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Dewdrop, you just described my perfect meal!! i'm a sucker for goat's cheese Molly, I am the same - I just noticed today on Techies thread how many biccies are creeping back in and how the exercise is creeping out...must do something about that.
BB, glad to hear you are getting through things. Limers - I love To Kill a Mockingbird, and Gone with the Wind. Although reading The Help now, they call it the other side of Gone with the Wind - really good. Gettinghappy - hope the meeting went well?

I'm working tomorrow (yay - money for London!) and heading straight for Dublin then, for dinner with teh parents and new boyf and then my graduation on Friday. I have a date Friday night and then hoping to meet some friends on Saturday. So I'm not 100% sure when I'll be logging on again. Molly - have a great time with Jilly tomorrow - I wish my mum and I could do things like that! You should be proud that you have such a great relationship with your daughter :l

Have a great few days people x

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I just realised I must sound like such a pain going on about having dates and all that, blabbing away - I'm very sorry... I shall cop on very soon and calm down about it all - promise.

[mollyka]

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Don't you dare stop, it's my ration of romance for the day:H, have a brilliant time in town - might see you I'll keep an eye out! Congrats on the grad too!
Molly

[anon]

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Good morning Novemberists. Very hectic here looking after 3 grandchildren for the morning so only got a little bit of me time.

I love the romance Neart I want to hear all about it. I hope you have a fab day at the Graduation. Well done you!:goodjob: Enjoy Dublin and London next month.

Hi Molly I hope you are enjoying your"Christmas Holidays" Great that you are able to do this sober.

Have a good sober Thursday everyone and look forward to the weekend.

STAY STRONG

[Guest]

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Neart enjoy your weekend , sounds exciting. And meeting the parents, eh?? Things are getting serious! Things are looking up here too, my son has an interview today and im very excited, say a prayer he gets it, could do him alot of good if he got a job.Enjoy the grankids Anon and hi Molly! See you all later...

[mollyka]

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Wow Limers I didn't pick up on that! Neart - wherever you are, is it your parents or his parents you're having the dinner with?
Anon, have a lovely time with the granchildren- you have no business lookin that good and running that well AND being a granny!! Yes, 'christmas' hols are going brilliant - the sober part is the best part actually! I gave Jilly her christmas pressie. last night - it's just money to spend on our shopping trip and she got all teary and telling me how proud she is and everything - it was lovely - now looking forward to spending some $$$$$$$$$$$ (can't remember how to do euros on the keyboard:H, can't believe I did my ECDL!), heading off in bout an hour!!
Limers. I'll say a 'mammy prayer' for your son and the job. We are a completely non-religious family until it comes to jobs, interviews, exams etc. then they all believe in 'mammy prayers'!!

I just feel a bit sloppy and soft at the moment so I want to say to everyone out there that posts here, or even just lurks - we are all brilliant - the ones with heaps of AF time, the ones with 5 hrs AF time, the ones who have none and are struggling. WE ARE ALL HERE, and TRYING to do something!! Have ye ANY idea how many people are out there causing chaos with alcohol in their own lives and others and doing NOTHING TO STOP. We truly are brilliant - remember that today - now sloppy is over.

BE GOOD, and I hope I have wi-fi in the hotel, laptop going in the boot of the car anyway

BYE FOR NOW
Molly( cos I'm happy and excited this morn you are all gettin a hug!):l:l:l

[Wagoneer]

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11 days AF here WHOO HOO! Can't believe it - I feel so good. But I am realizing that I can't blame alcohol anymore for being an airhead and not remembering anything. Shit. Better go buy some Ginko for my memory...but I keep forgetting to do it...lol

Last night after dinner, I was talking to my eldest and got enough courage to tell her that I was 10 days sober and have not have a drop of wine in all that time. She looked me in the eye and said "I am proud of you Momma". I am welling up just thinking about it. I have never shared my struggle with anyone in my family and now that she knows (maybe she knew already, most likely) I am even more determined to stay AF. I don't want to let them down, and I certainly don't want to let myself down. It was an amazing feeling. Well, off to get ready for work. See you in a few hours! X X O O Kat

[Peacefull]

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Good morning all,

Neart, don't stop sharing, I like hearing how happy you are

Molly you sound fantastic :l

I can so relate to the reading, I am soo happy to be able to read again. Not only remember what I read, but to actually absorb what I am reading and not off in another world ruminating about my last drunk.

Now that I figured out what was causing my intense cravings, I have nipped it in the bud. It is amazing how the subconscious mind works. My eating has gotten right under control, actually turning into a real health nut now. I am now cutting out caffeine as I know that contributes to my anxiety, when then brings on the cravings.

Have a wonderful Thursday all :h

[one2many]

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Everyone is doing so well here, it's a great thread.

My Dad's brother hung himself yesterday. Himself and my Dad were estranged and had not seen each other in many years. Needless to say, my Dad is very upset.

Life is just too short for fighting and bickering etc......you ned to grab life by the goolies and LIVE IT!
I got this in my inbox today and it seemed very apt...


If I Had My Life to Live Over ...

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren’t there for the day.

I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.

I would have talked less and listened more.

I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.

I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.

I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.

I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried about grass stains.

I would have cried and laughed less while watching television, and more while watching life.

I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn’t show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.

There would have been more “I love you’s.” More “I’m sorry’s.”

But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute… look at it and really see it… live it… and never give it back.

Stop sweating the small stuff. Don’t worry about who doesn’t like you, who has more, or who’s doing what.

Instead, let’s cherish the relationships we have with those who DO love us.

Let’s think about what the universe blessed us with.

And what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally, as well as spiritually.

Life is too short to let it pass you by.

We only have one shot at this and then it’s gone.

I hope you all have a blessed day.

[JackieClaire]

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one2many;1001150 wrote:


If I Had My Life to Live Over ...

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren?t there for the day.

I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.

I would have talked less and listened more.

I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.

I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.

I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.

I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried about grass stains.

I would have cried and laughed less while watching television, and more while watching life.

I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn?t show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.

There would have been more ?I love you?s.? More ?I?m sorry?s.?

But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute? look at it and really see it? live it? and never give it back.

Stop sweating the small stuff. Don?t worry about who doesn?t like you, who has more, or who?s doing what.

Instead, let?s cherish the relationships we have with those who DO love us.

Let?s think about what the universe blessed us with.

And what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally, as well as spiritually.

Life is too short to let it pass you by.

We only have one shot at this and then it?s gone.

I hope you all have a blessed day.

Oney, me darling, that has actually brought tears to my eyes. Bless you sweetheart:l

[Peacefull]

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So sorry about your uncle oney :l

Your post is so true, live life to its fullest you never know. I have had too many losses in my life and know how precious each moment is. :h

[Guest]

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Hi all, Wagoneer well done!!Heading towords what will be my third af weekend and feeling strong. I have drinkingn thoughts but then I think 'is it worth it?' the answer is always NO!
Tonight im going to a 'shop and rock' with my daughter , bands playing, champagne but not for me(!) and a 20% discount in most shops so it should be good
I see Mollys staying in a hotel tonight, enjoy Molly..x

[Guest]

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also I think of wips post in the tool box thread on the urge surfing, shes right, the urges pass, the disgust in yourself last waaaaayy longer......

[ifulovelife2]

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Hi all,

Doing a quick post so you all don't think I got run over by the wagon...day 11 Yippee. We have an off site meeting and I just got a break. I don't even have time to read the posts but will get to them tonight.

Sober Thursday (use to be "Thirstday") everyone.

11 is heaven!:yay:

[Wagoneer]

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ifulovelife2;1001395 wrote:
11 is heaven!:yay:

Amen to that my friend!! :h