thu 21 April af daily

[bear73]

Morning!Another beautiful day here - I am off into town in a bit to return clothes and then to buy some tester pots of paint to test the colour for the kitchen.Am up really early it's only 8.20. May need a snooze later on today!

Had a meeting after skating with few of the skaters re team issues - I am worrying my closest group may leave;( - in the spirit of REBT it will be sad but I will survive - I'm not sure whether I would go with them. I agreed to speak to the coach about a few attitude issues - scary as I know he is feeling under it at the moment - still it's got to happen.

Anyway - it's a beautiful day - I saw physio and can't skate or do much cardio, skate because of ligament/cartilage damage. BUT I can cycle lightly for about 15 minutes per day - so I am off to the gym before I go to the spa - I can at least do some core work and upper body weights.I also have to ice it twice a day and do strengthening exercises/stretches.

Anyway - I love being AF.I'm hoping tat in the next year that I may be able to come off medication - combo of not drinking and REBT/CBT input.

[Doggygirl]

thu 21 April af daily

Mornin' Bear! You sound so great and I thank you for sharing your POSITIVITY (new word?) here with us today! I always like when some of that rubs off on me! I like the sound of your day.

Adult vibrating car seats. I'm guessing it would be best to pull off the road first? Would this sort of device prompt a major comeback in the "Drive-In Movie?" Would Lav, Greenie and LVT fight to the death over it, or would they share nicely? Such are the important life questions today. :H That, and figuring out how to kidnap Uni's Boo Puppy.

Mr. Doggy is up early too this morning and I realize how very accustomed I am to MY world here in the early mornings!!! After my check in here I'm going to make some breakfast and then get started organizing all my Mary Kay stuff for the big party tonight. I hope my friend and new Mary Kaylette gets a lot of orders to help kick off her business! I'm so excited for her. Maybe this will be the "little something extra" that will make a big difference in her life. I sure hope so.

Big Hello to fabbies far and wide.

I am grateful to be sober today. One thing is for sure.....

DG

[Guitarista]

thu 21 April af daily

Greetings Bear, DG, and all Fabber's to come!

All good here. Still on holiday's, but back to work next wednesday, and that's okay. Not really having much of a break, as i've got lot's i want to do, but the difference is....it's stuff i enjoy, and want to do. Anyway, will chill mon and tuesday. The sleep in's without alarm clock have been great!

Have a fab day everyone.

And one thing i know for sure.............

[universal]

thu 21 April af daily

Morning guys!

No kidnapping of the puppy!!!! LOL - I loved Boo the easter puppy! THat was cute.

I have to take him to the vet today for puppy shots - poor thing, he's going to be shaking like a leaf. That just means extra puppy cuddles for mommy!

After that I have not much going on today but I'll find something to keep me busy. Had a great women for sobriety meeting last night - I really like that group.

One thing is for sure!

Have a great day all!

[LVT25]

thu 21 April af daily

Hello friends,

Uni--I cannot get over how adorable Boo is! I mean, all puppies are cute, but the look on his face in that photo, his ears and his little white chin--OMG! What a sweetheart!

Our coalition sponsored a project called "photo voice" for 6th grade students. They were challenged to take photos of things in their community or live that was a "shadow" (Negative) and "light" (Positive) Quite a few had their pets as their light. I can't imagine a world without them, can you? The photo project was really cool, these kids were awesome and outgoing. One girl asked "Don't you want us to stand by our pictures so we can tell you about them?" Some were kinda sad. Divorce, alcohol, drugs, loss of part of their playground...all things that remind us what kids have to deal with.

ANYWAY, in keeping with the positivity theme....I'll try. EVEN though the weather is CRAP again today! ARGHHH!! More cold rain and wind. On the bright side, I can stay home and get caught up on all my chores today. We seriously need some sunshine!

I had my hair done yesterday--love the way it looks after she colors and high lights. I may have to start riding my bike in the future with the gas prices. It is 100 mile round trip--but something I do to treat myself. My sons went with me yesterday and we had a short visit with the in-laws. They of course were having their cocktails, and she offered me some wonderful coffee. I think most people have gotten used to my not drinking, our relationship is different, but it is ok.

I did a little shopping at Old Navy when I went to see Terry. Wow, they had some good sales. I got a few pairs of pants/jeans for less than $8! I also got my sons some shorts and t-shirts. I went to 3 shoe stores to try to find some good/comfy walking shoes. Apparently they don't really train their sales people to KNOW anything about shoes, and in one store, the guys working were too busy talking about their personal life to even ask if I needed any help. So, I came home, did a little more research and ordered some "Motion control" running shoes. We'll see. I'm anxious about this trip to DC. I told #1 son yesterday that I probably should write a few details down for him in case our plane goes down leaving him all alone. OOPS! That isn't very positive is it--sorry! I know it won't happen, but I do know couples that won't fly together for that reason.
Also a little anxiety because there is a new sponsor for the trip this year, and he is not much of a communicator. The kids had a meeting yesterday, but he didn't send anything home with them. I'm sure glad #1 son went on this same trip a couple of years ago so we kind of know what to do and expect.

My visit with Terry was pretty sad. Apparently she has good days and then some pretty dark, bad days. She has lost all strength and can't stand on her own. Her doctor keeps telling her she has to work to get her strength back--baby steps. She is wondering if it is worth the fight anymore. She said it would be really easy to give up. I told her no one would blame her if she did, but selfishly we don't want her to leave us. She gets so bad, it looks like she won't live another day, and then the next day she is dressed, sitting up in her chair eating. Fortunately this was the case may last day there, so I used the opportunity to show her the book on Mandalas for Healing, and some pages for her to color with some colored pencils. She seemed interested. We had a nice visit, I made her a beaded necklace with a cross for her to pray with. I just continue to pray for peace for her. Our prayers were answered when her pain went away, so anything is possible.

Ok, that is enough about me for one day. Everyone checking in on the thread sounds great! Pap--I am so bummed and surprised you did not get the camper. I mean, come on, it had BUTTERFLIES on it!!! Glad your interview went well tho.

Have a great sober day all! :h

[Lavande]

thu 21 April af daily

Good morning Abbers!

If I score an adult sized vibrating seat I will not share it with anyone! It will be mine!!!

Greetings bear, DG, Uni, G & LVT!

LVT, the weather is kind if iffy here too - it's going to be 20 degrees cooler than yesterday
Your trip to DC should be awesome! Enjoy
Thinking about you & Terry. I hope she finds comfort & peace :l

Need to get at least a few things done before Mr EB shows up! I'll be watching him while his Mom is in class, my son will be watching newborn William & we will all be having dinner here. Guess I should hit the supermarket for EB's favs

Wishing everyone a fab AF Thursday!
Lav

[momof3]

thu 21 April af daily

Good Morning Fabbers,

We arrived home from Florida last night. Phew, what a week with the girls. We stayed with an old friend (he was the best friend of my fiance who died many many years ago) who was a wonderful cook, tour guide, and friend to my girls. We explored the fresh water springs of Florida, went canoeing and kayaking and even swam with manatees one day. A very active vacation with lots of fresh air and exercise. Just the way we like it! We managed to stay away from Universal and the Harry Potter world. The girls did not even bring it up. That was just fine with me because I suspect it would have been very crowded.

Today I will be doing loads of laundry and getting ready for out of town guests who arrive on Saturday and stay for 1 week. I have a friend who works in the White House and he has arranged to give them a private tour on Easter Sunday. Very cool.

I caught up on some of the threads and it sounds like everyone is doing great. Uni, I love that puppy. LVT, I am sorry to hear that Terry is not doing very well. You are so good to her and she is lucky to have you.

I came home to some sad news. My friend/neighbor who had ovarian cancer died on Tuesday. She leaves behind a 10 year old son and husband. She battled in vain for 1 year. I am going to miss her.

Vibrating seats. Hmmm, I don't think that would work for me. When I get a pedicure, I make them turn off the back massager on the chair because it makes me nauseous.

M3

[momof3]

thu 21 April af daily

I just realized that I hit my 3 year AF mark yesterday. Wow, I was too busy to even remember which I guess is a good sign. I have been looking forward to the 3 years though. It feels like a solid amount of time to me.

[universal]

thu 21 April af daily

Mo3 - congrats on 3 years!!!! woo hoo!

I'm sorry that Terry is not doing so well, I'm glad the mandalas made her happy - I am so glad I brought those up to you guys, they seem to be really helping everyone which makes me happy.

Boo survived his first visit to the vet. They absolutly loved him and he behaved so well. He is such a good puppy. Mike downloaded some more pics to the computer finally so once he sends them to me I will send them to DG to post. The one she posted is actually a horrible shot of him - he is so much cuter than that! Wait till you see the new ones. I should be able to get them to her tonight when Mike is home from work so hopefully we can post a couple of other shots tomorrow. There is an adorable one of him sitting in my daughters legs - and also one of him on my lap at the computer with his paws up on the computer table. Can you tell I'm in love with my puppy? Is it obvious? LOL

I hope everyone has a great day - oh, and when you find that vibrating seat, send it up to Canada - Mike works alot, I could use some stimulation! LOL!!!

[Cassia]

thu 21 April af daily

Hey all.

Just a quick check in from me. Things turned around again today and it looks like we can sell the car to make up the extra cash that our mortgage company has decided to take off of us for the privilege of consenting to let our mortgage. So I feel loads better now.

I am so glad I did not drink yesterday. What a waste of time wnd money that would have been. X

[papmom3]

thu 21 April af daily

CONGRATULATIONS M3!! Hope you had a great day, despite the mountains of laundry and the sad news about your neighbor. You rock!!

Cas-not sure I understand why you have to sell you car so you can rent your flat but if you're happy, I'm happy!

LVT-so sorry about Terry. I so hope she starts having more good days than bad. I can't imagine what she's been going through. :l
RE: the camper-I know, right???

Uni-you have no idea how much light is shining through your posts!! I think Boo was just what you needed!! Keep up the good work!!

Lav-hope you had a great day with your clan! Gosh spring has got to get here someday doesn't it???

Bear-keep those words you wrote this morning front and center and you will succeed in reaching your goals!!

Hey DG and G!!

So I had what I think was my first true drinking dream since I went AF. I dreamt that it was Easter dinner at my sisters (this will be true on Sunday) and of course the bottles of wine were out. I remember thinking in the dream that it was time I had a glass of wine and wondering if I did, would I have to start at day 1 again or could I just push my anni date back one? I remember thinking in my dream that I really didn't want to start all over again after coming this far. But I started reaching for a glass anyway and then all of a sudden I thought to myself, wait a minute. Just because it's Easter doesn't mean I have to have wine! If DG, M3, Lav, LVT and Greenie can do it (not have wine on Easter for over 2 years), then I can!! I can be up there with them if I want to be!! And I did!! I either woke up then or morphed into another dream but I felt very good about my decision. No fecking clue why Easter has taken on such importance all of a sudden in terms of the symbolism or tradition of drinking-god knows I didn't feel this way at Thanksgiving or Christmas and god knows my family will pop open a bottle of wine for any occassion!! :H :H All I know is that I didn't drink in my dream and I'm very happy!!
Whew!!!!

[Lavande]

thu 21 April af daily

Good evening all!

Had a rough & tumble day with a 2 1/2 year old today & I'm beat, no kidding :H
EB was in rare form today & a lot of fun.

M3 - CONGRATS to your on your 3 year AF anniversary!
What an awesome occasion & funny you didn't realize it until th eday after :H
It seems we count those early days one by one, hoping & praying for more. After a while it does get easier but never something you can take for granted

Welcome to the world of drinking dreams papmom - had a few of those myself in the beginning. Boy were they ever shocking & disappointing. seemed so real. I think they are useful remindersthough to help us stay on our AF path

Looking forward to more Easter Boo pics Uni :H

Calling it a day!
Wishing everyone a good night
Lav