AF Daily Sunday 31 May

[ThatGirl]

AF Daily Sunday 31 May

Loppy: I'm so glad to hear you're okay, I hope the counselling helps. you're right to do it, generally this relationship we all have with AL is just part of a bigger problem, i know it was/is for me.

The mention of the Samaritans reminds me, I once used their e-mail service because i had for a couple of weeks been feeling suicidal, having randomn moments in which, rather than feeling depressed i simply thought that the right thing to do was leap in front of a car. They made me feel worse and I have never forgiven them I'm afraid.

For anybody interested, I'm much more stable emotionally now.

-TG

[Doggygirl]

AF Daily Sunday 31 May

Hello everyone! Loppy thank you for starting things off today, and for your honest and heart felt post. It sounds like you are taking an important step forward by seeking a counselor's help. We really are on a journey that involves SO much more than just removing the booze. It sounds like you feel good about this decision, and I am happy for you.

Marshy, I love the "stress relief" topic and I'm so glad you brought it up. Just before I read the part about how your work hours have limited your ability to get to the gym, I thought to myself "for me it's exercise." But then in reading on through the thread and what others said, then Greenie's link, I realize that I need to have some alternatives in my bag of tricks I think. I have always felt intrigued by meditation, but there it sits on my list of "stuff to research" and no research has been done! Greenie, thank you for the link and I am going to book mark it. Somebody keep nagging me about this OK? If nothing else I will have at least a week of no going to the gym after the surgery in July. That's an example of a time when it would be good to have an alternative.

Exercise really is one of the only things I can think of that "zones me out" no matter what is on my mind when I hit the gym. Especially if I listen to Glambert these days.

AA that was an awesome post - the way you express your thoughts really is amazing - I totally agree with Deter on that one!

Speedster I'm sorry to hear about your doggy - so will a course of antibiotics take total care of it? I'm not familiar with that disease.... I hope you have a nice time on your Wednesday ride!

LVT it sounds to me like taking things one at a time when you are feeling overwhelmed is a good approach. I really admire all you Mom's out there - I can barely take care of my own self much less little ones! (well, I do have a husband does that count????? just kidding)

Wow - that was strange. IE froze up on me but came back to life. Not sure what's up but I'm gonna post this part and come back!

ETA: I think I need to re-boot soon. Anyway, Marshy I'm glad to read you are feeling better after a good workout. Anything hot to look at in the gym these days? (shameless hussy that I am) Now that I'm in a "real" gym and serious about my workouts, I DO notice the very fit men and women. I know I'm getting old though, because I'm just admiring as in "wow I wonder what that person's workout routine is..." more than "wow if I was single...." (maybe some of you singles should come visit me)

TG, I'm very glad that you are not feeling suicidal any more. I think the root of our problems is usually not AL. But AL is a depressant and I'm amazed when I look back and think about how suicide really did seem like a viable option at some points. Scares the crap out of me. Another good reason not to ever drink again. How are things going with your new bass?

Cindi - hi and how is the grandbaby doing? (I'm sure I've missed some updates somewhere along the way!)

A hearty hello to anyone I missed.

Today has been somewhat of a "me" day which has been nice. The worst problem I had today was that I left my iPod on after the gym yesterday, so the battery was dead today. I really missed Glambert while I was on the treadmill. I want to have his babies. Oops, I did not say that. Life is good. Mr. D found over $5 treasure hunting today which more than covered his gas. I figured out how much garden $ I have invested in lettuce this year which is about $6 for a few plants and a few different seed packs. I figure we are now "in the black" on lettuce too. So it was a good profit day for hobbies around here.

Hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful sober Sunday.

DG

[hiddengoal]

AF Daily Sunday 31 May

Getting here very late today....so it goes. great to read Stress buster ideas.....I know the come home from work mode....mine reliever was usually the wine. But then the whole night was rather shot, as I didn't do very much.

Nice bike ride today. I look forward to a couple days at home alone this week - get the summer clothes out and weed out the old stuff!

LVT, I see its a big anniversary for you tomorrow! We will slather some good cheer and congrats on you tomorrow!!!

[Marshy]

AF Daily Sunday 31 May

Doggygirl;625351 wrote: . Anything hot to look at in the gym these days? I DO notice the very fit men and women. I know I'm getting old though, because I'm just admiring as in "wow I wonder what that person's workout routine is..."

Hhaha. I caught myself thinking that the other day... wonder what he does... when a particularly fine specimen got on a bike in front of me.


Not much female eye candy, apart from me... :H :H :yeahright: