December Mod Squad

[ToMyHealth]

December Mod Squad

Doubt very much it will be a good thing, but.....probably don't want to go there. Feel sorry for young families and what it's going to cost them.

Hear you on January NNG, don't want to set yourself up for disappointment. Maybe you will be in my neck of the woods? Thanks for your support!

ISIC - so you are still counting days abstaining. Right? Do you plan to moderate eventually?

TMH

[I'm Strong and in Control]

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ToMyHealth;1600005 wrote: Doubt very much it will be a good thing, but.....probably don't want to go there. Feel sorry for young families and what it's going to cost them.

Hear you on January NNG, don't want to set yourself up for disappointment. Maybe you will be in my neck of the woods? Thanks for your support!

ISIC - so you are still counting days abstaining. Right? Do you plan to moderate eventually?

TMH

TMH ~ I am moderating! Just realized today that I don't wake up each morning and say "I'm not drinking today". I just don't drink or think about it most days. Really progress for me to get through a routine work week and weekend without a drink and without the angst and mind conversation .

We've had 2 vacations since I began moderating. I drank more than the "recommended guidelines" but have not fallen down into a dark void. Still finding my way ~ but afraid to say how well it is going, Very grateful for my sober, unhungover days. Also glad to share a bottle of wine when we go out to dinner ~ but still eye the bottle and my glass greedily. Completely forgot that hubby is out of town again this week ~ used to be a big trigger for me and I didn't even think about it.

[I'm Strong and in Control]

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Having a hard time typing on the phone keypad. Frustrating!!! So, I'll sign off. I'm not drinking today. I'm not drinking tomorrow. Lrss than 14 days left in this year. Everybody ready?????

[nonamegirl]

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Good work, Strong! You are doing well. Keep going.

I guess everyone is as busy as I am right now. Where is everyone? I check in briefly to see, but I miss my dear Crocus and Eve and Lasha and Emmy..... TMH thanks for keeping us in touch!

[Emmy Lou]

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Whew life is busy in December! I've finally had time tonight to finish Xmas shopping. My boyfriend took the kids to his Mum in the country so I've been on my own tonight & last night . I saw a smashing play last night with my best friend. Called Mountaintop, about Martin Luther King's last night on earth...has anyone seen it in the US? It was a hit there I'm told. Anyway, last day of work tomorrow, then my boyfriend & the kids are coming to the theatre with me to see The Book of Everything. Sounds like a fun show. I love getting free tickets when I do theatre work! I have just accepted an offer to do costumes on a tv series next year and the work will last 9 months! Quite relieved.
I've been drinking almost every night, it's ok, not too much, but I'm looking forward to January when I can have more nights AF actually...I feel fresher then. Isn't that great to be looking forward to it? I never thought I'd feel like that!
I've been reading briefly all your posts. Everyone seems to be doing well, and I know December is such a tempting time.
Take care all, goodnight,
X
Em

[ToMyHealth]

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Well, I'm fairly certain I have less to do than most people being retired and no gift shopping or wrapping. Living in FL we just put $ into a FL travel account for each member of the family. It encourages them to come visit.

Em, i have not seen that play. Glad you enjoyed it! We have gift certificate for a local theater from last Christmas that we have never used. Don't seem to get out of the gate much no matter how many times we say we need to go out & explore our wonderful state.

Dh made Costco run Yest and came in with a case of wine and another box of booze. I said you know I am going to quit drinking soon. He totally blew me off. Oh well. Did have wine while writing out Christmas cards last night.

Going out for a walk., then this afternoon I have a golf lesson. Dh gave me 3 sessions. Starting off with chipping. Should be 80 deg. Love another wonderful day in paradise. alm:

Good day!

[Stewarts]

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Hi everyone, I have had this bad flu the past few days.

[I'm Strong and in Control]

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[quote]Emmy Lou;1600725 wrote: I have just accepted an offer to do costumes on a tv series next year and the work will last 9 months!Em! How exciting! I would so love to find something I enjoy doing for a living! If drinking every night isn't ok with you, why do it? What would have to happen for it to be ok with you to drink every night? (for me, I'd have to be on vacation or having friends in town celebrating, and knowing that it was for a finite period with an end date). It would not be ok with me to drink every night for the sake of drinking. That's where I got into problems.

ToMyHealth;160072Living in FL we just put $ into a FL travel account for each member of the family. [/quote wrote:
TMH - what a fantastic idea! We don't exchange gifts with family as it costs too much to ship, the exchange rate is terrible and/or too impersonal to give cash. I like this much better. When did you retire? We are planning retirement (in about 5 years) and beginning to research better climates. I love all the seasons. Did you play golf before you retired? I am really bad at it, but like walking the course when it is quiet and peaceful and I'm not holding people up with my numerous shots.

Hi everyone, I have had this bad flu the past few days.

Stew - take care of youself. When I'm sick, I really enjoy myself. Great excuse to languish in bed, stay in pjs, not pick up the house, watch tv and read. Have a big cup of tea, cuddle under a comforter and tell everyone to piss off!!!

[ToMyHealth]

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Strong, retired in 2003, but then worked PT for my son who is a Financial Advisor for 7 yrs. we built comdo in 2008, Aug 2011 was our permanent move to FL. Both husband & I love warm, humid weather, we never consider it too hot to play golf. No, I never played golf before retiring. Been playing for 4 yrs.

When I was in corporate world I'd ask my managers how long it took to play a round. When they replied 4 hrs I said OMGosh, I can run a marathon in 4 hrs! Said I'd play when too old to run. Here I am.

Stew- sorry you're sick! No fun. Be good to yourself.

TMH

[Stewarts]

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Strong, I wish I had that luxury...I did stay home yesterday, I never had a sinus/flu headache like this ever, I think. Today I am here, but barely awake and I've had several conference calls to go on, the last one will be in about 20 minutes...of course I have to sound smart on this one as well...

[paulywogg]

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Hey all,first off i dont mod trust me if i could i would,i do follow your thread though maybe living vicariously through all of you haha,i just wanted to let you guys know that i think you all do a pretty darn good job at modding and just enjoying life! plus you all seem to have a good friendship with each other here,i just wanted to tell Strong that i repeat your user name to myself when im feeling weak i look in the mirror and tell myself"Im Strong and inControl"see we can all help each other in just living healthier,even in small ways,take care everybody

[I'm Strong and in Control]

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paulywogg;1600900 wrote: Hey all,first off i dont mod trust me if i could i would,i do follow your thread though maybe living vicariously through all of you haha,i just wanted to let you guys know that i think you all do a pretty darn good job at modding and just enjoying life! plus you all seem to have a good friendship with each other here,i just wanted to tell Strong that i repeat your user name to myself when im feeling weak i look in the mirror and tell myself"Im Strong and inControl"see we can all help each other in just living healthier,even in small ways,take care everybody

Pauly - you are the best! Must admit, I often repeat my name to myself as well. My favorite mantra is still "I'm not drinking today". Gearing up for an AF weekend before Christmas and trying to get organized. Hope you have a fantastic holiday and all your dreams come true. I'm really working hard at having mine!

[nonamegirl]

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OH, Stewarts! You poor guy! I hope that today is a bit better. It is a bitch to be sick and not be able to stay home and take care of yourself. I hope that this weekend allows you some time to hunker down, drink some hot tea, rest, and take care of that poor head. I wish you had someone there to take care of you, when you are able to come home. I'd come and make you chicken soup and such, if only I could!

Emmy, how absolutely wonderful about your tv series! What is the name of it? Will we get it here in the states? I would LOVE to watch and say "I know the lady who made those costumes!" I also love the theater, but can only go to matinees, because I am such an early-to-bed kind of person. (Isn't that just sad?) We live only a ten minute walk from both of our town's great theaters.... such a blessing when parking is bad.

TMH, your quip about taking lessons from your husband in chipping was funny! I am glad you enjoy your golf so much. I have never seen myself as a golfer... I just let myself run/walk slower and slower. I think you were brave to stand up to your husband when he brought home the case of wine from Costco. Are you still planning on an AF January?

Strong, I also say your log-on name to myself... and you might remember some months back that I told you I had it posted on my bathroom mirror. You chose well, my friend. I have many times wished I had chosen better for my log-on name. I had been a member here some years back and could not for the life of me remember my old name, so I just used what popped into my little peabrain. Now I'd like to change it, but there is such animosity on the boards for that... Oh, well. You all seem to accept me as the nonamegirl, and I should be okay with that.

I went to my Writers' Group party last night. Such a lovely group of people. One small crock-pot of mulled wine, (of which I only had a taste) and no other booze at all... and we could not stop laughing. We call it our weekly therapy group.

Happy Friday, everyone. I am so happy to be amongst such good people as you all.

By the Way, Paulywog, you are welcome anytime.

[crocus]

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Hi Everyone, and Merry Christmas.
I too have been busy, and trying to go slow after my surgery, I have a mouthful of stitches. No stopping me, though. Tied one on last night, and stayed up til 5AM drinking Baileys Irish Cream and listening to music. My husband is not thrilled. Neither am I. Hubs is not really speaking to me. I'm not speaking to me either.

It was such a good day, too. I met with my coffee friends and decorated our church with all the Christmas greens. (What would they think if they knew the truth!)Then I went to work, to grade exams, then I fixed a birthday dinner complete with champagne for my husband, then we watched "A CHild's Christmas in Wales," and then he went to bed and I stayed up listening to music and got drunk. I really feel like I need someone to just shoot me. Twice.

"The Bishop's Wife" ---LOVE that movie!

TMH- All my guys play golf, so we often have TV golf weekends here. I enjoy watching it. Em- thanks for the cricket update. I learned something! I'm a pale redhead too! Auburn, actually.

Have to get going. I'm having Christmas starting later today; the kids and spouses are coming for the weekend. My daughter is an ICU nurse in Boston and always works Christmas day...she is a saint...so I'll have everyone here for Christmas this weekend. Must wrap presents now. Thanks for being there, everyone. I think I might be a plain old ordinary drunk.

[Stewarts]

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Crocus, I doubt that....staying up listening to music drinking Bailey's is not the worst thing in the world. Well, I've been sick, so obviously not drinking....I did drink some on Tuesday, I was at event...that is not why I got sick...this flu had been lingering and finally just smacked me....also, the few times I drank, I haven't drank that much...

NNG, thanks, it's funny you said that, about someone taking care of me, my mom actually came to my place to do just that. The first day was complete misery...the second day, well, I was at work, but weak when I got home, today, is better than yesterday, but I'd like to be home. I've done no xmas shopping, no xmas decoraying yet and I'm having xmas eve. I even have a big day on Monday.... all I need is my assistant or lack of one to finish something....guys in the office want to make it early and go to a bar...I might meet them...I'm obviously not going to drink, anyway...

j.