AF Daily - Tuesday Feb 22

[auntiegriselda]

AF Daily - Tuesday Feb 22

Hello all,
Just thought I would jump in and say hello and tell everybody that I will be 30 days AF tomorrow! I've joined AA and it has been very helpful, in addition to having a great therapist. It feels so good to be clear headed in the morning and not have all the daily regrets about drinking. It was hard at first but is getting easier all the time. I think Doggy Girl was one of the reasons I decided to try AA. I don't get it all yet but am reading the 12 steps and trying!
Thanks for listening and a happy AF day to all!
Auntie

[Determinator]

AF Daily - Tuesday Feb 22

Hidy Ho ABland!

Marshy, very very well done dear! so proud of your AF French adventure. and a wee bit jealous!

Auntigriselda, big kudos on the three-oh! so glad your finding the tools you need.

Mylife, welcome to my world....from hotel to hotel. sigh. at least you'll sleep good tonight eh?

well, I'm off to drive in the snow in about an hour.

be well everyone, and all to come

[Gaia]

AF Daily - Tuesday Feb 22

Hello,

All this good news, everyone. Soo good to read. I sense a lot of positive things in the air today.

Lots of new people dropping in too, that is great. Keep up the good work, my friends.

I am amazed by all the upheaval in the world. WHere will it end? Who knows what short of brutalities are occuring in Libya.

I gotta get myself going now. Looking forward to checking in later.

T.

[bear73]

AF Daily - Tuesday Feb 22

Hey all - awful news about NZ my thoughts are with everyone there.

Well Tuesday sucked - ongoing problems with job share partner and line manager, had a little cry in the loo. I feel they both talk down to me/line manager has 'bought into' my job share's version of events without hearing mine.I need to find a way of others opinions of me not 'getting in' - major reason why I smoked drank and ate to excess.

Anyway 1 more day with job share this week - and counting!
Rewarded self for not quitting job/totally losing plot with chocolate melt in middle pudding with cream (part of paul mckenna approach is eat what you want,when you're hungry and stop when you're full). Have eaten a lot of fruit as well today so overall a good day food wise - plus I cycled to work.

Day 3 here - keeping on keeping on.

[AAthlete]

AF Daily - Tuesday Feb 22

momof3;1064301 wrote:
AA. Master swim class. I'm impressed. I've often thought of training for a triathalon but the swimming part always holds me back. I'm not afraid of the water and I can swim but don't have much endurance as a swimmer....
M3

M3, actually it's like eating a big old bowl of humble pie.... I can barely swim 50 yards without stopping, and my body position is horrid so it feels like I am sinking all the time, and everyone else in there are already strong swimmers... There's a part of me that wants to run for the hills and not look back, but there is an even bigger part of me that wants to succeed at this - no matter how long it takes. Guess that's progress from my drinking days right there in that it reminds me it is okay to be scared about something, but you can't let it control you....

[Cassia]

AF Daily - Tuesday Feb 22

Hey all

Sorry checking in late!

Welcome to Auntigriselda and a massive congrats on 30 days! You must be feeling pretty darn good! :goodjob:

Lav - WHERE IS MY STORK NEWS! I am having withdrawals here!! :H:H

Jenny - MASSIVE CONGRATS on 11 days! It feels awesome eh?

Marshy - sounds like you had a lovely time in France. I will miss the wine the next time i go :upset: but can overindulge in cheese

Bear - sorry to hear your day hasn't been so good but there is a lot to be said for a chocolate melting pot (did you get it from m&S?)

Big hiya to deter, oney, lvt25, gaia, mylife, and anyone else I might have missed.

So what's going on in the world of Cassia (if you are interested). Got a huge deal signed off today that I thought wouldn't be so I am well chuffed with myself. Got leads on jobs in Cali and NYC (but trying not to get my hopes up). I had pesto for dinner - yum. Also, I was so excited about the whole deal thing that I treated myself...to new gym clothes. This time in November I would have tucked into the champagners by now.

What is going on with everyone else?

xx

[Cassia]

AF Daily - Tuesday Feb 22

AA - cross post! HI!!!

[Determinator]

AF Daily - Tuesday Feb 22

AAthlete, what a fabulous revelation. I love it:

There's a part of me that wants to run for the hills and not look back, but there is an even bigger part of me that wants to succeed at this - no matter how long it takes. Guess that's progress from my drinking days right there in that it reminds me it is okay to be scared about something, but you can't let it control you....

[Doggygirl]

AF Daily - Tuesday Feb 22

Hello again everyone. StorkStorkStorkStorkStorkStorkStork We need a bird smilie. Isn't there a flying underpants smilie? Or am I just hoping? Maybe that would work like labor cookies?

AA, that is one heck of a post you made about fear, and not letting it control us. All the best to you as you train!

Cassie, congrats on your deal!

Bear, there is a saying I really like. Sounds sort of corny but I often remind myself of it when I'm worried about what other people think. "Your opinion of me is none of my business."

On the subject of corny quotes, here is another one I like. "There are two kinds of business. My business, and none of my business." That one reminds me to keep my nose in my OWN stuff, which I need to be reminded A LOT!

Welcome back Knicker Ripper!!! I got an odd feeling just reading your post about going back to those old drinking places. Not that it makes me want to drink. It's just....odd. Sounds like you and XNGF had a fabulous time!! "Why would I drink at 11AM?" Indeed. That would have been a late start - very late start for me - especially while vacationing. Normies. I just don't GET them!! :H It's great to have you back. You were missed.


:yougo:CONGRATS AUNTIE on 30 DAYS AF!!!!:yougo:


I like the fact you were willing to try something you hadn't really tried before. I think that's the willingness required in this sobriety venture. As long as I limited myself as to what I was willing to do and not do, sobriety eluded me. Wish I could be there when you pick up your chip!!

Gaia, you are right that there is so much upheaval in the world today. It's very sad and scary. All the more reason to keep up my gratitude list and really appreciate the GOOD days I am blessed with.

Hi LVT, Det, The Queens, and everyone else!!!!

Another 1.4 pounds down at Weight Watchers today. 1 pound away from the upper end of my "Lifetime" maintenance goal range. I am REALLY HAPPY about that. Soon the real work begins as maintaining it has always been my downfall. Bear, have you considered Weight Watchers (they have WW in the UK, right?) I really like the group support. The changes they made recently to the plan are really good too, at least for me.

Well, off to finish up my book keeping then I'm going to shower, get in my jammies, and watch some "no brain required" TV tonight! So wonderful to have this day sober and present.

DG

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Tuesday Feb 22

Phew, I'm knackered!

Knicker ripper!! Been looking for you! I'm glad you had such a nice time! Nags Head was winter-time deserted too and like you say... the space was nice but dining had some limitations. Drink at 11 AM,,,, indeed is right.

Auntie, great to see you again and CONGRATS ON 30 DAYS!!!
Cassia, please refresh my brain on your field of work? You've really got good stuff going you way these days!

Hi bear, gaia, det!

AA do you breathe bilaterally? That make a huge difference in how you plane out in the water. It's a bitch to teach yourself though. But learning to do that fits perfectly into the challenge situation you describe.

Hi oney, lav & LVT...:l

And uni - you sound soooo much better!

Mstall we've been int he 70's - I have on a tee shirt and sandals!

M3, how's that detox going?

Where is AFM?

[jennyneric]

AF Daily - Tuesday Feb 22

Hey y'all! I'm home alone tonight and having some thoughts but it's cool, I'm just gonna hang here for a bit and watch some TV. Those thoughts will go away soon I'm sure! A little extra L-glut and food and water will do the trick! Thanks for all that you do for me guys. Hope everyone is having a great night!

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Tuesday Feb 22

BTW, I resolved my tax issue - for the time being..... I decided to let the IRS take a stab at it. They will surely let me know how much is owed. and for less than it would cost me to pay a professional.

DG, when do you start the WW shift?

I wonder if the residents at the shelter for battered women and children would like free haircuts. Not the "special" one, just a regular one to perk them up a bit?

Here's a good salad. It sounds strange but it's really good!

Salad greens (I like baby romaine)
1/2 pink grapefruit & 1/2 avacado, each cut into pieces
some freshly ground pepper
sweet vidalia onion dressing

I'm not sure I can make it to the telecast in 1/2 hour. YAAAAWWWWNNNN

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Tuesday Feb 22

jennyneric;1064637 wrote: Hey y'all! I'm home alone tonight and having some thoughts but it's cool, I'm just gonna hang here for a bit and watch some TV. Those thoughts will go away soon I'm sure! A little extra L-glut and food and water will do the trick! Thanks for all that you do for me guys. Hope everyone is having a great night!

They will go soon! Eat some protein!

[Lavande]

AF Daily - Tuesday Feb 22

Good evening folks!

I'm a big fan of unusual salads myself!

Congrats on your 30 days Auntie, very nice.

Mstall, keep yourself busy, the thoughts will go.

Stork update: Nothing!
It got to be about Noon today when I realized I hadn't heard from my daughter so I sent her an email. By 6 pm I still hadn't heard anything so I texted her. She texts right back & says 'I'm fine, we're on the way back from IKEA. Now, mind you IKEA is 40 some mile south of here near Baltimore (not exactly around the corner). I definitely preferred staying closer to home & hospital when I was that pregnant :H:H
So, I guess she's just fine

It's down to 18 degrees already - gonna be a chilly night

[auntiegriselda]

AF Daily - Tuesday Feb 22

Thanks everyone for your encouragement. It really feels good to feel good!! Your salad sounds good Greenie. I like fruit in salads. Mandarin oranges are good in them too. I also have been doing weight watchers and have lost 10.4 lbs since January. It really helps not to have the points from a half gallon of wine in you every day! I hope I can get to the AA meeting tomorrow night if I don't have to work too late cuz I can get my chip then. Wish you could be there too DG!
Auntie.