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    af daily sat 30 Jan

    Good morning all - not posted for a while, been so busy had no time on PC, I have been checking in daily on mobile but no way can I type a message on there!
    Well it's day 14 af for me here and 21 smoke free - second cold in a month as a reward!

    I'm skating 4 times a week this week and for the next 3 weeks, also got counselling next week.Need to dye my hair!Busy busy busy!

    I'm having drinking thoughts about tonight, we're off to a local casino as part of a poker league that i was part of but had to drop out of.

    If I drive I definitely won't drink - I am broke too so that's a good incentive and I want no temptation to smoke either. I need to get my head straight about being af again,focusing day to day seemed to work last time. I was af for 3 months last time and I think I broke it for the reason of feeling socially anxious. One day at a time I guess.

    I keep having drink thoughts when I feel under confident/disapproved of by others.
    Suni I am gonna get back to you today - good to se you back.
    one day at a time
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    #2
    af daily sat 30 Jan

    Morning abbers!

    Great to see you bear! Congrats on the AF NF time; you're doing great! Do you HAVE to go tonight? That's one solution. If you must, maybe take a read of the tool box thread. Have a very explicit plan in place. Tell yourself out loud all day you only drink healthy drinks. (vocalization enhances the power of the thought). Find you post from when you drank that time you went out and felt so crappy about it. You know not to fall for the "just one" trick.

    Cold rain here with temp dropping. I have enough food and all, but weather like this always makes me want to have something simmering in the crock pot. Makes me feel cozy. In another lifetime I'd want al in a hot drink. It doesn't interest me now. I find more comfort in the thought of mac & cheese. :H

    The library had a book sale yesterday. I got some hardbacks and those big paperbacks for $1 each. I just donated a bunch when I cleaned off the bookshelf last weekend so I've got no place to put them. How typical of me.

    Have a superb saturday!
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    Thoughts become things..... choose the good ones. ~TUT

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      #3
      af daily sat 30 Jan

      Good morning bear & all Abbers,

      Congrats on your 14 AF days bear, great job on your NF time too
      Hope you can find some way to fortify yourself before heading out tonight - sending you loads of strength & confidence to stick to your plan. I definitely would not allow 'friends' to screw up my progress!

      We are helping our daughter & son-in-law move this weekend. Should be tons of fun in this below freezing weather - hope the snow holds off

      Wishing everyone a terrific AF Saturday!!

      Lav
      AF since 03/26/09
      NF since 05/19/09
      Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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        #4
        af daily sat 30 Jan

        Hi Greenie - cross post!
        AF since 03/26/09
        NF since 05/19/09
        Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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          #5
          af daily sat 30 Jan

          Hello friends!

          Off and running to watch both boys play basketball in 2 different towns!

          Bear, I'm not going to sugar coat it. If you are having these thoughts already, and with your history of going out and giving in--I think you should skip the casino this time. Just my .02.

          Gotta run! Take care and be strong! :h
          _______________
          NF since June 1, 2008
          AF since September 28, 2008
          DrunkFree since June 1, 2008
          _____________
          :wings: In memory of MDbiker aka Bear.
          5/4/2010 In loving memory of MaryAnne. I pray you've found peace my friend.
          _______________
          The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.ray:

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            #6
            af daily sat 30 Jan

            Hi all! Bear, if you don't feel like going to the casino and not drinking, then don't go. I spent some time thinking about "social situations" recently. Lots of them were ONLY "fun" if I drank. Well guess what I concluded. If they are not fun (unless I drink), then why the SAM HILL would I want to even do those things in the first place????????

            There are too many things I DO have fun doing. I'd rather spend my precious time in this life doing THOSE. Not ingesting toxic substances to try to make something "fun" that I just don't enjoy doing.

            Just some food for thought!

            Zoom zoom - I hope you are all doing something today that you REALLY enjoy!!

            DG
            Sobriety Date = 5/22/08
            Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07

            One day at a time.

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              #7
              af daily sat 30 Jan

              Happy Saturday Abbers!

              Well....I hit the wall yesterday.....really exhausted from my long and busy work week....but today I feel rested and ready to go!! My daughter is coming over this afternoon and then I have my wee granddaughters for a sleep over.....I am sure swimming with be involved there!

              Bear....good going on your 14 days AF and NF time as well. I am with the others, if you are already having drinking thoughts.....I would skip the casino. You have so many other choices in how to spend your time! When I was early in my AF time....I completely avoided all events that involved alcohol....I saw that a "Strength not Weekness". As Determinator says "Know Thyself"!

              Greenie....that is exactly why I love, my Kindle!! I love reading and I love books, but finding places to put those books is always a challenge, even thought I am constantly donating books! Now I have space for 1500 books all in one little device!!

              Lav, DG, LVT and I am sure Marshy will be along.........Have a great day/evening!

              xxx Kate
              A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes~Cinderella

              AF 12/6/2007

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                #8
                af daily sat 30 Jan

                hi all - realised i was going as i wanted company (been staying in LOTS due to lack of funds/weather/cold).Thanks for everyone's input, seriously it helps to re-read it too when I'm wobbling.

                Luckily a good friend has dropped out of the casino eve and we are watching dvds and getting a curry at mine - fabulous. You're all right about not putting myself in the situation at the moment - I was so much happier alcohol free and really want to get back there. Hangovers and smoking are not an option for me anymore - with work/anti depressants and my new sport I need to look after myself.

                I don't think I have any situations that will 'rock me' coming up - next big social event is probably 20 feb - a sporting event i am going to and after party - will have lots of af time under my belt by then.
                I am engineering lots of friends coming to mine for food/cards/films/meeting for coffee/food /cinema - cheap and there's no booze temptation there.
                one day at a time

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                  #9
                  af daily sat 30 Jan

                  hi Kate! Have fun with the G-kids tonight.

                  Bear, so happy to read of your decision. I also think it's GREAT that you are taking the initiative with your friends to come up with other plans that are fun instead of going out to bars and such. Have fun watching movies and please tell us if you see one you really like so we can rent it too!

                  DG
                  Sobriety Date = 5/22/08
                  Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07

                  One day at a time.

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                    #10
                    af daily sat 30 Jan

                    I've got to say, Bear, the way your plans changed sounds simply fabulous to me!! An evening of movies with a friend vs a noisy casino ..?? NO CONTEST!!
                    _______________
                    NF since June 1, 2008
                    AF since September 28, 2008
                    DrunkFree since June 1, 2008
                    _____________
                    :wings: In memory of MDbiker aka Bear.
                    5/4/2010 In loving memory of MaryAnne. I pray you've found peace my friend.
                    _______________
                    The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.ray:

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