Very busy at work but wanted to get the ball rolling.
Good morning Fabbies!!! Back in the saddle!
xoxo Pride
Good morning Fabbies!!! Back in the saddle!
xoxo Pride
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AF Daily, January 3, 2011
I'm here but working furiously to make up for procrastinated time last week! Will check in tonite. Have a great day everyone!
DG-please come back!!
:lNew Birthday: May 8, 2010
"Because dwelling from, not upon, the space you want to inherit is the fastest way to change absolutely everything."[/i]-The Universe
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AF Daily, January 3, 2011
Hi Guys,
I'm also back at work and trying to answer hundreds of e-mails from last week....(sigh).
Glad to hear you're all doing well and here's to a great AF Jan 3!!
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AF Daily, January 3, 2011
Present!
Busy here as well. Printed off all the applications for going back to School and send in for Admissions. I also was asked by my brothers band to take pics for them for press packages and CD covers and such. Exciting! Since I'm new and starting out this will be probono and great exposure. I'm also working on a flyer for them for their Valentines Dance, this Desktop Publishing I took is coming in handy after all. New Year indeed!Comment
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AF Daily, January 3, 2011
AF day for me too. Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
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AF Daily, January 3, 2011
Hi everyone :new:
Decided to join the AF group for now, at least until I have a clearer head and some time under my belt, thanks to the suggestion of some kindly members.
Today was my first day back at work. Happily it was not too stressful, so I'm feeling OK to be AF for my 3rd day. Long-term, however, I'm apprehensive, especially having signed up at least until 28th Jan :shocked: That feels like a big commitment, but hopefully I'll make it.
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AF Daily, January 3, 2011
I'm trying hard to keep positive but today has been really difficult. I just feel like there's absolutely nothing in my life-- no joy, no hope, nothing to look forward to. I feel very alone but I don't want to interact with my family or my boyfriend at all. I don't want anything, I don't even want to drink.
This probably has something to do with my recent anti-depressant cessation. I have to do something about it, deal with it somehow but right now I just don't want to bother.Alcohol Free since 11/29/10!Comment
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AF Daily, January 3, 2011
Afternoon fabbies!!
Hi pride, p3, mylife, bb....
Welcome kundalini and Bzz! Kundalini what did you say your prior name was?
Bzz, congrats on day 3 as well as the commitment to what I assume is 30 days? Or is the 28th some other type of magical date? You may well find you feel so good you will want to keep going!
Lily, sorry you're having a down moment. Remember exercise is a great antidote for that - push yourself to do it and you'll be glad. Make sure you are hydrated too. Are you taking supplements?
Busy here too. Just got my dumpster wallet. On the fence about using it. Musta been a real dummy that took it because the gift cards were still in it. Got some work to do and then I'll think about whether I want to clean it or throw it out. Sure did like it.
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AF Daily, January 3, 2011
Bee-Please take this One Day at a Time (ODAT). It will feel so much more manageable broken down into little chunks-one day, one minute etc. Last Feb I announced on FB (of all places!!) that I was doing a 2 week AF challange. I hadn't found MWO yet and guess what? I failed miserably!! Didn't even make it through the first week!! Why? Because I had subconsciously given myself permission to drink again when the 2 weeks was up so why bother making it through the challenge? What was the point? I knew I had a huge problem. I was trying to deal with it the best way I knew how but I didn't have the support I needed and it was too lofty a goal. The only way I've been able to be successful thus far is ODAT. Even now. After 8+ months AF that first drink is just a liquor store stop away. ODAT.
:lNew Birthday: May 8, 2010
"Because dwelling from, not upon, the space you want to inherit is the fastest way to change absolutely everything."[/i]-The Universe
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AF Daily, January 3, 2011
Umm, the 28th is right before the weekend, just in case I want to go out to a nice restaurant then, but you are right: I may just decide not to go out, and even if I do, I might decide not to drink. In any case, I don't want to feel like I'm "holding out" for the possibility to booze, but then again I guess that's kinda what I'm doing, oops.greeneyes;1034275 wrote: Bzz, congrats on day 3 as well as the commitment to what I assume is 30 days? Or is the 28th some other type of magical date? You may well find you feel so good you will want to keep going!
BTW, I'm changing my sig name to Bzz now, thanks to you I was hesitating on Buzz, or Bee, or BB (but don't want to be confused with Brigitte Bardot, LOL), so Bzz it is.
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AF Daily, January 3, 2011
Sorry, I guess I'm taking completely the wrong approach. I need to learn.papmom3;1034281 wrote: Bee-Please take this One Day at a Time (ODAT).
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AF Daily, January 3, 2011
Bzz-there is no wrong or right approach. It's all very personal. It just seemed like you were putting a lot of pressure on yourself and you kept saying how far away the 28th was, that it seemed like forever. We're all here to help and to share our stories. I certainly hope I didn't come across as scolding you. No way was I doing that. I was truly concerned for you because I know how daunting and hard this can seem.
I'm very happy to see you on this thread and hope to learn more about you. Congrats on Day 3!!
:lNew Birthday: May 8, 2010
"Because dwelling from, not upon, the space you want to inherit is the fastest way to change absolutely everything."[/i]-The Universe
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AF Daily, January 3, 2011
Absolutely not. This is my first ever attempt to give up so I'm soaking up as much knowledge as I can find. Your post made me think about my approach and whether it is right for me. All comments and criticisms are welcome. I want to get this right first time around! :thanks:papmom3;1034291 wrote: I certainly hope I didn't come across as scolding you.
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AF Daily, January 3, 2011
Good afternoon Abbers!
Looks like it's been a busy Monday for all of us.
I had the pleasure of meeting one of my oldest friends (my daughter's God mother) for lunch - it was great!
Welcome Bzz, this is a good place! Have you read the MWO book yet? You can download it right from the Health Store here. I spent about 3 months in 'hiding' avoiding everyone & everything AL related when I first quit. I just needed that time to firm up my commitment & gte comfortable being a non-drinker. Do whatever you feel you have to do to reach your goal.
Greenie - I'll be happy to take up a collection for a new wallet for you :H
I'm not sure if I would want to use it again after the dumpster boy incident :upset:
DG - where are you? Taking a break I suppose.
I just have to tell you that I understand. Some people who find their way to MWO are just too nasty & mean to deal with - you can't help them. As a matter of fact I have a brother like that - a hopeless alcoholic. I stopped posting in the Newbies Nest a while back because there were a few hopeless indiviuals posting there & making me feel off balance. I had enough of my own crap to deal with at the time & just wasn't in the mood. But I've been back there recently & am seeing a lot of nice newbies really interested in reaching their goals
OK, time to go do something or the other!
Wishing everyone a good evening.
LavAF since 03/26/09
NF since 05/19/09
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AF Daily, January 3, 2011
Naaaahhh..... she wouldn't do that without sayin'!Lavande;1034309 wrote: DG - where are you? Taking a break I suppose.
Are you listening to the Jennifer McLean series this week?sigpic
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