December Determination ~ Week 4
Good morning to all...
Chill, you had asked about my pre-party plans. I had brought my own alcohol free drink, had it in a glass, and was chatting away when the host, a big drinker (now that I think about it) came up to me and actually kept pressuring me to put a shot or two of vodka in my AF drink. I resisted for a time, then caved. I felt like a teenager in a bad afternoon special. Seriously. So, I prepared and did what I needed to do, then when pressured, gave in. It is my decision, I take total responsibility, but I am still irritated. I really liked the healthy 30 day plan that Dewdrop and Chill used in the beginning. By the way, I often fantasize about moving out when I get mad, and with cabin fever, it makes it harder to live with two men who are slobs. I realize that if I did, that would be it, and I am not a person to be impulsive, but it was good to vent. Your yoga workshop sounds wonderful, and I agree that we are interested in different partners when we party. Glad you are giving this calm, mature person a chance. What is it about the bad boys though?
Dewdrop, I loved your description of Christmas, how lovely. With the family history, it is interesting to realize that your own children have clearly chosen not to go on the heavy drinking path. I have people who are the same, heavy drinkers and others who chose to not drink or have one. It is really no ones business.
PAguy, I hate those days. Hope today is better, with all appliances working the way they should.
Papmom, I am kind of jealous we missed the snow.....I love it and it is slowly melting here and supposed to rain later in the week. Thanks for your support.
Rusty, what are your goals for 2011? I am starting my goals, healthy living, and total AF already. No need for me to wait. Plus, I am off for a few days and want to spend more time at the gym, as I have more time. I also want to get that book by Karen Casey that Sheri had shared on this site earlier in the year.
Sped, I will try and work things out with my husband, but my son is a continuing problem, and will probably always be. It is one of those things I have to accept, bear, put up with, etc. It puts tremendous stress on my marriage and life, but we have tried everything to help him, for years. The psychiatric community really hurt him more than helped him, I am sad to say. Sounds fun cooking for all your young men, they do love to eat. I only had two in my home, and they ate and ate and ate......
Isn't it funny the let down after the holiday? In a way it is a relief, the expectations are over, back to normal. I like normal. Hello to everyone and have a great AF day.
Good morning to all...
Chill, you had asked about my pre-party plans. I had brought my own alcohol free drink, had it in a glass, and was chatting away when the host, a big drinker (now that I think about it) came up to me and actually kept pressuring me to put a shot or two of vodka in my AF drink. I resisted for a time, then caved. I felt like a teenager in a bad afternoon special. Seriously. So, I prepared and did what I needed to do, then when pressured, gave in. It is my decision, I take total responsibility, but I am still irritated. I really liked the healthy 30 day plan that Dewdrop and Chill used in the beginning. By the way, I often fantasize about moving out when I get mad, and with cabin fever, it makes it harder to live with two men who are slobs. I realize that if I did, that would be it, and I am not a person to be impulsive, but it was good to vent. Your yoga workshop sounds wonderful, and I agree that we are interested in different partners when we party. Glad you are giving this calm, mature person a chance. What is it about the bad boys though?
Dewdrop, I loved your description of Christmas, how lovely. With the family history, it is interesting to realize that your own children have clearly chosen not to go on the heavy drinking path. I have people who are the same, heavy drinkers and others who chose to not drink or have one. It is really no ones business.
PAguy, I hate those days. Hope today is better, with all appliances working the way they should.
Papmom, I am kind of jealous we missed the snow.....I love it and it is slowly melting here and supposed to rain later in the week. Thanks for your support.
Rusty, what are your goals for 2011? I am starting my goals, healthy living, and total AF already. No need for me to wait. Plus, I am off for a few days and want to spend more time at the gym, as I have more time. I also want to get that book by Karen Casey that Sheri had shared on this site earlier in the year.
Sped, I will try and work things out with my husband, but my son is a continuing problem, and will probably always be. It is one of those things I have to accept, bear, put up with, etc. It puts tremendous stress on my marriage and life, but we have tried everything to help him, for years. The psychiatric community really hurt him more than helped him, I am sad to say. Sounds fun cooking for all your young men, they do love to eat. I only had two in my home, and they ate and ate and ate......
Isn't it funny the let down after the holiday? In a way it is a relief, the expectations are over, back to normal. I like normal. Hello to everyone and have a great AF day.
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