One Step at a Time. . . . February 2018

[Rusty]

Re: One Step at a Time. . . . February 2018

Good Evening, Friends!

Nora-that really is a catch-22 with your Mom. Wow, I hope she gets the hospice care when she needs it again.

AG-you asked:

What works for you when you walk in the house after work? I am so stressed and hyped up from my day.

I go to the gym and pound out my frustrations on the stairmaster. If I could just push through the "I deserve a few drinks after this day" and get to the gym before I got to my house, I was fine. I ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS felt better about myself when I made that choice, because once I finished my work out, the last thing I wanted to do was drink. I do the same thing when I am traveling. I pack my work-out bag and after I leave my client's site, I get to the Anytime Fitness before I return to my hotel room. The great thing about that book, The Little Book of BIG Change is that it explains that a craving is simply a THOUGHT...one of hundreds we will have each day, and the more you practice putting that "I deserve/need/want those drinks" thoughts out of your head, the craving/thought will eventually go away, and it is really true. Plus, with what you're going through with your husband, the depressant nature of AL will just make the situation worse.

bird-I always OD'd on sugar the first 4 or 5 days into a quit. I craved sweet, salty and crunchy foods all day!

Liz-that's great that there's a WFS meeting nearby! I am delighted that you have found support there.

Ok, I have work to do before I go to bed so a sleepy hello to Pauly, Glassy, Mr.V, [MENTION=7944]dill[/MENTION], and anyone I missed...happy AF Tuesday evening.

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time. . . . February 2018

Good evening guys! NOra, the boys leave 2/16. Turns out Erin has a bunch of appointments lined up because she is off that week, so she asked me to watch Logan. I won't be as alone as I thought and that is fine.

Bird, hope your headache goes away! I've had one today too.

AG, glad your AF today. Chalk up another sober day! College visits were always so much fun. I loved them!

Spoke to Ann my former co worker for a long time tonight. I do miss working with her (not the sick days, mind you). We had the same work ethic. She now has someone who is more social and less "hands on". Ann is very unhappy and yes I do feel responsible that my old job isnt getting done. I need to let it go, I suppose. But it was nice to speak with her.

Anyway, somehow during the course of the day my left eye blew up. It is quite swollen and sore. I'm thinking a stye but who knows. Not sure if my headache is related to it. Took some Advil and some antibiotic eye drops. Off to bed with a chamomile tea soak on my eye. Looks like I lost a fight.
Sweet dreams!

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time. . . . February 2018

Hi Rusty cross post! I agree, nothing like a good workout to ward off cravings. Vanity for me, maybe, but I don't want to undo my workout with the calories from alcohol

[Rusty]

Re: One Step at a Time. . . . February 2018

Liz-I agree-what easier way to blow your work out then AL? Really what's the point of all that hard work for nothing. Your sober life looks lovely on you, by the way.:heartbeat:

Nighty night!

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time. . . . February 2018

Liz - Feel better! :hug: (And I'm glad that you're going to be on Logan duty that week. Good motivation. )

Rusty - hope you get some rest too. :heartbeat:

[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time. . . . February 2018

Morning friends,Nora,will mom be ok without the hospice help? Glad she loves her chair Liz,excellent you'll be watching Logan,defo won't be lonely with him around,Kell's heading back to work on the 12th she's feeling cooped up, her boyfriend's an asshole,she wants money so back she goes,I know she's gonna be a worry wort at first,I don't blame her,the bf isn't really taking on much of the care of Romeo,see what happens,waves to Rusty,AG,Bird,Glassy hope everyone has a positive AF Wednesday BTW,hot chocolate made with milk and dark cocoa powder is a good craving busters,dunno why it works but it does sometimes,also I've water with lemon,,,,lots of lemon!

[bird]

Re: One Step at a Time. . . . February 2018

Hi all,
Wel, I ended up drinking some last night so back to day 1. I know now I will have to get back on the antabuse. At least I know that works. Got kinda ticked off at work and had some very tedious stuff to do. I know it is no reason to drink but I did and its over now. So...I'll wait a couple days to make sure all the booze is out and then start the pills....so it is raining here. I like that a lot. It sounds so lovely. I sit in my chair and read, so nice.....Nora, good to read your old post. Glad you got some quiet time and that your Mom is stable......Rusty, I used to go to the gym. Exercise sure helps with the cravings......Liz, sorry about your eye. Is Logan a baby? Sounds like fun....Pauly, I love lemon water. And really love mineral water with lime!...so I am kinda looking forward to getting back on the antabuse for a bit. Will be good to get some longer sober time in....b

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time. . . . February 2018

Hello everyone!

Bird - sorry you drank. Good job on making a plan. Sounds good!

Pauly - good to see you. How much is Kell going to work? Are you going to be babysitting a lot?
Oh - & that hot chocolate sounds good.

Liz - how is your eye today? It's nice that you had a long talk with Ann. Sometimes it's hard to let things go but what a positive to come out of it. You have another job that gives you more time off to be with the baby.

Rusty - how's it going? Any new & exciting news in your neck of the woods?

AG - how are you doing today? I hope you had a better day.

J&C stopped by my work this afternoon. With an ultrasound picture 'It's a Girl'. :yay: I am so excited.

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time. . . . February 2018

Happy hump day.

Bird glad your right back here after a set back yesterday. Antabuse, whatever it takes, good for you. Sorry about work, yup, that could sure trigger a craving.

Pauly, who s going to watch the baby when Kelly goes back to work? I loved being home with my kids, sadly, it's not that easy these days. I see it with my kids.

Snowy, icy, rainy day. I had to take the office manager to work today. My boss cleaned the ice and snow off my car tonight before he went home. I mean how nice was that? No one cancelled, in fact we had add ons because people didn't go to work or school. Not a bad day though.

I'm pretty tired tonight so I think I'll go to bed early. My eye is maringally better tonight, I will continue with the eyedrops,

Waves to Nora, Rusty, AG, Glassie and anyone else I didn't mention. Good night all.

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time. . . . February 2018

Oh Nora, how exciting! Sugar and Spice and everything nice. I am so happy for you!!!:sohappy:

[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time. . . . February 2018

Congratulations Nora!! A little girl will be fun Liz,I'll watch the kids when Kell's boyfriend is at work,I always watch Lou so now I'll have two

[actiongirl46]

Re: One Step at a Time. . . . February 2018

Nora!! Congrats!! Is this your first grandchild? I'm a little out of the loop. I love babies : )

Thanks for the suggestions, they are very good. I have taken on so much with this new job that I haven't taken time for myself and figured out a new routine (I hear ya Nora, yep!!). Speaking of my new job, I'm attaching a picture that a little 3rd grade girl gave me this week. fullsizeoutput_2c29.jpg. If that doesn't make your day, then I don't know what would!

Tonight I had band rehearsal. This is only the second time I've been there since last summer. (Again, not taking time for the things I like to do.) I had a wonderful time, its is so fun to play music with a group.

Rusty, I'm going to work starting a workout routine other than walking. Great idea, and you know from my name that I like to move ; )

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time. . . . February 2018

Aaaahhhhh AG - that is the cutest thing. :yay: :yay:

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time. . . . February 2018

And thank you everyone! Yes it is our first grandchild and we are so very excited.

[bird]

Re: One Step at a Time. . . . February 2018

Hi all,
Been up for 2 hours and still haven't started getting ready for work hehe. I just love being home....Nora, how exciting!! A little sweet sweetie to love and cuddle. Happy for you!!....Liz, glad your eye is doing better.....AG, loved the pic...what kind of band do you play in and what instrument. I am a percussionist and get out every once in awhile..ok I really have to get ready for work...I'm ok, I'm ok......b