Simply Sober October - week 4

[dill]

“It's paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn't appeal to anyone.”
― Andy Rooney

Star, I have been very introspective lately about aging too. I enjoyed reading Pmom, LBH, and Lav's responses and found my own voice in theirs. Recently I have been blessed with a peace about it. I am becoming more accepting. I will try to enjoy this phase of my life as I have all the others. It will be a true blessing to be able to complete the cycle. I hope for all of us that we have our minds right up until the end. Another reason to remain AF!

[Lavande]

Simply Sober October - week 4

Good morning Dill & everyone!

The time is flying as usual, huh??
I've been getting thoughts & signals from my aging brain that I really should start Christmas shopping, but so far I have ignored those intrusive thoughts :H

I am firmly keeping myself in the present these days to avoid producing anxiety & worry about my future. I don't know what it's going to be like. I just know that it's not going to be what I thought & hoped it would be......

Stay young, happy & healthy today everyone!
I'm expecting my daughter & Ms Lily tonight

Lav

[Rusty]

Simply Sober October - week 4

Good Morning Dill, Lav, and Everyone,

Hello from historic St. Charles, MO. I am working here until tomorrow and this is one of my favorite spots. It's right on the Mississippi River and cobblestone streets and a million shops align the river for miles. My favorite store sells Old World Christmas ornaments. The last time I was here, my client, after two hours of poking our heads in every shop along the river, came out with 1 $7 ornament she could put in her overnight bag and I had to ship mine home in two boxes!:H I am looking forward to spending time with Laura tonight. I don't think I told you that she rescues wounded and sick cats off the streets in St. Louis. She has a beautiful home with about 23 cats in it. I said to her, "Laura, do you think you might have a little bit of a hoarding issue?" They are all well fed, groomed, etc., and they are all so affectionate, with the exception of 3 feral ones. It's her passion. Good for her.

Thank you all for your support regarding my exam.:h

Pap-you're right....I will plow through this next challenge without the "help" (not) of drink. You have no idea how much I admire you for not drinking through all the disappointments you've had jobwise in the last few years, and I'm proud of you for making sacrifices so you can get your head above water financially.

Dill-I chuckled at your quote today....especially because Andy Rooney was the best part of watching 60 Minutes.

Regarding aging....like Star...my hips and lower back ache much of the time, but Advil helps. Being overweight and having a drinking problem I am sure exacerbated all of that. I, too, loved Star and LBH's perspectives on aging.

Lav: I loved your comment: I am firmly keeping myself in the present these days to avoid producing anxiety & worry about my future. I want that to be me. I have to start living in the present and stop my brain from thinking of my past mistakes.

Dill-I loved your positive spin on aging, and yes, it's another reason to remain AF.

Something interesting to share with all of you. You know that I fly A LOT. Well, the price of AL on most airlines is $7. I've noticed when I fly that very few people in coach will order a drink. Well, last night, I flew Southwest for the first time in 13 years...booze of any kind is $5. I was shocked at how many people ordered AL. Do you know that I and another woman were the only people around us NOT drinking???? It felt so good to absolutely NOT want it.

To everyone I missed: Chill, Rustop, Star, LBH, IMT, Nellie and anyone I didn't mention, have a fabulous AF Thursday!

[Chillgirl]

Simply Sober October - week 4

Hi Everyone :waving:

Sorry for my absence, it has been completely insane here!
You know when suddenly everything comes at once, well its come :H

I've had one face to face job interview and two by telephone this week and its only Thursday
I've been to see a cute little apartment :h and paid a deposit today, trusting the Universe to come up with a job in that area! Just after I signed it, I got a call from a company needing a Letting Agent in a town just 10 minutes from the apartment, I dont know the salary yet so it may be a no go but I am astounded at the synchronicity.

I have a zillion things to do for this all to come together and my brain is in overdrive, im hyper & exhausted all at once. The thing is, I havent told Mr S about the apartment and Im scared about his reaction. He thinks we will be looking for a rental together and thats so not happening. Im completely crap at pretending everything is ok but need to hang on until I know when I can move.

I will catch up with you all when things settle down a bit but I hope everyone is doing good.

[Kaslo]

Simply Sober October - week 4

Good morning.. Dill, I love the topic of aging gracefully.
I am 58 and 5/8ths. I have arthritis and I as Leonard Cohen says I hurt where I used to play.

Chill I hope you juxtaposition of the planets works out. Rusty, I sympathize with the EnvManagament issue you had. People are always trying to make it out to be rocket science when it just isnt. That is all. LAv I think I am going to go back to curves here soon. I dont think I can use the two old hip replacements as an excuse any more.

Here is a photo on the theme of peace. Taken this last summer at Champion Lakes from my kayak.

[Lavande]

Simply Sober October - week 4

Hey kids!

It's pushing 11 pm but I'm not sleepy yet.
My daughter & Ms Lily are here for their weekly overnight

Looks like I need to start some serious storm preparations here - papmom too!
Hurricane Sandy looks like a real monster on the weather channel

Rusty - 23 cats, really?
I wouldn't be able to walk in that house - 1 cat makes me sneeze :H
Glad you are comfortable on your booze free flights these days!!

Chill, sounds like you are ready to make your move - good for you! I hope everything falls into place for you.

Kaslo, I really like Curves because it's easy on the body & it actually helps a lot!!!
My joints loosened up pretty quickly & I've lost 12 lbs over the past 8 months without starving myself ~ nice! Did you really take that photo? It's beautiful

Have a comfy night one & all!
Lav

[papmom3]

Simply Sober October - week 4

Evening and good nite everyone!!

yes, Lav, looks like we're going to take quite a hit! I will need to start bringing things in this weekend before work each day and tape the downspouts' joints so I get minimal flooding. Not looking forward to this at all, especially if I have to commute in it.

Rusty-I'm so proud of you for your wonderful attitude and for not wanting even a sip on the SW flight! I could never drink on planes-I was too cheap and I guess I thought if we were going to crash I didn't want to be sloshed. Wierd huh? If your friend's house is neat and clean, the cats taken care of well and she can afford the vet care for them all then in my opinion she is not a hoarder. What she has is a sanctuary and she could probably declare herself a 501b(c?) and start getting donations!!

Kas!! That photo is surreal!! Now THAT should be in a gallery somewhere!!

Chill-wow, things are coming fast and furious for you!! See? Its your time!! And, you will know when it's time to cut ties with Mr. S. he will handle it his way and it might not be pleasant for you but you have to stand strong and put yourself first.

Speaking of exercise--this old lady has done Pilates and 2 Zumba sessions this week! All for the low fee of $40 for the whole semester I am feeling much looser especially my hips

must go, the ambien just iickeed ih and i can[t see the screen. more tomorrw

[Kaslo]

Simply Sober October - week 4

Thanks for posting Lav, I was beginning to think I was the kiss of death:H

I have read that the hurricane risk is high, and i have a friend in Florida who is complaining about the scary sounds outside her door so I hoping all you folks on the eastern seaboard are ok

Yes I took the photo. this is one of my favorite past times, to launch this little canvas boat and paddle around like an eegit for a couple of hours. Its so relaxing. One last one this year I hope, then its to be put away for winter and the skiis taken out.

I WILL check out curves I was a member for several years, then the hip ops got in the way of that but I think I can do it again. Gently now, not too strenuous. But i found when I was going a couple of times a week to up to almost every day my skiing stamina was much better. I love the cross country ski trails I have here, SO quiet, but it is a lot of work. Especially if Im not fit to start, and I am definetely not in very good shape. Too much work, and not enough play, lol!

Be careful, Lav.

[Kaslo]

Simply Sober October - week 4

Cross post Pap, well done on the exercise. I am feeling sluggy. So Ima check it out. My paper is due to the English editor tomorrow, so I will take it up to her in the Slocan tomorrow, have a nice visit, and stop at Curves on the way home.

k

[papmom3]

Simply Sober October - week 4

sounds like a great day and plan Kas!! I too used to go to Curves and loved it while I went. My hips felt so much better. As always I found other things to do with my time and let my membership run out. This work program fits in well with my schedule-pilates at lunchtime on Mondays, Zumba Wed and Thursday nites right at 5:30 so I'm not waiting around at all. Plus, my car pool buddy goes those nites so she will keep me honest and pilates feels so darn good (even tho hard as heck) I will keep going just for the pain relief. So go go go Kas-you won't be sorry! Make a day of it if it's a bit out of your way.

LM didn't get me up until 4:50 this morning and I was able to lure him back to bed for another 30 min of sleep. It will be a busy day cleaning up transfer credit in time for registration on Sunday then home to make up dozens of samples and halloween decs for this weekends demo's. I am in NH tomorrow so it's a bit of a hike. Sandy seems like she's slowing down a bit. Will be anxiously tracking her all weekend hoping she ends up being a kitten, not a lion once she hits New England.

Have a great day all to come.

[dill]

Simply Sober October - week 4

Hang on to your hats, it looks like it’s going to be a bumpy ride!! Our temps will be plummeting today and we’re in for rain.
Rusty that was interesting about the price of al beverages on the planes. I haven’t flown in awhile. Last time I flew the price was $5.00 for a small bottle of wine (single serving). I thought that was ridiculously expensive and I probably only ever bought a drink on an airplane about 3 times. I’m pretty much a tightwad!
Chill, I hope you get a good paying position! I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you.
Pap, Lav and Kas, you all put me to shame with your exercise routines and plans! I only ever take walks for my exercise. Brisk walks, but it’s not really enough to give my whole body the work out it needs. Maybe I should be more active about it. It won’t keep me young, but it will make me more fit for my age!
Where’s Nellie?
Off I go to work. Have a great af day, one and all!

[Lavande]

Simply Sober October - week 4

Good morning friends,

Oh geez! I'm preparing for the monster storm coming up the east coast while watching Ms Lily today & a few thousand other things to do :H

Dill, I think the Curves workout does help keep you young as evidenced by a few 80 years olds I see in there on a regular basis. I think the social interaction is good for them too (and for me)

OK, will be back when I can. Have a great AF Friday everyone!
Lav

[Kaslo]

Simply Sober October - week 4

Dill, so far on my part its just been TALK. Im discussing it. Planning it out in my head.

Ive read that a brisk walk is great cardio and if you swing your arms its a core work out as well. Its also simple, put the shoes on and go out the door. No mats, car rides, rooms, coaches, equipment, music, etc etc. So youve done well IMHO. I tell my self the bears are going to get me if I go out there! :H

[dill]

Simply Sober October - week 4

LOL! I just put a quarter in a pencil dispensing machine at the middle school I am working in. I got a pencil that had a message on it:

Be smart, don't start! Not everyone drinks!

I got that message a few years too late!!!:H

[SAUSAGE]

Simply Sober October - week 4

Hi everyone

Not been feeling well last couple of says, fluey, nauseous,. No desire to eat - or drink, so I suppose that's good, and I may even lose a few lbs!?

I'll post again when I feel a bit better, but I am reading on MWO.

Take care all