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[planetjanet]

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Hello Everyone,

Sorry a quick post before heading to bed, this week at work is crazy busy because we have a short week due to the holiday (Thanksgiving) and so I need to get myself to bed early. Not to mentioned that there is a "issue" with work, which has left me "mentally" exhausted.

Thank you so very much for your kind words and support, it really means alot. It means alot that you guys have stayed on this thread with me and definitely have been a big part of why I am at 6 months today.

Okay, gotta head to bed....congrats to you all on your AF days and again a big hug of thanks : ), was worried that I shared too much or was coming as "feeling sorry for myself"...phew. I will check back in on Wednesday.

Question: What is your favorite Christmas movie? Or movie you like to watch during the holidays?


Hugs,
Janet
AF Day

[scottish lass]

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Hello friends - and happy Thanksgiving preparing for the USA contingent. It was after Thanksgiving last year that I got more serious about giving up AL and started my 66 days that is my record so far!
Janet - we have a box with Christmas movies that I have to get out soon - my fav is probably White Christmas, but I enjoy some of the funny ones too like home alone....need to go see what is in the box...

[Ishybit]

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Elf!

[Balboa45]

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Just thought I'd join the thread, I'm on day 10 headed toward 32, if I make it I'll be very close to my goal of 200 AF days this year, a new record by 78 days..... feels good new record every day

See you, B-45

[planetjanet]

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Happy Turkey Day & Happy Thursday,

Welcome Balboa and congrats on your AF Days! OMG, did I have a LAZY day and phew ATE so much throughout the day, didn't even go running but at least the doggie was able to go to the dog park. Thank god, I have three more days off to get some serious running miles in before going back to work.

Here are a few fab Christmas movies I like to watch every year:

1) A Christmas Story - LOL a classic..still makes me laugh to this day : )
2) Planes, Trains, & Automobiles - great Thanksgiving movie
3) Nightmare Before Christmas
4) Home Alone - A classic
5) Elf - LOL I love Will Ferrell

Anywho, gotta get myself to bed, need to get up early. Wishing everyone a nice start to the weekend and will be checking back in on Sunday.

Hugs,
Janet
AF Day 201

[Janice]

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Sorry a quick check in to let you know I'm still in AF Land....hopefully get more time later. Christmas films mmm...there are so many favourites but I do LOVE The Holiday....it was filmed not so far away from me & looks so Christmassy!! Also love...now whats it called with Richard Attenborough..."Miracle on 34th Street"....is that right??? Again..so Christmassy!!

love to all...& have a Happy Sunday! xx

[Ishybit]

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Good morning everyone,
Welcome B-45! It sounds like you know how to fight al demons. Keep up the good work.
I made it through Thanks Giving without any problems BUT last night I found myself really BORED. My kids were bored, we didnt have any plans, watching a lot of tv, not really motivated and it culminated into unmotivated antsy-ness for me. UGH! I just waited for some time to pass so I could go to bed. I HATE feeling that way. I must plan, plan, plan today. Get motivated and feel productive.
I hope you're all doing great!
Ishy

[planetjanet]

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Hello Everyone,

I loved Miracle on 34th Street and yes it was Richard Richard Attenborough, definitely
Christmassy : )

Welp, it's back to work after 4 days off and wow it was really nice. I did manage to get in a couple of good runs in, one being an 8 miler. But phewy it's going to be a crazy work week...well at least the days will go by quickly and before you know it the weekend will be here again. It's so funny, since I have started this job, my days have just flown by so fast...

Do you guys get a real tree for Christmas? When do you get it? I am kind relieved that Christmas falls on a Tuesday, that way we can go back to work the next day. It's only one day of "urrrgggh alone on Christmas" at least this holiday I have my doggie to keep me company, sounds nuts but she really did cheer me up.

Anywho, I don't have much to write and need to get myself into bed. Wishing everyone a great week.

Hugs,
Janet
AF Day 204

[Janice]

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Hi everyone...Ishy so know what you mean - those are the times when I feel vulnerable too.

In fact I've been feeling sort of vulnerable as we head towards December. Thoughts of enjoying a nice glass of wine with my hubby, a glass of bubbly (& the rest!) on Christmas Day, mulled wine, baileys...it has all been such a big part of my Christmases...and I'm sure yours too. This year HAS to be different - I cant forfeit 7 months of sobriety just for the sake of a "good feeling" that is short lived and then filled with regret. I need some inspiration friends.

Janet - definitely a real tree!!! And, it has to be The Tree!!! Every year we take ages to choose it, get it in the tub & dressed & then its the best we've ever had lol! !!!

Love to all. xx

[Balboa45]

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Hello 30+ dayers, just checking in here at 15 days AF. I feel terrific and am looking forward to another couple of weeks of this calm and clear headed life style that sobriety always brings. Not working this week but keeping busy working out and working on projects around the house...

Glad everyone had a good T.G.

[whitemarshmom]

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Miracle?

Hi everyone

I was really enjoying the calling all Moms thread, but it seems to have dried up, just before the Holidays.... I started Wellabutrin last week, and i was able to go 3 days AF up until Thanksgiving, I behaved myself quite well, but did drink a few glasses of Wine.. Friday, I had the kids by myself and they had a friend over, I was bored and basically drank an entire 1.5 Liter bottle of Chardonnay.. Saturday was so much worse.. i had a girlfriend over and we drank and smoked ourselves silly... I dont even remember going to bed, and when i woke, my 5 year old daughter, said you were crazy last night, and you said you wouldnt do that anymore... GUILT TRIP! I think they are learning to use my own guilt against me.... ANYWAY.. weekend over, i didnt drink or smoke on Sunday , Monday or today ( so far) Its almost effortless. ( unless its the weekend) I had hoped when i asked my Dr for wellabutrin, that it would be a little Miracle Pill, and so far it seems to be... I was smoking a pack of cigarettes a day, basically between 4pm and bed time... and Drinking 1.5 liter bottle of wine a night, so this is a major improvement for me.. I was blacking out every night, and not remembering what i did or said.. I wake up confident, and I dont wonder about the night before, i can think about the new day. I dont know if Wellabutrin will work for everyone, but Im so happy its working for me! I actually have a bottle of wine out on the deck, just sititng there, and i think about opening it each evening , for a brief moment and then the desire goes away, i dont have the anxiety take over and make me reach out for those 1st 2 or 3 glasses of wine.. :thanks:

[scottish lass]

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Checking in - Hi Janice, Janet and Ishy - good to see all dropping in! Real tree for me too - we put it up just before Christmas - Christmas Eve if I got my way, but usually I give in a few days earlier and leave it up till 12th night.
Janet just saw you passed the 200 day mark - well done!
Sausage, you out there? All good???
Hi WMM and B45 - good to see you.

[Janice]

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Morning everyone and welcome aboard Balboa & Whitemarshmom...this is a grt little thread for checking into each day even if its a quick "Hi, I'm still here!!" ... its definitely helped me get to where I am today!!

Off to London today...going to have a look around Westminster Abbey, see the Christmas lights then a show with my hubby tonight!

Sausage..you must be getting organised for Christmas!!!

Have a grt day & I'll check back in tomorrow.

xx

[SAUSAGE]

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Hi

Still here, been really busy: work, kids activities / social lives etc!

I've wrapped all my prezzies ( that i send through the post) and written about half my cards. I still have difficult prezzies for immediate family to get though - stuck for inspiration.

Wasn't tempted to drink when I wrapped my parcels although normally I would be working my way down a bottle of wine when I did this - am still anxious about getting through Xmas itself. Yes I know it's more than 257 days since I started my quit this yr on Feb 24th ( the point where I gave in last time, )but I'm no longer focussing on number of days, as I think it becomes obsessive and less than helpful after a significant period of time, hence I've change my signature a little. Am justt concentrating on inproving my quality of life without the booze.

We dont normally have a real Christmas tree although I do love them. I, will have a think about Christmas films and what are my favoutites. Hope the running is going well Janet, do you find it harder in older weather? I do! Hi to Scottish Lass, whitemarshmom, Ishy and anyone else out there, and enjoy your trip to London Janice - look forward to hearing all about it.

Back later - wont leave it as long next time xx

[Byrdlady]

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Sausage! Remember at one year you get a pair of these! :grannypants: Big Girl Panties! The very coveted award for great accomplishments! You can do it...I've seen you operate! I'm so proud of you!! B