Optimistic October - AF

[treegirl]

Morning all -

Just a quick check in, this will be a long day and I have to get at it right away.

Good news on your daughter, Lav! Wishing her the best on these early days of figuring it all out. Happy day today with gdaughter --

Star - you are a model for all the reasons to stay the AF course - congrats and thanks.

Dill - I hope you are traveling well and having some fun along the way - maybe soon you will see your Scamp!

Pauly - things OK with you? Looking forward to hearing about what's going on in your life.

I did some yard work yesterday (actually in the yard!) and was able to create a sun raised-bed area, and moved the grasses into it. Whew - the front of the house is no longer getting as much sun as it used to, and everything there is really suffering. And I don't like the grasses planted right next to the house - the mice love them too much! So anyway, that's a start. Even if I don't get anything else moving there at least it exists outside of my dream world!

Wishing all well on this Thursday; AF of course ---

[Lavande]

Greetings friends!

Oh boy, got my granddaughter returned home he she can go to school tomorrow & attend her Friday ballet class. She promised my she would go easy on her poor momma, ha ha!
While I was there I ended up changing the dressings on my daughter's foot & reapplied the foot & leg splint. She said they were damp from the application of the splint & causing her itching so I did what I had to do. Good thing I showed up with a big bag of sterile dressings, gauze wrap & clean ace bandages, ha ha! She got her knee scooter today SO she can at least get around the downstairs area easier (once she gets some practice) She is renting this for $11/month, not bad.
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Star, keeping that positive attitude makes all the difference!
Never, ever turning to AL again for ' fun or comfort' is just the way it has to be for us & that's OK. We are better without the bum in our lives

Cyn, we have been promised nice weather for the entire weekend so I AM going to get outside & do more cleanup. That's my plan anyway!!!
Of course I suddenly have embroidery customers coming out of the woodwork - figures, Lol
I hope your busy day went well.

Hello to Dill & Pauly!

Peace to everyone tonight!
Lav

[Snoopy56]

Good morning,

Yay, it is Friday, beautiful weather and the weekend to look forward to in all its fall glory.

Lav, with all the help your daughter is going to get better quickly, what a thing to happen to her. Fun with granddaughter though. Hope you get lots done at home this weekend.

Cyn, digging up those grasses had to be alot of work, we have some too and they tend to grow big and wide, bet it looks so much better. Hope your day went well. Something about fall makes outside work doable.

Hello to Dill and Pauly, have a good one.

[Lavande]

Good evening Star & everyone!

I think it's all catching up with me - I AM TIRED, ha ha!!!
I am so grateful that everything has worked out OK for my daughter this week & SHE PASSED HER TEST too, woo hoo
When she heals & is mobile again she can get a job in her field. She is thrilled & so am I!

We are expecting nice weekend weather too Star so I hope to be outside as much as possible. I hear we are heading back up into the 80's next week, what???? Strange weather happenings, for sure.

Hello to Dill, Cyn & Pauly.
We haven't seen you for a few days Pauly, hope you are OK.

Have a nice peaceful evening everyone!
Lav

[Snoopy56]

Good morning...

Lav, I so happy for your daughter, passing that test is a BIG DEAL, I work in a field where I had to take certain tests after university and those tests are hard, and everyone does not pass them the first time or sometimes ever. Talk about stress, oh my goodness. Now make sure you take care of yourself Lav, you deserve it. I am absolutely sickened by the political happenings with the sexual assault, it is so horrible, no wonder women do not report being assaulted after the insults, and horrible lies being directed their way. This has brought up things for lots of women of all ages. Me too. As Michelle Obama said, "I am shaken to my core."

I am on 55 days AF today, and feel strong and good. I am moving forward and going out of town today, driving three hours away for lunch with old friends, then to another part of the state for a party with other old friends. So, will buy my ice tea, stay firm in my sobriety, and have a good time. I dread the idea of drinking now, I am determined not to ever go back. Woke up with a little tummy upset, but nothing, I mean nothing compared to waking up after having some drinks. I want to feel good, I want to live an AF life and I will.

Hello to Cyn, Dill, and Pauly. Have a great Saturday.

[Lavande]

Good evening friends,

Looks like it's just us again today Star.
I hope you have a good day & enjoy your social activities, sounds like fun! Awesome on your 55 days!!
Not having to worry about the effects of AL makes everything much more enjoyable
My daughter reports that a few of her classmates failed the state boards & a few didn't even take them. Geez! I keep telling her that I managed to pass my boards so I knew she would, she's much smarter

Hello to Cyn, Dill & Pauly. I hope you are all doing well!
Nothing special going on today, just trying to catch up with myself.

Have a peaceful night everyone!

Lav

[treegirl]

Hi all - happy full moon Saturday night!

Sorry to be away yesterday -- I worked non-stop until I got everything ready and got on a 4:18 train, then worked on finishing a project on the train to the city, had dinner w/HB, then dropped into bed. Into a cab at 5:30 AM this morning, and arrived in my home state by noon! What a wacky time! I am enjoying time with my brother and SIL, and seeing their new (to them) house, where they've put in a lot of work - it's beautiful.

Lav - CONGRATS to your daughter. I had a feeling that she would ace that test - after all, she's your daughter. Good thing you came with supplies in hand when you went to take gdaughter home -- and glad the scooter is working well. I really hope you get some good rest now!

Star - your weekend plans sound great; good luck with the travel, and enjoy being with friends. CONGRATS on 55 days - Major!! You will be settled and strong in your AF plans this weekend, I'm sure.

Dill - I hope that you are seeing this incredible moon, and hope that your travels are safe.

Pauly - thinking of you, hoping that you are doing OK --

I may not be able to post tomorrow -- we are leaving early for church, then a special brunch, then going to a city nearby for a special event in my niece's family life, then dinner, then back home. Goodness, I will be worn out by the days end, but it will be so nice to see lots of family and friends. I hope I'll get the time to post, but know that I am thinking of all even if I don't get the chance.

Wishing all lots of strength and happiness with this strong full moon ---

[Snoopy56]

Good morning...

I wanted to report to you all that it was easy to be AF all day and night with my plan! I announced with some old friends I had not seen for years, "I don't drink, health reasons," and that was that. Who would question it? I loaded up on ice tea and decided to drive home and arrived around midnight! Had a lovely time visiting, but it felt so good to be home, with less people, and in my own bed. I realized I made a good choice for me. It was also good to see a few people who are doing well in their live, relative to the last time I saw them. The weather was gorgeous all day, I was so lucky. So today, hanging out, getting things done in my own time.

Lav, it is so stressful for some of your daughters peers to fail their tests, what a nightmare. I studied so hard but was still nervous. Again, good for her. Anything special this weekend? I will have to come up with some recipes for the week. It is going to be warm here, in the 80s, nice.

Cyn, have so much fun with all the activities! Hope you are enjoying beautiful warm fall weather too. I was reading on the other thread on Abstinence about posts, and feel grateful that our little group has kept going. Sometimes we are traveling or something, but we still try and check in.

Dill, know you are having fun going up to Minnesota, looking forward to hearing of your adventures.

Pauly, hope you are doing OK, we are here for you so feel free to post. I have been here eight years, eight years and AF day 55, so telling you for perspective. I feel I have learned something each time and now, this time, it is different. Have a good Sunday.

[Lavande]

Good evening friends!

Believe it or not my daughter came for a visit today
She really needed to get out of the house after this past week so they all piled into the car. Weather was nice so we sat out side while granddaughter played. I created a big pot of meatballs & sausage to feed everyone, ha ha!

Cyn, you sure have been busy!
Glad you are enjoying family time too.
The moon is pretty spectacular, I hope we all get to see it tonight! We are expecting temps in the 80's this week, strange.

Star, great that you enjoyed your trip!
I do the same thing when I am around other people drinking. I just say, no, I'm good. I used to drink but not anymore. No one gives me any grief & if they did they would be sorry, Lol

Dill, hope your trip is going well.

Pauly, please check in with us :hug:

Peace to everyone tonight!
Lav

[treegirl]

Hi all - quick evening post.

So glad to hear the news that your daughter came for a visit, Lav! Your family time sounded good, and the meatballs and sausage sounded delicious!

Star, how great that your visit went well for you. I know just how you feel, I like to be home in my own bed too, even if it means a late drive! Interesting the changes that you have seen in your friends - it's good perspective, right?

Pauly - I hope you will post soon, with whatever is going on... we are here for you -

Dill - How's the weary traveler? I hope you are liking the Scamp!

Amazing day of meeting new people hearing new ideas, seeing close family and my nephew receive an award, my niece be her great self and the grandnieces growing up SO fast. Long, long day, but very worth each moment. Another long day tomorrow potentially, so I will try to check in when I can.

Sending lots of light to all -

[Snoopy56]

Good morning all...

Had a very busy Sunday too, visited my grandson and enjoyed him so much. Planned some light meals for the week, it is going to be warm here too.

Lav, glad you had family time.

Cyn, sounds like a wonderful day.

Dill, hope you can check in soon.

Pauly, please let us know how you are doing.

Have a great AF Monday.

[paulywogg]

Morning friends, I'm ok Star,just lurking right now, I'll be back by soon

[Lavande]

Good evening friends!

Warm & a bit humid here, ugh. I can't wait for Fall to come back. Everything feels strangely abnormal to me for some reason. I wondered all weekend if the hunter's moon had anything to do with that.

Pauly, good to see you & I hope you are OK.

Star, glad yo had some grandson time this weekend, fun.
It's hard panning meals when the weather keeps changing the way it has been, geez!

Cyn, good to see you as well. Take a few minutes of me time so you don't wear yourself out, OK?

Hello to Dill, wherever you are at this point!

Trying to keep things as normal as possible around here despite all the family upset.
I made an appointment to see my NP on Wednesday morning. I think I am going to have to make some adjustments with my B/P med. These past 6 weeks of super stress have taken a toll on my B/P, it's way too high & I have a nagging headache most of the day Try as I might, this family stuff really bothers me deep down & there's not much I can do to make things better.

Wishing everyone a peaceful night!
Lav

[Snoopy56]

Good morning...

Lav, good idea to go to the NP and get things checked out. I understand about feeling upset, I would too. I know you have been trying to be calm, it is hard when things like this happen that are so out of your control.

Pauly, thanks for reaching out, hope to hear from you soon. You are a sweet person and an important part of our thread, so don't hesitate to post when you are ready.

Cyn and Dill, know you are both busy.

I let myself get really irritated at work yesterday, some people were complaining and I tried to make it better and got involved in the discussion. Mistake. They wanted to be negative and I should have just detached. Today, detachment is the word of my day. Period. Another gorgeous weather day, I will try to get out and enjoy it. Have a great AF Tuesday.

[treegirl]

Morning all -

Star, you early riser/poster! I hope that there is no work drama for you today. It is hard to detach; that seems to be our theme recently, right? Good luck, and happy light meals!

Lav - I'm so sorry to hear about your B/P, and those nagging headaches -- how have you been able to function so well? I'm really sorry about the ongoing drama; this is really, really hard to understand. Good luck with getting your meds settled, and really good luck with your ongoing situation...

Pauly - so good to hear from you! I look forward to hearing more when you are ready.

Well, it was an intense day yesterday, visiting the cemetery, seeing my aunt; then I stopped by to see one of my cousins; all good. I even went to a Starbucks (rare for me!) and got a coffee, (see Lav - some 'me time'). But I am really looking forward to going back to NYC tonight - that's enough 'away' time for me! I'm ready to go home and get back to work and my dogs!!

Wishing all a great AF Tuesday-