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[patrice]

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Hi all, thanks for the warm congratulations.. Means a lot
Shit, I have been thinking of booking my ticket home for Xmas, I always go Malaysia airlines...
How horrible what happened, I feel so sad for those 300 innocent people who just perished earlier today..
Take care everyone
Pat
Xx

[Pavati]

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Hi, Ladies!

Way to go, PAT!! I remember your elevator analogy - I think you have arrived on the ground floor and are taking no prisoners. So great to have you here, happy and sober. (Scary about Malaysia airlines.)

Ava- You are too funny. I always hated taking pills which was funny that I wouldn't pay have a mind to guzzling down the liquid poison. I don't even like taking ibuprofen. Go figure. Good luck with your interview tomorrow. I watched the program - I am assuming Aly reminded your daughter of you... It does feel good to see them get better. I used to joke that I wanted to go to rehab just so I could have someone cook for me, have therapy every day, and not have to worry about my kids and family. I still want to go, but I think I'll call it a resort now. I guess I'll have to start playing the lottery if I ever want to make it... BTW you did a great job with the moon in the nest. Maybe you should consult Nar about a future career move - showing your backside for money...

LB - Great that you get a ride outside and that you feel so confident now to get out and about. It is great that you have your daughter to confide in and call. I did finally tell my husband that if he sees me with a drink it will be a relapse - I hope I can get his support when I need it.

J-Vo - Glad you had fun with your friends. I haven't had an NA beer yet - I am afraid it will trigger a strong desire in my as I actually do/did love the taste of certain beers, and so far beer and red wine (neither of which was my usual drink of choice) have been my strongest triggers.

Nar - Great about your son. People in my life smoke too much pot and I definitely see it causing depression. I think there is a feeling that it makes everything mellow, but it IS a depressant - I was just reading a study that says that weed doesn't interfere with dopamine receptors, but it causes them to somehow react differently to dopamine. So happy it went well with him.

Daisy - I agree - Ava is a keeper. I feel the strength in this community and love keeping in touch with you all about alcohol and other things in life. Happy you're here and feeling so strong and sober as well.

LC - If you are listening to the Bubble Hour, check out the one on gratitude. It allowed me to see gratitude in a different way - not just being grateful for things you have (like sobriety, kids, a house) but also finding ways in which to be grateful for other things (for example, my mom just came by to see my new sofa and paint color - she expressed her opinion that she didn't like them. Instead of getting pissed off (which I did at first), I tried to think of being grateful that her comments are reminders of the way I DON'T want to be with my kids). ((BTW and for the record, my mom and I get along well and most people would say she's a lovely person - she just doesn't know the meaning of keeping her opinions to herself around her kids...)) Anyway - that was a long birdwalk - but I fully embrace your AofG! Usually I hike on the hills of Coastal Northern California - a lot of up and down with beautiful views and great hiking weather (about 65 - 75 F - cool but not cold).

Kailey - I hope you're still around and come back. We can help - whether you're drinking again or not.

SL, Jane, Wags, NS, G, Sam, Mossy, Dot, Ginger - anyone I'm missing - stay strong. Friday is just another day (tomorrow for me!).

xo
Pav

[little beagle]

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Beautiful place to hike Pav. I loved the redwoods when we visited them. I'm not sure if you are in the same area or not, but that weather sounds lovely.
Ava good luck.
I am tired tonight so goodnight.

[j-vo]

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Evening Girls,

Almost didn't get online here. It was taking awhile. Had a long, busy day. Tomorrow should be fun as sis and I are going to go bike-riding (the kind without a motor!) on a trail along the river and into the city. I did it once before and it's beautiful. There'd be none of that had I been drinking, as i didn't care about beauty or doing anything.

Nar, that's great your son was open with you so that you could get him some counseling. I'm sure the counseling will help, and I don't know about the pot thing, but I can only imagine that just like Al, it can depress one's system. You're a great mom!

Ava, the plane crash is a such a tragedy. I don't get it. Makes me sick. How'd the interview go? Can't ait to hear! Stay away from those drugs! I'm glad it made your stomach sick in a way, only because I care about you.

Pav, non-al beer is a nice alternative when out with friends as most places have some brand of it. But one and that's all that I want. It's not like real beer and I want to keep drinking more. But I can understand your fear. I wasn't sure at first. Before last night, I can't remember the last time I had one. Maybe a month or so ago?

Quiet on here today! Have a great night ladies.

[narilly]

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Loving your posts Gals.
That Malaysian flight, how terrible! So sad Ava that there were people in there from the conference.

Thanks everyone for your support regarding my son. He is a good kid, I think he will figure it out.

J-Vo, enjoy your bike ride tomorrow. It sounds really fun!

Pav, my mom is kinda similar. I try and mirror the good stuff and not mirror the bad. What can we do?

Ava, let us know how your interview goes, ok? I know you will do well. Thanks for sharing about Mia.

NS, Lil B, big hug.

Goodnight
Xo

(1000 posts!)

[narilly]

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Ava, I just watched the link you posted about the recovery centre. Thanks! It was good. I think it really helps to see stories like that on TV. A good reminder of what we are going through and have gone through.

It's interesting seeing the Australian news stories and the temperature etc. the airline crash is brutal!:l:l

[wagmore]

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MAE everyone,

It took me a long time to get on hear this eve, and I'm exhausted from a super long day. Will have to read back and reply more thoroughly tomorrow. Just wanted to check in and send hugs to all. So glad to be part of this thread, and feel bad when I'm too whooped to post anything of substance.

Will catch up tomorrow I promise...

[Eloise]

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Scary stuff happening over here with that flight.
We often use Ava Air to go to Manila- they are cancelling and re-routing flights. What the hell was the point? Shooting down a passenger airline, why? Me no understand. Just venting...
I will check in and catch up this week-end, but want to say hi and wish everyone a good week-end.
I teach next week so I am a busy little bumble bee getting ready.

xx

[patrice]

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Hi girls,
Just quickly checking in, I'm also horrified about the Malaysian AirlineS plane, so random and sad. The wars and stuff that are going on are really depressing... Mmm
I decided to reward myself today with a little laser resurfacing .. Yes the money I would have spent on booze I paid for that instead!! I've been wanting to give myself a reward that wasn't food related!!
Have a great MAE all
Xx
Pat

[momofthree]

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Hi Ladies, sorry for being MIA, right not Im honestly finding it hard to keep up on two threads.

[NoSugar]

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Hi, Mof3

Do whatever works for you! The NN is where several of us got sober. We'll see your posts over there, too, and know how you're doing. But remember, you (and anyone else who wants to FREE) is always welcome. :l NS

[little beagle]

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J-vo have fun on that bike ride.
Quick check in. Running late.
Waiting to hear about that interview Ava.

[wagmore]

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Hi Loamers,

It's Friday here and boy am I glad. Two of my clients cancelled for today, which means I'll have about a 4-hour break in the middle of the day. A few months ago, my immediate thought would have been that this gave me a window of time for a few midday drinks. Pathetic, but that's the level I'd fallen to. When I got notice of the cancellations last night, my first thought was that this would give me time to clean my house. Not fun, but much healthier!

available;1683481 wrote:
... i dont want to say "i work with a bunch of dickheads"...


Ava - hahaha this made me laugh out loud! I think we've all had jobs we'd describe in this way - hope the interview went well and you can get outta there!

Jane - hope the drive home goes well - look forward to hearing more about your vaca

lifechange;1683312 wrote:
Wags, I'm wondering with the amount of physical exercise you do, if you have a special diet. How to you get so much energy? I don't know what's going on with me lately, but I feel beat most of the time.

LC - Sometimes I wonder where the energy is coming from myself. It helps that I've always been pretty active, and that I've found physical activity that I really love. I do eat a pretty healthy diet, but nothing super special. I also recently started a different B-12 supplement (methylcobalamin instead of cyanocobalamin) and this might be helping because I sure do feel better than I have in years. Could also be 11 weeks of AF time.

little beagle;1683358 wrote: Daisy I'm glad your here and you are helping me. Seeing your cheerful flower lets me know you are here and there is strength in numbers.
Accountability. I think most people don't realize what a valuable tool this is when we are working for sobriety.

...

My daughter and I are taking SD to New Orleans French Quarter on Sunday. Last year I would not have been able to go, but I feel confident this year. And next weekend we are going to Oklahoma to take her home. That's halfway. Her grandma is meeting us there and picking her up. My family lives there and my sister mentioned going to the river. Hubby is taking a vacation day. Yeah! For several reasons I am happy about that trip.

LB - I totally agree that there is strength in numbers. It's so reassuring to come here and see Daisy's flower, your beagle, El's artwork, and all the other pics. Like visiting friends I've never met in person but feel connected to and in the same boat with.

Your FQ trip sounds great! It is wonderful to hear how happy and confident you feel about that.

Nar - Good news about our son, especially that he felt comfortable telling you what was going on and that talking with the counselor seems to help. Both are good signs he'll get things figured out and squared away.


Hi and hugs to anyone I missed!

[daisy45]

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Hi Loamers! Well,at day 67 - my last personal goal before 82 days.....last time I git 67 was 2012 just before my dad was diagnosed with cancer. Now for 82, which I got to when I first came here in 2010!
All good here....losing weight, looking and feeling better. PMT just kicking in so I 'will' bitch for a few days and bark at anyone that annoys me - standard! But, I won't drink!

[Ginger999]

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Hi Ladies! Just heading back from the lake now. I will have to read back as soon as possible. Our state is on fire so we are driving through some pretty crappy air. I feel for all the people in the way of these wild fires.

Had a great AF trip. No temptations at all. In fact, watching one of the drinkers made me even more committed to leave the AL life behind. His actions are killing his wife slowly. Knowing you were out there routing for me made all the difference in the world. Love you guys!!