Friday - Dec 21 2007

[Cinders]

Hello all Abbers,

I am actually going to start this thread today. Usually I wait for others but felt the need to be different this morning.

I did get my client's worst query down from an hour and 40 minutes to 36 minutes. So, I did do something constructive yesterday.

The holidays are upon us and I fly home today from my last trip of the year. Whew.

Then I hit the road running. I have not bought ONE GIFT YET!! Power shopping tomorrow.

I sure hope everyone has a wonderful Friday and relaxes a bit before, during and after Christmas.

Love,
Cindi

If you all don't see me around, you know why. I am going to be shopping, cleaning, and decorating.

[paula]

Friday - Dec 21 2007

Hi Cindi, and all to come,
fortunately I have bought my gifts, just waiting for the energy burst to help me wrap them.
Have a safe journey Cindi. And a good day everyone.
Love Paula.

[rob]

Friday - Dec 21 2007

Good morning all- Just stopped by to say hi.

Cindi- What a woman to be tackling all of the shopping and decorating last minute. Hope all goes well.

Paula- When you find that last minute burst of engergy, send some my way, I can use it.

Have a great day all
Love and Peace
Rob

[retteacher]

Friday - Dec 21 2007

Wow Cindi: Good luck on the shopping. I think you're going to get some really good deals. I don't think the holiday season shaped up the way the retailers would have liked. Consequently: sales, sales, sales! Love, Mary

[Guest]

Friday - Dec 21 2007

I am on day one today. Drank last night. Only had 3.

I don't feel bad about it, but wanted to be honest.

I still want to do 100 days Af in a row, but I am going to have to start over.

I feel good that I did 39 days AF, my liver really appreciates it.

[Akinna]

Friday - Dec 21 2007

I am in..

hi..
I would like to join. .it's pretty much my first try at a whole month..af
as I have been on Kudzu. for a month now.. , I don't have physical cravings
it's more the psychologic addiction I am really working on.. .so.. I have had breakdowns..
(as I call them.. ) but. so want to be abstinent..
... .. good luck everyone..

[Determinator]

Friday - Dec 21 2007

Aloha Friday ABeroooos!!!!

hi Akiinaa nice to meet you and welcome! Breakdowns? that might be something that the proper supplements would help with...tell us more if you don't mind.

Deeby you are a crazy woman you know!? hahahaha. take care and try to rest.
Rosalind you are sure back here fast...glad it wasnt a bad slip
Mary, Rob, Paula nice to 'see' you up and at 'em so early

stunningly pretty morning in the high desert...sun twinkling off the remaining snow. I put out bird seeds so the little critters are very happy.
still AF since my casino slip and very happy to boot. can't beat it!

be well friends

[Akinna]

Friday - Dec 21 2007

THANK YOU FOR WELCOMING ME CAUSE I AM A BIT NERVOUS..
I HAVE STOPPED DRINKING SINCE NOV. 30TH. BUT HAD A FIGHT WITH BF. ON DEC. 6TH. AND BROKE DOWN. AND THEN IT WAS MY SISTER'S BDAY.. COULDN'T SAY NO TO THE DRINKS.. THAT WAS TUESDAY.. AND I AM JUST NOW GETTING '' OVER '' IT..
IT 'S REALLY NOT FOR ME ANYMORE.. AND DON'T PHYSICALLY NEED IT (KUDZU HELPS..)
BUT... IT'S JUST STILL HARD IF I SEE SOMEONE DRINK IN FRONT OF ME..
SOOO.. . . BUT I GUESS.. WITH A GOAL.. AS WITH YOU GUYS. MAYBE IT CAN HELP..!!
SO THANKS AGAIN..

[Guest]

Friday - Dec 21 2007

Welcome Akinna!

We are so glad you found us. We would like to help you get through a whole 30 days Af.

Keep posting to let us know how you are doing.

[Determinator]

Friday - Dec 21 2007

Akinaa sorry I spelled your name funny...my fingers must have been asleep!
being around other drinkers is very hard at first. I've been doing this 'for real' since March 7th of this year and it's still really hard although it IS getting better happy to say.
I'm not sure what helps the most so I try everything....diet, vitamins, hypno, meds (Campral) and lots of introspective thinking and digging. and of course the most helpful of all is enjoying the friendships here on the MWO forums and the MWO chat.

[Akinna]

Friday - Dec 21 2007

lunch party.

hi ...
so yes.. I just finished our xmas lunch at the office.
there was wine and beer.. my favorites.. and I didn't crack..
I am really happy and proud about that..
they were surprised of me.. but I managed not to fall into the
'' oh and who cares.. '' attitude..
so thanks you both..
I will continue to write, you guys are my firsts..
and you too good luck.. I am sure we can make it..
:thanks:

[Guest]

Friday - Dec 21 2007

Good Going Akinna on not drinking at the office party!

You are right, we can do this even though it is certainly not easy.

Things worth doing are rarely easy.

[paula]

Friday - Dec 21 2007

Hi Akkina, welcome,
no it's not easy especially at this time of year. It's a problem we all share, so I think
that makes it a little easier. Keep on trying, you will get there.
Best wishes Paula.

[retteacher]

Friday - Dec 21 2007

Akinna: If you keep coming here to MWO, you'll find kindred spirits. Take your sobriety one day at a time. I've done that...it seems more manageable that way. Mary

[YoungAtHeart]

Friday - Dec 21 2007

Welcome, Akinna. It sounds really great that you were able to be at a party and not drink so early in your journey! That's a great sign, I think. Just keep hanging around here. This is a great crew, and we'll support you. Keep on trucking.

Rosalind, I had the feeling you might have needed to get that out of your system! Onward and upward from here, girlfriend. I'm glad you got right back up right away.

Take care everyone.

Hugs,:l
Kathy