Weekender Thread 1-5 March 2018
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Weekender Thread 1-5 March 2018
As many of you know I had a health scare this week - totally unfounded in the end, but it did make me think about all the things I want to do before my time is up, and about the things that are really important to me.
I don't recommend having a health scare but there is something to the idea of living each day like it might be your last - not with a fearful reaction, or a self destructive party hard action like we used to, but a genuinely joyous embracing of the fact that we're alive and have another day to play with
Have a good weekend
D
I don't recommend having a health scare but there is something to the idea of living each day like it might be your last - not with a fearful reaction, or a self destructive party hard action like we used to, but a genuinely joyous embracing of the fact that we're alive and have another day to play with
Have a good weekend
D
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Edit: now I can look back and read what your post was about, Dee!
That was an excellent and timely post.
Lately I’ve spent way too much of my time waiting for bedtime to roll around!
I take a lot for granted.
PS—I’m glad you’re doing OK and that your brain is returning to normal following the health scare.
Edit: now I can look back and read what your post was about, Dee!
That was an excellent and timely post.
Lately I’ve spent way too much of my time waiting for bedtime to roll around!
I take a lot for granted.
PS—I’m glad you’re doing OK and that your brain is returning to normal following the health scare.
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As many of you know, I decided to swallow my fears and embrace life.....I live in Columbus Ohio now as opposed to Melbourne Australia, and I am married. For the first time....I took a leap of faith and followed my heart. Not saying it wasn't scary, but I am so very glad I did this.
I wasted so many years.....time for me to live.
I wasted so many years.....time for me to live.
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Thank you Dee. I'm glad it turned out to be nothing serious. I have put my body through so much abuse over the years I have a morbid fear of it catching up with me one day. But not this day.
Thank you for the new thread.
Most people made it in to work today but getting things delivered is a problem due to some rare snowfall. Hey ho Penguins can cope.
Thank you Dee. I'm glad it turned out to be nothing serious. I have put my body through so much abuse over the years I have a morbid fear of it catching up with me one day. But not this day.
Thank you for the new thread.
Most people made it in to work today but getting things delivered is a problem due to some rare snowfall. Hey ho Penguins can cope.
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Glad you are ok Dee. I was inspired to see your post Venuscat. I'm engaged as of Christmas Eve and I'm "living" with my fiance at his house. I still have my condo but we are working to get his house ready....to sell....as we are planning on moving to the state of Georgia. Vermont is too cold. Living full time with someone is big for me. And the idea of moving is big too.
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Originally Posted by soberclover 
Glad you are ok Dee. I was inspired to see your post Venuscat. I'm engaged as of Christmas Eve and I'm "living" with my fiance at his house. I still have my condo but we are working to get his house ready....to sell....as we are planning on moving to the state of Georgia. Vermont is too cold. Living full time with someone is big for me. And the idea of moving is big too.
And oh gosh, YES....it is big for me too....I have lived on my own for 25 years. And I loved it. I am lucky that Nick is understanding of my need for space, otherwise I would not be able to live with someone.
Also thinking about moving South in a year....thinking South Carolina...we will be neighbours.
And I didn't mean to start my post with the same phrase D did last night....it looks weird to me this morning.
But the truth is that I am weird to me this morning....no idea what is going on with me.
Much love xx ♥
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I'm in for a solid strong sober weekend.
No plans tomorrow night but it's supposed to late-season snow here. Oy! Maybe make some stew and watch Seven Seconds on Netflix (keeps getting recommended to me).
Saturday - early gym, taking my niece to a movie, maybe something in the evening.
Sunday - MUST see Black Panther.
Sober sober sober.
Stay strong everyone.
And DEE - my thoughts are with you.
No plans tomorrow night but it's supposed to late-season snow here. Oy! Maybe make some stew and watch Seven Seconds on Netflix (keeps getting recommended to me).
Saturday - early gym, taking my niece to a movie, maybe something in the evening.
Sunday - MUST see Black Panther.
Sober sober sober.
Stay strong everyone.
And DEE - my thoughts are with you.
Giving up is NOT an option.
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I'm in.
Dealing with a lot right now, as my father passed away on Saturday. It wasn't a surprise, knew it was coming, but still. We had not been close the past few years - it was a difficult relationship, to say the least. I will have to be traveling to Chicago a few times in the upcoming weeks/months to deal with his assets - I am the only surviving child and there are no other close relatives. It's a lot of pressure. I'm flying there on Sunday, will return Tuesday. Not sure when I'll have to go back again.
But here's the beautiful thing. I realized a day or so ago that I have had zero thoughts or desires to drink throughout this. In the past, I would have headed straight for a bottle. Not anymore. We can do hard things sober.
Edited to add - Glad you are ok, Dee.
Dealing with a lot right now, as my father passed away on Saturday. It wasn't a surprise, knew it was coming, but still. We had not been close the past few years - it was a difficult relationship, to say the least. I will have to be traveling to Chicago a few times in the upcoming weeks/months to deal with his assets - I am the only surviving child and there are no other close relatives. It's a lot of pressure. I'm flying there on Sunday, will return Tuesday. Not sure when I'll have to go back again.
But here's the beautiful thing. I realized a day or so ago that I have had zero thoughts or desires to drink throughout this. In the past, I would have headed straight for a bottle. Not anymore. We can do hard things sober.
Edited to add - Glad you are ok, Dee.
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