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[little beagle]

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NS so glad your pup is ok. That terrible feeling when something is wrong and they can't tell you. Almost as bad as a baby, and I'm glad you were there. That condo sounds wonderful.
Yeah J-vo. Less meds to take and you sure have worked hard for that. Plus someone you are comfortable talking to.

[Kailey]

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Happy to hear about your pup, NS. Such a wonderful thing to not have to worry if you will be ready and able to deal in case of an emergency.

I had a happy, happy, day today. Two weeks under my belt and things are starting to click. I had an incredibly busy and stressful day at work, but I was loving it because I was handling everything so well. It's a shocker, really, to realize how much I slipped in the last few years.

I've taken on lots of extra projects in the last few weeks and am just blowing through them. When I get home I'm tired, but it's a satisfied tired. I don't come home complaining like I used to. Life is good!!

[little beagle]

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Kailey I'm happy for you. The wonderful, happy feeling of beating this.:b&d:

[wagmore]

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NS - Your middle-of-the-night experience with your pup really hit home for me. I'm SO glad you were completely sober and able to handle everything - driving her to the vet ER, snuggling with her, comforting her, and just generally being "present and available" for her and for yourself. This was excellent reinforcement all the way around for why being AF is a plus in life. Good job!!!

j-vo - Good for you on the decision to take a step forward with your health. I think you will be very happy about this and it should start to pay off pretty quickly. Our bodies are amazing, and when treated well (good food, sleep, no poison) and given half a chance, they balance a lot of things out without meds etc. Having trust in John's aunt is certainly a positive as well. Sounds like a great decision!

Kailey - That's awesome that you had such a happy happy day. It feels really good to handle things well and to be aware that it's happening. I had a similar situation recently that highlighted how far I'd slipped. Hang onto that feeling, as it will help you stay strong as you move forward.

[Pavati]

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Hi, All:

Jane, glad you got respite from A1 - enjoy!

NS - What a great story. I used to wonder what would happen if there was an emergency when I had been drinking. Would I have to call a cab to take my kids to the emergency room? 911 because mommy is drunk? Thankfully I never had to find out. So glad your dog is ok and you could be there and take care of him.

Kailey - What a great day you describe. My head is SO much more clear now - even when I went to work not hungover, being a drinking person meant I was foggy and didn't even know it. Two weeks! Awesome.

LB - How was the OK drop off? I think that was also your vacation, but I have been thinking that the SD part of it might not have been so pleasant. Hugs to you, lady.

Ava - 8 MONTHS! Way to go, superstar. I DO hope your son's friends see you having fun and being your wonderful self sober, and that you can inspire them. Heck, maybe you can recline on the chaise and sing Avicci just for old times' sake...

Family birthday party tonight - my DH's beer was right next to my water glass, and with the Asian food we were eating there were a couple of times that I wanted to reach for it just out of habit. I will tell him next time to watch where he puts it. Also, they were passing around a good rum to taste. I thought "what would one sip do?" Well, I answered that quickly. All of this is putting too much on the alcohol part of the evening which really wasn't anything. I just sometimes think that coming clean with these little thoughts is a way to get rid of them more easily.

Good night all. Happy almost weekend.

xo
Pav

[Pavati]

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And Wags - I see your green light. Hope you're well.

Night, Nar, if I didn't miss you already...

[roxane]

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lets celebrate ava's 8 MONTHS! with a few biscuits....




fantastic work and a great excuse to tuck in.

theres no looking back now ava, the hard work is done, its all maintenance from now on (so im led to believe)

:l:l my little aussie mucker.

[patrice]

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Yum, those Lamingtons look delicious !
Fantastic Ava-8 months!
Hi all
Xx
Pat

[DreamThinkDo]

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So happy for you, Lovely Lunatic Linda! One of MWO's great success stories!

Some more cookies (stealing your idea, Rox - sorry and thanks!)

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Thanks guys and girls, i am finally managing to cut my sugar intake down after farking 8 months and look what you gave me. I appreciate them from the bottom of my heart. Time flies when you are having fun and Roxy you are so right i am on maintenance now, bit like weight watchers and ive been to them that bloody many times. Lovely to see you Dream.

Hope you are feeling better Pat, wont be long till you will be where i am, have no fear with Linda here!

Pav, its been a huge journey and i so remember those early days with you when we were both so angry, hurt, bitter, ashamed, determined but so afraid of what it was going to be like af and if it was god forbid "forever" and now we know in our hearts this has to be the only way. At the end of the day thats okay, it has to be okay but my life now compared to my drinking days is brilliant. You dont get too many people that have their quit buddy still with them but i always felt you and i could not let each other down and you are my "wingman" girl.

Well i had my injection into my arm and man it hurt like a mother farker. Pain still there but dr did say about 2 days. I did think with the anaesthetic that he put in also that the pain would miraculously go but nope. I am slightly hopeful it will go away and if it doesnt fix it then i have to live with it and im not sure about that prospect. Physiotherapy next which i will organise next week.

Wags, i did nothing at all to it. I dont exercise except to walk and it started off niggly and progressively got worse.

NS so glad Reese is okay, i remember when Maddy had her first seizure i was drunk and drove her and my daughter to the vets. Thanks for the memory but one i know i wont repeat. Another shudder memory as i call them.

Love to you all xxxx

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Ava I really hope your shoulder gets better. And I agree. Being present for the emergencies and the good times is so much better. I use to worry about what would happen if I needed to do something in the night. I shudder to remember.
Pav the trip to OK was good. SD is happy to be home, for now, and we are enjoying the time back to ourselves. Sounds selfish I know. But no that was not really a vacation, just a quick rush across country.
Good to see you Dreamy.

[DreamThinkDo]

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I'm a serial lurker here, didn't you know?

[narilly]

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Ava, 8 MONTHS!!! Way to go Sweet Girl! YOU are awesome.
I Really Really hope your arm starts feeling better. Maybe Chiro will help. Those old drunk experiences like driving to the vet drunk are a good reminder why we are on this trip together. This Sober trip is great!
NS, so glad you could take care of your dog with a clear mind. This is what freedom is!

Pav, You and Ava are doing so well. I am so happy for you. Good on you for not drinking at the birthday party. Ya, tell hubby to move his beer! I heard Avicci yesterday and totally thought of Ava, I would have texted her if I had her number. "hey Linda, listening to Avicci and thinking of you. So glad we are sober!"

Dreamy, glad to hear from you. I guess it took Ava's cookies to get you out. Hope things are well with you. Lurk away my friend!

J-Vo, have a cookie before you go on a too healthy diet. Ava insists!

Jane, hope you are having a good break from A1.

Pat, glad you are having such a nice break.

Humble, Big hugs to you.
Talk to you ladies later!

[Byrdlady]

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DTD,
So am I. I admire the Loamers so much!

[wagmore]

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MAE all,

Ava - Congrats again on 8 Months! I won't send you more cookies to tempt you Well, bummer that the shot didn't bring you more immediate relief - hope the doc was right about a couple of days. That's the worst when something causes so much pain and you can't even pinpoint what caused it.

LB - Glad the drop-off went well. Enjoy your time - you certainly deserve it!

Updates from my end:

1) I have been trying a new tactic with my paddling coach, and it seems to be working. You might recall that I felt like she didn't like me, and it was bumming me out for the practices. This woman seems to seriously need/want to be the center of attention, and also seems to be a bit threatened by other women who are strong and self-assured. She seems to prefer that people see her as being stronger, more knowledgeable, funnier, etc. So, I've been trying out the strategy of giving her bits of attention that she seems to crave, and so far (knock wood) it seems to be working! We interacted more, and in a more friendly manner, than ever before at practice last night! It's a little thing, but paddling is helping me so much with turning my life around, and I just want it to feel as good as possible.

2) Going camping this weekend with a small group of long-time friends. Three of us live in the Pacific NW and two others are flying in from other states. These are women I've known for 15-20 years, and they're some really solid friends. Some drink, maybe all of them do actually - I'm not 100% sure. However, this is they type of group where nobody will bat an eye if I don't drink, or if I actually say I don't drink, or even if I explain what I've been going through. I'm not sure which approach I'll take - will play it by ear - but am looking forward to the weekend for many reasons. Might take advantage of the opportunity to practice my vocal "I don't drink" muscles in a situation where I know it'll be fine.

Gonna be off the grid for a few days but will check in with you all when I get back on Sun or Mon. Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!