AF Daily Monday 4/4

[momof3]

Where is everyone?

Happy Monday:h

[jennyneric]

AF Daily Monday 4/4

I just got here! Happy Monday!

[Cassia]

AF Daily Monday 4/4

Hey all

I am here - spluttering away - feeling awful. Managed to go into work today and officially RESIGN! So that's it - I guess I am going home. No turning back now! It's pretty scary but thrilling at the same time. One way ticket booked for 15th May!

x

[momof3]

AF Daily Monday 4/4

Mornin' Jenny and Cassia,

I used to hate Mondays because it meant the start of the work week (usually with a hangover) and I had to contain my drinking. Now I love Mondays.

Congrats Cassia. A new Chapter begins!

[greeneyes]

AF Daily Monday 4/4

SWIMMERS TAKE YOUR MARK!!!

That's what Mondays are now! I've been thinking of AA lately and wonder if he's raced yet this year. And I'm glad to see jen show up with a sober weekend behind her!

M3 do you have a little breathing space between your course week and when your kids get out of school?

Cassia, that is so incredibly exciting, I am on the edge of my seat watching you!!

I just gave the plumber the OK on his bid. It will be nice to be done with this. That is all.

Busy bluebirds - I'm able to sit still for a while and watch them.

Have a marvelous monday!

[universal]

AF Daily Monday 4/4

Morning guys - feeling a bit shaky and anxious today. Always do on Mondays for some reason. The lady from the insurance company for my long term disability is coming to my therapy appointment this morning. I guess she wants to hear from my therapist that I am not in any shape to go back to work yet. Whatever - I'm not really concerned because I have a great therapist and she will definitly take care of this little glitch. Stupid insurance companies!

I have my day planner all written out for today so that I know what I am doing. I had no energy on the weekend so I didn't get my grocery shopping done so that is on the agenda for today. I don't really have any energy today either but it needs to get done so I will drag my ass there!

Cassia! Exciting!!! Happy for you, It will be great! Even if it seems a little scary - look at you taking charge of your life!

I will stay sober today - that is my solemn promise.

Okay, I'm off for now - will check back later - Happy Monday all!

[LVT25]

AF Daily Monday 4/4

Hello friends,

I read yesterday's thread last night, and I had some comments of course, but now I cannot remember them. Ah well.

I was exhausted physically and emotionally last night. Saying goodbye (to our pastors and friend) was in itself hard, but throw in my son's confirmation and his reception before church, being in charge of the farewell dinner and slideshow, Sunday school, and then a 4-H meeting was plenty for one day. I'm glad that weekend is over.

Today I am going in to the church office to fill in for the secretary. I don't have a clue on how to run the food pantry, so I hope no one takes advantage of me. (Apparently this has been known to happen.)

Congrats Cassia--how exciting! Hope you feel better soon.

Hello Mom3, Jenny, and Greeneyes. Maybe more later when I wake up a bit.

Have a great sober week all!:h

[Lavande]

AF Daily Monday 4/4

Good morning Abbers!

I'm late this morning due to a seriously crappy night. My hot flash alarm went off at 2:30 am for some damn reason. Woke me up so completely that I didn't get back to sleep until nearly 5:30 am. How long can this crap go on, obviously my HRT is no longer effective

Greetings to the super busy LVT, Greenie, Uni, M3, jenny & Cassia
Feel better soon Cassia

Wishing everyone a great AF Monday!
Lav

[Doggygirl]

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Hi Fabbies!!! Happy Monday back at ya!! Thanks for getting us started M3. And for the good reminder about "how it was" on Monday mornings. Hangover extrordinaire for me too. I would always be telling myself I was going to "be good" during the week *this time* so therefore, would be blotto on Sunday. Of course the "being good" during the week never happened. I am incredibly grateful to be out of that particular circle of insanity.

Good to see you Jenny!!! Happy Monday!

Cassia, I hope you get feeling better very soon! Mean time the train is rollin' down the tracks from the sound of things. How exciting!!

Greenie, good for you on the plumber decision. I know you will be glad once this is all out of the way! Can you get some piccies of the bluebirds??? I thought of you when I heard the birds chirping through the OPEN windows this morning!!! (but now it's getting cold again...)

Hi Uni! Hope all goes well with the therapist / insurance. That stuff can sure be a hassle sometimes. The important thing is that you are healing!!! I hope you have a good day today.

LVT, sounds like you had a very busy day yesterday physically AND emotionally. Hope you will get a little LVT battery recharge time this week! No sure what sort of "taking advantage of" at the food pantry you are talking about. At the Mission, I was surprised to find out some of the games people play. (claiming children multiple times in multiple families for holiday food / gift boxes, etc.) Everyone just seems to take it in stride and not begrudge anyone - just come up with new way to contain it.

Lav I am sorry about the hot flash alarm. GRRRR. How on earth do you always maintain your perky spirit no matter what? I'll have some of what you're having. (sans flashes)

My Mary Kay Director currently drives a Mary Kay car but not a pink cadillac. She's had them before but not currently. She told me this morning that our unit is on track for her to qualify for a pink one this year. She's pretty excited and I don't blame her. I wonder if I will ever feel deep inside like I can do it too? Lot's of women are doing it, that's for sure. The parking lot was full of pink over the weekend.

One thing is for sure, I did not deal AT ALL with my fears and insecurities when I was drunk all the time. It's not always easy to do it sober, but at least it is possible to do it now.

One thing is for sure...

DG

[Cinders]

AF Daily Monday 4/4

Hello Abbers,

Sounds like everyone is doing okay, except the hot flashes suck big time, LAV, I know from personal experience.

Cassia, I can't go back, why did you resign your job? Something new and exciting in the wings?

DG, I can absolutely visualize you driving a pink Cadillac!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42a38eEF12E&feature=related[/video]]YouTube - Bruce Springsteen and Jerry Lee Lewis performing 'Pink Cadillac'

Well, sober on day two. Hanging in the house working from home staying jammies all day. :-)

Have to travel tomorrow. :-(

Out of town always "gets me" in trouble. Actually, walking by the bar or the exec lounge where everyone else is drinking draws me. The beast tends to win that one. I must change something. Such as, "You can't drink, Cindi." and find somewhere else to go. Not traveling doesn't seem like an option these days.

Still. I feel good today. No shakes, calm, no dry heaves. Geez, being sober is kind of nice. :-)

Love to all,
Cindi

[Cassia]

AF Daily Monday 4/4

Hey all

Just a quick update - it's like a runaway train in Cass land. So, I emailed the people I interviewed with to let me know about my timescales and they formally offered me a position. The salary is less than I would have hoped (I am still negotiating) but I get four weeks holiday plus 10 public plus tuition reimbursement. I really want to do my MBA in the next couple of years so this is HUGELY important for me.

So that's it - I went to America hoping to be told that I stood a chance of getting a job and came back with a job. Practically unheard of. And who says that you can't get a job in this economy - all it takes is hard work and tenacity.

Cindi - when I travel for work i always make sure I get in a work out at the hotel. Keeps me out of the bar and tires me out.

DG - of course you can do it! You can do anything you put your mind to. Look how well you overcame the beast and all the support you gave others and how you have helped them too. I say - go get your cadillac!

Lav - how long have you been on HRT for? Can they change the dose?

LVT - wow - your weekend makes me tired just reading about it. Good luck filling in today?

Uni - hopefully you will feel better when you get outside and do a few things. I am sorry your insurance company is giving you aggro.

Greenie - BLUEBIRD PICS NOW!

M3 - aren't hangover free mondays awesome - in fact aren't all hangover free days.

Jenny - hey chick - how goes it? I wish i was in texas with your warmth!

x

[Accountable for Me]

AF Daily Monday 4/4

Afternoon!

Geez, driving a pink car would be fantastic! Pink is my favourite colour!

Well, I didn't do much this weekend. Caught up on some work, did some reading of books, and played with Little AFM.

Today, I was so freakin' tired although I slept well last night. I had a nap from noon to one! This gloomy, non-stop rainy weather is wiping me out. Not to mention that I have been eating all day long as well. Just one of those days.

Good for you, Cindi, for day 2. I hope you find the strength to kick that shit to the curb. How is your daughter doing? Is she still sober?

That is all. have a great day!

[Doggygirl]

AF Daily Monday 4/4

Cinders, congrats on Day 2 and thank you for the song link! LOVE that!! I hope you have enjoyed a great day in your jammies.

I remember the "call of the bar" from my former traveling days. I hope you can go with a solid plan to avoid that. Do you want to post about your ideas for a sober travel plan and get some additional input? I know it's hard... :l

Congratulations on the new job Cassia! Wow and education benefits too! You are on your way!

AFM, gloomy weather gets to me too. I totally relate. Easy to much my way through it too. BRING ON SOME SUNSHINE!!!!!

Well, I'm signing off. Nighty night fabbies!!! I totally :h:h:h you guys. What sara said last night. Ditto that. Where is Sara today anyway?

DG

[jennyneric]

AF Daily Monday 4/4

Hey guy's everyone looks great. I have eatin my way through the day also but you know what? I didn't drink a drop!

[papmom3]

AF Daily Monday 4/4

Hi everyone!!

Lobster dinner and afternoon at Bro's house was fabulous yesterday!! And guess what else? My sister is giving me $1000 towards a camper, no strings attached!! Why? Because she can and she wants me to realize my "travel dreams". Is she awesome or what?? I at first turned her down-stupid pride. But my dad admonished me and I talked to her before dinner yesterday and humbly accepted her offer. Now I have $2000 to put towards a camper!! I tried to get my brother to go in on it with another $1000 but my SIL promptly squashed that idea :H. Also, the guy I met last weekend? I think I'm going to put an offer on his camper!! I need to find out how much it weighs tho and I would LOVE to have my brother see it before I make the offer but it's over 2 hours from him so that will be tough. Maybe I'll have my dad go down instead.

DG-you asked me a question this weekend and I can't remember what it was? Did I ever answer?

Greenie-yea! New Bathroom!! You're going to love it!!

LVT-I too got tired reading about your weekend. Kind of like my weekend last week except with more emotional output. :l to you. BTW-no one's putting anything over our LVT!!

Uni-how did the appt go with the ins. rep sitting in? Hope things finally got settled!!

Jenny, Cinders-great job on another sober day! I thank my HP every nite for one more sober day. I think it really helps in someway.

Cassia-CONGRATS ON THE NEW JOB!! That is fabulous!! I'm so happy for you!! You are not being hired by a state agency are you? That vacation time sounds very much like state worker vaca time and I should know!! :H
Serioiusly-it all sounds fab. Hope you feel better real soon!!

Lav-so sorry about the nite flashes. Doesn't sound like fun at all. Have you tried Black Cohosh or whatever it's called?

AFM-pink is my fav too and I swear, what ever camper I get is going to get a good dose of pink !