AF Daily - Monday November 22

[Gaia]

Good Morning!

Happy Monday!

With love,
T.

[Brigitte Bardot]

AF Daily - Monday November 22

Good morning Gaia! Good morning to everyone.

I started the morning off with a nose bleed out of nowhere? I haven't had them in years. When I was little I used to get them all the time, had my nose packed numerous times..finally they cauterized it (oww) so it always suprises me when it just starts for no reason. Maybe because the air is so dry right now from it being so cold?

Don't know what we will do today. It's too cold to go out right now, it's -6. Mom wants help putting out her lights but I'm not going out until it warms up. This is why I put mine up when it was mild..and a lot of people thought I was crazy. Well, logic works.

I may bake today too, who knows. I never got the salt dough made, so maybe today we can do that..or make cupcakes. I'm feeling a little like I don't know what to do with myself...

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Monday November 22

Morning fabbies!

Gaia - how's it going up there? (can't get much of a read from a two word greeting )

BB next year you'l have to get your mom's up early too. Do you have a humidifier? I have to run one in the winter or I get parched inside and out.

I'm having an awful time with boundaries these days. I am so defensive about them that I'm afraid I come across as a cold selfish wench. Then I have to dance around self-deprication while I try to sort it out and I never do get comfortable with the issue. UGH!!! Damn onion peels! I'm sure it's all in the name of good positive growth; so pardon the angst. I'm just talking out loud.

I hope my car is going to be OK. I do want to go to my sister's. Better get going on the things I need to get done if I do go!

DG, are you back today?

One thing is for sure..... who has the time anyway?

[Lavande]

AF Daily - Monday November 22

GM Gaia & BB!

Happy Monday morning to all - oh well!
I am grateful to have some work today, not really complaining.

The cold weather & dry heat has my nose doing funny things too Gia - gross! I have a humidifier built right into the heating system & I still have problems. I'm thinking about picking up a baby humidifier just to use in my bedroom to give my nose some relief Stay warm today!!

I need to get outside & tend to my eating machines before I get busy with work.
Wishing everyone a terrific AF Monday!
btw - this time last year I was quite nervous about getting thru the holidays AF but I did it & it really wasn't a problem at all. I'm looking forward to another AF holiday season

Lav

[Lavande]

AF Daily - Monday November 22

GM Greenie - cross post

[universal]

AF Daily - Monday November 22

Hi guys!

Monday - therapy day! Always a good emotional cleansing day.

I am going to help the BF clear some leaves before he goes off to work. Then my appointment, some tidying up here and then off to my group tonight.

Hope everyone has a fab day and is able to take care of noses, cars, boundaries etc.!

One thing is for sure over here..........

[Doggygirl]

AF Daily - Monday November 22

Good morning fabbies! Yes I am back Lav! Had a wonderful time. The Grand Geneva is a gorgeous resort. This event was WAY bigger than I expected! This event is promoted as a AA/Alanon/Alateen event and there are tons of teens there. They have a huge pizza party at the indoor water park. So I'm sure the parents have no problem "getting" the kids to go! :H It was a "Celebration of Recovery" indeed.

Gaia, thanks for getting us started. Hope you are well!

BB, I hope your nose stops giving you trouble! Have fun baking today.

Greenie, I hear you on that onion business!!! This time of year always evokes some strange stuff for me.....is it "seasonal" for you do you think? Or just a random peel?

Lav, good that you have work! Are the eating machines loving their new freedom? I'm with you - am looking forward to AF holidays this year. Of course it's always a one day at a time thing, but I'm feeling very cozy in my AFness today.

Hello to all yet to come!

Zoom zoom - leads group, manicure & errands, volunteer work for the mission - this time at one of the local grocery stores (not sure what goes on there, but I guess I'll find out!). Curves and then back to the office. Couldn't do any of this back in the drinking days, that's for sure.

And...ONE thing is for sure for today.......there will be NO AL for this girl.

DG

[Brigitte Bardot]

AF Daily - Monday November 22

Well, salt dough has been made and ornaments are done and slowly getting baked in the oven now. Little Gia just loved it, and we made enough for almost everyone this year plus some special ones for ourselves. Now once they're baked we'll paint them and I'll put some varnish over them.. I love doing things like this with her. Cupcakes will follow I believe.

I'm up and down about the drinking season approaching. Some days I feel confident, other days I don't. I guess I'll just take the situation as it arises, but I just can't take the first drink. Atleast I know that and can accept it. Greenie, I'm feeling the sensitivity thing as well and wish people would mind their own boundaries and stay the hell out of mine. I don't knock on their bedroom doors and give advice on what I think they're doing wrong..

Lav and Greenie, I think I'll invest in a humidifer..that's a great idea.
Uni..have fun with those leaves!

[Choochie]

AF Daily - Monday November 22

Morning Everyone - just a typical day for me today. My newest endeavor is taking up golf - should be a good replacement for al.

Everyone sounds good!

Have a wonderful sober day,
Choochie

[LVT25]

AF Daily - Monday November 22

Zooming this morning, but wanted to check in and say hi and have a great sober week all! I was up really early (for me) to get my son up, but I went back to bed and now I'm running behind.
Gia--the turkey dinner was delicious!!! I love that traditional meal! No leftovers for me though.:upset: Please share your chicken recipe if you have time? Sounds delish!

Dg--would love to hear more about your weekend. I was an alateen sponsor many years ago. Those kids are still around, and they have kids of their own now--some are the same age as mine.

Ok, really gotta run! :h

[Gaia]

AF Daily - Monday November 22

Hi again,

BB sorry to hear about the nosebleed. I suspect the weather has something to do with it.

Greenie I am fine, thanks for asking. Had a pretty good weekend. Did several fun things. Feel fairlly up to speed with things. I think my brain is having a bright spot. Must enjoy the moment!

Greenie also another online icon is at the 3 year sober point and talking a lot about boundaries. Basically, she's setting them, often and consistently without fear. And it makes some people upset but she's noticing but not bending. Maybe this is part of the growth. You are two years sober, right?

Hugs to you, Lav and Uni, LV and Choochie.

DG you are busy as usual. Sounds like a fabulous series of events you attended. Really uplifting.

BB I'm a little apprehensive about my first sober holiday. Same as you - having little roller coasters in my mind. Making my tummy do flipflops. BUT I am going to prepare myself. I am going to visualize who I am and what I want to be. I'm going to remind myself of the bad things that happened because of drinking. And I'm going to brace myself for my family. Seeing my father barely being able to walk makes me feel disgusted by AL, but at the same time it makes me want to take a drink! How backwards is that! But I know I need to think it through, keep thinking, keep thinking, keep thinking.

Gotta run! Hugs to all.

[peacenik]

AF Daily - Monday November 22

morning!

busy day, i gotta get going...

no al for this chick today.

[Accountable for Me]

AF Daily - Monday November 22

BB - sorry about the nose bleed. It is freakin' cold and dry here, too!

Well, I have to say that I completely lost the plot yesterday. I drank. A LOT. I am so disappointed in myself. BF and I have been fighting a lot lately... He bought some Vodka, and I threw in the towel and drank. I feel HORRIBLE today. I look HORRIBLE today.

Anyway, I live my life honestly; and felt compelled to share it with you all. It is what it is.

I am glad that it is snowing and that the school is closed. It pains me to even think about leaving this house today.

BF and I need to part ways. He needs to move out in the New Year. He has been a huge source of negativity for me. Been extremely selfish, inconsiderate, etc. I honestly can't stand the site of him right now. I am not blaming him for my drinking at all. That was my choice. And a shitty one at that. But, he is dragging me down emotionally, and quite frankly I feel freakin' depressed.

Anyway, that is my ramble. Thanks for listening. I love my life sober, and happy. I know what I need to do to attain that again.

[Samantha T.]

AF Daily - Monday November 22

Hi Accountable....
Oh MAN, I sure know that feeling of being in an unhappy relationship and how the negativity can bring you down and make you so vulnerable to the drink. My last relationship was 11 years ago, and I got out of it for the express purpose of getting sober (ok, so it has taken awhile!! But I have enjoyed the peace and serenity of being without a man, especially a negative one). I found that relationships cause so many of my drinking triggers and it's just easier not to have to deal with someone else and all of their issues and expectations.

I know you will get your sobriety back Please don't waste a moment beating yourself up. And best wishes as you get ready to give BF the boot!

[Accountable for Me]

AF Daily - Monday November 22

Thanks, Samantha. I feel like crap for giving in.... very upset with myself. The BF and I have been together for a couple of years... and is a huge source of negativity. I have made so many plans for my life that I want to do... going back to school in January, a move to a new city then as well.... I think he is jealous! He has been trying to put down all of my plans since I decided to make these changes.

He doesn't want to move. He thinks I will fail and quit school. All of these negative comments. When I work on the weekends; I come home to no dinner and the house is a mess. etc... consistently.

He needs to go. I spoke to him about bringing me down on a few occasions lately. He just stares off into space and ignores me. He can fuck right off. He isn't going to hold me back. No fucking way.

I can honestly say that being this hungover and disappointed in myself will snap me back into my AF life. UGH!