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[neart]

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Hi everyone! Well, I'm just a bit of a flake at the moment, aren't I! I just haven't been around. I got a call on monday to go up to Dublin for an interview - then I stayed up for a practical the next day, got the call today to say I got the job! It's not in a school but it's working with kids, so I'm happy out. I'll have very little money - once I pay rent, I won't have much more than what I get on social welfare, but I"ll be working, and I'll be up in Dublin where my friends and boyfriend are, so I'm happy out

I hope everyone here is keeping well and happy? Molly, I hear ya on waiting for buses etc. What weather!!! And the "i deserve it" mentality - I use that in a lot of areas of my life, I think. Dewdrop - fair play for handling those cravings. Overit, great to see you :l Hello to any newbies and all the oldies :H:H

I'm heading to Dublin tomorrow, still hoping to fly out to London on Saturday (fingers crossed!) for the weekend. I'll check in when I'm back. And I'll be thinking of ye in the meantime x

[Choochie]

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Neart, that's fantastic. So happy for you! Congrats!!

[Sarah's Jeopardy]

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Great to hear all the news from everyone:

Peace~good job on working through constant battle.

GettingHappy~Awesome, I feel the same way about this site too and the transformation its helped me make in myself.

Choccie~Thanks for the pointers on the tea and agave nectar I'm definately going to give them a try.

Wagoneer & Fluff ~ I hope you both feel much better very soon.

OverIt~ Glad you've returned... best wishes on your journey

Jenny~I love that you told someone about the sober sleigh... I would have loved to have seen their face!

Mazzie & Cheech~Welcome, all the best.

Neart ~ Congrats on the job, I hope the move goes well.

I'm feeling great today. I'm always nervous when the weekend comes around esp since we have a chocca weekend of social events. But I feel really confident that I'll manage these engagements without going for the bottle. I've got a plan to take my own PepsiMax's and be the designated driver. I'm always a big drinker so I'm a bit concerned some people may push me a little to have a drink, since people seem to like the silly vivacious me. I'll use a visual of all my buddies on the sleigh to get through the tougher moments.

[Choochie]

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I just told someone that I would be happy to come to the holiday party but I will be providing my own drinks because I am on Santa's sober sleigh!

LOL Jenny - I too would love to have seen the reaction....:H

[gettinghappy]

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Sara, if you get cornered just imagine all of us flying around on the santa sleigh. Hair blowing, goofy smiles, ok, and singing Christmas carols! That's a silly vision right there!!:h :danthin::h

[mollyka]

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Morning everyone, sorry I didn't check in last night! so many around and everyone is so welcome, brilliant we are all determined to stay sober for christmas - this is definitely a good time to stick tight to this site!!
Neart girl, that is a brilliant bit of news - getting a job at the moment is mindblowing, and in Dublin as well!! As soon as this frigging snow is gone lets meet up for lunch or coffee or something?? Still don't know if I'll make it to work today again - really pissed at the buses and the rudeness of busmen - to think they are sometimes the first people you meet in this country aaaaaaaaarrrrrggh - I'm now breathing deeply (really am!!).
Anyhows, may check in later if I don't get to work, if I do will deffo check in tonight
Molly

[neart]

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Morning everyone! Thanks for the lovely wishes Jenny, that is funny telling someone about Santa's Sober Sleigh :H:H Sarah - sounds like you have a good plan in place. I find it's much easier after a while with people, they start to get used to it, and it's only the odd person who keeps on at you. There are a few threads about dealing with friends that helped me at the start?
I met my neighbour the other day, and he was offering me a cigarette. I was telling him that I don't smoke or drink any more, and he said that he thought he was the only non-drinker in our neighbourhood - I think he was happy to knwo there was someone else out there! We didn't go in to any detail about why, but it was nice
Heading to Dublin today, supposed to be going to a gig tonight. I find I don't mind going out and not drinking anymore - it doesn't seem to bother me. I only seem to miss AL at times when I wouldn't be drinking anyway - tis strange. Had a drinking dream the other night, where I had a glass of wine and was really disappointed afterwards.
My tipple of choice is Perrier water - but it's hard to find in most places, so ginger ale is the 2nd choice - I"m a much cheaper date than I used to be!
Molly - I find that the best thing to do with cranky people is to be REALLY nice to them - it throws them completely-some of them cheer up and are nice back, and the really cranky one's get irritated at your happy buzz, which is fun
Not sure when I"ll be able to check back in, have a great day people :l

[Dewdrop]

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Hey guys what a busy bunch - Neart I'm so happy for you I know it's been a worry for you getting a job. Look at it as the first step to the job you've always wanted, great way to end one year and start another.

I had major cravings again yesterday but got through it, don't know what's going on so am going to meditate and do some yoga today when I'm feeling like that, or go for a walk but the snow is still bad here today so that may not be possible. Anyhow no matter what I'm not getting this far and caving, kept saying to myself if I'm going to cave then make sure it's for something special ie a big celebration not just skulking away in a corner like a rat downing a bottle not sure if that makes sense to you but it did to me?

I'm hanging on to the Sleigh and all of you with both hands.

Dewdrop :h

[Wagoneer]

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Hey guys! Happy Friday! Just popping in for a quick ride on the sleigh This cold is finally leaving me slowly but surely! Off to get ready for work...Hope everyone has a great day - talk later friends!

Love Kat

P.S. I had to edit my post - I said "pooping" instead of "popping"...man, it's early! lolololol

[choice]

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Fantastic news Neart!!! Congrats on everything your doing so well.:l:h

Hello to everyone, I'm just checking in to see how everyone's doing before I go to bed. Overit- it's great to have you back :l

Take care all see you later. :h

[fluff]

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Sounding good in this thread-let's keep this sleigh going! My cold is worse today-ugh! Hope everyone has a super sober Friday! Wagoneer- Glad you didn't poop on the sleigh! We must have the same virus- I still have to get my flu shot, too...

[one2many]

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Sorry I have been missing! Glad to see you all doing so well, what a successful, determined thread we have here, it really is an inspiration to see all of us doing SO well, getting over cravings and drinking thoughts and getting through.....all still AF!

Keep up the good work guys, this December will be one to remember!!

[Peacefull]

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Happy Friday Friends

Well (fingers crossed) it feels like I am coming out of my funk. I believe the meditating is helping and I also think hormones are playing a major role in this.

Dewdrop - I feel the same way about those nagging craving thoughts But right now, I am not drinking no matter what. It is way too early in my recovery and what we are fighting is the darn drinking thinking.

Neart - congratulations on your new job

Sarah - it honestly gets easier each time you go out. I had a couple of hard times - not for me, but for the other ppl. They like the Partying Peace, but I proved that I am as much or if not more fun sober. And no hangover the next day is so worth it.

Have a wonderful day Molly, Choochie, Choice, Enja, OneTooMany, Wagoneer, Mytime and, sorry my memory is shot , to all on the sleigh and those contemplating jumping on :l

[mylife]

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Good morning sleigh riders! Neart, that's fantastic news! So happy for you!

I feel so good this morning! Day 7 for me. I'm going to look at this post around 4pm if I start feeling that dreaded craving as it's my first Friday and I'm nervous! I'll definitely be posting tonight!

Dew, glad to hear you made it through your cravings yesterday.
Sarah, I'm happy to hear you had a plan for your party. Glad you're doing so well!
Wagon, Molly, Choice, Choochie good morning - great to hear from you all!

Have a great Friday everyone, I'll see you tonight!

[mylife]

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Peace, just saw your post -- glad to hear you're coming to a better place. I definitely hear you on the hormone thing! Have a great day!