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    #1

    AF Daily ~ 2nd March 2011

    Hi all

    Thought I would start us off with a quote:

    The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blame them on your mother, the ecology, or the president. You realize that you control your own destiny.

    - Albert Ellis

    I must admit that I am very accepting responsibility for my actions and taking ownership of the problems in my life. I am very much a 'get over it and get on with it' type of person - sometimes to my own detriment. However, I know from family experience that people who battle with addiction often times delay seeking help as they have not yet accepted it as their issue - there is always an excuse. We are fortunate that we have all taken ownership of our problem with alcohol and accepted our destiny.

    l x
    'Breakfast, every hour, it could save the world.' Tori Amos

    "Turn a stumbling block into a stepping stone."

    AF since 23rd December 2010 - progession is paramount! :truce:

    "don't be sad because it's over, smile because it happened!"
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    #2
    AF Daily ~ 2nd March 2011

    Good morning Abbers! Great post Cassia!

    I am in complete agreement with that quote! I think that taking ownership of ones own problems is also a way of accepting that they're really there. For some of us I think denial is a form of not taking ownership of a problem. Thanks again for the quote and I will take that with me as a thought for the day!

    Have a wonderful day all!

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      #3
      AF Daily ~ 2nd March 2011

      Good Morning cassia and all you fabulous abbies to come! And you lovely lurkers too!


      sandwich alert


      Love the quote cassia! That takes away the "victim" component that can be so paralyzing. The same holds true for emotions. We need to "own" our emotions and accept that nobody "makes" us feel a certain way.

      Part of my day is a massage that I barter for. And the wife always makes a big deal out of lunch. She cooks from the soul. I love going over there for that and schedule extra time. I really get into a zone of being in the present when I'm there.

      I ditched my old walking shoes yesterday. What a difference the new pair made with my poor hurting knee! WOW! I wrote on the calendar NEW SHOES so I will ditch them before they cause problems. I'm thinking 4 to 6 months? Thoughts on that? I walk 3 to 4 miles most days.

      I am so happy to not be fecking around with AL in my life in any way shape or form.

      Jenny and uni :goodjob:

      Cassia - I meant share a ride to the party when I said "rode with". Not horses. Also, I started putting a handful of romaine in my smoothies.

      Today is my father's birthday. He's out of flu isolation so I get to spend time there without the mask and gloves. Walking around in a nursing home will make you grateful.

      A spectacular day of spring blooms beckons so I'm zooming off! One thing is for sure!

      X-post my life - Hi!
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      Thoughts become things..... choose the good ones. ~TUT

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        #4
        AF Daily ~ 2nd March 2011

        Morning Cassia, Mylife and greenie! and all to follow!

        Great quote Cassia, I have always been one to "own" my mistakes, problems, misdeeds and actions.

        Greenie - I have heard you replace your shoes every 400-500 miles.

        I had the best day at work yesterday! full of energy and the office vibe was full of laughter. It made me think how wonderful and grateful I feel in sobriety.

        Happy Hump day to all!
        AF/SF - November 23, 2014

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          #5
          AF Daily ~ 2nd March 2011

          Good morning Abbers & a happy humpday to all!

          The sun is out & the temp is heading to the mid-fifties today - Spring is on the way, yay

          Cassia, I only wish that YB would own his problems & take the necessary steps to heal himself. I've been talking to him about this for the longest time. Unfortunately he prefers to blame me, his parents & everything else & remains stuck in his own world

          Greetings mylife & Greenie!
          I have no idea how often we should replace walking shoes........I'm not great about that either as evidenced by my chronically aching feet :H

          Lily goes to see the Pediatrician today - anxious to hear what they say!
          I have work to do this morning then plan to spend some time out in the mud this afternoon

          Wishing everyone a great AF Wednesday!
          Lav
          AF since 03/26/09
          NF since 05/19/09
          Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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            #6
            AF Daily ~ 2nd March 2011

            Cross post Mstall
            AF since 03/26/09
            NF since 05/19/09
            Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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              #7
              AF Daily ~ 2nd March 2011

              Hello friends,

              Greenie, I'm sorry, but I don't think THAT qualified as a sandwich post. Tell me more about your new shoes. Are they special walking shoes--did you have go to one of those places that tests you to see if you walk/run pronated or ??? I need new shoes, I need SOMETHING to get me motivated to walk/run!!!:H Enjoy your day with your dad.

              Thanks for starting us off with that quote Cassia. When I think about it, I think I'm like Mstall--I'm not one to blame others for my problems. BUT--I may have issues with the emotional part Greenie mentioned. It is really hard for me to keep my chin up when those around me are being jerks. But I'm working on it.

              I can't believe how fast my day goes when I'm sitting at the computer entering checks and deposits. Ugh! I enjoy it, but smaller doses would be better. Oh well, I should be done easily by tomorrow.

              I like March, we can see spring from here...even though they are predicted snow this weekend.

              Lav--keep the pics of that beautiful baby girl coming!

              Have a great sober day all!:h
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              5/4/2010 In loving memory of MaryAnne. I pray you've found peace my friend.
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                #8
                AF Daily ~ 2nd March 2011

                Morning guys, and thanks for getting us started this morning Cassia. I like the quote about taking ownership of our own problems, as I know personally that when I was drinking everything was always someone else's fault. Christ, I would actually use those problems as an excuse to drink, cause I sure couldn't do anything about them! WRONG - I had to stop trying to control the world, and focus on cleaning up and maintaining my side of the street, and only then was I able to let go....

                Greenie, new shoes really depend on how many miles you are putting into them, as well as what kind of miles they are. General rule of thumb is roughly every six months, although you could probably stretch it out a little if you are primarily walking in them. The key is to make sure you get a good pair for your feet - something that a running store could help you determine (they'll look at your pronation, etc.).

                A happy Hump Day to all who visit today!
                Sobriety Date: June 15, 2007 -- "It's not having what you want, It's wanting what you've got...."

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                  #9
                  AF Daily ~ 2nd March 2011

                  Morning all! I woke up and did my 3rd step prayer this morning - feels so good to hand everything over at the beginning of the day!

                  I am tired today and not feeling so hot. I think that all the paint fumes from painting the fireplace and shelves in my basement have gotten to me. That's okay though because I will go out today and take my taxes to my accountant and then get some groceries. I promised the little one chips and dip for tonight when we watch survivor so I guess I better make sure I have some in the house!

                  I also have to get some vitamins for hubby. In the past 6 months his breath has gotten to a point of sicky sweet/rotten vegetable type of smell all the time no matter how much he brushes or uses mouthwash. I know that is often a sign of other issues so his doctor gave him some bloodwork. I sure hope they find something because it is embarrasing for him and horrible for me! He is super thin but he eats really crappy - his paternal grandmother had type 2 diabetes so I wouldn't be surprised if he is on the verge. He doesn't really have any other symptoms but I know this has to be a medical issue. Hope we get it solved soon.

                  Sorry, should have put a sandwich warning at the top! LOL

                  Hope everyone has a great AF day!
                  Every day is a day to start over and remember that I am powerless over my addiction. I will no longer give the BEAST any power over me - he can go straight to hell.
                  :h

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                    #10
                    AF Daily ~ 2nd March 2011

                    Zoom zoom. Cassia, thanks for getting us started today.

                    AA, I can really relate to what you said about blaming others for all of my problems, and then using that as an excuse to drink. That was daily living for me.

                    I am responsible first and foremost for my sobriety. I can never forget that I am powerless over alcohol and one drink will send me to the dark place. Alcohol is one of the things in my life that I have absolutely no control over if I go there. Accepting that was the most difficult thing in my journey, and also the most freeing. For a very long time I could not accept my lack of control (powerlessness) over alcohol because I thought "powerless over alcohol" meant "not responsible" and I have always thought that I AM responsble. What I realize I have been confused about is what I can control (my actions and reactions as long as it's not drinking AL) and what I cannot control. (other people, places and things) Sorting on that has taken me some time to really "get" it. Maybe I'm slow.

                    Greenie, I'm getting ready to leave and will be joining you in an afternoon at the nursing home with Dad. Must be something in the air.

                    Hello to everyone and I hope you all have a great day!

                    Is Lav holding Lily again today?

                    One thing is for sure....

                    DG
                    Sobriety Date = 5/22/08
                    Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07

                    One day at a time.

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                      #11
                      AF Daily ~ 2nd March 2011

                      P3 - I meant to give you a HUGE shout out about getting back on the weight watcher track. I had a rough week last week but am feeling steady again. Whew. What a road this is.

                      DG
                      Sobriety Date = 5/22/08
                      Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07

                      One day at a time.

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                        #12
                        AF Daily ~ 2nd March 2011

                        Hey all,

                        I am glad you liked the quote. I started to get a but para because I didn't get any responses till early afternoon...

                        My body is mad at me...I knackered it at hot yoga. I will sleep like a baby tonight!!!

                        Xx
                        'Breakfast, every hour, it could save the world.' Tori Amos

                        "Turn a stumbling block into a stepping stone."

                        AF since 23rd December 2010 - progession is paramount! :truce:

                        "don't be sad because it's over, smile because it happened!"

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                          #13
                          AF Daily ~ 2nd March 2011

                          Chocolate binge at the nursing home. :upset: That is all.
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                          Thoughts become things..... choose the good ones. ~TUT

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                            #14
                            AF Daily ~ 2nd March 2011

                            Chocolate chip cookies here..............

                            Had a work morning & an EB afternoon - I am pooped :H
                            Thinking I should sleep well tonight

                            Didn't see the new baby today as she had her first doctor visit. Just talked to my daughter, she said all went well.

                            Apparently colder weather will be back tomorrow, shame as I was hoping for some real Spring warmth, oh well.

                            Hope everyone has a comfy night.
                            Lav
                            AF since 03/26/09
                            NF since 05/19/09
                            Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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                              #15
                              AF Daily ~ 2nd March 2011

                              checkin it! have a great night all!
                              You always succeed if you never stop trying.
                              Everyday we choose the direction of change.

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