AF Daily - Friday Nov 6

[AAthlete]

Happy Friday morning to everyone! Noticed that nobody had started the thread yet so I thought I would kick it off.

I have to admit that my sobriety has been completely in the back of my mind lately. I have been SO busy at work that I haven't made any meetings for a couple of weeks or honestly given drinking any thought at all. Now that I sit her and put pen to paper I guess that scares me a little bit as I know what can happen if I get too far removed from what got me here. It has honestly been a little bit of a Catch-22 as we have had a lot of changes at work (new ownership, higher expectations, new boss) so things have been a little stressful, but at the same time it is exciting and we've been super-productive. Guess I just need to remember to never take my sobriety for granted....

Have everyone has a wonderful day.

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Friday Nov 6

Morning abbers!

Thanks AA, I was lurking around waiting. :H

I think that's marvelous that you've had no thoughts. It puzzles me that it can't be like that always. Do abstinance thoughts always have to be present? Can't they just be gone like thoughts of picking up a cigarette? To be frightend of what appears to be a wonderful freedom from AL in the conscious is something I just don't want to accept.

It's like a campfire that's never quite out. Thinking it's OK, you toss a crumpled piece of paper in there and before you know it, it is in flames.

So like you, I will remember to never take my sobriety for granted.

[KateH1]

AF Daily - Friday Nov 6

Good morning AA....great sober minds think alike! We both started the daily thread at the same time....oh well....I guess we will be seeing double all day!

I also agree.....though I do not focus my life on drinking or not drinking....that is to say, that I no longer live my life focused on alcohol.....I am always aware that I cannot allow drinking thoughts to take hold! I work at staying healthy in mind and body.

[peacenik]

AF Daily - Friday Nov 6

morning guys...i'm picking this thread because i already read kate's!

wow almost 2 years kate...that is something to be so proud of!
i am in the high alert vigilant stage and probably should be for some time...i get the "f*ck it" attitude and drink and end up doing so for a day or two (better than it used to be...a month or 6!). but still, i do not want to drink ever again, and i need to convince myself of that when those voices/desires creep up.

IT FEELS SO GOOD TO BE UNHUNG!!!
i think that is one of my biggest motivators.

have a good one all, i'm off to rake leaves :upset:

[aquamarine]

AF Daily - Friday Nov 6

Hi Everyone, As I said yesterday, I am so grateful to have this place to come to.
AAthlete- hi, I remember you from when I was here before. Sounds like you have done
so well- you should be proud of yourself. I'm happy for you!
I don't feel like drinking today but I know that day will come and probably soon. This time
around I really get more than ever to not let my gaurd down and stop doing all the things
that got me to stop before. I don't want not drinking to be an obsession but I guess it has to be a way of life/thinking that you can't let go of. I was reading some of the "tools" thread and it all really hits home with me and I really have been not doing alot of it - hence here I am in what is actually completely predictable shape.

[Doggygirl]

AF Daily - Friday Nov 6

Hello Ablanders! Thank you AA for kicking things off this morning. As always it's good to see you and to hear what's on your mind - I always get something from what you share. Count me in to that group who can never take my sobriety for granted. It means so much to me that if I *need* to consciously put some effort into NOT drinking every day, then so be it. Beats the snot out of the alternative.

In the end, I spent nearly ALL of my time on drinking related activities (planning, executing, recovering from) so I don't resent the time I spend these days on sobriety and personal growth. Before I drift any further...congratulations on what sounds like an energized situation at work. I'm sure that is somewhat stressful too, but maybe also a good thing from the sound of it??

I too am quite happily UNHUNG today!! Tired as all get out though! I was up at the crack of midnight to watch figure skating, which was awesome. The Men's compeition was like watching the World Championships or something. Then when all that was over about 6AM I got read and did my usual Friday schtick with business meetings and a fly by to AA just to say hi to step coach and then the gym and errands and back to the office. And I had hoped to quietly sneak in a nap this afternoon, but that was NOT meant to be! But we are busy today after a rather slow week, and we picked up at least one new client. So I am grateful to be droopy eyed right now!!

I'm zoom zoom zooming off for a quick nap and then it's back to figure skating fandom for me at about 9:30PM my time. Yawn! I'll be looking forward to many naps this weekend!

Good seeing everyone who has already been here to touch the life line. Strength and hope to all yet to come!

DG

[maslow23]

AF Daily - Friday Nov 6

Well, I screwed it up and had a beer plus vodka. Now I know I will do the same tomorrow unless the mind gets straight. What a battle. DG--I am sorry and will PM.

[Determinator]

AF Daily - Friday Nov 6

Aloha Friday ABland! whew, tired and worn out in a hotel. danger! must keep my wits about me.

Maslow, you are right, get back on main street asap. do anything and everything you can. Hop on chat and talk to some folks, it's very helpful.

AAth, great to hear from you brother and great words as always

DG, up at midnight to watch mens figure skating? hmmmmmmm....the first step is admitting you have a problem

well, was feeling pretty down and tired but stopped at safeway on the way back to the hotel and got some garlic stuffed olives. I dare say things are looking up now

be well

[Lavande]

AF Daily - Friday Nov 6

Evening Abbers!

Garlic stuffed olives Deter???? Wow.........I'll stay on this side of the room

I looked for a thread early this morning but then got busy..........my work is picking up a bit, which is a good thing for the self employed this time of year

Maslow, hope you get back on track right now! Keep checking in, we'll be here!

Greetings to AA, Greenie, peace, Kate, aqua & DG!

Chilly evening here in these parts, the woodstove is working nicely
Wishing everyone a good, AF evening.

Lav

[Doggygirl]

AF Daily - Friday Nov 6

maslow23;752226 wrote: Well, I screwed it up and had a beer plus vodka. Now I know I will do the same tomorrow unless the mind gets straight. What a battle. DG--I am sorry and will PM.

Don't apologize to me!! YOU are the one you hurt when you drink. We don't have to hurt any more unless we want to. So please dust yourself off and NO MORE DRINKING AL this weekend, OK? Whatever is left, pour it down the drain NOW.

You can do this!

DG

[Suni]

AF Daily - Friday Nov 6

I have to admit that my sobriety has been completely in the back of my mind lately. I have been SO busy at work that I haven't made any meetings for a couple of weeks or honestly given drinking any thought at all.

I wouldn't worry AAthlete. When you say something has been 'at the back' of your mind it's the perfect place to keep it. That means it's not at the 'front of your mind' consuming your every waking moment, and it hasn't gone 'out of your mind' like other important things you have forgotten. It's exactly where it needs to be. Within touching distance. It's a great place to keep alcohol for a person who is creating his successful life without alcochol.
Have a great day.