Ladies on a Mission: The Official Site

[NoSugar]

It's so good to hear from you, Jane! Red is a great-looking dog. I'm glad he has a personality to match. My dogs have always been super-alphas, pulling us along! The only time they would lie down on a walk would be to get a burr out of a paw or something like that so I've got no advice for you there.

What you wrote about feeling stressed about mail, catalogs, options, etc. really resonates with me. I get a ton of stupid women's magazines b/c my mom had to buy subscriptions from my nephew for a school fundraiser a long time ago and although she hasn't paid in years, they keep coming!! I would always put them in piles for "later" and then on some evening, finally work my way quickly through all of them, like it was a job or something. But by then, the next month's would have started to arrive. I finally stopped the madness and now I dump them straight into the recycle bin (which has a lot more room than it used to :wink when I pick up the mail. I know that sounds really trivial but for whatever reason, those magazines were a huge source of stress for me.

Diet seems to be a pretty unpopular topic here but I'd be interested in hearing how you're doing. It makes sense that what we consume over and over would greatly affect how we feel!

Nar, I can't imagine you don't win over everyone you meet - hope that pays off with the potential job.

Have a great day, GLoamers, NS

[narilly]

Hi ya everyone.
Pav, I hope you don't stress yourself out with taking on too much. Glad you are doing yoga.

Jane, your dog is so cute! My dog is really a sloth in a dog suit but I love her anyway.
NS, I get it about the magazines. I feel the same way about them especially when you have more than one to read.

I have to wait until Friday to find out about the job. Aargh! I am trying to stay busy...shoot me now!

[treetops]

Hi there. This must be a cultural or social difference but I don't understand how magazines and catalogues can be a source of stress. I only read magazines to relax and these days I mostly read the same stuff through the internet. Maybe we don't get so many catalogues here but it's never been an issue for me. I just have a 'no junk mail' sign on my letterbox and this solves that issue.
Am I missing something here? Help!!!

[NoSugar]

The magazines that I supposedly have subscriptions to are women's magazines full of advice, recipes, household tips, fashion, tons of ads, etc. They aren't junk mail but they also don't have articles that I particularly want to read. But their very physical presence made me feel like I "should". I've never had too much trouble dumping the catalogs that arrive. Unfortunately, we don't have that "no junk mail" option at the box, though.

[little beagle]

You should see the stacks of magazines in some of the houses I clean. I always wonder who has that much time?
Jane I always have to laugh. Red is gorgeous. His laying down like that is funny. Beagles? NEVER! I wish they would slow down on our walks occasionally.

[narilly]

Guess What everyone! I just got a call from HR at the company I have been interviewing with and he said he will be sending me an offer today. YES!!!!

I am so glad I did not drink while I was unemployed. I could have used so many excuses like "oh, I have time to relax now" or "oh I am bummed out" "I am stressed" or tonight "I am celebrating".

There is always an excuse to drink, isn't there? My life is so much better without the booze. I used to love to drink but it was ruining my life. Being Sober is Sweet!

Talk later.

[NoSugar]

Congratulations, Nar! I hope you like the job as much as the people there like you.

You've been a great model for all of us - it would have been so easy to drink and it would have seemed like you had a good 'excuse'. But, it's just not the thing for us, no matter what.

xx, NS

[treetops]

Great news Nar and yes NS is spot on. You did so well while unemployed.
And there are plenty of ways to celebrate this success without booze!

[little beagle]

Yay!!! Happy for you Narilly.
Hubby's first full counseling session is Saturday. He told me he is so ready to do this.
Today I realized that I no longer have to feel guilty when I am not feeling well. In the past it was almost always due to my drinking, so I felt shamed by it. But I have not had anything to drink for 2 years and almost 5 months. But I still act like I've done something wrong. Well not anymore. If I feel like crap and really can't do it, that's just it. I can't. It's kind of liberating. Another freedom.

[narilly]

Thanks for the congrats. I did get the offer today. Thank goodness! So I start work on Sept 28. Isn't that going to be good? I am so relieved, I can't really even explain how much. Hopefully I will have a really good sleep tonight.

LilB, it's been that long since you quit AL? Wow. I am totally impressed. I am glad MrB is ready for counselling.
NS, you are a great role model yourself!

TT, thank you. Hope you are enjoying your flowers, you with the spring weather.

I celebrated tonight and had some Creme Brûlée , it was delicious. Way better than drinking!

Looking forward to waking up Un Hung tomorrow. xo

[Pavati]

Hi, Gloamers:

Whoot, Narilly! Congratulations. And yes, you did show us how to get through a tough time with no excuses. What a relief. I agree with NS - the new company will be lucky to have you.

Thanks for the waffle, Jane. I appreciate your noticing my contradiction. My new work stuff is cool and exciting, so it is a kind of busy I like, but you are right that I need to schedule the me time, too.

Lil - Yes - I agree. I used to push through feeling sick - even drink when sick ("will help me sleep"). UGH. I am so very glad I don't have to go back there. Good luck with Mr. B's session.

TT - I agree - magazines don't stress me out, either. I use magazine time as brain down time. But NS, I get your point. Finding something that's bugging you and getting it out of your life is so freeing.

Hope you all have great nights.

xo
Pav

[jane27]

Yaaaaaaay Nar! So happy for you! Talk about a double victory! Me thinks not drinking through the stress of being unemployed built you a second sober back bone. You did it a day at a time with grace & humor- and you spent the time well! Your post made my day! Creme Brulee sounds like a perfect way to celebrate!

Pav, glad that the work stuff is new and cool. Technological innovation is changing business across every industry; opportunities to collect, organize & share data....it's fascinating.

NS, the link you sent me to the TED lecture really hit a nerve for me- especially the part about the recommended daily allowance for carbohydrates. I watched 1/2 of the clip and look forward to seeing the rest. I made it through 5 days of the cleanse and feel worlds better. The catalogues & hoarding thing is weird & had something to do with wanting to feel in control. As if handling every piece of paper that comes through the mail would ensure that everything will be ok. Lol

Lil, good luck today with hubs therapy appt. I can't believe he said he's so ready to do this. That's pretty remarkable isn't it? I can't believe the Beagle Crew never sits! It's a bear of a problem. I wind up dragging him or carrying him. Sometimes he won't even budge for Bologna. I think he must have spent his formative months living on a construction site. He breaks for all workers. Loves them!

The perimenopause stuff is looming large. Have uterine cramps every single day. I hope this doesn't go on for 5 years. Have yet to miss a single p. (Sorry for all the lady talk G)

Love to all

[narilly]

Hello everyone!
Enjoying a Saturday night alone at home. Watching whatever I want on TV then going to have a bath and read. I have the best life...my bed is super comfortable.
The menopause monster is stalking me right now too Jane. I guess my body is going into a new phase of life.
Pav, you sound good. Enjoy your weekend girl.

Have a great sober Saturday everyone.

[Pavati]

Hi,

I have to go read those symptoms, ladies, because what I am feeling is certainly new... Hmm - teenaged hormones and middle-aged hormones all swimming about in our house. Should be a great couple of years here...

I had a lot of good exercise today - I feel better although my body is telling me I need to do it more often. Hung out with old friends, and my family as well. A great day - and a bit of balance.

Night, all.

Pav

[narilly]

Pav, way to go on the exercise! That is such a good feeling. I haven't done much since my job finished but I may go swimming in the morning.

Nothing like waking up Un Hung on Mon