On becoming joyfully AF

[Quakegirl]

On becoming joyfully AF

Good on you, Free, just keep on looking forward. Proud of you. X

[halo]

On becoming joyfully AF

Free hope you are doing well, it's wonderful that you are committed on the AF path and that a slip won't send you tumbling into the abyss, it's definitely a process , I think many of us are learning that as we take this journey..Hope you get some relaxing time for you soon..

[Quakegirl]

On becoming joyfully AF

Hey Free - how are you doing? Missing having you around. Hope you're ok.

[halo]

On becoming joyfully AF

Quake girl, love your tag line, it is most definitely not easy, trying to find a way to persevere! Hope you are doing well free...

[free at last]

On becoming joyfully AF

Hi all, quick note to let you know I am home, AF, and doing well. Been sleeping for 12 hours each night, mainly to recover from an intense three weeks of work. Had a major workshop on Thursday and company from Friday until today. Just now getting laundry done and off to a movie with my husband. Learned that I will not have 2.5 weeks home but rather will be on a plane again on Tuesday, home on Thanksgiving. Tomorrow I should be able to read and post. Thanks for sending thoughts my way.

Warmest,

[Guitarista]

On becoming joyfully AF

free at last;1583674 wrote:
-- am pleased that I have come this far on my AF journey, given the obstacles in my journey. Rather, I view it as talking a slight diversion down the wrong path. I will say that I am more committed than ever to living an AF life. This constant road warrior work environment is not healthy for me, especially as I work to maintain my sobriety.

Hiya FAL, greetings everyone,

Just popping in to say hello and i think you're a star and i'm in your corner. Wishing you a safe, sober and magical week ahead.

G force.

[free at last]

On becoming joyfully AF

Thanks, Mr. G, and everyone else for your encouragement. I tell myself that the constant travel, the meals with work colleagues, and clients, or meals alone in a VIP lounges is a lot to overcome. I am just so grateful to have known the joy of being AF for a significant period of time and continue to pursue my goal of a joyous AF life.

On a plane tomorrow, back on Thanksgiving for a few days and then one more long gig this year, followed by a month off with my husband. 2014 brings only four more trips and then this consulting gig is over. Will be able to develop some consistency in my daily routines.

Thanks to all for your encouragement.

[halo]

On becoming joyfully AF

Free, Keep up the fantastic effort! You are doing great, inspiring many of us at the MWO
Enjoy the month off, you deserve some relaxation , my guess you won't be traveling anywhere
:l

[free at last]

On becoming joyfully AF

Thanks, Halo. I just keep plodding along as best I can. After 24 hours in transit, am now back in Africa. Came back from dinner to a bottle of complimentary wine in my room. No temptation whatsoever today -- I broke my string of AF days last trip and don't want to go down that rabbit hole. Also, took a good dose of AB before I departed so that will keep me on the straight and narrow for the next week.

Also, I continue to wake up so grateful that I didn't drink the night before. A lovely feeling.

[NoSugar]

On becoming joyfully AF

Glad to hear you are safely there, Free! And that you aren't fighting with those stupid complimentary bottles anymore .

[free at last]

On becoming joyfully AF

Work dinner tonight and no temptation for any wine. Having taken the AB sure helps stop any thoughts of "just one" dead in their tracks. It's late here and I still have some work to crank out but checking in to say all is well with me.

[Quakegirl]

On becoming joyfully AF

Hi Free, great going. I just landed back home tonight after a 2 city trip. Home for 4 nights, then off again. So I totally relate. I have completely broken the airport lounge connection. Last thing I want to do is drink, flying makes me feel so shitty, anyway. But hotel lounges...they present a challenge. I am in awe of your tenacity in the face of really hard, exhausting and lonely stuff.

[free at last]

On becoming joyfully AF

Thanks, Quakegirl. I appreciate having fellow road warriors' encouragement. It's a very different kind of temptation. Right now, I am in the VIP lounge and others have already started Sat afternoon drinks. I had to have my dear husband talk me through computer surgery as my computer completely shut down. Talk about being isolated!

Tomorrow I am off to another country for a big meeting. Learned this week, I will not be going home for Thanksgiving but rather to yet another country for high-level events. Fortunately, I convinced my dear husband to fly to third country to meet me so we'll have a few days together. So, what I thought was an 8 day gig has now turned into another 24 day assignment. But, then I am "off" for an entire month after that.

Continue to remain AF, but also taking AB every 4-5 days rather than the 7-10 days I was doing before my "glimpse at the path leading to the dark side" As long as I TTDP (to quote k9 "take the damn pill") my resistance is stronger. Figure when I am no longer exposed, daily, to free alcohol that it may be a little easier for me. Now off to get some exercise and treat myself to a massage.

I know that you are dealing with your own stresses, especially your mom's health, so appreciate your words of encouragement.

All best

[NoSugar]

On becoming joyfully AF

You have the best attitude and openness to change I have ever seen. I'm going to try to be more like you!! :h NS

[Wine-no!]

On becoming joyfully AF

Hi Free
Sorry to hear you're not going home for Thanksgiving but am glad hubby will be joining you.. And then one month off!! Yay!!
Good to see that you didn't let one night throw you off track.
Xxxx