AF Daily - Thursday September 30

[Doggygirl]

And the day of rebirth's 1,000th post!! Any other milestones today? Shout 'em out gang!

Mr. Doggy wants a YB (Yard Boy). In fact, he got a quote from some lawn people yesterday who mow other yards (normal size ones) around our neighborhood. Our "mowable part" is somewhere around 5 acres with hills and trees and many obstacles. They quoted one of the more reasonable prices to date: $160.00 per mow. No weed whipping or any extras, of course. I told Mr. Doggy that would be fine if he wants to give up his dog training hobby and food. Otherwise, he will continue to be YB here at the Doggy House. It never hurts to ask though, right? (I am not giving up shoes and boots for lawn services)

So how is everyone and everything in Fabbie Land today? I have been in a funk this week and I'm just chalkin' it up to the season change and trusting it will get better. Mary Kay business is sure picking up! Since this is my first year I don't know what to expect. Now I know. Summer is slow, and in September everyone is out of everything. I should have ordered way more mascara on my last purchase. :H

Today will be family center volunteering in the AM, and then Community Leadership School city tour in the afternoon. I blew off the tour last time. It's a 4-hour deal and they do it in the afternoon instead of morning like all our other sessions. As much as those morning sessions with a hangover were difficult, a 4 hour bus / walking tour in the afternoon during drinking hours was impossible. Our town has a cool history so this time I'm looking forward to it.

The sugar crap has got to stop. For me it's like AL. There is no such thing as "a" cookie. I've got to start following my weight watchers tracking again, and just work my meal plans so there is NO SUGAR. That way I can get comfortable again and not be craving sweets non-stop. This is rediculous. Maybe a sugar free October is in order? Anybody else want to go for a challenge like that?

Hello to all fellow travelers. Hope everyone has a fabulous AF day today.

One thing is for sure....I won't be sneakin' a flask of AL on the bus this afternoon, then stressing over how to sneak it and whether anyone can smell it. No way. Glad to be rid of that sort of stress!

DG

[Gaia]

AF Daily - Thursday September 30

Yo Bitches! (said with love of course)

Morning DG thanks for starting us off.

5 acres is a lot. He must have a rider, right? I can't imagine doing that with a regular mower.

I've been delving into sugar treats myself. Every afternoon, almost. I know its unhealthy, but I'm not ready to try a sugar free month. I might go for a daily exercise challenge though.

That's funny - sneaking a flask of AL on the bus. I had a friend who I'm SURE had a flask of schnapps in her bag in the morning. I remember going out of the car for a few minutes, coming back and noticing her chewing gum. The car smelled sweet and alcohol-y, that's the only way I can describe it. Minty schnapps fresh. It seems to sad, to be sneaking a quick drink in a few moments alone in the car. Of course I have commited numerous pathetic acts myself. No judgement here.

There are so many of us out there. Why should it be such a stigma?

[Doggygirl]

AF Daily - Thursday September 30

Gaia;970388 wrote: Yo Bitches! (said with love of course)


Indeed!!! :H:H:H That is for sure the new fabbie greeting!

There are so many of us out there. Why should it be such a stigma?

I've been in a couple situations recently where "normies" are talking about drinking / alcoholism and clearly DO.NOT.UNDERSTAND. How could they? One of the common misunderstandings that I hear is an inference that it's the alcoholic's fault. Somehow if we had not gone to so many college parties or if we had not gone to happy hour so often, we wouldn't have gotten alcoholism as a punishment.

Someday I hope to be more involved in public education (or donor education at the mission, or something!) on this issue. For now I will just keep listening because I have a feeling when the time / circumstance is right, the universe will come calling.

DG

[Marshy]

AF Daily - Thursday September 30

Yo babes!

DG - I'm the same with sugar now. Never was before. If I have a tub of ice-cream in the freezer I can't leave it alone until it's gone. I rarely buy biscuits (cookies) because I will just eat the whole packet pretty much in one go. I'd certainly really like to cut down on sugar but I only made a week or so on the last sugar-free challenge. Maybe I'll try to do without ice-cream for the month.

Gaia - I'm so aware of people who have alcohol problems now, can spot it a mile off. I suppose I always could but when I was drinking I saw myself reflected back and didn't like it and didn't think about it, now I'm just interested to see how common it is.

Oh, remember I was given two bottles of wine at work last Saturday and non-GF took them off my hands for me? Several people at work have asked if I enjoyed them, and instead of just lying and saying "yes", I found I couldn't do that and came up with something vague about not having tried them yet. Odd, eh? Maybe my mind doesn't even want me to pretend that I drink in case that opens a door. Non-GF asked me if I was "out" about my drinking at work and I'm not (I've always been sober in this job coz I've been here less than two years). Any thoughts about mentioning it at work? Generally, I mean, not me in particular.

Anyhoo, I'm going to visit mum & dad for a few days on Saturday which I'm really looking forward to.

Hmm, and there's some task I need to do today that I can't quite remember... Oh yeah! Book train to go and stay with non-GF by the sea next month!

Have a good day all!

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Thursday September 30

Yo Bitches!

Thanks for the start DG! Oh how I wish I could go on that tour with you! I saw that this weekend is the Fall Festival and something else ~ apple maybe? (they were combined this year) in your area. This evening I'm going w/ artsy GFto the art museum for an exhibit of Lesley Dill whose work seems intriguing. It'a a members preview and reception (read good hors d'ovures) Free Times: Arts Feature - The Voice of Lesley Dill Marshy, pointing to this for you in particular as her work is fueled by her love of words. There will be no flask in MY purse! In fact, my purses are very small these days.

Speaking of YB, I would like to mow your ponderosa for you. Would every day be alright? I could live on that. I would like a YB and it would stand for young buns. That is all.

Sugar free October. I should. I just ate 6 popsicles in 2 days, thank goodness they are gone. I've got to have a little agave in my iced tea though.

I will wish you a wonderful AF day before this turns into sandwich material.

[Marshy]

AF Daily - Thursday September 30

Greenie, that looks cool. Hey, I can quote Emily Dickinson too :H Will have a proper look later. Just been dumped with a load of work. Outrage!

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Thursday September 30

X-post marshy. I can't see why going into it (not drinking) at work is necessary. Of course this is coming from someone who prefers to avoid stuff like that.....

speaking of..... How do you say no to a non-date in a manner that effectively ends future invitations then? Besides using caller ID.

[Marshy]

AF Daily - Thursday September 30

greeneyes;970404 wrote:
speaking of..... How do you say no to a non-date in a manner that effectively ends future invitations then? Besides using caller ID.

How about "I really like you but I'm not ready to start dating yet?" And you don't even have to say it - that's what email was invented for

[universal]

AF Daily - Thursday September 30

Hi guys!

I love the new greeting - works for me!

I too have been on a sugar kick lately which is so not like me. I was always the person who went for the chips (read salt) and didn't care about the chocolate at all. Now I am going for the chocolate. Wierd. But with halloween coming up I cannot give up my chocolate just yet with all the temptation around! But I am up for an excercise challenge for sure!

Marshy, I know in my situation I don't think I would let my colleagues know at work. However I don't really like them all that much so I just don't think it is any of their business. Not sure how your work situation is.

Today is a 2 meeting day - one in the morning and one tonight - lots of AA birthdays being celebrated (read CAKE!) LOL

And cleaning, homework - and off to my daughters school for an assembly this afternoon. Maybe get that coffee in with my GF that I didn't manage yesterday. Who knows? All I know - there will be no flask in my purse on the bus today!

Love and hugs guys,
Uni

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Thursday September 30

Hi uni! I now have uni-uni stuck in my mind because of your degree work (bravissimo!)

marshy that sounds pretty good. I'll try it out on little doggie.

DG, here it is: Chicago Botanic Garden : Fall Bulb Festival 2010 They combined the Botanic Garden Bulb Bazaar and the Horticultural Society's Garvest Festival to make the Fall Bulb Festival.

Say "Bulb Bazaar" fast 3 times and try not to laugh.

[Lavande]

AF Daily - Thursday September 30

Yo Bitches :H

Guess we've started something there!!!!

Greenie - Young Buns definitely does not fit the profile here except possibly in a dream :H

I've never been a big sugar consumer - don't even sweeten coffee & tea. But, when I quit drinking last year I did eat a ton of sugar (M&Ms) for a while!!! No wonder I didn't lose a single pound in those early days. The sugar consumption is over now & I have begun to lose a few pounds

It is dark, raining tons today - perfect day to hunker down & get some work done.
Will be back later hopefully with some pics.
Have a great AF Thursday everyone

[rebirth]

AF Daily - Thursday September 30

Yo lovely bitches

DG I am all for a sugar free month. Infact I have had a few sugarfree days and I feel so much better! I am really energized from not overdosing on it. I really do think that that the more you eat sugar, the more you want it! I am with you on that one. The past three days I have had only natural sugars (from fruit or a choclate muesli bar etc)

Gaia you are so funny. You are right though. You either love or hate mayonaise. Marmite is another one. Just thought about pet hates…I have a very long list. My BF leaves the toilet seat up, the closet doors open, towels on the floor. Grrrr

But talk about denial. I use to have to buy a small bottle of wine so that I could drink that as soon as I finished work and just before I picked up my son. I must have smelt of alcohol! And I still didn’t think I had a problem..

Marshy don’t take offence but are you a boy or a girl? Someone quoted ” ask a question and you are a fool for a minute. Never ask and you are a fool forever. “

[Pride before Fall]

AF Daily - Thursday September 30

New thread: Yo AF Bitches Daily

I hear you on point-tracking, DG. It?s not sugar for me, it?s fatty, salty comfort food like mashed potatoes and gravy. Week 3 of WW online feedback: ?So you gained a little this week. Is that what you expected?? Oh, shut up, WW. Have been exercising faithfully, though.

The neighbors are having work done on their house. Sadly, not a young bun to be seen (although a single bun would be kind of horrifying, regardless of age). They are more the beer-bellied, flat-butted variety that usually take to plumbing or finish work. Oh well, the UPS guy?s due later.

I guess I should put down the binoculars and get back to work, eh?

I wonder if it is the season making so many of us blue (although I guess that wouldn't make sense for any of you down under). I?m reading a book of poems called ?The Art of Losing,? mixed in with Mary Karr?s ?Lit,? which I love--plug plug plug--possibly because MK's also a poet. Not roses and sunshine, but a good outlet for incubated grief; beat?s a drink by a country mile.

A big ol? sober Peace Out, bitches!

xoxox Pride

[LVT25]

AF Daily - Thursday September 30

:H:H:H

I love October, it is the beginning of my birthday season (I stole that from a friend) and it is breast cancer awareness month, so everything is pink. The fall weather is gorgeous except for the lack of moisture and abundance of wind.

I had a good day yesterday. In my new book "The Language of Letting Go" the daily meditation was about not letting money be so important. So, I went out and spent some on myself and my son. Herbergers was having their Goodwill sale, and I got some "nice" clothes (not the usual Wal-mart or Goodwill stuff) at reasonable prices. I got some awesome boots too! And they are actually comfortable. I suppose I better cool it on the shopping...I guess I will after the Race for the Cure this weekend in Denver, there will be lots of pink stuff to choose from.

Since I don't work anymore I don't know what I'd do about telling people there about my drinking issues, but I did put it out on Facebook that I was celebrating my 2 year anniversary without drink or smoke. So, now pretty much the whole world knows.

Having a fun Homecoming week. Big pep rally last night, football tonight, parade tomorrow then more football, then party after.......one thing is FOR SURE!!!

Have a great day!:h

[Marshy]

AF Daily - Thursday September 30

rebirth;970456 wrote:
Marshy don?t take offence but are you a boy or a girl?
Not at all offended :H :H Sometimes difficult to tell on here, isn't it? Sometimes difficult to tell in real life :H I'm a woman. I'm also gay so I spose unless I explain that every time I mention dating women it might be confusing.
ETA: I was going to have as my signature "only gay in the village" but I thought only the Brits would get that :H :H

Pride before Fall;970516 wrote: fatty, salty comfort food like mashed potatoes and gravy.

... followed by ice-cream. Slurp!

I'll put 'Lit' on the long list of books I have on order at the library.