Jubilant January ~ Week 1

[Chillgirl]

Jubilant January ~ Week 1

Hi Jubilant ones!

Busy day and a little blue... will try to catch up with everyone's news tomorrow

[Rusty]

Jubilant January ~ Week 1

Chill-hope you feel better. What's on your mind?

Rebirth-this is my first trip to Barcelona and if you have any suggestions for sights to see on the weekend, please let me know. I've already decided I'm not in the mood for art museums, but anything else is a go! Back to work today for me. :-(

[Chillgirl]

Jubilant January ~ Week 1

Rusty Barcelona is amazing! I think Rustop knows it too, I was only there for a very short visit but loved it! Down at the marina there is a huge area with restaurants and shops nice to browse around.

I'm really ok thanks, I guess I kind of coasted through the holidays enjoying them and putting my troubles out my mind. Now they're over I need to deal with it again but that's ok. I'm not going to get stressed, I have my thinking under control. All is well in Chillworld and I am safe

[Dewdrop]

Jubilant January ~ Week 1

Evening everyone,

I am back to normal after today and it feels great, I really have been quite busy with family and friends over the holidays and haven't had much time to myself - it was lovely but I'm happy things are getting back to normal now. I have another week off work so I am hiding away from everyone and having a bit of me time this week.

The threads are just so busy and there is simply too much to read back on at the moment but I see everyone is well apart from Sped with her awful flood. I hope you manage to get things fixed soon Sped my Mum and Dad had a bad flood a few years ago and it was very destructive and took ages to get the house back to normal, fortunately the insurance company were very helpful and they had no trouble on that front. I'm thinking of you :l

I too am hoping for balance in my life this year and plan to take time this week to reassess things and put together a plan of action, I was interesed in reading of Paguy's goals you really have given them some thought and I want to take the time to do something similar. Rusty Barcelona is a great city to visit and you will love it, it's a few years since I was there for a long weekend but would definately go back. Enjoy yourself you are so lucky to travel to such lovely places with work.

I'm really looking forward to a very happy 2011 especially being AF

Dewdrop :h

[dill]

Jubilant January ~ Week 1

Hello JJ's,

It was tough getting up and out to work this morning after that wonderful time off. I felt like the dog running full tilt, forgetting that it is tied to its doghouse, getting jerked back to reality.:H

Sped, I do not talk with Mr. D about much about my problem with al, and when I do, it is very uncomfortable. He told me a couple of years ago that if I didn't get it under control, he wasn't sure he could remain in the marriage. I completely understood his position, but it is still hard not to harbor resentment towards him, even though I believe I am wrong to harbor those feelings. So, I try not to involve him in this whole mess! It just complicates things. It really is best that way.

Have a wonderful AF evening, all!

[dill]

Jubilant January ~ Week 1

Hi Dewdrop! Cross-post!

[Lavande]

Jubilant January ~ Week 1

Hmmm, talking about your drinking with your significant other?
In my case I can tell you this: He was unhappy before I started to drink, unhappy while I drank & still unhappy after I quit. I think it's safe to say my drinking didn't affect him in any way whatsoever so why talk to him about it?????
In a perfect world we would all be team members with our spouses & be willing to talk about everything, good & bad. It just didn't work out that way for me. I really keep it all to myself at home but talk about everything here

Had a great lunch with my daughter's God mother today. It's so hard to arrange a time to see her & we are good longtime friends

OK, time to feed the dogs. No Shelley, I'm not getting rid of these two dogs. The bad dog has already left :H:H

Hope everyone has a great evening!
Lav

[papmom3]

Jubilant January ~ Week 1

Hi again folks! Can only stay for a minute. Benedryl kicking in finally! Hope this is an allergy attack and not the start of a cold!

John-I wanted to be sure and give you a heads up on Evo. It's an awesome food and my Mickey does great on it when I can afford it. However, be very careful about the amount you give your little doggie. Evo is very high and rich in fat and protein and can pack on the pounds in a very short time. I had to give my dog about 1/3 less per day than normal in order to maintain his weight. Other than that, it's awesome!!
Right now I'm trying Call of the Wild Roasted Bison and Venison for DD. It's also grain free but less rich. Hopefully he'll tolerate this better and won't have such sensitivity (read: malabsorption). Good luck!!

Have a peaceful nite all!

:l

[mylife]

Jubilant January ~ Week 1

Good evening all!

So, I had the wrong day with my Yoga class and thought I'd take a bath, and about a quarter way filled I noticed the hot water wasn't working and the water pressure was getting slower and slower -- went out to the kitchen and noticed none of our water is working. So, I guess I'll be calling the plumber in the morning!!

Oh, and Lav, Dill, Sped. My husband does NOT understand this disease at all. He wants me to drink moderately, not stop really, and doesn't comprehend that's not a possibility for me. He didn't like it when I went to AA (too much time there) and doesn't really like that I spend the time I do posting here! I really don't hold it against him, it's just not his problem and he doesn't understand it, and never will. But at least I know I haven't contributed to any of our problems by being drunk and can have a clear conscience about that.

I think I'll head to bed and read more Rational Recovery. Have a great night all!

[mylife]

Jubilant January ~ Week 1

Oh, Chill. I was also going to say that I can relate to your feeling a little blue now that the Holidays are over. I'm happy they're over and I can go back to some sort of routine -- but I also feel a little sad as well that I have to face reality again!

We'll feel better in a few days!!

[paguy]

Jubilant January ~ Week 1

Hey Papmom - thanks for the heads up on the Evo dog food. I found it interesting because I've noticed that my little pooch has been eating less. Maybe he is supersensitive to maintaining his waistline and has been monitoring his intake :H Really, thanks for the info. I'll keep an eye on how much I feed him.

First day back to work seemed very long but I made it. Also, managed to get a run in at the gym afterwards so I am glad about that. I really feel like I've turned the corner on my physical recovery so I'm making progress on another one of my resolutions - Yeah!

Hope everyone is adjusting to post-holiday reality. Sending positive vibes to all of you.....

Have a good evening folks... Be jubilant today!

[sdlovespackers]

Jubilant January ~ Week 1

Quick post before I get some shut eye...

First day of school (inservice...without kids)....pretty lame...I like it better with the kids around actually!! Meetings with adults :headbanger:

Dill--I'm guessing Mr. D thinks you're doing lots "better" in the drinking area...from a year or more ago when we started right?? You seem to do more things together then you did back then....I think???

Chill--I know what you mean about getting back to reality and having to think about "life" again...I had to call my ex and ask that he please pay child support on time (or early) if possible because I WAY WAY WAY overspent at Christmas and won't be able to pay all my bills before I get paid on the 20th...ugh!! He actually said he would!!! Yeah!!!

Dew--I really am going to focus on balance as well this year...right now I have :question2:.....yeah that would be NO BALANCE!!!! It's my son, work, my son, cooking and cleaning and my son!! Last semester I had night class...but that was like just more work..hahaha!!!! So far this year I've already worked out twice and got myself a journal!! Baby steps!!!:H

Rusty--and everyone else...you are all so lucky to have been such beautiful places in the world!!! You talk about all the place over on the other side of the world (Spain, Italy, Europe, Ireland Australia)...places I've only dreamed of seeing someday....someday, hopefully....when I marry that rich SD TEACHER!!! HAHAHA!!!!:H

Ok this girl needs to go to bed...I didn't sleep too well last night and I think my huffing and puffing on my eliptical has made me giddy!!!
Good Night JJs!!!
SD:l

[rebirth]

Jubilant January ~ Week 1

mylife;1034457 wrote: My husband does NOT understand this disease at all. He wants me to drink moderately, not stop really, and doesn't comprehend that's not a possibility for me. He didn't like it when I went to AA (too much time there) and doesn't really like that I spend the time I do posting here! I really don't hold it against him, it's just not his problem and he doesn't understand it, and never will. But at least I know I haven't contributed to any of our problems by being drunk and can have a clear conscience about that.

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Hi mylife. I had the exact same issues with my partner when I first started my AF journey. Everything has sorted itself out now so give it some time. He will come round.

P3 I hope its not the start of a cold. They are rife here!

John I need to get back into exercising again. i can feel the extra weight around my chin. Ugh.

Rusty - Just walk around the old area of Barcelona which will take you to the seaside. It's a lovely stroll and the architecture is stunning. There are lots of beautiful little cafes in the old area too. Perfect for tapas and a chilled glass of orange juice.Ha ha was going to say wine. Old habits die hard.

Back to work today. I will try and be jubilant

[Dewdrop]

Jubilant January ~ Week 1

Morning JJ?ers,

I feel quite decadent and lazy (and a little guilty ) today knowing most people are heading back to work and I am still in holiday mode. I am having a quiet housebound day doing as little as I can apart from some reading, a little knitting, a much needed pedicure and plan on a long walk later to kick start my 2011 exercise. I also have a yoga class this evening so I am not being too sloth like, I just love my yoga class but I have decided to stop going to the Thursday eve class as it is just too slow, I find it more like a stretching and breathing class.

I am sorry to hear some of you are not getting the support you need from your other halves that must make the daily job of staying AF much harder. Because I live alone I always imagine it would be easier to have someone on your side supporting your effort, but can see how that could work against you. At least I can ban alcohol from the house and avoid people who are drinking if I feel tempted, however I don?t have that constant disapproval of another person on hand. I guess we just have to work with what we have and make the most of it.

I hope you all have a happy post holiday reality day and stay jubilant, remember to enjoy today - there will be no other one quite like it....

Dewdrop :h

[Dewdrop]

Jubilant January ~ Week 1

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