December Determination

[cyntree]

December Determination

Hello Lovely Determined ones -

Just back late last night from a trip (Fri - yesterday) to San Francisco to celebrate a close friend's birthday. A long, long way to go (since we flew on 'miles' it was 14 hours each way, aaargh), and on departing I had to be pried out of the house with a back-hoe, but in the end worth it, I think.

Chill - you may be returning today from your trip - hope you have safe travels, and that you are OK. Kas - thanks for the pics and the reports while you were in HI, welcome home.

Lav - what CD do you listen to for the chakra clearing? My 'corners' could be swept out a bit. Thanks Star for the mindfulness quote - it's printed out and hanging above my desk, I'll be checking out that website. Welcome Cat!

My head is spinning this morning, trying to remember in what position I left life last week on Wed and Thurs (having finally sent off the last of the Thanksgiving company), so I'll return to my investigation now.

Star - I hope you had a safe journey to your daughter's, and that she is doing better now. Everyone, thanks for sharing your AF Determination so generously - I will catch up with you all soon.

[ladybirdheart]

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We are having a lovely day here, although it feels like September and that's a bit scary. Glad to find you back, Cyn. Welcome Cat, I understand I think about being raised on guilt and what happens as we start saying "no". I can fuel myself with alcohol, steel myself against distress, in order to keep going, keep doing things long after I have nothing left inside me. My worse trigger is still taking on too much or taking on something that is not in my own better interests. It is odd this person who emerges, the one without the weight of the world, the territory that is uncharted. Sweet bridge, Lav, I am glad it endured through Irene and Sandy. Hello everybody. Love, Ladybird.

[dill]

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Good evening Determined Ones,
I'm really tired this evening but wanted to at least check in to wish everyone well. I met with a retirement advisor today. Retirement will be humble, but doable.
Be well and peaceful.

[Lavande]

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Good evening one & all,

Welcome home cyn! You travel as much as Rusty these days
I have a CD by Anna CasperReiki Master & Spiritual Teacher called 'Breathing Magic into Forgiveness'. It really helped me when YB blew out of here so suddenly. You can find some good ones here too: DailyOM - *Chakra Healing Gifts

LBH, we have to keep practicing to say NO with gusto & no guilt - we owe it to ourselves
Strange December weather so far for sure!

Dill, I hope your retirement deal works for you, Nothing wrong with a bit of humble, huh? Just think of the peace of mind

I'm tired too after two days in a row watching the grandsons. Hoping for a good, deep granny coma tonight to recharge myself.
Wishing everyone a peaceful night.

lav

[papmom3]

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Evening friends. Not much to report. Getting very busy again at work. heading towards 8 straight hours of data entry every day. Not my fav time of year.
Also busy getting the supplies needed to help my kitty deal with his CKD. So far so good on the bit of Rx food I gave him tonite and he also ate his pepcid hidden in a bit of canned food.
Monday is the sub q fluid lesson although I feel like it was yesterday that I gave my dear kitty her last treatment (RIP TC). Its actually been almost 11 years. I've been doing a lot of catch up reading on this disease and found that most of the supplies and food can be bought online or from a pharmacy (with a script) for far less than what the vet will charge me. That wasn't the case 11 years ago.
Christmas seems very far away and I feel very removed from it. I do admire the lights as I drive home and wish I could have a cozy decorated house for the holidays. I also wish I could feel more in the mood but I have so much on my mind, especially finances that I don't even know when I will start shopping. Tonite I ate a Raman noodle type meal and it wasn't half bad. At $1.50 and if I add frozen veggies, it might be a good alternative and help keep costs down. Yes Nurse Lav the sodium is high so I promise it won't be an every nite sort of thing.
I guess I'm just rambling tonite. Thanks for being here to listen.

[Catbuddy]

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ladybirdheart;1422360 wrote: We are having a lovely day here, although it feels like September and that's a bit scary. Glad to find you back, Cyn. Welcome Cat, I understand I think about being raised on guilt and what happens as we start saying "no". I can fuel myself with alcohol, steel myself against distress, in order to keep going, keep doing things long after I have nothing left inside me. My worse trigger is still taking on too much or taking on something that is not in my own better interests. It is odd this person who emerges, the one without the weight of the world, the territory that is uncharted. Sweet bridge, Lav, I am glad it endured through Irene and Sandy. Hello everybody. Love, Ladybird.

Hi Ladybird! This feeling has been growing and developing, and all to the good. The person I'm becoming is calm... wow. Never used that adjective about myself before. And she stops before she is long past empty ..... also a new feeling for me.

The territory is uncharted, and I'm really excited. I've learned in my short time here that a key to sobriety is to grow - new coping mechanisms, new hobbies, new emotional maturity. I truly did not know this. I guess AA with its 12 steps is along those lines - but these developments are happening naturally. Almost as though my best self is getting a chance to live, always there, but suppressed.

It's great to know by reading on MWO that this is a positive we share! (cause there are too many negatives).

I'm looking forward to getting to know folks; forgive me if my responses are limited for a while.

Cat

[Stargazerlily]

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Good morning to all...

Chill, hope to hear from you today if you can.

Things are not going well emotionally, but physically they are better. Life throws curve balls at you, and it is just so hard. Good to have my wits about me and ability to be calm and accepting.

Catbuddy, life gets more manageable over time, AF. Growing, learning and accepting changes the way we manage our lives and make decisions.

Lav, hope you get some me time.

Pap, being creative with the cooking, eh? Good for you.

Hello to all, have a good day. I need coffee and can't find it in this house. Seriously, I need my coffee.

[Rusty]

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Good Morning Dear Friends,

It's great to be here with all of you. Even though I haven't been posting, I have been reading intently.

I have had this week off and I have been spending it decorating, decorating, and more decorating, in addition to doing a little bit of work and a whole lot of exercise.. My doctor agreed to increase my thyroid medication and wow, I feel like a whirling dervish!:H It's amazing what a difference 30 mg. makes. I had been feeling so lethargic. Also, at her suggestion, I have given up all wheat. I thought of your daughter, Lav, and how much better she's feeling since she's given up wheat. My doctor went to a conference and learned there are 16 tsps. of sugar in 2 slices of bread. Holy Cow! No wonder I wasn't losing any more weight.

Cyn-welcome home, and I hope you have recovered from the jet lag.

Catbuddy-:welcome:You sound so positive about the AF life. Yes, developing new coping mechanisms....I needed to learn that, too. Stay with us.

LBH-I loved what you said: "My worse trigger is still taking on too much or taking on something that is not in my own better interests." I can say the same for myself.

Star-I hope your daughter feels better today.

Lav-I loved the pic of the bridge. Very Norman Rockwellian. I hope you have the whole day to yourself and your animals.

Dill-good luck with the retirement planning. I hope your early retirement goal comes through for you.

Chill-we haven't heard from you and pray your love and time with your friend boosts her spirits.

Pap-good for you for improvising and making meals that are within your budget. I would not worry about getting people gifts if you cannot afford to do so. A handwritten Christmas card to each of your loved ones is something they will all remember and appreciate. I bet you're everyone's favorite aunt. There were many years that I couldn't afford to get gifts for everyone, and my family understood.

Big hellos to Rustop, Kas, and anyone I may have missed....have a fabulous AF Thursday!

[dill]

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Hi all!
Aaaargghhh! I was at the end of a really long post where I actually had time to comment to everyone and then my computer battery went dead and I lost it all!! I am so sorry too, because I have been wanting to have time to talk to each of you. I found it this morning then POOF!:upset:

Rusty, great news that you are feeling so energetic!!!

Have a great day everyone. I've got to get to work now. I'll try again tomorrow.

[rustop59]

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Hi everyone

Like you Rusty I have not had much time to post but I do read and am thinking of you all. Would love to be decorating but before I can think about it I need to clean.......it's amazing how much dust dogs create plus a stove. I have spent the morning cleaning cobwebs and dusting those hard to reach places. I know nobody can see them but psychologically I feel better

I hope Chill checks in. It will have been an emotional journey for her but one I am sure she will never regret.

Big hello to one and all, I had better get back to cleaning.

Rustop

[Lavande]

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Good morning all,

Last but not least

Glad to see everyone busy & feeling positive today!
I have done some online shopping but absolutely no decorating or baking for Christmas. I hope to get some of that addressed over the next few days. I refuse to feel pressured about that nonsense. Last year was the first time ever that I did not send Christmas cards. Felt a little guilty about it but I survived :H

Papmom, I've used the noodles from a Raman cup for recipes but replaced the high sodium packet with reduced sodium, fat free chicken broth & some herbs. Toss some rinsed, canned white beans in to boost up your protein intake - cheap but good

Need to get out to Curves - missed it yesterday.
Greetings to Rusty, Dill, Rustop, Star Catbuddy & everyone. Have a great AF Friday!


Lav

[Rusty]

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Lav, dear, today is Thursday!:H You DO need a rest.:l

[Lavande]

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Duh, yeah I knew that Rusty :H
I didn't get to go yesterday, Wednesday is one of my regular days to go & so is Friday. Going on a Thursday just screws me up - but I went anyway

[Lavande]

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This is for Papmom with love
20 Cheap Heart-Healthy Dinner Ideas Under $3

I am going to take some of these recipes, cut them in half & have leftovers in the fridge, ready to reheat

[Rusty]

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Christmas Card Shout Out! RSVP ASAP

Lav-:H

Ok, I am writing Christmas cards and I want to send them to my friends here, there and yonder (this also includes friends/lurkers from other threads So, if you would like a personalized or non-personalized card from me, pleeeeaaassse let me know.. I am in the Christmas spirit.

Dill-I HATE that when posts disappear! UGH! I am glad you posted here anyway, though:l

Back to the cards.....I'll be back later.