September Serenity - week 3

[Chillgirl]

September Serenity - week 3

Hi again guys

Cyn - you are such a sweetheart to think of me! It difficult here as the real estate market has completely collapsed and our target buyers from the UK are just not coming here at the moment.

LBH - :l you do so well coping with a slip, for me it would be like letting the demon off his chain and I'd be scared he never went back in his cage!

Rebirth - I was in the north of Vietnam cycling in the mountains for two weeks, it was the worst and best of experiences and unforgettable.

Paguy - you are spot on! I am grateful every day to God for allowing me to get sober before hitting me with this, I truly believe in divine timing. Talking to my ex today, he had been trying to keep it from me hoping it would get better, but he has been dealing with it for well over a year.

[rebirth]

September Serenity - week 3

John thats a mean ( as in groovy) tenderloin recipe you posted.
Right off to bed before I get even sillier. I think I have overdosed on chocolate.

[Guitarista]

September Serenity - week 3

Hi everyone,

Sounds like you are getting back on the horse LBH?

Ah Chilli, you have an excellent attitude. This stuff doesn't have to impact on us within. That is the approach, i agree. I am very concerned and worried by you saying that if you were drinking through this, you would definately attempt to take your life. I for one, am glad you're not drinking.

Have a safe, sober, magical and marvellous week folk's.

[papmom3]

September Serenity - week 3

Hi Everyone,

Dill-so sorry to hear about your friend. Your poem is perfect I think.

Chill-I too just want to give you a huge hug. The thought of losing your soul from this world is devestating so PLEASE do not pick up any AL!! No matter how bad it gets!! I think that your state of mind right now is in a very good place and that you've seen what the future might hold and you can deal. Something is right around the corner for you-just keep the faith. Can you take your friend up on his offer to build you a web site and didn't he say he had some work he can throw your way to get you started? Nows the time to dip that big toe in the water!! you have such a calm way about you-are any of the retail shops in your area hiring? How about dog kennels? Do they need any help? Or vet offices? Just brainstorming now. Please keep us up updated. :l

LBH-hop right back on the wagon now and learn from this slip. You can do it!! :l

To everyone else-have a good rest of the evening/morning and I'll see you all tomorrow.

:h

[Stargazerlily]

September Serenity - week 3

Nightly check in....

Chill, you are so right about not being able to handle the current situation if drinking. Money problems are just plain scary. We are here supporting you and sending you positive thoughts and prayers. Thanks for sharing with us and know you are not alone.

Dill, loved the poem, sorry to hear about your elderly friend struggling with healthy issues. How kind of you to comfort her.

Rebirth, how interesting, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam. I just never think of traveling there. How have your cravings been? Have you and your boyfriend talked? Just wondered how you are doing.

John, thanks for sharing the Oprah episode. She certainly things of cool things to give as gifts. An eight day trip for 300 people? Wow. There are some advantages to staying home.

LBH, you have done so well for so long. I appreciate your honesty in telling us you drank, and you are right, we can always find a reason.

Cyn, what a good idea, helping people move. It is a big job and I would think there would be a market for that kind of assistance.

Have pleasant evening, AF.

[paguy]

September Serenity - week 3

Good Evening!

Well, after spending the better part of today on-line.... I managed to get to get my computer infected with a virus - ARG! The clever little bug managed to infect my anti-virus program so I am basically dead in the water at this point.

My partner is letting me use his computer right now under strict orders that I do NOT get his computer infected - YIKES!

I am so bummed right now. Have no idea how this is going to get fixed or how much data I am going to lose. Being confined to bed is not helping matters :upset:

Maybe a good nights sleep will help me develop a strategy....

[sooty]

September Serenity - week 3

John you have my sympathy - I had a virus recently and ended up having to take laptop back to shop and lost everything that was on there. I do hope that doesn't happen to you.

Sorry not been around much, daughter and boyfriend having problems in their relationship and she is so unhappy that I've been trying to do a bit of rallying round and consequently haven't felt emotionally or physically able to post much.

It hurts more seeing her in pain than if I was going through it myself. Oh the joys of motherhood!

Anyway the sun is shining today and I'm going to be a bit selfish and get out on my own for a walk.

Oh, almost forgot, happy humpday gang
Love Sooty

[Rusty]

September Serenity - week 3

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick check-in to say hello! Last day in Canada. I am anxious to get home. It's been two hellish days with the toughest client I have, and the only one I don't like. I must be strong when I get off work. The Sky Club at the Detroit Airport serves unlimited booze to members. I have my plan in place.

Star-sending you lots of hugs.

John-hope your partner's computer doesn't get infected.

Chill-you are being absolutely valiant considering your financial situation. Kudos to you doing it AF.

Everyone I didn't mention, a warm hello!

Hope everyone has a wonderful AF hump day!

[rustop61]

September Serenity - week 3

Good morning everyone

Chill - JR is indeed the Jack Russell not the hubby. Mind you he thinks he is head of the household not the hubby!! Sorry things are so bad for you. Everything happens for a reason and at least you are dealing with this sober.

Sooty - I empathise with you over your daughter. We cant live their lives for them but we sure do suffer on their behalf. My youngest is getting the results of her exams in about two hours and I have the butterflies on her behalf.

John - Sorry about the virus, hope it works out ok. As you say the timing could not be worse.

Rusty - Safe journey home.

Cyn - We used a company like that when we moved to Montreal and it was really helpful.

LBH - Welcome back on the wagon.

Lav, Star, Dill, Star, Rebirth, Guitarista, Papmom, big hello.

Rustop

[Chillgirl]

September Serenity - week 3

Good Morning everyone

Paguy - What a infuriation! I would be so lost without my internet, how did we cope before?!
Living where I do in a very rural area of a foreign country it is a Godsend to me.

Sooty - You are a lovely Mum, you made me think of my dear long suffering Mum who still gets my tales of woes even though Im 45!

Rusty - Sorry its been a tough job but you know that free bar wont help, just think how good it will be to be home, relaxed and clear headed and out on your run.

Papmom - You are a sweetheart, luckily my faith is strong and so is my resolve not to drink. Now that would REALLY be a mess!

I woke up heavy hearted today, it felt like my strength from yesterday had been sapped away as reality sinks in. I got out on my bike (my cheap therapy) and I do feel better, there are a mountain of things going on in my mind and I just have to try to deal with them one at a time instead of the chaos of them all at once.

My calendar affirmation for today is TODAY MY LESSON IS SELF WORTH. I SEE MY WORTHINESS IN EVERYTHING I DO.

[Stargazerlily]

September Serenity - week 3

Life goes on, drinking or AF. It is just so hard to deal with LIFE, at times. I currently have so many challenges going on, it is unbelievable. But, my anxiety and other emotions are stable, for the most part. Drinking would absolutely make things unmanageable. AF, I am able to reason, calm myself down, make good choices, utilize support, and take care of myself physically. All important things when under stress. I am trying to detach, not try to control. I was reading the AA thread on MWO and alot of the talk is about letting go.....realizing that we are NOT in control. This helps me alot. I have been taking care of things I can, and trying to let go of the rest. Not easy.

Attitude is everything. Today, I am grateful for so much, and will live in the present, not the past or the unknowable future. Mindfulness. Anybody else working on that?

Rusty, stay strong, you have your plan, vital to staying AF. Sorry you have to work with someone difficult.

Chill, keep on taking care of yourself in every way you can.

Happy hump day at all.

[paguy]

September Serenity - week 3

Good Morning:

This is the earliest I've been up in at least a week and it feels good. Still counting the days to my next doctor's appointment and hoping to get the go ahead to be able to get out of bed. Just 5 more days

Rusty - Easier said than done but don't let this client get the best of you. The inner junkie beast is telling you that it's OK and you DESERVE a drink having to deal with this (pardon my expression) a**hole all week long. Well, you are better than that because you already know how great it feels not to succumb to the beast! Look at it this way - checking into that airline club and partaking in the free booze would be another win for the client, not for you! You can do this!!

Chill - I made some good progress on reading "The Shadow of the Wind" yesterday. I was a bit apprehensive to get started because the synopses that I've read talk about all of the subplots and that even the subplots have subplots so I was thinking it may be a bit too complicated for me to handle at the moment. However, I really enjoy the author's style of storytelling and I am enjoying it. I continue to send good vibes your way to help you sort through your financial predicament. We are all here for you. :l:l

Hope to sort through my computer mess today - not sure how much I can do being chained to this bed. Alot of my things are in my office downstairs. One thing for sure, I better not get my partner's computer infected or I will be SOL! :H

Morning greetings to Lav, LBH, sooty, G, Star, Dill, Rebirth, Rustop, Cyn, Papmom and all who follow today... Have a great hump day!

[dill]

September Serenity - week 3

Sooty, I am sorry to hear about your daughters troubles. It is hard to watch our children be hurt or sad. Hang in there.
Chill, you are going through a really rough time lately. Sending you hugs.
PAguy, sorry ‘bout your computer virus. It’s nice of your partner to let you use his computer, especially since you are recuperating and need the outlet.
(((LBH)))
Lav, are your chicks doing OK?
Star, thanks for the gentle reminder about attitude. I appreciate your thoughts.
Hello dear Rusty, Rustop, Rebirth, Papmom, Cyn and all who check in.

Sorry for the short post. My mornings just go too fast!!

[spedteach]

September Serenity - week 3

Morning from way out west,
It was a relief to go back to work yesterday after my day of cleaning. I actually started getting a little obsessive compulsive. I would clean a room and every time I would walk back into that room I would find something else to clean. Plus sorting through my sons' stuff, baseball cards, CD's, trophies, old birthday cards. It made me miss them so much but also wonder what to do with all of their stuff.

Sooty, I can so relate to wanting to take on your daughter's pain. Have felt that way so many times.

Paguy, knock on wood but I have never had a computer virus. What exactly happens? Hope you're able to hop out of bed soon.

Dill, days later but I did appreciate the poem you posted and think it was a good choice for you purposes.

Rebirth, a good friend of mine is planning a trip to Thailand and Cambodia and is nagging me to go with her. Like Star, that is not really a part of the world I think about traveling to. I haven't even been to Europe. Have you been to the States?
Curious, how are things with your boyfriend/partner?

Chill, your straits sound dire indeed. And you are so right about the nightmare your life would become if you picked up a drink. I appreciated your mention of the importance of dealing with that "mountain of things going on in your mind" one at a time. I too will get flooded with things I need to do and things I think I need to worry about. Like being pulled down into a whirlpool.
Is there a possibility that you may lose your house?

Hey Cyn, let's do some kind of collective whatever to bring some cooler temperatures our way. This is getting old.

LBH, hope to see you soon.

Rusty, treat yourself to something else at the airport. Some weird Starbucks drink or a dumb paperback. What time do you get home?

Working only half a day today. Then either the dreaded clothes shopping or more cleaning/yard work. How crazy is it to prefer cleaning to clothes shopping??

Paguy or anyone, what does SOL mean?

[paguy]

September Serenity - week 3

spedteach;959739 wrote: Paguy or anyone, what does SOL mean?

SOL = S**t outta luck!