AF Daily Tuesday 11-29

[Lavande]

AF Daily Tuesday 11-29

Someone mentioned shellfish allergies - I think it was Greenie.

YB has a severe allergy to shellfish - causes him respiratory difficulties.............
You have no idea how many times I considered grinding up shrimp & putting it in his applesauce :H:H Yeah I know, I'm a little mean sometimes but I never actually did it

Choochie, at 29 you certainly qualify for senior status but you automatically become a senior member at 1,000 posts - you're almost there

Congrats on the healthy test results M3.
(I had a boob-o-gram this month that turned out well) Fun, fun!!!

Time to get back to work.

[papmom3]

AF Daily Tuesday 11-29

Did you guys miss me?? I've been lurking and didn't get to read at all last nite-so tired after my workout that I didn't even fire up the computer. But as the sleep gods would have it, I woke up every hour on the hour last nite!! Could barely get going for work today. I even felt like I had a hangover! Ugh.

Deter and AA-facinating info about Whey. I need to view that video but can't do it at work. I actually stopped at CVS and bought some of their brand Whey Protein. Now I'm thinking I'm going to have to take it back!!

I'm defo going to look at the tea-the sugar cravings have their claws in me firmly too DG-I've gained back all of the 6 lbs I lost this summer!! Thank god WW starts next Saturday!! I'm loving my workouts at PF (even tho I've become the Express Workout Nazi!!)

Marshy- a very Happy Birthday to your Mum!! Will you get to go up and see her this weekend?

AFM-hope you have a good visit with Dad. Great news about BF (soon to be X) moving out so soon. I can hear the relief in your words!!

Gaia-hang in there with the new assignment-you can do it!!

Peace-back on the wagon girl!! we're here to help but can't hold your hand.

M3-I send lots of sympathy pings regarding the big C procedure. Thank god I have a 3 year reprieve before I have to repeat. But, great news on the all clear!!

Greenie!! Welcome back!! We have sorely missed you!!

Where is IJM? Has anyone seen on on any of the other threads? I hope he's OK!!

Rusty-so good to see you here!!

Chooch!! Congrats on Senior Status!! You did it!! You hit 1000 posts!!

Lav-oh you show such great restraint with that little tidbid of knowledge you have about shellfish :H. Hope the chick survive the monsoon today and tomorrow.

Did I miss anyone? Must get back to work!! Hopefully will see you all tonite. Tomorrow I work from home as DirectTV is coming!! Whoo Hoo!!!

:l

[Choochie]

AF Daily Tuesday 11-29

PM3 thank you re the 1000 posts - I spend way too much time on here!! Am I replacing one addiction with another? Oh well, at least MWO doesn't give me a hangover.:H

AFM - forgot to give you the thumbs up on getting the BG out - sounds like things are settling down for you. This will be much better for your sobriety and life in general. Nothing worse than a toxic relationship, eh?

Gaia - you'll do well learning your new duties at work - keeps things from being boring!!

[Lavande]

AF Daily Tuesday 11-29

I see you made it to Senior Member Choochie - Congrats!!!

Just now got my UPS delivery at 6:30 pm - poor guy running on OT already. Now I get to spend my evening catching missed work in my shop today.

We have 2" of rain & 45 mph winds on the way for tomorrow. Guess I'll be housebound waiting for the power outages that always occur around here. May be a good time to decorate the tree

Just found a great website: Inspiration & Expert Advice for Changing Your Life | First30Days
It goes along with a book of the same name by Ariane de Bonvoisin.
Take a look!!!

[Marshy]

AF Daily Tuesday 11-29

Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes for my mum. She had a good day

greeneyes;1013363 wrote: Tell more about the lit class - going somewhere with it or just for your liking....
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It's about women in 19th-century novels (their lives, how they were portrayed, how they broke out of their assigned roles etc). It's only for 12 weeks, and almost one book a week so I have 11 19th-century novels to read. I'm visiting my parents for a week at Christmas and have told them I'll turn up with a stack of books and just hunker down in a corner :H It's something I wanted to do for its own sake anyway but it will also give me an idea of whether or not I want to get back into more serious studying, possibly to do a degree (I'll still be working full-time so I want to see how studying will fit around that before I commit to anything more time-consuming.)

Accountable for Me;1013419 wrote: My dad's birthday is Saturday and we/he did not think he would see his 62nd one! Well, it hasn't come yet, but the likelihood he will he here for it.

These milestones suddenly take on a new significance, don't they? Not sure why.. I hope it's a special day for your dad.

Lavande;1013690 wrote: YB has a severe allergy to shellfish - causes him respiratory difficulties.............
You have no idea how many times I considered grinding up shrimp & putting it in his applesauce

:H:H:H

Mom3 - glad you got a clean bill of health - but oucha!

DG - I missed the sad news about step coach too but at least you both got to know each other and enjoyed some time together.

Pamina - wrap up warm! Difficult in this bitter weather...

Peace - do you think it would help to thrash out your plan here?

My counselling assessment went well and I'll be going once a week. Counsellor was very interested in my alcohol addiction - I think they like something meaty to get their teeth into :H

Night all!

[LVT25]

AF Daily Tuesday 11-29

Well it's a little late for you "easterners" but I had to chime in.

Pap--I did miss you! I know what you mean about losing sleep. I feel hungover when I don't get enough sleep too.

I'm having issues with sugar too. But they're not really cravings (although I do crave something sweet after a meal because I've trained my body to do that). It's more like, if it's around I will eat it, and not necessarily in moderation either. When I was drinking and smoking I didn't eat many meals per se, and rare any dessert. But now, I guess I feel like I deserve all the dessert and food I want because I don't drink or smoke anymore. I have absolutely 0 willpower and motivation to eat right or exercise! I don't take the time to eat a healthy breakfast, I drink coffee all morning and then eat whatever I can find later. Never make a smoothie, or a salad or anything healthy and light. Recently we were at an event where there were lots of desserts left over. I brought home an entire chocolate pie and hubby came home with bunches of cake. Today I had a big piece of pie and a little cake. Last night we had a soup supper at school and I had to have some of the yummy dessert. I see others passing on this, but I tell myself it's ok because my weight is so much better than it used to be. But I can feel the pounds creeping back on--it's inevitable because I'm not moving enough to even burn some of it off! If I keep this up, I will be at least 10 pounds heavier by the first of the year! Why can't I do what I know I need to do to get and stay healthy???

Mom3-- thanks for sharing about the colonoscopy. When I had my annual exams done the other day by OB-GYN said that since I turned 29 I should have one. Not thrilled, but know early detection is key, so mine is scheduled for the 21st. I'm actually a little excited about the prep (pills) I think maybe if I get myself all cleaned out, I can be more careful about what I put inside me!!

I'm also considering looking for some "Hypno" cds for motivation. I swear the MWO ones really helped me quit the AL much easier. Anyway, I will be watching this thread and taking in all the healthy advice you all are willing to share!!

Gotta go shut off the water for the cows. Another cold one here today, suppose to be 12 degrees F overnight! BRRR:h

[greeneyes]

AF Daily Tuesday 11-29

LVT25;1013895 wrote: I'm actually a little excited about the prep (pills)

LVT, that made me laugh right out loud!!

[Choochie]

AF Daily Tuesday 11-29

:H:H:H

[Doggygirl]

AF Daily Tuesday 11-29

OK so...I didn't know I had to have a colonoscopy at 29. What pills?

Had a nice discussion about addiction and the relief and joy of recovery tonight at the mission with one of the guys in the kitchen. He's been there 6 months. He said his bottom was when his oldest son called him wanting to come stay with him for awhile, and his X was willing but he was too drunk, and too busy staying drunk to want his son. He is working hard to not let that historical fact drag him down, but to live better and do right today. I've not done that specific thing, but I have blown off plenty of family events, friend events, etc. because I was drunk or far more interested in getting drunk than being a supportive friend/daughter/sister, etc.

There is a really young kid that recently started the men's program there. He seems so nice and yet so very fragile. He is by far the youngest of the men currently residing there. The man I was speaking about earlier said that he has been mentoring him. I said "I bet that means a lot to him." He said "it helps ME a lot to help him."

It's a bare bones kitchen in a really bad part of town but I just somehow feel honored to be a part of it and to serve there. It's so easy to see that our material things in life really are just window dressing. None of that can make us feel good if we are soul sick and dying inside.

I won't claim a successful Day 1 of sugar free just yet, but I'm getting close.

Good to read everyone's posts today. I :h you guys.

DG

[papmom3]

AF Daily Tuesday 11-29

Just wanted everyone to know that I've heard from IJM and he is just fine-wicked busy time of year for him and he's had no time to hop on MWO. He had a great thanksgiving and came through the whole weekend unscathed and very excited!! He's hoping to pop in in the next day or so.
:l

[mylife]

AF Daily Tuesday 11-29

Hi Abbers, I stumbled accross this amusing site and found more information than I thought I would! Some of it very amusing I might add! Who knew that 29 was the age for a colonoscopy? I'm way behind! And now I know switching to posting addiction is how to become a senior member! Thanks Choochie! And I also have to ask -- what pills?!

[Choochie]

AF Daily Tuesday 11-29

OK, ML the first thing you have to know that all of us are 29 (even if we're pushing 50).......so don't you be going and getting yourself roto rootered until much later in life. Actually, I'm not sure what the recommended age is, but don't be fooled by the old girls talking. So, the pill, is actually a combination of pill/liquid one takes for the colonoscopy preparation. The results of said pill/liquid are not pretty. Suffice it to say that I was in the bathroom all night and ultimately had to just sit in the bathtub. Yikes - not fun. But, you certainly feel light and airy after you've done that kind of napalm blast to your poor little colon and ass!! I'm not sure if LVT knows what she's in for, but it is my civic duty to give her a "heads up."

There you have my rendition of preparation for a colonoscopy.

[mylife]

AF Daily Tuesday 11-29

Okay, I feel much more enlightened now...I thought maybe it was the US being in the dark ages or something about these things! Yes, I'm creeping up on the colonoscopy age myself, but I will put it off as long as possible...and I love staying 29 forever! Great idea!!! Thanks, I'll skip the pills...and the roto rooter too until some doctor says it's not an option anymore!

[momof3]

AF Daily Tuesday 11-29

Choochie;1013975 wrote: Suffice it to say that I was in the bathroom all night and ultimately had to just sit in the bathtub. Yikes - not fun. But, you certainly feel light and airy after you've done that kind of napalm blast to your poor little colon and ass!! I'm not sure if LVT knows what she's in for, but it is my civic duty to give her a "heads up."

There you have my rendition of preparation for a colonoscopy.

I fell asleep on the bathroom floor at 3 am and it wasn't because I was drinking :H

[Accountable for Me]

AF Daily Tuesday 11-29

My volunteering work was awesome today. I wanted to take all of the animals home with me! :H I KNOW that working with animals once I am done schooling is DEFINITELY my calling. LOOOOOOOOOOVE it! I am planning on volunteering 2x a week for 3 hours each time. purrrr purrrr, barrrk barrrk!

I did shitty in the eating department today. I was on a good streak until supper. Picked Little AFM up and went to a couple of stores to grab a couple of things. Well she was in a mood. Always wants something! Today she had a meltdown because she wanted one of those little kids drivable cars.... you know those ones that cost around $400 dollars! :egad: So upon leaving I decided to do some fast food. We went to Burger King. I had a Whopper with Cheese and a large fries. Not to mention half a large cup of root beer. I never drink pop (soda). Oh well, now I am bloated and almost ready for beddy bye time at the time of 7:30pm! At least I managed a chicken breast and a spinach salad drizzled with olive oil for lunch. Got something healthy in moi.

Lots of love to you all. Must go to bed and watch the boob-tube. I just put on nice clean sheets.... ahhhhhhhhhh love clean sheet day!

Have a good one you fabby-abby's!