Avoiding temptation

[zed]

Hello there my dear old friends, Eve 11, Sunbeam, and lil' sis Deebee!

I received a notice to some thread that I guess I have been subscribed to, in which there was some recent activity, and that brought me back on here... it's been a looooooong time.

Thought I'd come in to see what was up with the old Mod Squad... looks like a lot of the old crew has moved on... but still some of you guys here, which is so nice to see, not to mention that the Mod Squad remains alive and kicking with new peeps around.

Miss you guys, and hope that you and your families are all well these days, going into the new year season.

I am still in Beijing, but I plan to re-locate to India early next year, with a little luck. It's cold as all-hell here in Beijing these days... thinking of Deebs who must be sweating in the high summer months in SA! What a strange round ball of a world we live in, isn't it?!

Anyway, as an update: my moderation has been pretty good the last few months. Earlier this year, my partner and better half finally moved here full-time. So we have been together and that has helped me curb my appetite for blitzing out a whole lot, since she isn't much of a drinker.

I still have my drink in the evening... but it's the glass of wine (or two, sure). And not every evening... it's more like, every other evening. So, an evening off every couple of days... which means 3-4 nights a week with a drink or two on those nights. On the non-AL drinking evening, I replace the wine or the 2 glasses of single malt, with cups of green tea instead... and it feels good that way.

I guess what's also important is that thanks to my better half being around and cooking and taking care of me, etc, not being left to my bachelor ways, I eat well, good home-cooked, healthy food, and I eat a lot of fruit, as well as drink juice, etc. So that goes a long way to make me feel better, and I really haven't had a big hangover in ages... fruit and lots of non-AL fluids during the day. For me, I feel this mkes all the difference, and I feel cuts down the "overwhelming" desire to sink into too much wine when the evening comes around.

So moderation IS working for me. I get my buzz on, yes, but I stop with the buzz. Mostly. And that's really nice. And it's something I can live with.

Love you guys. Take good care. I'll try to check in sometimes... I have wanted to, but my life just got busy, and I stare at the computer all day long as it is with work and the world of email and being in touch with family/ friends (since I live away from them)... which is why I've been away, cutting down time in front of the comp as much as I can.

Time is the greatest gift.

Merry Christmas to you all, wise, lovely people. Have a healthy holiday season, and a wonderful new year. Filled with patience, and more wisdom.

Zed

[Sunbeam]

ZED! We all love and miss you, it is so good to hear that you are doing well. I also am fine, but want to keep working at more AF weekends (weekdays are easy for me). You sound great, and it is always good to be in a healthy relationship (especially when it's cold out).

[SKendall]

Great post, just what I needed today.

[Eve11]

Zed!! (( )) Big Hugs!!!
So good to hear from you!!

Read a post today by Sarasmiles that tugged at my heartstrings and made me think of you so it was a happy co-incidence to hear from you again. It is sad when folks move on - and as I've learned my time here many different reasons occur as to why they do. Some of us oldies are winding down and not posting as much but it's a great supportive place and I hope to keep coming back even if it's not as often.

We did make it to Thailand so thank you for your p.m. last year about the country. It was fascinating!!
We put India on hold and are going to Austrailia instead in 2011 (family) and somewhere closer in 2010 like London or Scottland (just hubby and I)

My mod program continues in a positive way where I haven't had any bad problems with it other than a bad hangover here or there as I tend to overdo it at least once a month or every two. So that part is discouraging but I keep working it. I know the AFers slip too so I just pick myself back up and keep fighting the battle.

Glad to hear you and your lady are doing fine and sounds like she's bringing out the best in you!!! P.M. anytime - post here anytime. We all loved your stories that had so many word pictures and really miss that about you not being here. We've had some gems leave - that's for sure - but we keep getting new pearls so it all balances out.

Hugs,
Eve11

[Delta Moon]

Eve, you ARE my guardian angel! Thanks dear friend! Good to see zed and the crew again!

[lenaleed]

ZED!!! It's truly a God Thing that I dropped in on this thread. I never thought I'd get the chance to say:

You saved my life. Really. I'm not kidding. Thank you.

I kept in touch with Kid for a while after he was banned from here. I'm going to copy-and-paste this post and send it to him.

A year ago I found this site and felt right at home on the Mod Squad thread. I know it was a year because I remember getting up early posting with my morning tea. I shared as my daughter had the thrill of experiencing our President's Inauguration. Remember, she was the pretty girl who looked cold near the reflecting pool! You promised to look for her on CNN!!

I rarely come here because I have been liberated from alcohol via the Sinclair Method. I recall we share a fondness for New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and single-malt scotch.

I didn't know where to begin finding a Way Out when I first came here. But the old Mod Squad thread was always such a safe place to begin the search. I started there. I jumped around to the other threads. I found My Way Out on the Mod Squad thread because it was such a safe, comfortable place to begin the journey, and a safe place to seek refuge when things got rough.

I love you, Zed. I'll never forget you. - Lena

[mg72]

Thank you Eve for the post and starting this thread. I also printed it and will put in my "staying in control book"

[Eve11]

Bumping this for our new "modders" and maybe it will entice Zed to come back and post a line or two as we all loved hearing his adventures and how well he painted his words with pictures for us.
Hugs all,
Eve11

[letgolaughing]

thanks for bumping...a very nice read indeed

[DeeBee]

I'm only seeing Zed's post now -- thanks for the bump Eve.