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[narilly]

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Exactly J-Vo, NO bare legs. I am in bed all layered up, even have my socks on. Seriously, global warming? Hmmmm
My son is going Snow boarding tomorrow, it's going to be awesome in the mountains.

SL, your girls sound happy. That's great
No sure where else you can get the Elderberry Syrup. Maybe online?

Went to a friends house tonight with my mom. I was offered a drink and said No, of course. The thought of having a drink and wanting more and more just turns me off. I am grateful not to be drinking.

[Pavati]

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Good night!

I went to a big party with a lot of people I haven't seen in a while. I was slightly dreading it but ended up having a pretty good time. Left just as the speech was starting to slur on a couple of folks. Drove home, in my jammies, and my light will be out before midnight.

More tomorrow...

Pav

[j-vo]

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SL, that's so cool for your daughters! How long have they been riding? Hope you're not in pain today. Do you have a lotion to put on?

Nar, snowboarding! Wow. I don't wanna see snow. DH has our yard looking beautiful. I love spring and summer.

Pav, oh the dreaded slurring. Yep. That's when my DS used to get really mad at me and yell "You're drunk!" Cringe...

There's a great thread in general started by Mollyka on "what drinking was really like in the end." Check it out. It's not pretty. And it was reality that we don't want in our lives anymore.

Have a great Sunday, girls.

[j-vo]

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Ava, you're goin back to work today after a month off. What a great holiday you had and many more of these to come. You repaired a relationship with your mom, which is so huge. All because alcohol was eliminated. You have your mom back. You also got great rest without beating yourself up with al. I know these last few weeks have been hard with the flu but they would have been much worse with our evil al. So glad you can go back to reality with these gifts. You're a lovely lady and friend. :h

[narilly]

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J-Vo I'm going to check out that thread- thanks.

It is 8:20am and I am ready to go for breakfast. No hangover! Before I would have been hungover.
Yay!!!

Xo

Pav, glad your night was good!

[scottish lass]

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Morning all - dropped Daughter #1 off at her volunteering gig - stopped to pick up a couple things I needed, treated myself to few flowers, latte and some chocs!
I believe I have a fairly moderate case - the rash is not pleasant and bothersome, but real pain is in a affected nerve that is shooting red hot pokers into my ear (acute enough to make me gasp). Nothing supposed to help rash. No fever Jane, but dizzinenss and as my Mum put it, I have lost my "get up and go" which is so unlike me, and I do not like! Dr hoping meds prevent it from getting worse - I hope so too:H
Nar - found it on line - going to try a bottle, that sounds like a really refreshing summer drink. Also found lavendar syrup which I am going to order too - i love sparkling water so these will make nice additions. My mint is growing like wildfire - so lots for the drinks.
Pav - well done, driving home in jammies sounds like good fun:H
Drinking my cofffee, feeling lazy, going to have a good long shower and do some shaving etc - hard to make time for somethings when feeling grotty! TMI :H

[scottish lass]

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Missed your question j-vo - my #1 was diagnosed with ADHD around 7, and when I was researching, riding was arecommendation - so signed her up for 10 lessons for her 8th birthday and 7 and a half years later (and many $$$$'s) still at it, and #2 joined in when she was 8. They both love it, its outdoors, exercise and not using any electronics - so can't complain too much:H

[NoSugar]

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Hi, Some of you have mentioned that now that you're pretty securely AF, you'd like to improve your diets. I posted this in the Sugar Free Challenge thread but thought I'd put it here, also:

The movie Fed Up is being released in the US this Wednesday:Fed Up.

Here is the synopsis:

Everything we?ve been told about food and exercise for the past 30 years is dead wrong. FED UP is the film the food industry doesn?t want you to see. From Katie Couric, Laurie David (Oscar winning producer of AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH) and director Stephanie Soechtig, FED UP will change the way you eat forever. The film opens in theaters across the country on May 9th.

For any of you who are interested in trying to quit eating sugar and who have found a group experience to be a good one, this challenge might be a good way to start:FedUp Challenge.


Now I'll go see what I've missed around here while I've been gone (although I did at least read everyday and it was good to "see" you). :h NS

[NoSugar]

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scottish lass;1656905 wrote:
I am worn out - now I know that I actually have something wrong, I feel pretty low - and yup very tempted. Found an old AF beer that I am drinking now to pretend.I'm glad you found that AF beer to help you out, SL, but I'm wondering what you were pretending? That it was "real"? I think one key to maintaining sobriety is getting over any romantic notions we once had about drinking. If it is simply that you enjoy the taste of beer and the AF beer is close enough, that doesn't seem like a potential problem in the same way. That thread J-vo referred to, https://www.mywayout.org/community/f9...end-92173.html, strips the rose-colored glasses right off our selective memories!

narilly;1656964 wrote:
Went to a friends house tonight with my mom. I was offered a drink and said No, of course. The thought of having a drink and wanting more and more just turns me off. I am grateful not to be drinking.

I love this, Nar!!! It is great that No has become your default answer! Being the nondrinker with a group of friends that can put quite a bit away is quite an experience, isn't it? That is wonderful that you managed that just fine a couple of nights ago. I have to admit that my non-drinking has really changed the dynamic with my group of similar friends. I could get a little nostalgic for 'how is was' but really, it wasn't good for any of us. I listened to the Bubble Hour interview with Ann Dowsett Johnston (The Bubble Hour: Special Guest: Ann Dowsett Johnston, "Drink, The Intimate Relationship Between Women & Alcohol) during my long day of travel yesterday. She makes the point of how many women are drinking dangerously, even if they have not "officially" declared themselves to have a problem.

[narilly]

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Wow, NS, that really looks interesting. I just watched the trailer.

I am a real health nut (maybe just a real nut!) but anyway, I watch my food intake very carefully and eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. My kids are finally starting to eat healthier now that they are older. Hubby really watches what he eats ever since he had colon cancer.
I love reading about this kind of stuff.
I have read a few books by Michael Pollan, what an eye opener!

Funny I would justify drinking wine by drinking 'organic' wine. Really, the amount of sugar in all that wine was killing me.

Thanks for the link. Let us know ho the movie is. I am not sure when it opens in Canada.

[NoSugar]

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jane27;1657164 wrote: I've never really had a group of girl friends and it's such a good and warm feeling. I continue to be amazed by the range of moods sober life brings with it, and then the way that mood and circumstance can impact each other. I am learning, and that's a good thing. I appreciate you guys so much for accepting me and giving me that opportunity; in order to learn how to deal with different things, you have to live through experiences with a clear mind and be able to come out the other end. That way you can accrue enough experiences to have a frame of reference for what's what. When I say 'you' I'm talking about my experience in the sober journey. People are so unique and complex.
Jane, I'm glad you feel comfortable here. I do, too. I've found it interesting and very rewarding to have friends here who know the bad as well as the good about me. I've been so reluctant to show any weakness, very few people in my offline life really know all of me. I know I've even made it look to people in my real life like giving up drinking was no big deal. Until I joined MWO, I've always struggled in private and obviously, in some ways I still am given the nature of an anonymous online forum. But I would be happy to meet any of you in person now so it isn't being face-to-face that is the problem. I guess it is just hard to "not wear make-up" with people who have never seen me without it.

I miss you guys. I wonder why I keep feeling that. Maybe I'm still working my way back in to opening up after feeling slighted.

I'm not sure of all that went on but I'd encourage you to let it go and just be yourself (look at me giving that advice after what I just said about myself above !). Anyway, I managed to get my feelings hurt several times here both when I was needing help and trying to offer it. Each time I told myself I would just read and quit posting or leave entirely but something kept drawing me back. I think it is combination of several things that makes communication here tough - typed words, lack of context, no facial expression, etc. Add to that that especially during the first few months, we're all pretty emotional and so it is easy to imagine an insult or to misinterpret what was meant as good advice. Plus, occasionally people actually say mean or unhelpful things. In that case you just have to look at why you're here, how you can best use the site to help yourself (and hopefully others) and just do that.

[scottish lass]

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NS - not sure "pretending" was the right word to use when you ask that way. I think it was a hot day, got a little sun, feeling a bit down in the dumps, and it would be a perfect storm for a drink in my old world - was feeling as if I wanted something that would be an equivalent to sitting down and ending my day - so that did the trick. I need to get a drink that I don't drink to quench thirst, but more as a "special" drink that signifies relaxing or celebrating - I think that is why I was so interested in Narilly's drinks - something a bit diffferent that is AF....I was feeling blue yesterday...need a habit to transition from work day to evening...wine was that habit

[NoSugar]

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narilly;1657231 wrote:
Thanks for the link. Let us know ho the movie is. I am not sure when it opens in Canada.Sadly, it isn't opening anywhere near me. Maybe one of you can go and let us know what it's like:

ON MAY 9, GET REAL ABOUT FOOD.
Scroll down to see all theaters
MAY 9
Cambridge, MA ? Kendall Square
Cincinnati, OH ? Esquire
New York, NY ? Angelika Film Center
Washington, DC ? E Street Cinemas 8
Austin, TX ? Regal Arbor
Minneapolis, MN ? Lagoon Cinema 5
Philadelphia, PA ? Ritz 5 Movies
Atlanta, GA ? Midtown Art Cinema
Frontenac, MO ? Plaza FrontenacLos Angeles, CA ? The Landmark
Santa Barbara, CA ? Plaza De Oro
Palm Desert, CA ? Cinemas Palme D?Or
New Haven, CT ? Criterion New Haven 7
Irvine, CA ? University Town Center 6 Cinemas
Charlotte, NC ? Park Terrace Cinema
Portland, OR ? Fox Tower
Seattle, WA ? Varsity Theatre
MAY 16
Nashville, TN ? Green Hills 16
Knoxville, TN ? Downtown West Cinema 8
New York, NY ? Empire 25 IMAX
Amherst, MA ? Amherst Cinema Arts Center 3
Dallas, TX ? Angelika Film Center and Cafe
Albuquerque, NM ? High Ridge Theatre
Des Moines, IA ? Fleur Cinema
Cleveland Heights, OH ? Cedar Lee 6
Salt Lake City, UT ? Broadway Centre
Denver, CO ? Landmark Mayan Theater
Plano, TX ? Angelika Film Center and Cafe
Madison, WI ? Point 16
Winter Park, FL ? Winter Park Village
Honolulu, HI ? Kahala TheatresEncino, CA ? Town Center
Pasadena, CA ? Laemmle Playhouse
Scottsdale, AZ ? Harkins Camelview
Eugene, OR ? Bijou Metro
Santa Fe, MN ? De Vargas Center
Milwaukee, WI ? Landmark Oriental Theater
Boca Raton, FL ? Shadowood 16
Memphis, TN ? Studio on the Square 5
Laguna Niguel, CA ? Rancho Niguel 8 Cinemas
Santa Rosa, CA ? Summerfield (Lakeside)
San Francisco, CA ? Landmark Embarcadero
Berkeley, CA ? Shattuck Cinemas
Monterey, CA ? Osio Plaza
MAY 23
Waterville, ME ? Railroad Square
Dayton, OH ? Neon
Boise, ID ? Boise Stadium 21 Cinemas
San Diego, CA ? Gaslamp StadiumLa Jolla, CA ? La Jolla Village
Tucson, AZ ? Loft Cinema
Sebastopol, CA ? Rialto Cinemas-Sebastopol
Spokane, WA ? Magic Lantern

scottish lass;1657246 wrote: NS - not sure "pretending" was the right word to use when you ask that way. I think it was a hot day, got a little sun, feeling a bit down in the dumps, and it would be a perfect storm for a drink in my old world - was feeling as if I wanted something that would be an equivalent to sitting down and ending my day - so that did the trick. I need to get a drink that I don't drink to quench thirst, but more as a "special" drink that signifies relaxing or celebrating - I think that is why I was so interested in Narilly's drinks - something a bit diffferent that is AF....I was feeling blue yesterday...need a habit to transition from work day to evening...wine was that habit

Well, a special reward is something we all should give ourselves when we can. Thank you for explaining that - I'm sorry I misunderstood. xx, NS

[scottish lass]

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NS - as Bryd write on that thread, an excuse to unwind is needed. I realise I have been working longer now I am sober - and that was feeling good as I was acomplishing more - but I know I am stressed, and the shingles confirms that - so I need a signal for my brain to say stop now and relax...what do the rest of you do?

[narilly]

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SL, You know, I am still trying to figure out what to do!
I cook to relax sometimes, going to Costco always makes me feel good (I know that is weird).
I like to go for walks but our weather sucks lately so I don't do that too much unless I am walking to work.

Watching TV and hanging out with my dog is something I really look forward to.

I pour myself special drinks in a special glass- like water with lemons and mint or soda with some kind of juice.
Its a tough one.
My brain is always going.

I hope you are starting to feel better. How long do Shingles usually last?