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[lifechange]

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I am so happy to be done with work for the weekend! 3 days this time and the BF is going out of town Sat. and the kids are with pops, so I have almost 2 whole days on my own which I have been DYING for! Last time it didn't work out as BF ended up coming home early. So now....

Daisy!:l I was just wondering about you this morning and wanted to PM you after work and here you are. I don't know what to say as I know you know what it is you have to do-- we each have to figure it out and have something somewhere inside us CLICK to get up the power and the will to really give it another go. For me, in the beginning, it's all in the mindset. And this time I made a commitment to just stay as much in the present as possible. Not to worry about yesterday or tomorrow or this morning or this evening. Just NOW. I finally wrote out a plan and made the commitment to PM or email an "old timer" every day at least once. There is no better time than NOW to start. We can always talk ourselves into tomorrow or next week-- You know all of this. And you know that everyone is here to support you and love you.

Ava, that means you are 10 hours ahead of me-- so you must be all snuggly in bed right now. You know that before I did my first meditation course I couldn't sit still for 5 minutes. I'm not kidding! I tried so hard but couldn't do it. But after A LOT of practice I was able to sit still easily for 1 hour 3 times a day-- my mind wandered! I think that goes on forever. But the practice of coming back to the present once the wandering is noticed is great. Having said that, I have signed up for another course at the end of May which I am nervous about 'cause this time I KNOW what I'm in for!!

Nar, you live in Canada? What part? Squirrel hugs to you!
J-vo!! I need at least 2 in the morning before I'm up and about! Hope you're on your toes now!!

Will check in again soon..

[lifechange]

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I am so happy that you are a stalker, NS! I love to know approximately where everyone is!
How are you doing this morning? Do you have a busy day ahead of you?

J-vo, good idea to stick with the short and sweet! It's none of their nosy business. Or you could say you haven't had a drink for 41 days!!! I am so proud of you! If someone told me that, I would be more than impressed.. You'lll let us know how it goes!!

[j-vo]

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I'm doing the ipad world clock!!!!!!! I love it! Dot is also with me and Marylou.

[Dottie Belle]

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j-vo where are we??? Are we having fun?? Is the weather warm???

[NoSugar]

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j-vo;1637480 wrote: Lunchtime! I'm going to lady's house tonight to organize the basketball banquet gifts and make the table decorations. I will not drink. No worries. And I will not say much unless someone asks, which I will respond, "I gave up drinking for lent." End of story.
Tonight should be interesting, J-vo. Especially if some of the women in the group are deep down questioning their own drinking habits (which I bet you some of them are!), you might get some revealing responses when you say you've given up AL for Lent (or 40 days, 5 hours, whichever you decide to go with...:H).

lifechange;1637494 wrote: I am so happy to be done with work for the weekend! 3 days this time and the BF is going out of town Sat. and the kids are with pops, so I have almost 2 whole days on my own which I have been DYING for!

J-vo and I each have some ME-time coming up at the end of the month, too, LC. Knowing that it is temporary, like you, I'm really looking forward to it. I don't ever want to take my husband for granted but being totally alone for a few days is such a treat. He doesn't like to be home alone AT ALL so doesn't understand (and I think is a bit offended by ) how much I relish it.

xx NS

[lifechange]

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I have been having such problems signing onto MWO the past couple of days-- have any of you? Whew... I just wanted to say goodnight!

And NS, my BF doesn't understand at all my need for alone time-- he also doesn't like to be alone, but has sufficient time alone because I am so often out and about. I have a feeling if I was at home all the time he'd start climbing the walls, too!!

See you all tomorrow. xo

[j-vo]

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Just logged on and my avatar that I uploaded was gone! Couldn't upload it again.

Dot, yes we're having fun...in the cold...of course!

Yes, NS, this will be interesting. Actually, if I don't get my butt moving, I'll be late, and don't like that! Have a great night everyone

[j-vo]

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Just logged on and my avatar that I uploaded was gone! Couldn't upload it again.

Dot, yes we're having fun...in the cold...of course!

Yes, NS, this will be interesting. Actually, if I don't get my butt moving, I'll be late, and don't like that! Have a great night everyone

[MossRose]

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NS - I had to laugh. I often wonder what time it is in everyone's world when I'm posting. I had a pretty good idea where everyone was, but LC, I had no idea you were in Germany. I've said it before - it just amazes me that we all share so much in common even though we come from different countries, different backgrounds, and different cultures. Yet we all share the same joys and struggles as women, mothers, wives, daughters. Now that I'm pretty much out-of-the-closet in my real life about MWO, I often tell people how wonderful it is to have friends from around the world. How my world has expanded by knowing all of you. Ok - a bit sappy maybe, but the truth.

Quiet night in Wisconsin. But above freezing, so I'm rejoicing. Hope everyone is doing well. xx

[MossRose]

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Night just went to shit. Sorry ladies. But I'm hanging by my fingertips. What the hell is wrong with people. No let me rephrase - what the hell is my ex thinking? Really. I hate to be so negative on such a positive board, but I have no where else to turn right now. My best GF is working so not available and she is sick of my whining anyway? When does it get better? I have been divorced for six whole months - and still he gets to me. I hate him. I miss him. Coming home to an empty house is devastating to me. I used to love my "alone" time, now I loathe it. Sorry - needed to vent. Just writing this is going to keep me from drinking. If I hadn't all bets are off. Thanks for listening and just ignore, delete, and pretend you didn't see this stupid post. But damn, that man makes me crazy.

[little beagle]

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Daisy my heart goes out to you. Just don't drink today. Tomorrow, rinse and repeat.
Give yourself the 3 days of not drinking and you ate on your way. You know we are here to help you.
No Sugar glad you heard from HumbleRider.
J-vo hope you had a nive day. I was thinking about you and you lotion and singing. How special.
Thanks everyone f or making me feel better.
Giraffe you are really going strong. The sense of accomplishment really is rewarding.
Ava you are special. I know what you mean about hubby being a child. Some days I just wish for that brick, and then others I see real progress.
SL yes I am considering a few days to myself. A break at the beach is what I really need. I have been waiting for it to warm up just a bit more. And no one is going with me. Just the dogs. Thst sounds like heaven. I may never come home. :H

[scottish lass]

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Hi - just in from work - and yes, that world clock is about right - a couple of us sign in after you all have finished!
Did not sleep well last night - tossed and turned, and thought my thoughts - so frustrated. LC - she is my oldest, the 15yo. My 13yo is the "straight forward" student,
Thansk so much for everyones support,
I have managed not to drink, and had a tiny piece of chocolate - tomorrow will be 1 week on my diet and weigh day. I really did contemplate wine tonight on my drive home - I don't think i really wanted any - just the ritual - sun is out and it has been warm today, the idea of a nice galls of wine in the garden to unwind sounded lovely - and indeed it would be if that is what I could do - but fast forward to the end of the bottle and we all know what happens....
Lots to read, will do so after supper - see you in a bit

[Pavati]

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Hi, All:

Read and was getting ready to reply when life got in the way and now I can't remember the details. SL - I really craved a martini on my way home from a second very frustrating day at work yesterday. Happily it was a fleeting thought and fast forwarding to the inevitable crappy result worked pretty quickly. This warm weather is going to bring some reminders of al days for sure. I just have to remember that it wasn't all rainbows and unicorns.

OK, life is in the way again. Have to go back and make dinner. I hope I get back here tonight, but if not, love to you lovelies.

Pav

[available]

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Hey Pav, i just did a summer and not that hard except for when it is warm and you want a drink which is everyday haha, mind you i wanted a cold wine when in winter too, god most of the time my wine did not have a chance to get cold.

I am looking forward to soups and stews i must say.

[narilly]

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Moss, it is pretty cool that we are from all around the world and yet are do similar. It is pretty amazing actually.

Ava, it's getting cooler and darker in Australia now? I don't know much about your weather patterns.

J-Vo, enjoy tonight. I wonder what you will observe watching the other ladies drink AL. Let us know.

Life, enjoy your alone time. LB, sounds like you need some too. Alone time might really h?lp you get some perspective on your man.

Pav, good on you that you pushed those Martini thoughts out of your head. Only one more day of work, hang in there!

SL, chocolate sounds good. Glad you didn't drink.

Anyway, time to sleep.

Goodnight xo