BOOZE BUSTERS 30 Day Hangover Free Challenge - Week of 6/23

[gelgit]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 Day Hangover Free Challenge - Week of 6/23

I'm here, it must be Tuesday. My head is a jumble as I stayed up until 2am waiting for company that never arrived. They called, my sh8tty cell didn't ring or didn't beep for messages. Sorry, I have a rotten headache. I woke up late dreaming that somewhere sweet cedar incense was burning (I love incense and hubby hates it so it's very special to me to smell it) Anyhow, it was just the winds shifted and the smoke from nobody knows how many fires coming through the canyon. There are an estimated 80 un-named, uncontrolled and unattended fires burning up here. Nothiing really close, 1&1/2 miles or so, but that could change depending on the winds. We're down low and right on the river so we should be fine.
Doggygirl, I adore your beagle:l I just watched Wonderdog and loved it. We had a beagle for a short while. He was not the kind of dog to live untettered in a forest. He kept wandering off and especially liked to trot along the edges of the highway. He was so cute that he always got rescued and taken away, way away before the call came in to fetch him home. It was many arguments about proper caring for an animal which I always lost. Well, he finally didn't make it home one day and I'm still angry about losing him...but he wasn't my dog and so I didn't have control (which is something I usually strive for).
You all sound good!!:goodjob: Hiphip for MWO and all the amazing folks here!
I'm going to try some aspirin with my supps today and hid out indorrs although I'd love to be puttering in the garden. :h you guys, g.

[Hannah]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 Day Hangover Free Challenge - Week of 6/23

Hiya! I’m here!

I ran my dog to the vet this morning, to have some lumps on her back and head checked out, I thought they were just warts, but wanted to make sure they weren’t anything more sinister. Good news, they are warts. Bad news, they want to clean her teeth, which would mean anesthesia, at which time they would also remove the warts, flush out her eye ducts, and assorted other goodies. This to the tune of an estimated $750.00 - $800.00! And here I am putting off getting some crowns in my own mouth, because they are too expensive! But you know how it goes, we’ll probably do it, because this is our last baby.

This afternoon I am going golfing, hopefully we get a whole round In this week, and don’t get flooded out. Don’t seem to have much luck with that lately! Then tonight I am supposed to be going to my first “training” session as a Mary Kay lady – not sure about this whole thing, actually. The first turn off was when I asked my own rep what one wears to these things, and she said, there is actually a dress code – black skirt, white blouse, and jacket. Huh???? To begin with, I look like a corpse in white, and don’t have any in my closet. Even my wedding dress was beige! Also, this seems to require pantyhose, which I also absolutely hate…..I can see I am going to have some problems with this…….and my perception of the regional director already is that she is one very pushy gal, and I don’t respond well to that…….but my own rep, who “recruited” me is also a good friend, so I guess I’ll give it a decent shot before I decide to bail out.

Gelgit – Good to see you back here! And although fugly green might not be your color, you don’t have to wear it for long. And 16 + new days AF is nothing to sneeze at! I hope the fire situation is under control quickly, must be hard to wait and worry – I’m glad you think you wouldn’t be in danger. Take care, okay?

DG – good luck with the haircut. Don’t be trying any weird colors or anything, now! I am still sporting the evidence of my last mis-adventure – a word to the wise!

Cindi – How ya doing? You are my original inspiration lady. Hope you are feeling better.

Hi Anna – Dark chocolate with chili? Are you eating chocolate with a bowl of chili, or is there chili powder in the chocolate, or is there chocolate in your chili? Inquiring minds want to know!!!! Hey – you have a parteeeee coming up! Good for you!

Well, gotta fly. Hi to anyone I missed, or yet to come! Have a awesome Al free day!

[endgame]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 Day Hangover Free Challenge - Week of 6/23

Hi guys!!!

Just popping in to say I'm still with this thing - on day 24 AF. Work's gotten really busy for me and I'm doing overtime working on some reports from home. I hope everyone is doing well - nice weather at last here, I had a chance to go out at lunch - it was beautiful. Welcome back, gelgit and congrats to your 16 days AF! L8er.:rays:

[july232007]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 Day Hangover Free Challenge - Week of 6/23

Hello BB friends,

Keep up the pace of those AF days. Summer is a great time to be making personal progress, it is an optomistic time.

July,

Day 334 AF

[Miss Behaving]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 Day Hangover Free Challenge - Week of 6/23

hello from a parallel universe

hi all,

I've just been reading all that has happened over the last 5 days - haircuts, dogs, desserts, chocolates, hormones - wow!! And it seems like Louise specials were being drunk all over the world! I had some too ..... but also found a really nice fresh ginger cordial that I have been drinking in great quantities!

DG - I loved your party messages - they were great!! And looking forward to a few more over the next week or so!!

I didn't have quite the weekend that I expected ..... as i was walking out the door to go to the airport on Friday, I had a ring from a work colleague of a very good friend of mine to say that she was in the process of being admitted to hospital. The friend is someone who I used to work with and who I refer to as my "other mother". She is a wonderful woman in who held me together at a very difficult time in my life, and we are very close. She hasn't been very well for the last couple of weeks and I'd taken her to have a series of tests/ultrasounds/MRIs etc etc earlier in the week. Anyway, to cut a long story short, she has been diagnosed with a very aggressive cancer - we dont quite know what the prognosis is until later this week, but it probably isn't good.

It meant the whole weekend was a bit bizarre - on the one hand I had all these people coming to stay for one friends party .... and on the other I was at the hospital and picking up my other friend's family members who are facing the sudden loss of their Mum. I did 6 trips back and forth to/from the airport during the 2 days. Monday was a blur of medical things and by the time I got home in the afternoon I was pretty shattered, didn't give a rats arse about anything other than wanting to be completely blotto, drank a bottle of wine and went to sleep (or should that be passed out?).

Yesterday was a bit better and a lot calmer ......... the drama of facing such a serious prognosis has given way to the need to sort out some practical stuff, and my other friend said that her 50th birthday was the best birthday that she had ever had, which I'm very happy about.

And in the middle of the day had my first hypno session which felt a bit surreal to be honest! Think it just felt like I was operating in a parallel universe. Came home last night, put "Annie get your gun" (light relief !!) on the DVD player, watched half of it and then had an early night. Was very keen to come back here tonight again though ... and I have spent the last 2 hours reading lots of different posts.

So I have just completed my third day 2 for this month and I feel like the most useless BB ever. However, I have been inspired by how well everyone else is doing and actually this time it didn't feel so hard to get up and start again. I dont know what to expect over the next wee while but for now I'm feeling like I just have to take it in my stride as much as I can. And I intend to have more success in the last week of June in preparation for my first entirely AF month in July!

anyway, I'm going off now to watch the second half of Annie Get your Gun and have a hot lemon and ginger drink! Then the bath beckons. Hope everyone has a great day when you get here

mame

[Aquaholic]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 Day Hangover Free Challenge - Week of 6/23

Day 1

:new:

Hello BB friends,

After reading your stories, I felt compelled to join and finally get sober with the help of a support group for the first time. Today is day 1 and I feel like day 30 is an eternity away!! This is a big decision for me and I will have many, many sobriety challenges in the next month so I may be asking for your support. I love boating so hopefully I can spend more time on the water and less time in the bar. Just wanted to say hello and I look forward to chatting. Have a great day!!!

[Doggygirl]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 Day Hangover Free Challenge - Week of 6/23

Good Day Booze Busters!!!

I will be back later to write more, but want to shout out a special Booze Bustin' :colorwelcome: to Aquaholic!!! Best wishes on Day 1. YOU CAN DO THIS. Hang close to MWO today, and read read read and post post post. Tell us more about yourself!!! And every time AL comes knockin' on your brain...you have to just say NO. NO NO NO NO NO. The early days are hard (heck, this whole journey can be hard!). But lots of folks here have done it, and we can too.

Mame - Wow - what a weekend you had. I'm so sorry to hear about your close friend. You've really been hit with a lot lately. I'm glad you came RIGHT back here instead of disappearing with your head in the bottle for some long stretch like I have done too many times. I know you are getting sick of wearing green and July will be better.

I'm off to a farm where they raise cows, pigs and chickens naturally - no hormones or anti-biotics. The animals are in pastures and pens like my grannies and grandpas used to raise animals for the family meat. Trying to take another step forward health wise around here. Then to Curves, then back home. It's (A)bsolutely (F)abulous (I LOVE that Anna!!) Day 35 Hangover Free.

DG
:award: + *****

[spedteach]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 Day Hangover Free Challenge - Week of 6/23

60 days on Monday, thanks to antabuse and training for a triathlon which is this coming Sunday in Denver. Have been training for this thing for 2 months. Have been sober for 2 months. There's got to be a connection there. Little bit nervous about the month of July looming ahead before school starts in August. Think I'd better find another triathlon!!
Am so happy this morning to be HF.
Good Wednesday to all.
spedteach

[Doggygirl]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 Day Hangover Free Challenge - Week of 6/23

Hey spedteach! Congrats on 60 days - woo hoo!! And the upcoming triathlon. Is your 60 days NEXT Monday, or did we miss it a couple days ago? 60 days definitely deserves some half nekkid cheerleaders. How is the training coming along?

Anna the Pot Gardener. Now THAT has a certain...um....ring to it!!! I seriously demand pictures the more you post about your lovely garden and pots!! Sounds (A)bsolutely (F)abulous!!! Are you doing something special today for your 30 AFHF days??

gelit - those fires sound really, really scary. Is anything improving today in the weather - like rain? I hope things improve rather than get worse. I also hope your headache is better today! You are so right about beagles being wanderers. It's their nature - they just go wherever their nose leads them. They are NO good without fences - unless they are way way way off in the country somewhere. They are cute though - no doubt about it. And loud.

Hannah - I know what you mean about walking into the vet for something simple, and walking out many hundreds of $$ later. Beware some of the teeth cleaning recommendations. More often than not, your dog doesn't really need it. Teeth cleaning is a HUGE money maker for the vets as an add on sale. (many vets recommend it virtually every time a dog is going under anasthesia for ANY reason...and it is not usually necessary) How was the golf game? I hope your Mary Kay thing works out. I know they have certain standardized things - but I'm also sure that the sub group do vary some based on the people. I hope it works out for you as it seems like something you would be good at!! I WANT PICTURES of your hair. LOL - when I got my hair cut yesterday I thought of you. I've been thinking about going a little more red (and not the fire engine kind) and giggled when your experience crossed my mind!! So maybe I'll just stay with medium reddish brown. And I'll definitely stay with Walgreens for my color!!

endgame congrats on Day 25 AFHF!!!!! You sound like you are just ROCKIN' IT!! :band2:

Fly By July, Hi!!!!!!! Your 334 days is motivation all by itself. Your words of wisdom are icing on the cake!

Mame I hope you are doing OK.

Aquaholic, how are you faring today? KEEP ON SAYING NO!!

What a hectic day so far!! After the trip to the farm, which was awesome....a very nice family owned operation....I came home to unload the car and the phones were going nuts and all that (a good thing for business!). Went to Curves and worked out, then met the new pet sitter who will be coming by on Sunday while me and Mr. Doggy are at his trial. And somehow I want to get my files and everything put away in my office now that the furniture is back in place and the computer and all that. How in the world did I get ANYTHING done while boozing it up all day???? (I didn't - I know that's the answer.)

Well....gotta run and get somethin' done in this office! I am so grateful to NOT be hungover on busy days like this!!!

DG
:award: + *****

[gelgit]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 Day Hangover Free Challenge - Week of 6/23

Just a quick note here... one fire has gotten large and out of control. Besides trees we have 4 lanes of highway and we are downhill, so full on panic has not set in just yet. We are on voluntary evacuation orders but could be upgraded to mandatory if the winds pick up and more fire fighting manpower is not available. They've been using helicopters to scoop water from the river and the skies are quiet this morning so that means they are not here working on this fire. There are so many fires and more thunder and lightning storms are predicted for Thursday, but maybe rain too!! So what if I have a headache! xxx g. This entire freaky weather event is unprecedented.

[sothankful]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 Day Hangover Free Challenge - Week of 6/23

Hi there, this is a big one for me. I am going af for 30 big ones. my husband has been af for 75 days very proud of him. I feel kind of stupid drinking around him now. I always think after the fact wow he seems so in control I feel like a big fat loser. he never says anything to me or even makes me feel bad about drinking. he said when you are ready you will do it too. I am a weekend drinker for years and years.
I can't count how times I woke up and another weekend has passed and I feel like sh*T I am sick of feeling like this. I was like duh you are doing this to yourself. I really only feel comfortable around people when I am buzzed. I am just waiting for the next time to drink. I am really tired and I want to make a change. Please I could use a kind word. By the way this is day 3 for me thank you

[Doggygirl]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 Day Hangover Free Challenge - Week of 6/23

Hi all BB'ers!!

gelgit, this is really scary news. If you end up evacuating, I hope you will try to check in somewhere along the way to let us know you are OK. Please take care - your life is way more important than your stuff.

:colorwelcome: Sothankful!! Glad you are joining us crazy Booze Busters for a 30 day Absolutely Fabulous Hangover Free stint!! Good for you looking to stop the madness along side your hubby. And good for HIM allowing you to make this decision on your own. If you haven't already done so, I highly recommend downloading the My Way Out book from the Health Store (the middle selection on the menu across the very top of the screen) I found it WELL worth the $12.95 and I'm using several parts of the recommended My Way Out program and I KNOW it's helping. (I use the supplements, the Hypnosis CD's, EXCERCISE!!, and the diet advice i.e. no sugar)

WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!

My office project is coming along REALLY slow. LOL - every time I get down on the floor to do something - the dang phone rings and I don't have it down on the floor with me. And then it's always a telemarketer - not a customer or prospect. What's up with that? I already did my workout at Curves today!!!

On a brighter note, I got an e-mail announcing a group conference call at 8PM next Tuesday for a committee that I am on. This would have put panic in my heart, and would have put my excuse making (lie producing) machinery into HIGH gear because at 8PM I would have been either passed out, or in NO shape for a conference call. It's nice to know I CAN do this conference call with no worries!!! I will always be more of a morning person, and not really enjoy work activities that late in the evening...but that's a WHOLE lot better than being angry because the call would disrupt my drinking activities.

Day 35 AFHF is good.

DG

[louise]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 Day Hangover Free Challenge - Week of 6/23

Mame, I am so sorry to hear about your friend. I Hope they are able to treat her effectively. You have been so busy, to have this stress added is just too much. I’m glad you were able to quickly get started again.

Hope your headache is better Gelgit. And that you get rain to put out some of those fires! We have several here too (not close) but nothing like what CA is experiencing.
Your petunias sound lovely Anna – they always look like velvet to me. Wow, today is 30 for you! Congratulations.

Hannah, I’m so glad your dogs lumps were minor. I did not even know dogs got warts! My dog is 12 and has only had his teeth done once because he chews a lot. Once they put him under for it and then decided he didn’t need it!

Welcome Aqua! Don’t worry about the 30 days yet – just get to day 2! Good going sped. Best of luck in your triathalon!

DG, what did you get at the farm? Sorry the telemarketers are interfering with your filing. You will be so pleased when that is all done!

Pleased you have joined us so thankful. Congrats on day 3!. It is wonderful your husband is doing this as well, it will be much easier. You will feel much better shortly!

Wow endgame, in just a few more days we will be at 30 as well. Time has just flown by!
Hi to Teardrop, July and anyone I missed.

[Miss Behaving]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 Day Hangover Free Challenge - Week of 6/23

Hi all,

Aquaholic - welcome! Like DG says, hang on in there and take all the support that you need - there is plenty of it! Would love to hear about the boating ....... there is nothing quite so peaceful or as exhilarating (depending on the wind!!) as sailing I reckon!!

And to you Sothankful - its great that you have your husband around for support too. I'm on day 3 too (for the third time this month!) and this is a good place to be to get through to 30!. I told myself this morning that I only needed to do the last 3 days 9 more times and then I would be there!!

Sped - looking forward to hearing about the tri! Have you done one before? You will feel so proud of yourself when you have finished!!

Gelit - thinking of you with the fires ... I cant even imaging how scary that must be. The freaky weather stuff is awful ..... makes it very hard to predict how to respond.

Thanks for the thoughts DG - you're right, I'm sick of wearing green and I'm planning on having my hair dyed red in support of you Hannah!! - so dont want to end up looking like leprechaun!! Actually I'm feeling very calm at the moment - not sleeping brilliantly, but I just lie in bed listening to audio books on my i-pod instead of getting stressed out about it. It might be the hypno - not sure, and not quite sure what I think about it at the moment. But I would much rather feel like this that to feel as black as I did a couple of weeks ago or as overwhelmed as a did on the weekend!

Glad your office is getting sorted! Our office move has been put off again for another 2 weeks - but right at the moment I'm grateful as it gives me a bit of a reprieve!

and speaking of which I have a mountain of paper clearing to get through!

mame

[sothankful]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 Day Hangover Free Challenge - Week of 6/23

Hi DG, yeah I have already read mwo I wanted to wait until after we got back from vacation and my b-day. I wanted to make sure i could really commit to this. I know my husband has given me a lot of space. as for the hypnosis CD I was going to get them do you really like them? Also i started the supp.
I ran out of the L-glut but I am going to get more tonight. i did notice after I ran out of the Glut my sugar cravings came back again a reason to keep taking it. thanks for you help and advice. I signed up today for the gym. I plan to do my first workout tomorrow morning. I am going to commit. Wow I need to get through the first weekend and I realized the 4th of July I always drink. not this year I hope. I found a picture of me from two years ago at a 4th of July party and i was so drunk Not this year. So embarrassing