Class of October 2014 Part 4
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Class of October 2014 Part 4
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Hi all. Thanks SO much for all your pms and well wishes. Just to reassure you, I'm absolutely fine, just feeling a bit bruised at the moment, with one thing and another, and concentrating on work for now. I just felt like I needed a break from the forum for a day or so. I'm drinking nothing stronger that hot chocolate and playing silly games on a games site. I'll be back in a day or so 
Please stop worrying but I'm very touched by your concern
Peace n love to all x x x
Please stop worrying but I'm very touched by your concern Peace n love to all x x x
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Aw **** Fantail I was really rooting for you. Maybe it's for the best and you'll get a more wonderful offer soon?
Popeye, just ((hug)) because I know how that sucks. You got this if you want it though, OK?
I am still in the game and pounding away at nanowrimo. But I'm sort of losing steam, so not sure I'll make the 50,000 words by November's end.
Popeye, just ((hug)) because I know how that sucks. You got this if you want it though, OK?
I am still in the game and pounding away at nanowrimo. But I'm sort of losing steam, so not sure I'll make the 50,000 words by November's end.
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Hmm...that is hard fantail. (((hugs)))
But ultimately, you do not want to work for people like that.
I so agree that the next great job is yours!
Glad you came straight back Popeye.
We love you.
We're in your corner.
Thinking of all of you,
V xx
But ultimately, you do not want to work for people like that.
I so agree that the next great job is yours!
Glad you came straight back Popeye.
We love you.
We're in your corner.
Thinking of all of you,
V xx
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Fantail - I have to echo what everyone else has said. If someone misleads you so strongly in an interview, they would likely be a very difficult boss to work with. You are destined for something better, and with so many days of sobriety, you'll be ready when it comes!
Popeye - I'm sorry you're struggling. Rooting for you!
Checking in for my day 8, which is now almost over. Feeling pretty good. I had to stop at the grocery store on my way home this evening, which is usually a trigger for me. In the past I have always 'popped' into the liquor aisle and grabbed a bottle (or two) of wine and drowned my stresses and sorrows for the rest of the evening. For whatever reason, I walked past the aisle today and felt absolutely no desire to go down it. In the past I've had to talk myself out of going down that aisle (usually unsuccessfully) but today it made me sick to my stomach to look at the bottles.
I hope that feeling lasts for a long time.
Popeye - I'm sorry you're struggling. Rooting for you!
Checking in for my day 8, which is now almost over. Feeling pretty good. I had to stop at the grocery store on my way home this evening, which is usually a trigger for me. In the past I have always 'popped' into the liquor aisle and grabbed a bottle (or two) of wine and drowned my stresses and sorrows for the rest of the evening. For whatever reason, I walked past the aisle today and felt absolutely no desire to go down it. In the past I've had to talk myself out of going down that aisle (usually unsuccessfully) but today it made me sick to my stomach to look at the bottles.
I hope that feeling lasts for a long time.
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(((fantail))) ♥
Yes you do love...you are a strong, smart, amazing woman.
This was practice.
Every time we try, we get closer to what we want.
It might take a little bit to get over the hurt, but you will dust yourself off, and go back out there and find a better job. I know you will.
Love you so much,
V xx
Yes you do love...you are a strong, smart, amazing woman.
This was practice.
Every time we try, we get closer to what we want.
It might take a little bit to get over the hurt, but you will dust yourself off, and go back out there and find a better job. I know you will.
Love you so much,
V xx
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This may sound like a small thing...but tonight I am going to use my facial cleanser before I go to sleep...I used to do this every night. I stopped. I haven't regained this habit since I first got sober in February last year.
I am learning to care for myself again.
I am beginning to believe I am worth looking after.
We can do this!!!!
Love to all of you,
V xx
I am learning to care for myself again.
I am beginning to believe I am worth looking after.
We can do this!!!!
Love to all of you,
V xx
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Well healthy eating is turning into a non starter this week :-( my low mood today is not helping either though no cravings to drink.
Think I treat myself to something non food or drink related, maybe a new jumper need to remove this funk I am in hopefully a little retail therapy will help.
Think I treat myself to something non food or drink related, maybe a new jumper need to remove this funk I am in hopefully a little retail therapy will help.
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Good morning, all!
It feels great to finally start to pamper ourselves a little, doesn't it Venus?
Day 27 and I'm looking ahead to the weekend, making plans to keep myself focused with all this football and booze around. A book that I'm reading suggested that having a visual reminder of goals is important because we are always moving towards what we are looking at ahead. Take and leave from that what you like. I was wondering... Have any of you thought of making a vision board? I may try that this weekend.
If you're curious, the book is I can. I will. By J.Osteen.
Day 1 or more, keep at it, Sober Tobers! I plan to.
It feels great to finally start to pamper ourselves a little, doesn't it Venus?
Day 27 and I'm looking ahead to the weekend, making plans to keep myself focused with all this football and booze around. A book that I'm reading suggested that having a visual reminder of goals is important because we are always moving towards what we are looking at ahead. Take and leave from that what you like. I was wondering... Have any of you thought of making a vision board? I may try that this weekend.
If you're curious, the book is I can. I will. By J.Osteen.
Day 1 or more, keep at it, Sober Tobers! I plan to.
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Stevie1 - nanowrimo?
Fantail - It could be that there were a lot of qualified candidates. I suggest asking nicely for feedback. If you do it over email, the other person can go over their notes before responding. I do the recruiting for my office, and always offer feedback when it's asked for.
DAY 27!! Tomorrow, I have a second date with the guy I saw last week. Guess sober me isn't that bad. That will make the 2nd date (after the first one) in years that I'm not pre-partying for.
I'm falling asleep the minute my head hits the pillow. I started taking prescription sleeping pills nightly, about 2 years into my drinking career, just to sleep through the night (was successful half the time). That was 8 years ago. In a few months, maybe sooner or later, I think I can start cutting that.
Fantail - It could be that there were a lot of qualified candidates. I suggest asking nicely for feedback. If you do it over email, the other person can go over their notes before responding. I do the recruiting for my office, and always offer feedback when it's asked for.
DAY 27!! Tomorrow, I have a second date with the guy I saw last week. Guess sober me isn't that bad. That will make the 2nd date (after the first one) in years that I'm not pre-partying for.
I'm falling asleep the minute my head hits the pillow. I started taking prescription sleeping pills nightly, about 2 years into my drinking career, just to sleep through the night (was successful half the time). That was 8 years ago. In a few months, maybe sooner or later, I think I can start cutting that.
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Originally Posted by ironwoman 
Stevie1 - nanowrimo?
Have a look.
It sounds awesome!!!
How cool Stevie love! Go you!
BrighterDayz ~ Awesome news at the doctor today.
I have hope.
Plus I am seeing a counsellor that has been highly recommended.
V xx
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Hey folks. Ok if I join in? I started trying to stop drinking in October of 2014. Made it 4 months so far. Still letting things drag me down to where I'll slam a 6 pack or a half pint about once a week. Last one was 3 days ago. The ppl in my Oct 2013 group are awesome but most are over a yr sober, and I'm kind of a loser in that respect.
I'm a husband, dad of 3 boys, have a mediocre to crappy job w no benefits and about 20 apps out right now. I see some folks on here seem to be in the same place I am. You know, that little raft in the middle of a really big ocean?!
SR has probably saved my life, but I still can't get my crap together all the way. Drove in circles in a liquor store parking lot yesterday. Drove away and said " just like that" over and over in my head. I can't say I knew there was a question in my mind but apparently there was and god or somebody answered me so I'm thankful.
Anyway nice to meet yall
I'm a husband, dad of 3 boys, have a mediocre to crappy job w no benefits and about 20 apps out right now. I see some folks on here seem to be in the same place I am. You know, that little raft in the middle of a really big ocean?!
SR has probably saved my life, but I still can't get my crap together all the way. Drove in circles in a liquor store parking lot yesterday. Drove away and said " just like that" over and over in my head. I can't say I knew there was a question in my mind but apparently there was and god or somebody answered me so I'm thankful.
Anyway nice to meet yall
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