AF daily - Thursday, December 23rd

[Marshy]

Hello abbers,

I missed my two-year AF date! I thought it was today but just realised it was yesterday. Hey ho. But I like the idea that it's just another part of my life and there are other far more important things to think about so that I forget about it.

I had a flu jab at work yesterday and felt really tired all day afterwards, went home and had an early night. So that was my celebration! Might have a bit of cake today.

One more day at work, then I'm off for a week. Hooray!

Greenie - have a safe drive.

DG - mission work sounds very rewarding, and how sobering to see people directly affected by the economy.

Have a great AF day everyone!

[Brigitte Bardot]

AF daily - Thursday, December 23rd

Good morning Marshy and all else who pop in for the day!

Had a bad day yesterday when I got most of the report from my little girl, things were okay but some things happened which really put me in a bad mood for the whole day. But..we're both feeling better today, thank God. I just can't get over some people!! (i.e. my ex) Gggrrrrrrrr

Marshy, I know lots of people who get the flu shot every year. But, I exercise my own personal choice and don't get the flu injections for myself or Little Gia. And CONGRATS on 2 whole years!!! That's absolutely fabulous!

One thing is for sure...

[Pamina]

AF daily - Thursday, December 23rd

CONGRATULATIONS, MARSHY!! :cheering:inkele::cheering:

Though it's a massive milestone, how fitting that it should have just become part of your way of being these days. You could tell people at work it's your cat's birthday and have cake all day!

I managed to make it out of London. The crowds at City airport were horrendous. We spent two hours in the adjoining DLR station because they only have one small check-in lounge and would let passangers in as and when their flights were coming up. My flight was delayed, but so what! It's been quite a culture shock to land in winter wonderland with REAL snow and -22C. I'll have to brave the elements to find some food. Possibly a small tree...

Hi there, BB. Glad you're feeling better - don't let him rob you of your good mood!

Have a good AF day, everybody!

[greeneyes]

AF daily - Thursday, December 23rd

WOOP WOOP MARSHY!!!!!

[momof3]

AF daily - Thursday, December 23rd

Good Morning All,

Before I forget, Gaia says hello and Happy Holidays. She is having trouble with her computer. We live close by to one another and met for coffee awhile back. Hope to do it again soon!

Marshy:band2: Congratulations. Two years in phenomenal and it is good that you feel like it is a normal thing.

BB, Is little Gia okay?

Greenie, You will probably be busy, busy over the holidays but if you have a few spare moments, send me a PM and perhaps we can get together for coffee.

Kitchen is up and running. Yippee. They are breaking through a wall today to get a door in. Gotta run.

Hi to Pamina, Chief, Uni, Lav, P3, DG and all to come.

[Brigitte Bardot]

AF daily - Thursday, December 23rd

Hi Pam and Greenie, have a great day!

M3, she is fine. There is no issues there of me concerned about abuse or anything like that. Just with the issues were having with the bathroom I asked him a few questions and he didn't exactly tell me the truth, but she did. She also told me "Mommy I cried for you" and when I asked him things like that he said she was fine, no issues or anything. I told him I need to know certain things to tell doctors, and she's going to the specialists soon to check her bowels and everything and he just disregarded everything I asked? It just really annoyed me.

And YAH for you and finally having a working kitchen!! Woohoo!

[Doggygirl]

AF daily - Thursday, December 23rd

Good morning fabbies!!!



:yougo::yougo:CONGRATULATIONS MARSHY ON 2 YEARS AF!!!:yougo::yougo:

I love celebrations! I hope you enjoy your cake today and also are feeling better! No fun to be sick over the holidays. Will you be spending all of the next week with your parents? How is your Mom doing these days? (I apoligize if I missed an update along the way!) Any holiday time with XNGF?

BB, hope all is well with Little Gia.

M3, SO happy for you that your kitchen is finally functional!!!! It's probably difficult for people who haven't been through it to understand the love/hate relationship with such a project. I really struggled with guilt for not feeling grateful 100% of the time that we could do this project at all when so many people are suffering greatly these days. Lots of conflicting emotions for me. Feels good to have it behind me and I bet you will be glad to be done as well! Good luck for the home stretch! Will you be making Christmas dinner in your new kitchen?

Pamina, I bet you were glad to get out of that airport!! Hope you enjoy your winter wonderland Christmas!

Lav, your post from last night about enjoying the fire reminded me that we have not had a fire all winter! We need to address that problem this weekend!

I slept in this morning until 5:15 when the doggies woke me up! I'm puttering a bit and plan to head out to Curves soon. Will be doing volunteer work in the family center this afternoon as usual. There is a new family (woman and her kids) so it will be orientation with them. Reading through the rule book is a tedious afternoon, especially if there are little kids with Mom and nothing to do. I guess there is no other way to make sure people have reviewed EVERYTHING in the handbook but to read it together.

Christmas Eve will be laid back for us here. We're going to my parents for Christmas Dinner on Saturday afternoon. Will be very low key - just one of my brothers there besides me and Mr. Doggy. After Christmas (maybe even Sunday???) I'm going shopping for a new artificial Christmas Tree. We threw out the old one a few years ago as it was so toxic you could taste it shortly after touching it. I used to like real ones but reached the dizzy limit with the mess. I hope there are good sales and some good trees left! (I feel bad even writing about an artificial tree!)

I'm so grateful to be sober today. My raging battle with sugar is very humbling in it's similarity to my former raging battle with booze. It lets me know just how tough it would be to kick it again if I ever drink again. Our body chemistries are very powerful.

Well, that's my day in a nutshell! Winding down for the holidays.

One thing is for sure...

DG

[universal]

AF daily - Thursday, December 23rd

Morning everyone!

Marshy - woo hoo!!! That's awesome!
BB - I'm glad you are both feeling better today.
Pamina - glad you finally got home!
Mo3- Have a great holiday and say hi to Gaia.
Greeny - happy holidays and stay safe!

I didn't sleep well last night so I'm a bit tired today. I have a ton of running around to do (yuck) but this afternoon will be quite calm with myself and my daughter playing games and chillaxing! I can't believe it's Christmas already - feels so wierd, I guess with being off work it has been different for me. I have my gratitude meeting tonight and I am looking forward to that - I have a lot to be thankful for this year.

No al for me today - that is all!

Love and hugs,
Uni

[Pride before Fall]

AF daily - Thursday, December 23rd

Congratulations, Marshy! I'm happy to celebrate with you but also happy to see AL takes up so little space in your life (and head) now. Too full with actual living! All good.:l

Still have a couple of little things to pick up, but otherwise we're good to go for the holiday chez Pride. Eight people under one roof at present, since two of Sean's kids are home for college break, but apart from running out of milk (and hot water) every couple of hours--oh yeah, and the hallelujia coughing chorus--everyone's okay and excited about xmas. I have tomorrow and Monday off, and that's a nice enough gift for yours truly.

The benediction from our church keeps running through my head this morning, and I thought I'd share it, since it's universal vs religious-y (I'm sure that's in some dictionary...). Worthwhile advice in a season fraught with competing demands, emotions, and expectations.

"Go out into the world in peace;
have courage;
hold on to what is good;
return to no person evil for evil;
strengthen the faint-hearted;
support the weak;
help the suffering;
honor all beings."

xoxo Pride

PS: M3, congrats on having a kitchen! AFM, peace and acceptance to you, your dad, and your family.:l

[Pride before Fall]

AF daily - Thursday, December 23rd

PSS: Hi Uni! So funny--I just did my gratitude test (an email I send myself every week--"list at least 5 things you're grateful for").

happy, healthy kids
loving partner
safe home
courage
my first sober holiday

[Lavande]

AF daily - Thursday, December 23rd

Good morning Abbers!

:yougo::yougo: CONGRATS MARSHY :yougo::yougo:
I'd be proud to eat cake with you!!!!

Greetings everyone! It's sunny here today but chilly & very windy. The threat of snow on Sunday is a real possibility.

I've closed my shop for holidays, need some time away from work just like everyone else Today I will focus on making sure all is ready for tomorrow night's feast (is the turkey defrosted yet??)

Wishing everyone a fantastic AF Thursday, Be careful if you are travelling.
Lav

[Pride before Fall]

AF daily - Thursday, December 23rd

Today I will focus on making sure all is ready for tomorrow night's feast (is the turkey defrosted yet??)>>

Hi Lav! Check the bathtub. ; )

[Doggygirl]

AF daily - Thursday, December 23rd

Uni, your afternoon "chillaxing" (like that new word??? ) playing games with DD sounds fabulous.

Pride - I like the benediction! Sounds like you have a house full especially if everyone is coughing! Hope the PrideFamily is back to 100% soon.

DG

[mylife]

AF daily - Thursday, December 23rd

Hello Abbers,

Today I am also focusing on getting ready for everything when we return Christmas day. Is the Turkey defrosted yet??? :H:H

I'm looking forward to a sober Christmas. I don't think it will be a big challenge this year as none of the family coming this year are big drinkers. (Sigh of relief!)

Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas Holiday! :l

[momof3]

AF daily - Thursday, December 23rd

Doggygirl;1027317 wrote: Good morning fabbies!!!



:yougo::yougo:CONGRATULATIONS MARSHY ON 2 YEARS AF!!!:yougo::yougo:

M3, SO happy for you that your kitchen is finally functional!!!! It's probably difficult for people who haven't been through it to understand the love/hate relationship with such a project. I really struggled with guilt for not feeling grateful 100% of the time that we could do this project at all when so many people are suffering greatly these days. Lots of conflicting emotions for me. Feels good to have it behind me and I bet you will be glad to be done as well! Good luck for the home stretch! Will you be making Christmas dinner in your new kitchen?
DG

Yes DG. This has been a real internal struggle for me.