December Determination

[dill]

December Determination

I am with you, LBH, in making peace my priority. The mad rush of merriment that comes with December has me very much daunted. I am reminded of George Castanza on the Seinfeld Show:

"SERENITY NOW!"

:H:H:H

[Lavande]

December Determination

I'll join you girls in the peace & serenity department!

Today was a major challenge but I survived.
My daughter had a major mood swing on the way to the bridal shower today, ending up deciding to not attend
Sitting at the shower with my DIL was OK until I realized that the bride-to-be (my niece) kept putting her glass of wine down on the table while she was opening gifts. It was right under my nose & the wine smelled gross. I kept quietly sliding the glass away from me, my niece kept reaching for it to take a small sip & put it right back under my nose. After moving that glass away from me a half dozen times I decided to just Leave! The room was crowded, there was no where else to sit. What a waste of time - oh well.

Yeah, I'll take a pound of that serenity :H :H :H

[Kaslo]

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Chill if you read this, seeing your friend before she goes is so important, I have never regretted it the times I have done this, and always have regretted not doing more for friends in the last stage of their lives. You're an angel to take on the trip, and good luck to you in your travels.

Im home again, its been two weeks. deadeye flight and a long drive.

kas

[Stargazerlily]

December Determination

Happy Monday Morning...

Lav, sounds like a horrible day, crabby daughter, irritating niece, and I understand about showers. I too am over them. How nice to get home and just be.

LBH, I really only have one Christmas party before the day, and that is alright with me. I am never one for lots of that type of activity. How great to be learning Tai Chi, are you enjoying learning the moves?

Kaslo, what a wonderful trip, now for the recovery. I agree with you about the importance of saying goodbye to a friend. No regrets.

Chill, know you are on your trip, sending you good thoughts and strength.

Pap, you sound busy and happy. Have a good week.

Dill, just a few more weeks and you get time off, but I know the time leading to Christmas is active. Hope you are doing well.

Feeling very peaceful, slept well and have so much gratitude for everything...

Have a great day.

[Lavande]

December Determination

Good morning friends,

The sun has arrived along with warmer temps

Greetings to Chill, Kas (welcome home), Star, Papmom, LBH, Rustop, Dill & anyone dropping by today. I'm starting the day with a trip to Curves then staright back here for work.

Wishing everyone a great AF Monday!
Lav

[Lavande]

December Determination

Here's my little covered bridge that's right behind my house. It crosses a creek, takes me into Maryland where I buy cheap gas ($3.37 today)

[dill]

December Determination

Lav, How very charming!

That was interesting reading about the glass of wine being placed repeatedly in front of you and that the smell did not appeal to you in the least. You are so solidly AF now, Lav! What a great place to be. I'll be there someday too. I will admit that I have had moments like that and that I have been on the verge of being turned off by the smell. But I still am too close to the memory of the buzz it brings. It never really was the taste for me so much as the buzz.

Star, so glad you were feeling so much at peace this morning. I woke up late and had to rush around to get ready for work, so I wasn't feeling it myself. But I did have a good night's sleep so am grateful for that.

Kas, you must be jet-lagged! Take it easy for a day or two.

It's been so nice and mild here today. I just got in from a walk. I love watching Tessa bounding through the woods trying to scare up some deer to chase. She is so full of energy! Isn't it a joy to watch our pets?

Have a great AF evening everyone.

[Kaslo]

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Thanks for all the kind words... Wow, Lav that really conjured up an image re wine stench. I know how you feel. I started to really hate the taste and smell by the time I quit and that has stuck with me. When we got to our condo in Kauai, there was a welcoming bottle of white wine in the fridge. I might have been happy to see it 5 years ago, but it sat there the whole time. It really does reek though, for me now.

Love the bridge photo.

Thanks Dill and Pap re fatigue. I woke in the mountain pass on the way down into my valley home (I drove the first half, Mr K the second) and the snow was that big towering kind up in the trees and waist deep on the ground.... such a beautiful sight. But green down here. I have had a nice day pottering about sending invoices, talking to clients on the phone and by email. Enjoying my house, petting my cat, I get jet lag flying from here to Calgary, never mind Hawaii to here and in both directions too, so I wanted to just take it easy.

Chill hope you are ok.

LBH I am so in awe of the fact you are so close to Bosque. I have only been able to read and see photos taken by bird photographers there. Its a hugely important place. Its on my bucket list for sure.

Hi to Rusty, Rustop, Cat, Nurdl, and Stargazer.... and to all others who frequent this calm and soothing place.

Peace, K.

[Catbuddy]

December Determination

Peace and Serenity

Hi everyone,

I should be sleeping, and will sign off shortly, but wanted to pen a quick hello. Thank you for welcoming us to the Thread!

I am all in on the serenity. I'm very early in my quit, but am finding new layers of me that I like. I have recently been saying "no" or "I'm done" and NOT FEELING GUILTY. Good lord, who would have thought it possible. I was positively raised to excel at guilt. This peace with myself, truly, I have never had it before. I know it is due to stopping AL. Somehow I'm starting to like and respect myself, and letting myself stop, even when life is demanding more, is amazing. I may have some serious changes to make down the road. My job does not allow me such luxuries as "I'll get that done tomorrow" so I made need to change jobs. Well, I'll tackle that later. Today, I'm just at peace with putting my pencil down.

Serenity now.

Cat

[Stargazerlily]

December Determination

Good morning...

Trying to wake up with coffee today. I have to do some work at home, then get in early, as I have the rest of the week off.

Catbuddy, wishing you serenity and this journey will get even better as time goes on. Sleeping well, stable mood more often, getting things done, feeling healthy, it all goes together.

Chill, thinking of you.

Kas, you will probably feel better soon, there is such consolation in coming home and after a trip. It always affirms for me how much I love my house, stuff, pets, yard and how grateful I am for all I have. Glad you had a great trip.

Lav, great picture, have a good day.

To all, hello and enjoy the day.

[papmom3]

December Determination

Good Morning all. I've had a Yin/Yang type of day yesterday.
Yin: It's going to cost $300 to replace the key fob to my Jeep that doesn't work anymore. I don't have to replace it as long as I don't mind the alarm going off everytime I unlock the door (the key itself works so I can drive the car). This is on top the what will probably be an $800 repair job to replace the catalytic converter.
Yin: My oldest cat Freddy is now in mod to severe Kidney disesase. The vet didn't use the term failure but I know what it is. he's lost a lot of weight recently and just seems "faded" as my dad described him. he needs to go back in for a BP check and I will get a refresher on administering fluids. He's get 50 ml every other day (have to be very careful because of his heart murmur. She wants him to get an US to determine if he can withstand the fluids but I just don't have the money for that right now) and will also get Pepcid to help with the tummy upset and he has to change to a kidney Rx diet. If he were much younger I would fight that and go the holistic route but at 18 or 20, I just want him to be happy and comfortable for the time he has left here. The fluid treatment is cheap and I can do it myself. Pepcid isn't all that expensive either. I guess I was just hoping that in the 12 years since I've delt with this, different treatments and therapies would have come to light but that is not the case and is very disappointing.
Yang: Guinness's bloodwork came back awesome! It's almost like he is in remission from the Glomerulonephritis.

So while there are some major hiccups in my life right now, I do have a few things to be very thankful for and I am trying to focus on those.

Welcome back Kas and please rest for a few days.

Very quaint and charming pic Lav!!

Wishing you peace Chill.

Have a great day everyone else-thanks for being here and for all the quotes and saying of thoughts out loud. I love our mini discussions.

:l :h

[Lavande]

December Determination

Good morning kids,

Just a quick hello from me - busy here.
My younger grandson just walked into the kitchen & handed me a piece of the wallpaper from my dining room. He found a loose edge & ripped it

Greetings Catbuddy & Star.
Papmom, sorry about your cat. I don't know much about cats but I do believe kidney disease is pretty common in them. Comfort measures are probably best
You need a good luck fairy with your cars. It always seems to be something, huh??

Greetings to everyone else & wishes for a peaceful AF Tuesday.
Lav

[Stargazerlily]

December Determination

Good morning to all...

I am up really early as I am off for a 4-5 hour drive to take nurse my daughter, who is feeling pretty sick. Pain meds made her sick and she is scared, so I am up at 4 a.m. and will leave by 5. I am so grateful the weather is mild. This time of year can be snowy, but not so far.

Pap, sorry about your cat being ill. Our oldest cat is getting really skinny, but is OK so far. Thirteen years old and able to get about. Car problems are so expensive...but they are machines and darnit, stuff goes wrong.

Lav, he was just trying to help. Hope you had a good day.

Well, one cup of joe down the hatch and I am beginning to feel awake, so off I go. To all, have a great day.

[papmom3]

December Determination

Safe travels Star. You're a good mom. Hope your daughter feels better soon in your loving care.

Morning all. Another day, another $.25. :H

[Lavande]

December Determination

Good morning all,

Another change in my plans for the day thanks to my ever busy son & daughter-in-law. Don't mind watching the kids but I do mind not being able to squeeze in time for stuff I want/need to do

Hope your daughter is OK Star. Pain meds always wreak havoc on an empty stomach......keep that in mind. Drive safely!

Papmom, I think we're both on the same wage scale :H :H

Wishing everyone a great AF Hump day!
Lav