Class of October 2014 Part 33
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Hey love ~ how is your job going? How has your week been? Love you. ♥
And I am much, much better today. I know it will fluctuate, but I am going to keep listening to AA speaker tapes every day....oh, how that helped me last night.
And the thing is, as Dee pointed out, and then a few other people....I am not going to die. I did not realise that the news I got meant what it meant. I know that sounds dumb....but the doc never said congratulations, you don't have cancer. So although I still might, I am going to survive it. Maybe minus a finger (still not happy about that), but hey, that's amazing....it is, right?
And I am much, much better today. I know it will fluctuate, but I am going to keep listening to AA speaker tapes every day....oh, how that helped me last night.
And the thing is, as Dee pointed out, and then a few other people....I am not going to die. I did not realise that the news I got meant what it meant. I know that sounds dumb....but the doc never said congratulations, you don't have cancer. So although I still might, I am going to survive it. Maybe minus a finger (still not happy about that), but hey, that's amazing....it is, right?
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That is amazing indeed.
Work has been tough, but I'm slowly untangling myself from the old job. I've still been fighting some battles that aren't my own anymore, but management has finally begun to communicate directly with my replacement instead of doing everything through me. Took long enough, but I'm finally beginning to cut significant ties. The workload issues remain, but I've said and done everything I could with that, and it's no longer my burden.
As someone once said here - not my circus, not my monkeys.
Work has been tough, but I'm slowly untangling myself from the old job. I've still been fighting some battles that aren't my own anymore, but management has finally begun to communicate directly with my replacement instead of doing everything through me. Took long enough, but I'm finally beginning to cut significant ties. The workload issues remain, but I've said and done everything I could with that, and it's no longer my burden.
As someone once said here - not my circus, not my monkeys.
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I don't know who said it here first....(bet Dee does), but Amy (Impurrfect) says it a lot, and it always makes me smile.
And I know you wish your replacement well Briar, and hopefully someone will realise that the workload is ridiculous in that job. You did your best....in the job, and for the job. You did your best for every client you ever had...every case...so please be proud of yourself.
Still can't wait to see how you are going to decorate your new digs.
And I know you wish your replacement well Briar, and hopefully someone will realise that the workload is ridiculous in that job. You did your best....in the job, and for the job. You did your best for every client you ever had...every case...so please be proud of yourself.
Still can't wait to see how you are going to decorate your new digs.
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Good morning/evening gang....up and at 'em for me.
Thank you for the kind words Arbor. I try. As you know it's a demanding job, yet worthy of the effort. Removing the endless vortex of crap that was my drinking has been the single best thing I've ever done to improve myself as 'dad'. Undeniable, and I hold on to that like crazy when I'm feeling a bit wobbly in sobriety.
And wow, starting the 33rd 'chapter' in the book of the October Class of 2014. It's incredible really. I'm thankful to have been part of the story and predict a happy ending.
Sun's up, so gym time. Wishing each of you the best day.
Thank you for the kind words Arbor. I try. As you know it's a demanding job, yet worthy of the effort. Removing the endless vortex of crap that was my drinking has been the single best thing I've ever done to improve myself as 'dad'. Undeniable, and I hold on to that like crazy when I'm feeling a bit wobbly in sobriety.
And wow, starting the 33rd 'chapter' in the book of the October Class of 2014. It's incredible really. I'm thankful to have been part of the story and predict a happy ending.
Sun's up, so gym time. Wishing each of you the best day.
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Thanks for the new thread, Dee.
Suze, I am glad to read you are dealing with the news better today. I posted in your dedicated thread, but will say here, again, I am so sorry you have to deal with this. I know how hard it was last time, and so, I know this is harder yet. Glad you are feeling more positive today.
Briar, so glad you are finally free of the old job. I Love the circus/monkeys line. So fitting.
We have had very extreme heat and high humidity here. Of course, that is when our old AC decided to die. We have had it serviced to revive it, fingers crossed, until they can actually replace it. I wont say how much that will cost, but instead focus on how grateful we are that it is an option to do so, and we have it providing modest relief at the moment. We actually have cooler temps today, before another one in the 90's tomorrow.
Daughter was invited to the beach with a new friend. When I say new friend, it is really just new that they seem closer and she got invited to join her for a day at the beach with her family. They have known one another in school for years and always been friendly. Very nice girl and family. I am very happy, because daughter was having some friend drama the latter half of last school year. She has been isolating herself all summer. I've called her on it and pushed her now and again to have a friend over, but she is almost 17, and there is only so much I can do. Sometimes, it can be nice to have a break from it all as well. Anyway, this girl is very low drama, from what I can tell, and husband knows the family pretty well through soccer coaching. Nice people. They picked her up, and had paddle boards atop the car! She is going to have a great day!
We should do something fun with the boy, since many of his friends are on vacations and he has been bored. Husband is still sleeping, per usual Saturday routine. I am about to go make noise. It is after 10 am and I need a shower, and would like to do something today, if just bring ds shopping for school supplies, and maybe a movie and a meal out.
Suze, I am glad to read you are dealing with the news better today. I posted in your dedicated thread, but will say here, again, I am so sorry you have to deal with this. I know how hard it was last time, and so, I know this is harder yet. Glad you are feeling more positive today.
Briar, so glad you are finally free of the old job. I Love the circus/monkeys line. So fitting.
We have had very extreme heat and high humidity here. Of course, that is when our old AC decided to die. We have had it serviced to revive it, fingers crossed, until they can actually replace it. I wont say how much that will cost, but instead focus on how grateful we are that it is an option to do so, and we have it providing modest relief at the moment. We actually have cooler temps today, before another one in the 90's tomorrow.
Daughter was invited to the beach with a new friend. When I say new friend, it is really just new that they seem closer and she got invited to join her for a day at the beach with her family. They have known one another in school for years and always been friendly. Very nice girl and family. I am very happy, because daughter was having some friend drama the latter half of last school year. She has been isolating herself all summer. I've called her on it and pushed her now and again to have a friend over, but she is almost 17, and there is only so much I can do. Sometimes, it can be nice to have a break from it all as well. Anyway, this girl is very low drama, from what I can tell, and husband knows the family pretty well through soccer coaching. Nice people. They picked her up, and had paddle boards atop the car! She is going to have a great day!
We should do something fun with the boy, since many of his friends are on vacations and he has been bored. Husband is still sleeping, per usual Saturday routine. I am about to go make noise. It is after 10 am and I need a shower, and would like to do something today, if just bring ds shopping for school supplies, and maybe a movie and a meal out.
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When does school start up for your gang phoebs? And almost 17! Wow. My daughter is potentially interested in OT.....made me think of you as a PT. I was talking with someone at my work that happens to be a professor at the med center for that and have arranged some shadowing. My daughter thinks I'm pretty cool (temporary I know, but I'll take it). Will be part of her senior project.
I recall my family in Newton commenting that they don't have AC. It's hotter up there than here. Strange.
I recall my family in Newton commenting that they don't have AC. It's hotter up there than here. Strange.
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Hi Mark! Kids go back on the 31st(boy) and 1st(dd). They let the 7th graders and 9th graders go alone in their respective schools on the first day. Dd is older due to the cut off to begin school here, so turns 17 in September, but is entering 11th grade. She's still not decided on her future, but has good math skills and likes science. She's well suited to a medical field with her people skills and academic skills, but extremely squeamish. I don't think she can do dissecting. She does not in her HS classes, and becomes very ill/faints with blood draws. OT is a great field! Is it a PhD or Doctor program nowadays, like PT has become? Big year for you!
We were so uncomfortable the 2 days the house was so hot!! So glad we have AC, when it's working. Today will test the temporary fix. Into the 90s again.
Our little trip to Maine is tomorrow. The weather looks a bit unstable due to the humidity, but changes daily. Hoping for the best!
We were so uncomfortable the 2 days the house was so hot!! So glad we have AC, when it's working. Today will test the temporary fix. Into the 90s again.
Our little trip to Maine is tomorrow. The weather looks a bit unstable due to the humidity, but changes daily. Hoping for the best!
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Have a great trip phoebe....I looked it up and your destination is great!
My oldest daughter (and me) are also September birthdays. A couple of weeks difference and she would have graduated this past May. I think cutoff here is September 1.
Have fun
Edit to add that I'll bet the squirrels wish I still drank....with no more hangovers I do a pretty good Sunday morning job of chasing them from the bird feeders. What a sight that must be, porcupine hair, cup of coffee sloshing and all.....
My oldest daughter (and me) are also September birthdays. A couple of weeks difference and she would have graduated this past May. I think cutoff here is September 1.
Have fun
Edit to add that I'll bet the squirrels wish I still drank....with no more hangovers I do a pretty good Sunday morning job of chasing them from the bird feeders. What a sight that must be, porcupine hair, cup of coffee sloshing and all.....
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Went to a reunion of sorts yesterday in Jersey. Guys I grew up with...lots of history there. Especially with the drinking. Had some anxiety about it before hand. Anyways, long story short it was fun despite me being the only one not drinking. No one even questioned it because no one cares. As long as they got theirs in hand all is good. I've had thoughts of an event like this in my head for a while and although they don't happen very much these days I've always dreamed they'd be difficult. How can I possibly remain sober forever? I'm glad I pushed myself through, hopefully gaining more confidence in that the mental game and struggle will someday be over.
Hot as blue blazes today. Gotta stay cool! Good day to the rest of the team.
Hot as blue blazes today. Gotta stay cool! Good day to the rest of the team.
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Originally Posted by Arbor 
Went to a reunion of sorts yesterday in Jersey. Guys I grew up with...lots of history there. Especially with the drinking. Had some anxiety about it before hand. Anyways, long story short it was fun despite me being the only one not drinking. No one even questioned it because no one cares. As long as they got theirs in hand all is good. I've had thoughts of an event like this in my head for a while and although they don't happen very much these days I've always dreamed they'd be difficult. How can I possibly remain sober forever? I'm glad I pushed myself through, hopefully gaining more confidence in that the mental game and struggle will someday be over.
Hot as blue blazes today. Gotta stay cool! Good day to the rest of the team.
Hot as blue blazes today. Gotta stay cool! Good day to the rest of the team.
, dear Arbor.
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To add, yesterday's gathering in New Jersey was a big win for you Arbor and I just noticed that it came on the same weekend as your 11 month sobriety milestone! Seems as though you enjoyed yourself too. Mental barriers crumbling.
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That's wonderful Arbor, what a win love.
We miss you too Leigh....and I I was lying in bed wondering where Conquest and BD are. Hmm. Hope all is well, and they are just busy being mums etc.
Love you Mark & phoebe, and all of you. ♥
We miss you too Leigh....and I I was lying in bed wondering where Conquest and BD are. Hmm. Hope all is well, and they are just busy being mums etc.
Love you Mark & phoebe, and all of you. ♥
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