AF Daily Thurs March 12th 09

[SAUSAGE]

Morning everyone

Thought i'd kick start todays AF daily as I haven't posted in a few days - no problems, still sober, just busy and not a lot of spare time. I do usually read through the thread each day although latterly i've not been posting so much - also partly because I can't find anything interesting to say!!

Anyway, have a great AF day everyone - i'll be back later!

[retteacher]

AF Daily Thurs March 12th 09

I too don't have a lot of time, but I wanted to just check in & say hi. Mary

[AAthlete]

AF Daily Thurs March 12th 09

Morning all and happy Thursday!

Over the last couple of days I have been a little off in terms of my mental focus. Nothing huge, but a little shorter with the patience and probably a little more self-centered then I should be. It was bothering me a little this morning, but at the same time I realized that I am grateful that I can recognize it now and attempt to do something about it - which is work my program.

Saw a quote this morning that helped me refocus a little. It talks about simplicity being the keynote of a good life, which is important for me to remember. Back when I was drinking I had all these grand fantasies of money, cars, etc. - and I had to let that kind of thinking go as it was never rooted in reality. It was simply a way for me to feel better about myself. But like everything else, those thoughts can creep back into my mind from time to time, so I am reminding myself to be humble and not take life for granted this morning - and to enjoy the simple things in life.

Have a great day everyone...

[charlee]

AF Daily Thurs March 12th 09

Morning Sausage and Mary

I too, read everyday...especially our abs thread but have not been posting much. I guess I have nothing interesting to say either!!
Hope everyone has a good Thursday.....

[charlee]

AF Daily Thurs March 12th 09

Morning AA

Yep, simple = peace and contentment...for me anyway.....Have a good one!

[Lila]

AF Daily Thurs March 12th 09

hi everyone
I just woke up and am drinking my coffee. This is getting to be 2 weeks af for me. Yesterday, I found myself eating more than I would like. I wonder why? I was looking forward to losing a few pounds!
Lila

[Accountable for Me]

AF Daily Thurs March 12th 09

Goooooood Morning!

I had a GREAT sleep last night and am awake at a time I should be awake. Very cool!

After dinner last night I took the little one and my nana's dog for a nice long walk. It really helped with my sleep; I am pretty sure of it.

I am helping my father move some things into his new home this morning. Funny, he calls me to tell me he almost died after not hearing from him in 15 months, and then his next call (yesterday) was one in which he needs my help moving. I wasn't really thrilled about it. Long story........ I just feel a bit used. I am really struggling with my feelings in regards to my father right now. I feel very angry/upset. Anyway, I had a good vent last night talking to my nana. She has been my rock through all of this life therapy. hahaha... poor lady.

I then have an appointment with a school for training in a possible new career. I am pretty certain that the layoffs will begin to happen again tomorrow. Seeing I am a Director of a department; I should be given the boot by next week. hahahaha. I have no idea why they brought us all back in the first place? Oh well, I must keep thinking of my glass to be half full.

Have a great day everyone!

[A Work in Progress]

AF Daily Thurs March 12th 09

Good morning, all... Good luck with the new venture, AFM, you have a wonderful positive attitude despite stresses and uncertainties, and that's fantastic!

Lila, sounds like you're doing great! Do you have an idea about how long you plan to stay AF? Or are you trying it on for size, as a possible long-term commitment? The eating... yeah.... I am definitely eating more, and cave in to the chocolate urges more often than I would like to. It feels like a way to compensate for not "getting to have" a drink, which kind of annoys me about myself, because I work fairly hard on my "gratitude vs. deprivation" thinking! And I do feel incredibly grateful about being AF... but I still lack control over the sugar. I guess I just don't want it (control over sugar) badly enough, yet. I did lose about 10 or 15 pounds in the first 3 or 4 months, AF... have not re-gained them, but if I don't watch it, that'll surely happen!

Det, I hope you're feeling better today!

And I hope everyone has a good day...

[greeneyes]

AF Daily Thurs March 12th 09

Morning abbers! I've been treating food like AL lately and annoyed with myself over it. I know better but do it any way. Sugar and salt. I finally got rid of the chips and cookies in the house. NO, I didn't pour it down the drain like AL, I ate it. I WILL not buy any more! I will eat raw veggies with my hummus and fruit for my sugar. I swear, if it's not one thing, it's another.

[madisonmay]

AF Daily Thurs March 12th 09

Just a quick visit, now half way through 30 days af. I jumped in yesterday, but think I must have sounded a bit frivilous jumping in amongst a very profound and thoughtful thread, but I didn't mean to. It was very thought provoking thread, and leaves one with alot to think about. Hope everyone is doing well.


Love
Madi:l

[LVT25]

AF Daily Thurs March 12th 09

Good morning friends.

Thanks for the reminder to keep it simple AA. It brings back memories of something I was told long ago:

KISS = Keep It Simple Stupid!

I'm meeting friends for lunch, and looking forward to that. We are babysitting grandma's puppy for a few days--I swear she is worse than a toddler. I don't know where she keeps finding this stuff! Maybe we'll find some lost socks and underwear while she's here! :H

I feel for everyone that's under the weather. I think I'm finally getting over the crud! Or at least I feel better every other day. The fatigue is unreal!!

If anyone is interested, I posted my cow/calf photos on yesterday's thread. To those of you that commented, I'm glad you liked them!

Ok, there she goes again........BUFFY!!!!!!!!!

[A Work in Progress]

AF Daily Thurs March 12th 09

Madison, you're fine, don't worry! Glad you are back. Stick around, OK?

LV I loved the picture of your new calfie! How many do you expect, this spring? Puppies... yes... they truly are toddlers, but quicker! And they eat shoes, which toddlers rarely do!

[Mohun]

AF Daily Thurs March 12th 09

Good morning. Early here, but being in the Pacific time zone usually gets me on page 2. Still going strong. Weather is finally starting to warm up and I desperately want to get out and get some fresh air. Best wishes today.

Mo.

[Lila]

AF Daily Thurs March 12th 09

hi again
wip - I want to stop until that question is meaningless. I think to 'mod' , well, for me then the focus is still on alcohol, and the concern is the quantity - so my goal is really to just get away from that whole mindset. Greeneyes - I had homemade cookies, and I just kept eating them. I rarely do that - I guess they were in front of me. Sigh! Now they are gone at least! I think the more you eat, the more you want, so I am going to go back to just not having sweets in the house.
Wishing everyone a great Thursday!
Lila

[Joanna]

AF Daily Thurs March 12th 09

I know I'm drinking more caffeine but hey I'm not going to beat myself up too much about it. It's better than AL. Plus I have lost weight which is absolutely brilliant. 9 pounds