AF daily - Thursday, Sept 2nd

[Guitarista]

AF daily - Thursday, Sept 2nd

Bravo HC!

The main thing is you aren't drinking now, and you are racking up that af time, and that's all that matter's. Great stuff friend. Keep going!

[Lavande]

AF daily - Thursday, Sept 2nd

GM all!

Lots of chatter here today

On the subject of deprivation vs. gratitude - I learned very early on that gratitude always wins for me! My moments of feeling deprived last no more than a few seconds because I KNOW that I have too much to lose if I resume drinking. Mostly, my EB Grandson! There is no way I would be able to have the relationship with him that I have today if AL was still inmy life.

Speaking of EB - must get ready - he's on the way
Wishing everyone a terrific AF Thursday.

Lav

[LVT25]

AF daily - Thursday, Sept 2nd

Hello friends!

What an awesome thread you have going already! I'm sitting here shaking my head going "Yep, that's how I feel!" Thanks for haring the convo with your sister, Pap. I am really impressed with people that can actually have conversations and express their feelings. It is hard for others to understand, and there is this notion that "well, you have to get used to it sometime, you have to learn to be around it sometime, you can't hide your whole life!" But what they don't understand is sometime takes awhile. I guess it was at least a year before I was very comfortable being in my usual drinking situations without drinking. I does get easier though. But I always like to make sure I have an exit plan and something else to drink. It used to be I'd gather all kinds of stuff--tonic and limes, NA beer, pop. Now, I find myself heading for the tap for a glass of water!!

You guys are right on the deprivation. Who cares about being deprived of a hangover and all of those feelings associated with it????? Not me. And, 6 kilos is not bad! Our local ice cream place closes in the winter and I am actually feeling a little stressed out about that. I will have to drive 40 miles for a snickers cyclone!

Hubby and I went to pick a load of sweet corn for the church last evening. A friend of ours that we came close to losing earlier this year from ???? If you have ever seen someone suffering from malnutrition, it is not pretty. He is such a sweetheart of a guy, and I pray he is getting better. But he still drinks (not as much--yet) and I'm afraid that it will do him in eventually. Hubby wanted to know if I was going to buy him some beer for helping us. I told him no I wasn't going to help him kill himself, but I would give him some money which he wouldn't take. I'm going to see if we can get him to come over for some meals sometime. Sad.

Ok, gotta run. Taking camper to lake myself again. Lots to do today.
Have a good sober one all! :h

[greeneyes]

AF daily - Thursday, Sept 2nd

LVT25;949891 wrote: Taking camper to lake myself again.

Really?? You're going by yourself? No hubby, no kids? Wow!

[Doggygirl]

AF daily - Thursday, Sept 2nd

Wow. Community Leadership school is of course using the same agenda as they did 5 or so years ago when I first did it. AMAZING the difference being PRESENT rather than nursing a hangover and just struggling to survive until it was over. I actually enjoyed the "networking" training today (from the same guy who always does it, but once again, with a hangover......). Learned from it. Met people. Actually remembering a few names which is always a challenge for me. Excited about the social project. (I know I will be working with the team on a project for the Community Senior Services Center but won't know what the project entails until next week).

Last time I also did not attend the graduation banquet (a dinner) nor the actual presentation of our project and it's proposal to the client organization (held during an evening board meeting). Three guesses why and the first two don't count.

What a different sobriety and a less self centered attitude makes.

Good for you on 9 months and more importantly, the personal growth and progress you are experiencing!

LVT, enjoy your time by the lake. I admire you knowing how to deal with all things "camper" on your own! (I sure don't, but should learn!)

Lav, I like what you said about "relationship with EB." For me, while had had a relationship with AL, it was nearly impossible for me to have anything but a codependent relationship with anyone else. Really. Really sad. Really in my past for good I hope!

G, here is a web link to the local organization I'm a bit connected to through the Chamber of Commerce. The employment services people are the ones I see the most. They do good work here. Is this anything remotely like what you are embarking on in January in terms of ultimate services rendered?

Hello Gaia and Greenie!

Just a quick fly by between the AM thing and the lunch time thing. I can't believe I'm actually looking forward to this lunch. I used to hate them and it's taken me quite awhile to warm up at all.

One thing is for sure....

DG

[LVT25]

AF daily - Thursday, Sept 2nd

It only took me about an hour to get the camper here, in position and inhooked by myself. Greenie I may spend some time here by myself but not all of it! Dg I

[Guitarista]

AF daily - Thursday, Sept 2nd

Greeting's Abber's,

DG, thank's for offering that employment service link, but it didn't appear. I'd be interested in looking at it.

Happy POETS day for friday folk's!

[Doggygirl]

AF daily - Thursday, Sept 2nd

Supporting Growth Through Achievement Since 1969 I probably didn't paste the link! :H

Hope all have had a magical and fabbie kind of day. Hope M3 is home safe. Uni - you go girl. Hello to everyone else!

What a long day - I'm exhausted. The volunteer work this afternoon was very interesting. I'm really glad I am doing this. I like working in the kitchen and I like working with the women. Different kinds of work and each rewarding in it's own way.

One thing is for sure....

Nighty night!

DG

[papmom3]

AF daily - Thursday, Sept 2nd

Hey Gfs and honorary GF!! It's so late-I can't beleive how fast this day went by!! I did want to pop in and say and thank you for all the comments about my convo with my sis via email yesterday. She is very special (5 yrs younger but so much more mature!!) and I know how very fortunate we are to be able to talk like best friends. I can honestly say that apart from the teen years, we have never really argued or gotten mad at each other as adults. It just keeps getting better and better!!

M3-I sure hope you are safe and sound!! Please check in when you can!!
LVT- I want a camper (tiny travel trailer) so bad!! I would be gone every weekend!! Have fun!

G-thanks for sharing this morning. you definitely hit a chord.

Marshy-great way to start us off!! I've been thinking of your topic all day. I'm grateful that I don't have to worry if I get pulled over because they are cracking down on drunk driving this weekend. Isn't that awesome??

DG-so glad you are now able to enjoy all the groups you belong to. your passion for them and life comes through loud and clear and it's beautiful!!

HC!!!! Hi there! YOU sound awesome!! i'm so glad the ADs are finally working for you! I'm still struggling with the sugar madness myself. Tracking the carbs is helping a little. I definitely gravitate towards the carbs when I "forget" to track. Keep up the good work!!

Hey there to Gaia, Greenie and anyone else I missed. gots to get to bed now!!
:l

[momof3]

AF daily - Thursday, Sept 2nd

Hello All,

We made it home safely at 8:00 pm. It took us 3 hours to get off of the island and onto the mainland (it normally takes 30 minutes). It took us 9 plus hours to get home. I'm sad that we had to leave early but very grateful that we are all cozy in our beds safe and sound.

Thanks for thinking of me.
M3

[Guitarista]

AF daily - Thursday, Sept 2nd

You're welcome Pmom.
Glad you and yours are safe and cosy M3.
Thank's for that link DG. I've signed up for their newsletter.
I bet yer all still sound asleep. Maybe one or two gently stirring.......cute....;-)

[Doggygirl]

AF daily - Thursday, Sept 2nd

G I was up and at 'em 1 hour and 15 minutes after your post. No "gently stirring" for me this moring. I'm ready to GO!

Hi Fabbie Abbies!

DG