Another morning here in New Zealand. I had a rough night with my cough and so family has ordered me to see the dr today. I hate going to the dr but this cough has gone on too long. I bet there is nothing that can be done though. Just time.
Can Too - you will love NZ if you can come - there are some fab hikes to do here.
TDN - yep, I too like reading books and watching movies about other people's drink problems and overcoming them. I don't do this everyday - just in spurts when I feel the mood. Have read Smashed. Some of the books are a bit too celebrity focused - or the spoilt little rich kid (OK I should be more compassionate).
I watched Factotum the other night - now thats a cheerful (not!) movie - of the down and out, alkie failed writer genre with lots of method acting by Matt Dillon. You have to be in the right frame of mind to watch such movies.
Although I am relatively new to MWO - and this thread - I say stay with us Sunflower - its about mutual support and we all feel shaky - and know that we are vulnerable beings (even with a kick up the b.. from Lavande!). I drove past a liquor store yesterday and thought - yes, I could go in and buy some wine - how would that feel, how would drinking it feel, etc etc - not so much a craving, as a trying to remember what it was like. I was on such automatic pilot when I was drinking - specific patterns to allow me to do 'that' and still maintain a busy and productive life. Haha - what an internal mess I was in - mentally and physically!
Sorry for the serious note but needed to share the thoughts. Today is another day (night for most of you guys!) and I will have to get myself to that medic to have my throat looked at. Gearing up for a week-long road trip (avec lots of walks and swimming) with the family - its our New Year treat and a short break together before we return to work.
Lots of smiles!
Can Too - you will love NZ if you can come - there are some fab hikes to do here.
TDN - yep, I too like reading books and watching movies about other people's drink problems and overcoming them. I don't do this everyday - just in spurts when I feel the mood. Have read Smashed. Some of the books are a bit too celebrity focused - or the spoilt little rich kid (OK I should be more compassionate).
I watched Factotum the other night - now thats a cheerful (not!) movie - of the down and out, alkie failed writer genre with lots of method acting by Matt Dillon. You have to be in the right frame of mind to watch such movies.
Although I am relatively new to MWO - and this thread - I say stay with us Sunflower - its about mutual support and we all feel shaky - and know that we are vulnerable beings (even with a kick up the b.. from Lavande!). I drove past a liquor store yesterday and thought - yes, I could go in and buy some wine - how would that feel, how would drinking it feel, etc etc - not so much a craving, as a trying to remember what it was like. I was on such automatic pilot when I was drinking - specific patterns to allow me to do 'that' and still maintain a busy and productive life. Haha - what an internal mess I was in - mentally and physically!
Sorry for the serious note but needed to share the thoughts. Today is another day (night for most of you guys!) and I will have to get myself to that medic to have my throat looked at. Gearing up for a week-long road trip (avec lots of walks and swimming) with the family - its our New Year treat and a short break together before we return to work.
Lots of smiles!
PPQ
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