Monday, May 21st

[Preciouspinot]

Rise and shine my beautiful muffins! I am off to the airport but, we check in when I am able!

[Beaches]

Monday, May 21st

Good morning to you too PP and have a great flight!

Have a great day Muffins.

[dilayne]

Monday, May 21st

Mornin' Glories...
3 weeks AF today! Feeling pretty good other than needing to drop some weight. I have five more days at my 'job', then I'm cut loose and fancy free. There is a lot going on though, to make my transition from my job to being self employed, which is a bit stressful, so I've been taking some calmes forte for stress, and another flower essence (Rescue relief) to help me sleep on some nights..it feels good not to be using alcohol and being able to recognize how I'm feeling and to be able to take care of myself with where I am.

Have a great day everyone.
d

[betty boop]

Monday, May 21st

Morning All ....

PP, have a safe flight ....

Beaches, you have a good day too ....

Di, Well Done, you are doing soooo well ....

I've just got back from the gym!!!!



Love & hugs to everyone,

Paula xxx

[optimist]

Monday, May 21st

Morning all - been keeping tabs on the postings - things are going well here - off to find some sunflower seeds for the back yard - been moderating - sending strength and of course hugs to all
OP

[eustacia]

Monday, May 21st

Hey, Everyone!

PP, have a wonderful trip! Laura, great that you made it to the gym. I still have five weeks of restricted movement to get through. I feel so much better when I can exercise! DiLayne, I think I'm going to pick up some more Rescue Remedy today. I had a few tense moments this weekend when I wanted to drink, to tune out but I moderated pretty well.

A glorious day to all!

:heart: E

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Monday, May 21st

Good morning all!!

Well, this was a busy weekend here! My daughter graduated high school!! Yesterday. I am so proud. She was 8th in a class of about 450 students, so I was really feeling proud of her. I thought I would be all teary at the graduation but it was so impersonal and fast that I actually did not get emotional. Except for this:

I knew my ex-husband was coming with his wife and their kids, and I was coming with my husband and my son (my son with my ex). My son expressed the desire to sit with his step-brother, and I did not want him to be conflicted, so when we got there, I saved 5 extra seats so we could be together. The place was really busy, and it just seemed the right thing to do. Well, my ex had already gotten there, it seems, did not think to save 3 seats for us, just one for my son, never acknowledged me by even saying hello, was cold as ice, blah, blah, blah. UUGGHHH. So my son sat with them, which was fine, I didn't say a word about it, but you know, it just plain sucked, that at the graduation of our daughter from high school, it has to be like this. GGEEEZZZZ.

Anyway, after the graduation, he took the kids for dinner. Graduation ended at 3. I asked him just to have them home at a reasonable time because my son had school this morning. Soooo, he had them back by 11!!! He is such a little %&*%

Ok, rant is over.

I have a reasonably quiet week coming up. As I do educational testing, and the school year is coming to a close, my work load is quickly coming to a close as well. I have mixed feelings about this. I want to use the time productively, in that I want to exercize more, introspect a little more, be POSITIVE. I worry that I could go the other way. Sleep late, get lazy, etc. BUT, maybe I can come here more consistantly and use you guys to keep the positive vibes going...now THAT is a good idea!!

I hope you are all looking forward to a wonderful week!!

PP enjoy your trip!! Lunch was great!!

Have a great day all

Beth

[paula]

Monday, May 21st

Hi everyone, it is now pm,so good afternoon.Safe journey PP.Well done D
pleased for you Beth.Pleased that you continue to remind us of little Maddy
BB. I am feeling really grotty as i still have this awful virus, i keep falling
asleep and it's not from drinking,
Best wishes to everyone Paula.

[lushy]

Monday, May 21st

Morning all!

PP have a safe trip and hope you can check in while you are away.

Beaches, hope you are okay today.

Di, congrats on the three weeks. That seemed to have added up fast! Cannot wait to hear what changes take place after your leave your current job.

Betty, are you sore from that workout the other day on that machine? I am curious to know how it works for you.

Op, nice to see you. You have been quiet lately. And you reminded me I want sunflowers in our yard too so I am sending hubby to the store right now.

Bak, I am sorry your ex was so insensitive. I would have been upset as well. With all of this free time coming up for you is there something you have always wanted to learn to do? This might be the time to do it. I am determined to be able to play the piano reasonably well by the end of summer. Gotta keep those hands busy with something other than drinking!

Paula, I did not know you were feeling so sick. Sending you get well wishes!!

The birthday party at the hotel for my daughter was such a hit this weekend. The beginning of a yearly tradition for sure. She was so appreciative and all of the girls behaved well thankfully!! Really turned out much better than I expected, except I am tired today.

To all of you still to come make it a great week!!! Hugs to all!!

Oops, sorry E, did not mean to ignore you. Hope you have a good day!!

[betty boop]

Monday, May 21st

Hi Lushy,

Yes I am sore ...... It really works, went back on it today, it's not a pleasant sensation but 12 minutes is not too long to suffer, better than 90 mins of strenuous stuff ..... I'll keep you informed.

BB xxx

[chrysa]

Monday, May 21st

Good afternoon Muffs! (Eastern time). Today is an AF for me. Debating whether to take a topa...long weekend with husband away & worried he was mad at me about an old education loan for my daughter..but he wasn't...relief

Oh watched "Because I said so"....I highly recommend it for all you nutty muffs with daughters...esp you Queen Lush....I loved it so much & also loved the fact that my daughter actually thinks our relationship is like that..I am a bit kooky like Diane Keaton in the movie..ok well alot... and I feel it is OK now....I was so tired of people calling me crazy my whole life..

Luv yas...oh god I hate bad English
Luv ews..oh that's better

[chrysa]

Monday, May 21st

BB...I am fascinated by this machine also... 12 min replaces 90 min. Wow...so you really think it works...is this a new gadget in UK..you guys are always ahead of us..keep us updated ..OK?

[lushy]

Monday, May 21st

That's funny Chrysa, someone else recommended that movie to me this weekend. Are you implying I might be crazy too? Oh well, I will gladly wear that badge......

[chrysa]

Monday, May 21st

I'm glad you do too lush and I bet your daughter is just terrific!!

[Prest4time]

Monday, May 21st

Good afternoon!

I've been gone most all day.... started out early with a run after ONE glass of wine last night (I surprised myself), so actually woke up around 3:30 a.m. and couldnt sleep, so got on the computer for about half hour and then got sleepy again. Woke up at 7:30 feeling very rested and today has been really nice. Been out shopping for teacher gifts as my youngest gets out for the summer this Friday. Then had standing counseling appt, which is getting better. Its always the hardest in the beginning because you have to confront so many uncomfortable things, but now I've gotten used to it and am learning the "tools" that are helping me. It really is helping me so much. Money well spent.

Sounds like everyone is doing really well! Beth, glad we got to talk yesterday and you and I will have to plan some fun get-together's this summer to keep our heads about us and stay positive! I'll drive down and we can get PP to join us too!

Have a great afternoon and evening, and lets all stick to our personal goals tonight!
A~