
Mistysmoma, I hope you are doing well this morning.
Wagoneer - Don't go slapping anyone today...LOL
Everyone else power to us (can't remember everyone, still rebuilding brain cells :-)
YOU all are important in my process and I appreciate it more than you will ever know!
Have a great Tuesday and a sober one!!!
9 and fine!

[mollyka]

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Hello again all! Chooch, I really understand your story I too had a mate who was mad as a March Hare and drank like a fish, couldn't imagine being able to have dinner with her now, but sure,maybe she's seen the light like your mate?! and yes I do think these people that seem fixated with drink definitely have some sort of a problem with it. ANYONE I know from my young days that drank like I did, have a problem now. An ex-boyfriend who introduced me to 'double' vodka's when I was 17 has had numerous heart attacks and is now sober for 3 years and doing great!
I've said it before here I think the young people drink an awful lot - much more than I did back in the day - we couldn't afford to drink like they do - I think there is a major problem brewing (haha pardon the pun!!)
Having a lazy day today, daughter home from town, she had a great night, so all is over and went well. Talk later
Molly

[anon]

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Granada

:thanks: Ok this is when I lose my anon status.
google--village road runners on front page is stop press -click on new race reports- then click Granada half marathon and there I am. As I am not much use at downloading pics etc. This is the only way I can show you any pictures
Have been reading all your posts novemberists. Some big hurdles being jumped but so much better without the booze.
Molly enjoy your daughters visit. My daughter is home next month but just for Christmas cannot wait.