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    #31
    Simply sober September week 4

    Ahh it is a traveling week for many of us I see!

    Cyn-have a great trip to Germany and reunion with your DH. You mentioned a while back that you had afound awonderful person to help with the dogs when you travel. You have done your due diligence and I have faith that all will be fine. It is so wonderful that she can text you and email you with updates-heck she can even skype you and put the dogs on!! Ain't technology wonderful???

    LBH-thank you thank you for your very wise words. You hit the core of the problem. I am trying to do it all by myself and it is just impossible. I am looking forward to being with my good friend for the next few days. She is very wise and I know she too will understand and be objective as I bounce this off her. However, I think I have made my decision. Have a great mini trip to Seattle-it is on on my must see list. Hope it is relaxing and the weather great.

    Rusty-DC!! Love that town! How wonderful you were able to meet a kindred spirit and spend some time together. Enjoy the rest of your trip!

    Star-ahhh, your good deeds have come back to haunt you :H! We all need validation like that once in while. Consistently would be even better!!

    Chill-it must be so stressful to have to think about moving once again! I truly hope that the Universe will provide you with a wonderful opp to earn some decent money so you and Mr. S and Elle can continue to live in your little piece of Utopia. Have a great meeting today with your friend!

    Dill and Lav-grandmother superstars!! I sure hope your respective kids know how lucky they are! Be careful that you don't lose you in the process. You've both worked hard for your freedoms! Still, to have a hand in shaping such young lives is a gift indeed!

    Rustop-it is rainy and cool here as well. But it is a welcome change, not the start of a dreary season. Pull on your memories of you beautiful cruise when you get tired of the rain and gloom.

    Thank you all so much for your input into this job situation. I really really appreciate it so much! You all brought up different things to think about and because you are objective, are able to see more clearly than I. I had the $$ signs in front of my eyes until I did the math and time calculations.

    I am leaving sometime this morning for the cape.9 was my goal but I don't think that will happen, mostly because i"ve been on here :H!

    DD went with my friend last nite after quilting and it was oddly quiet in the house but in a good way. The stress level was so much lower. I will enjoy the peace and quiet for now.

    My quilt is back!! And here it is!!



    I am very happy with it-she did a fabulous job. What you can't see is that the red/white border is a primitive red with cream stars. The backing is same colors but in a striped pattern with the main color cream. It's also the binding. She outlined all the graphics on the tshirts and chose a quilting pattern that is not too feminine. Oh, and the black borders or linking pieces are song notes as he is a musician as well. I was going to applique his graduation program that lists his name on the back and had it copied onto fabric but when i put it against the backing all of a sudden it did'nt seem right so I'm not doing it. I will however embroider my initials onto it with the date.

    Well, must get going or I won't get there until after noon!

    Will check in later!
    New 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

    KO the Beast!!

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      #32
      Simply sober September week 4

      Happy Hump Day one & all

      Some rain moving in here today but that's OK, it's been nice for quite some time
      I really need to force myself to do some uncluttering anyway & tomorrow is trash day :yay:

      Dill, we should give granny lessons - huh?
      Taking some really good vitamin supplements helps a lot because watching little kids can drain your energy quickly :H Glad you are getting some time with your grandaughter.

      LBH & cyn, wishing you both peaceful trips!

      Rustop, I'm with you on the rain today. Good excuse for a short granny nap this afternoon, huh?

      Hope your meeting goes well chill. I think we all deserve some time at the Happiness Academy

      Star, it is very cool to be recognized in a positive way for your efforts. I used to run into former patients from time to time

      Rusty, get yourself a copy of Buddha's Brain ~ great book! Nice yo have you on the east coast this week.

      Hi G - what's going on with you today?

      I'd better get myself moving. Wishing everyone a terrific AF Hump Day!
      Lav
      AF since 03/26/09
      NF since 05/19/09
      Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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        #33
        Simply sober September week 4

        Cross post papmom =
        LOVE the quilt!

        Have a safe trip to the Cape!
        AF since 03/26/09
        NF since 05/19/09
        Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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          #34
          Simply sober September week 4

          Happy Hump Day!

          Rustop, I do hope that the rain lets up soon - I'm sending you some New England autumnal sunshine, beautiful angled golden light, to surround you. Lav - I have Buddha's Brain (the book) but haven't delved into it. I got it at the same time as Emmons' The Chemistry of Calm, which I am still wending my way through...a very heartening book, especially for anxiety sufferers. Rusty - how good to hear from you, that meeting with the flight-mate sounds like serendipity. Star - please know how much you have affected all of us here, and how you must have brought so much to all the people around you, so glad you had that encounter. Chill - good luck with the meeting, PMom - good luck thinking things through, Dill, LBH and everyone to come, wishing you a happy AF day.
          to the light

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            #35
            Simply sober September week 4

            PMom and Lav, somehow I missed your posts when I wrote mine - great quilt! Take care Lav!
            to the light

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              #36
              Simply sober September week 4

              Hello September buddies~
              Another long day, but no grandkids at the end so it is quite peaceful 'round here at the moment. I had a great af sleep last night and felt quite restored today, thanks for all your concern.

              Love the quilt, Pmom!

              Lav, Cyn, Rustop, Rusty, LBH, Chill, Star, et al., Happy AF Humpday to you all.
              Dill

              Dont forget, you can: start late, start over, be unsure, try and fail AND STILL SUCCEED!

              If it is important to you, you will find a way. If not, you will find an excuse.

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                #37
                Simply sober September week 4

                No grandkids for me either today Dill. Good to have a day off once in a while

                Just found out my 2nd older brother is having serious medical problems....again. My brothers are 6 & 8 years older than me. Makes me wonder if my serious efforts to live a cleaner healthier life are going to pay off for me. I hope so! Those two guys have never taken care of themselves. The little brother (4 years younger than me) will outlive all of us by a few decades I'm sure.

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

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                  #38
                  Simply sober September week 4

                  Good morning to all...

                  Dill, a good night's sleep can make all the difference.

                  Lav, sorry to hear about your brother, how nice to have a day to yourself.

                  Rusty, great you made a new friend, and an AF one!!

                  Pap, hope you had a great day.

                  I am very busy today so have to do a little work before work, then take off early. Another beautiful day in the Midwest. I love fall.
                  Formerly known as redhibiscus

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                    #39
                    Simply sober September week 4

                    ?The components of anxiety, stress, fear, and anger do not exist independently of you in the world. They simply do not exist in the physical world, even though we talk about them as if they do.? - Dr. Wayne Dyer

                    Good morning Star, you sound really busy! Don't let the busy get to you though. Pace yourself.

                    Lav, sorry to hear about your brother. I'll say a prayer for him. Taking care of ourselves is truly important. We don't know what the future holds, but feeling good on a daily basis thru healthy choices makes life so much fuller and happier, doesn't it?

                    Off to get ready for my day. Fasting blood work first thing, then a huge cup of coffee and on to work!
                    Dill

                    Dont forget, you can: start late, start over, be unsure, try and fail AND STILL SUCCEED!

                    If it is important to you, you will find a way. If not, you will find an excuse.

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                      #40
                      Simply sober September week 4

                      Good morning kids!

                      Boy, ain't that the truth Dill ~ we indeed create our own hell, don't we?
                      I am getting better, little by little at recognizing this & stopping myself before it spirals out of control
                      Big, big thunder storms rolled through here last night, scared my piggy swissy half to death :H

                      I'm kind of creeped out about my brothers. I have absolutely no control over their situations, all I can do is offer some emtional support to their wives. Neither one of them should be in such shitty health at their ages. They should be enjoying retirement & their grandkids. More reason for me to remain true to my quits.

                      Hope everyone has a terrific AF Thursday!
                      My daughter & Ms Lily will be here by dinner time for their weekly sleep over - yay!!
                      AF since 03/26/09
                      NF since 05/19/09
                      Success comes one day at a time :thumbs:

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                        #41
                        Simply sober September week 4

                        Hi guys

                        Lav - I hope your Brother's health issues get resolved. I'm curious about your coments re your younger brother outliving you all, has he had a healthy life?

                        Dill - thanks for the quote, reminded me of one of the speakers I heard talking about the fear of say spiders, because not everyone is afraid of them it shows that the fear is inside the mind and not anything to do with what we attach it too, just bringing our awareness to this helps us see that fear is indeed an illusion.

                        Papmom - love the quilt! And your fb photos of your day out, hope your having fun.

                        Star - how lovely you googled Suffolk, it is a beautiful part of England and to think I'd never been here before.

                        Rusty - love the sound of your new friend! I hope you guys keep in touch, it's lovely to meet new like minded people. I always chuckle silently when I meet a new AF buddy and inwardly say phew "you wouldn't have liked the old me!"

                        Had a long meeting today with a job advisor who have told me to completely revamp my CV to get employers attention. The good news is that unemployment in this area is very low and he thinks I will find work soon. In the meantime I have unpaid research to do for my friend which hopefully will lead to some commission in the future.

                        Can't believe it's Thursday! Where has this week gone?!
                        "In the depths of winter I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer ."
                        AF - JAN 1st 2010
                        NF - May 1996

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                          #42
                          Simply sober September week 4

                          Happy Friday...

                          Loved the quote Dill, it is interesting to me how negative thoughts can take on a life of their own. Especially if consuming alcohol, as it depressed the nervous system and during withdrawal really gets your mind racing. How wonderful to be free of that horrible vicious circle. Sounds like you are busy too, my day turned out well. We are having such lovely weather, I am looking forward to spending time outside in the next few days, walking, bikeriding, and taking pictures of the fall colors. Hope you get time to be outside this weekend too.

                          Lav, it is great to have something to look forward too!! I think being AF and YB not draining your energy on a regular basis has to be helping your mood and thinking.

                          Chill, what type of work are you looking forward to doing? I have been thinking lately that I would like to possibly switch careers, although I do not know if that is practical. I always keep my resume updated just in case. I wondered in your new environment if youare able to exercise on a regular basis as in the past? I have been able to get outside and walk and bike ride, but it will soon be too cold to do that so will have to think about joining a gym or the Y or something. It is just so expensive around here. But I guess if exercising keeps up your health and no doctor visits, it is really a good deal.

                          I arrived home last night from work and my carpets were CLEANED!! I was so happy, it is great to have them looking so good. (Obviously I have a boring life to even mention this). Anyway, today I am getting my hair done and then home to do the usual housework and laundry, take a walk outside and create a vegan meal. Early this morning I am meeting a friend at Starbuck's and will get a latte, either Chai or if they have it, Pumpkin. Does anyone have any pumpkin recipes? I want to buy some this weekend and put them outside.

                          One of the nicest things about being AF is having control, of your life, your mind, your health ( to some extent) your mood, your money. Drinking = no control. I realize so many things are out of our control, but what we can control is doeable when AF. So, anybody reading this who is starting out, know that you can take back your life, little by little, as you add the AF days up.

                          To all, have a great day.
                          Formerly known as redhibiscus

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                            #43
                            Simply sober September week 4

                            Good morning everyone

                            Just back from a nice walk and thankfully the rain has stopped. One thing about this climate, apart from investing in rain gear you can walk etc all year long and it is beautiful.

                            Chill glad you are enjoying Suffolk. Are you planning a career change?

                            Papmom love the quilt, hope you are enjoying the Cape, let us know how things are when you get back.

                            Lav hope you are enjoying your girly time. Sorry about your brother, we can only be responsible for ourselves. Loved the piece Dill gave us last week regarding this.

                            Rusty- it's great to meet like minded people, hope all well in your world.

                            Star - know what you mean by the carpets, I'm the same, it gives you a boost. Your comments about how taking control of your life is so empowering is so true.

                            Dill - are the bloods just routine or have I missed something, apologies if I have.

                            LBH and Cyn, hope you are both enjoying your time away.

                            Busy weekend ahead, chauffeuring etc, hubby off fishing. Hope you all have a wonderfuL one.

                            Rustop

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                              #44
                              Simply sober September week 4

                              Hi everyone,

                              I haven't had much time to contribute to this thread, but quick check in to say hi and that I am still sober and loving it. No thougths of drinking and I think that is why I am not on this site 24/7 as in the beginning. I know when a challenge or if thoughts of drinking do arise, to come here asap. This site has been such a help to me and for that I thank you all.

                              Have a wonderful sober weekend all,
                              IMT
                              new beginnings July 16, 2012

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                                #45
                                Simply sober September week 4

                                Happy Friday everyone

                                IMT - wonderful to hear you are doing so well, know we are here whenever you need us.

                                Rustop - my ski jacket and wellies were indeed great investments and it's already chilly enough in the mornings for me to need a fleece on my walk.

                                Star - Clean carpets would make me smile too
                                I echo all you say about AL and control. Since being AF I have realized just how much I need to be in control to have peace of mind and it's no wonder in my drinking days I found life so frustrating. No matter what life throws at me at least I know I can tackle it with a clear mind and that thought is very comforting.

                                I joined a local gym and I go every morning Mon to Friday. The cost is ?10 a week which is only the cost of having coffee out every day and to me it comes as the most necessary expense next to food. My fitness is key not just to my physical wellbeing but also to my mental health.

                                As most of you know I don't have many work skills as I spend many years as a housewife. My last job was in real estate and lettings and that wouldn't be my 1st choice to return to. However I may not have an option but at the moment I am looking at various admin roles.
                                "In the depths of winter I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer ."
                                AF - JAN 1st 2010
                                NF - May 1996

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