One Step at a Time - November 2016

[NoraC]

Pauly - I don't know if I mentioned that the kids went to Vegas for a couple days. They got home last night. They said it was cool.
They narrowly avoided a horrible accident. Thank God that my DIL was paying attention. They were driving in the car pool lane and I imagine that she was going over 70 (over 80 ). It was in a long stretch where it is so dark, no lights on the freeway at all. She saw something and wasn't sure what it was but watched. It was 2 cars that had crashed in the carpool lane. No lights at all. There were cars behind her so she couldn't slam on her brakes. Probably good thing she didn't try. She was able to get over to the next lane quickly and only hit part of a bumper that was in the road. If she had run into the cars, they all would have been killed. So a very good reason for us to give Thanks today.

[Lizann]

Good morning. Hope you all enjoyed thanksgiving. I certainly did. Ate a lot and just enjoyed the day with family. Today I am happily unhungover.
Am I the only one working today? Hoping I can get out early?! Have a good one guys.

[paulywogg]

Nora,that's terrible! Good thing she has quick reflexes,I read your whole entire journal last night cuz I was bored and hubs was watching old Charlie's angels 're-runs,I'm glad you put details about what you tried what worked what didn't and I'm also glad it had a happy ending Liz,glad your thanksgiving was nice,hubs has to work if that makes you feel better haha,ate too much yesterday bleh, seen all the fliers for black Friday and I only seen one thing I want, it's at Ulta and its for ME,me and Kell are gonna go later, hello to all and I hope we all have a great AF Friday

[Nursie]

Checking in! Nora I'm so glad they are ok!
Good to see everyone!
I had a sober Thanksgiving and I didn't die!
Kind of lazy today, but all that food put me in a food coma.
Did some shopping and put the tree up. Hubby and I did some organizing in the living room.
It's a nice day.

[actiongirl46]

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Got my tree up today too. I'm thankful for all of YOU!!

[NoraC]

Hello everyone -

Nursie - I was glad to see that you put your post in the Toolbox. I have it copied in my own private journal. This really hit home with me

I think all of my drunk behaviors and episodes will always hurt a bit. They must, or I would feel like "researching" (drinking) again to see if I could miraculously control it.

[NoraC]

I had a sober Thanksgiving and I didn't die!

:yay:

[NoraC]

Pauly - thanks for checking on me. Just been pretty lazy today but also getting stuff done. At my own pace I guess.
I can't believe you read that whole journal. It just makes me cringe sometimes when I read back. I think that a person goes thru many things in life including some not so proud moments. Hopefully, we can learn & grow from those times (even though it's embarrassing sometimes :rotlf And thank you - it is having a happy ending.

[NoraC]

AG - how are you doing? Nice that you got your tree up too. Not here yet. We'll have to decide how we can squeeze one it.

Liz - sorry you had to work. Did you have a wonderful time at Sissy's? How many people were there? Do they have 2 kids?

Rusty - are you still at your Mom's? I hope that you had a very relaxing, special time.

[NoraC]

Mr V - I don't think that I congratulated you & Mrs V. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!! (a little bit late)

Techie - are you still down here? Is your gf able to come down with you? Sending you lots of love. Just in case I didn't tell you today. You are a special person & I love you. :hug:

Oh man - I'm not done talking your ears off but you have a reprieve. I've got to turn off my computer so hubby can go to sleep. I'm not as wordy on my phone or kindle. :rotlf:

Catch you tomorrow. xx

[Lizann]

Happy Saturday. Woke up with a headache and a little nauseous, I'm thinking flu shot? Hubby gave me an adjustment already and I'm hoping it will pass.
Nora you are always so sweet, on top of everything that's going on here. Thank you for that.
Work yesterday was as pretty nice. Caught up on a lot of stuff and put up Christmas decorations. Came home and more of the same.
Check in with you all later, gonna lay down a bit.

[paulywogg]

Hey all, Liz,maybe it's too much Thanksgiving food? I've been feeling"off" too,or maybe it's the flu shot, I've never got one before, Nursie,you sound great and positive Nora, I had to check on you cuz you're usually never quiet haha! I know it's embarrassing to read old journals and think"what a douche!" I found one of mine from 2011 to 2013 and jeez,I was all over the place I was trying to moderate back then and I was successful during the week but the weekend I'd have a blowout! From what I read,then I had the nerve to wonder why I was dizzy and nauseous all the time,duh! Hello to all and I hope we all have a great day, oh does anyone watch"A Haunting" on TLC? Scary,I watched it before bed last night, no bueno

[Nursie]

Nora, thank you so much! You are much too kind.
Byrdie asked me to put it in the toolbox and I was so honored!
I have to remember to look back at my posts because it's so easy to forget.
Journals- oh boy. I found some of my paper journals and they are steeping in alcohol induced ridiculousness. Embarrassing to read back and accept that it was even me who wrote those things.
I got my tree up too. Not decorated yet but looking gorgeous! Got some cleaning done too.
Feeling pretty good.

[techie]

Hello all you steppers. Hi there Nursie. I will PM you after my trip and thank you for thinking of me. I am off to Hawaii for eight days of solar/aquatic therapy. Hope all is well with everyone. I am not able to read back as I have family guests about to depart and I have to pack. Hope you all survived the tryptophan assault. Love you xoxo

[Lizann]

Feeling better, I suppose. Been taking Advil all day and it helps. Got the flowers today for the engagement party and made the centerpieces. They turned out lovely, if I do say so myself. Overdosed on hallmark Christmas specials again today too. Just gotta be in the mood for them. House is all cleaned and ready just incase anyone comes back to the house after the party tomorrow. Going to read for a bit before bed. Sweet dreams guys.