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[jane27]

Yup Lil, I'm hanging in. There have been many moments when I can recall the old impulse to drink from the standpoint of 'fuck this get me out of here' and also, 'this would cruise by so much more easily wasted'. I have carved out time when I'm just in our room trying to clear my head and get to a calm place; and the stormy mood has passed. I worked myself into a big depression for a short time- beating myself up about not being more social & easy going- beating myself up for being myself. I've got a long ways to go with regard to keeping things in perspective. Passion and intensity in and of themselves are addictive, and I guess I'm seeing how it can create problems for me. This is good news. I miss you guys. We went to a magic show tonight, and it was entertaining. The magician looked a lot like Timothy Hutton. Tomorrow we are going fishing. I hope everyone is having a nice weekend. I don't know where I would be without your love and friendship. Thank you.

[narilly]

Goodnight everyone, just checkin in. See you in the am. Un Hung of course!

[Pavati]

I forgot to say HI to Mama! Thanks for poking your nose in. You're welcome any time.

[treetops]

Hi everyone. I am about to start the next leg of my journey. In Hong Kong today. last night I really melted - not just from the heat but also from tiredness and grief. I had a momentary thought of drinking but it passed because for me it is not an option. Well rested and clear headed today.
Jane I get what you mean about the passion and the intensity. It does come back but it's a but different to when booze fired it up. I believe that if you are that kind of person it will always be there but in recovery mustard with any illness, we need time to find our old crazy selves again.
Hope you all have a good nights sleep. Me too on my 11 hour plane trip. I am moving forwards into the time zone. watch out!

[treetops]

Damn auto correct. Mustard was not meant to be part of my last post. I am not loosing the plot completely!

[jane27]

Thank you TT. Mustard and all! xoxox Wishing everyone a smooth unhung Tuesday.

[narilly]

Good morning everyone. Having my coffee and grateful to be Un hung.

TT, I hope you got some sleep on your plane ride.
Jane, hope you have a big fish story to tell us!

Pav, Im going to read the article you posted And, hey, it's ok to be Lazy. You take care of yourself Miss Pav.
Well, NS, I have become completely obsessed with my sugar intake these days. Now IMy new mantra is No Sugar! Of course it makes me think of you!
LilB, hope your day is going well today.

Still looking for a job. It's Canada Day tomorrow which is a National holiday. It's always a nice day to just relax although I have way too much time to relax these days.

Talk soon.

[NoSugar]

Sitting around a fire pit the other night, I was thinking about how it wasn't quite as relaxing as it used to be with wine but, like you guys were discussing about passion and drive, it's mostly just different. I was actually very relaxed - I just wasn't totally checked out and on my way down. It seems strange that sitting there I remembered it as a pleasant feeling so I did a Little Beagle and played it forward to how much better an UnHung Sunday morning would be. And it was.

Once you start looking for sugar, Nar, it gets pretty crazy b/c you'll find it in > 80% of processed foods. - Much easier to just eat normal food for me. I listened to an interesting Diane Rehm show yesterday about fruits and vegetables and some new ideas concerning the mechanisms of why they are good for us. Fortunately the ones I like best (those with bitter tastes) are some of the most effective.

Hope you are having fun, Jane. I'd like to be at the beach!

[jane27]

Hi folks, Still ambling along. No fish were caught. A lot of awkwardness . I've had the thought that I could turn this whole thing around, lift everyone up, be the entertainment, cook dinner, play with the kids, have more energy, lighten this crew up- if only for wine. So everything is not going to improve with the wave of the wine wand, and I feel down, guilty, ashamed, worried, undeserving, and trapped. For those that prefer not to read the down stuff, I'm sorry. I'm not looking for advice with regard to how to fix my vacation, or change my situation; your sympathetic ears is all I want. love to all

The mood has passed thankfully! I am too much of a drama queen. I hope everyone has a good MAE.

[scottish lass]

Zoom by - hot here, really hot and another one tomorrow, then back below 90 I hope...too hot and I hate AC...need natures AC, but mother nature appears to have switched it off!
Nar - wish I could help, must be very hard.....
Jane (and NS) wish I was at beach too....
Safe travels TT
Hi LB and Pav...
Off to cool....I hope...

[peppersnow]

Hi All -- Attending a convention this week, and seeing tons of old friends from my former drinking years. I didn't miss it. I actually kind of felt sorry for my colleagues tonight...we had to attend a cultural event and there was no alcohol served. At the end of the event, around 10:00, my friends who couldn't get their drunk on went out to a bar to get drinks, while I got to go right up to my room to bed! They didn't even seen excited about going out. They were tired and several I think would have preferred to go to bed, but had to get their drinks first. Ha! Score for me, the non-drinker, who gets to go up to her room and relax! A year ago I never dreamed that going to bed would be more exciting than going out drinking!

Pav, yes, let's remind each other on July 13!
Nar, Happy Canada Day tomorrow...
and LB, I read back a bit and am glad that you're feeling better today. I can't imagine being in your shoes and have such admiration for your attitude and your own resolve to not drink. Cheers to you - hang in there.

NS you always have such great advice!

Take care, all - off to bed for me.

[Pavati]

Hi, All;

Pepper - that sounds nice.

NS - as usual, you hit the nail on the head. I was in a very similar situation recently - one where I would have been drinking and it would have put me in the mood I expected to be in (as I was ALWAYS drinking), and I definitely remembered it fondly. Thankfully, that play it to the end works for me, too. I NEVER want to go back there...

Jane - no advice. One day (hour, minute, second) at a time. We have more or less stopped going on big extended family vacations because of the time of life for everyone - it is hard to organize. I don't always miss it...

SL - I was in 105 last weekend. DANG that is hot. 90 is hot for my coastal blood, although I prefer it to the foggy wind...Stay cool.

Happy Canada Day, Nar.

TT - Hope you can enjoy Hong Kong and the rest of your trip.

Night, LB and everyone!

Pav

[scottish lass]

Quick check in - read this article about dieting and thought that it really worked for us too....

http://mariashriver.com/blog/2015/06/how-to-escape-the-diet-trap-cycle-keep-weight-off-for-good-the-diet-trap-solution-judith-beck-deborah-beck-busis/

[narilly]

Happy Canada D'Eh everyone! We are having a nice relaxing day today. Thanks for all the Happy Canada Day wishes everyone all over the world (that is so cool).

NS, I am listening to that radio show right now. Yes, I agree, there is so much sugar everywhere! Holy Smokes, some of the stuff I just cant believe. Check out http://www.sugarstacks.com/. It is a really interesting website and sure gives a good visual of sugar.

Pepper, SL, Pav, Lil B, TT, Jane, everyone, Have a great UN Hung Canada Day.

[NoSugar]

Thanks for the links, SL and Nar! The parallels between the dieting one and stopping drinking are striking. That post led me to another link which is a clear reminder of why we're Loamers!: http://www.ravishly.com/2015/06/03/t...ge_paid_module

Those sugar graphics are great for telling the real story. This one hit close to home - Cherry Garcia was my fave and I considered the pint or whatever it is a single-serving size .