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Old 08-13-2008, 05:31 PM
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Well, I am really considering the AF plunge. I have been cutting down increasingly and I fell I may be ready. I have 1 bottle of rum left and this will be the last one I buy for as long as I can make it. I have some projects planned. My family wants to dress as the people from wizard of oz so I am getting out the sewing machine. I also want to create a scrapbook of things I want to accomplish in life. I'm wondering if anyone has any other advice before I take this journey. I have my Kudzu and my calms forte......
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Old 08-13-2008, 05:51 PM
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Just this: Go for it! Dump the f@ing bottle of rum. Make a plan, based on the MWO materials... and Just Do It! Spend a lot of time here, as much as you can, it really helps a lot.

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Old 08-13-2008, 05:51 PM
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Hey!!!! My advice to you is, if you screw up, brush yourself off and try again.
I have to say... I LOVE the idea of the scrapbook of things you want accomplish in life. I think i'm going to join you in that and do one myself. What are some of the things you want to accomplish? I hope you don't mind me asking.
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Old 08-13-2008, 06:09 PM
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I like that idea too....
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Old 08-13-2008, 06:13 PM
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I'm rooting for ya!

Before I went AF I made a list of all the things alcohol does to me. When I felt tempted I go back to my list to remind me of all the things I hate about alcohol (like hangovers, post nasal drip, and feeling gross in the morning). I found that helps give me strength when I'm feeling weak.
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Old 08-13-2008, 06:15 PM
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Good idea Bossman - I am going to do that tonight and tack it to my corkscrew!!!
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Old 08-13-2008, 06:20 PM
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Healer,
You can call that your "bucket list" scrapbook! I say ditch the rum and come aboard the AF train. kriger
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Old 08-13-2008, 06:23 PM
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Nice one Bossman....going to do that right now...
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Excellent boss.man - off to make my list!
C'mon, healer, you'll feel awesome! Jump on in!!!
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Old 08-13-2008, 07:10 PM
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Caseaday posted THE MOST AWESOME post just after he finished his first 30. I will try to find it -- I don't know how to bump up posts, though. If you don't want to pour out the rum, then maybe give it to someone. Or take it to a party and leave it there "accidentally."

Someone on Oprah did something like your scrapbook thing called a "vision board." I have had a hard time restablishing goals for myself for some time now. Has anyone ever read Po Bronson's "What Should I Do With My Life"? it's also excelent -- has nothing to do with AL but helps us to listen to the "whisper."

Hang in there, Healing! Have some lemon water, and we'll raise a glass together tonight.
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