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Old 01-25-2013, 04:41 PM
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My 12 yr old is to a party tonite and I'm the one picking him and his friends up for a ride home. What a difference that is for my house!
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Old 01-25-2013, 05:06 PM
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...and we're back with no wine. Just advice that chimichurri or goat cheese would be a good accent for my tomato with roasted red pepper soup. OK.
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Old 01-25-2013, 06:41 PM
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day 25

made it through the week, was a kind of rough one, but hung in there!
I love reading everyones posts and can relate to a lot of them. so tired and worn out and so glad I didn't drink and hoping it will become easier as time wears on. I am thinking about not making plans for anything involving drinking as still a newbie, this is the longest I have gone without drinking in years and years, last few I got progressively worse and worse, and I know I would be so disappointed with myself if I slipped, as I never felt good drinking. hang in there class!!
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Old 01-25-2013, 08:50 PM
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Going to a Birthday Party Tomorrow Night......

Hi January! I am EXHAUSTED. I have been working what feels like nonstop and now I have work related appointments tomorrow and Sunday which really pisses me off because I really wanted to do nothing and sleep in. Oh well, if they run a little too long I am going to lie and say I have somewhere else to be.

Please keep me in your thoughts tomorrow evening. I will be at a 30th birthday party for my sister in law. They are borrowing my margarita machine (I'd give it to them but it cost a lot of money, and maybe I can use it for snow cones). I have already told her that I have stopped drinking (I said it was a new year's resolution). She said she totally understood and that she can't drink as well as she used to either now that she's older (we're 30) and obviously she has no idea my drinking problem but it was nice that she tried to understand! I also mentioned it to a friend going that I work with when she said "Ready to get your drink on Saturday?!?' She took it a little differently "WHAT? WHY? Well eventually you can have some at special occasions right?" LOL. She calmed down after that. Anyway, I know it's something I should avoid (as many on the forum suggested when I posted this as its own topic) but I'm going. I know for sure I will not be drinking but it will be interesting to see how my friends/inlaws react at this "margarita fiesta" when I bring my own diet soda. My husband has to work early the next day so we have the perfect excuse to leave early if need be. I will let you know how it turns out!!

@Woodhead - I finally told my husband more of what was going on and he asked me if I was going to quit forever. I was very honest and said I don't know. I can't promise something like that at this time but for now I am not drinking. I think if we are honest with our spouses that we really can't promise "forever" but we're going to try, it ends up being a positive step for the relationship. It's probably easier since my husband isn't a woman...and says very little and doesn't get too emotional or anything but the quick talk we had seemed to be a step in the right direction.

@Dorris - I feel you on the overeating. I am starting my "better eating habits" in February and maybe even some working out!! I have been eating and drinking sugar all month but it's better than drinking!

@Bounced - glad you checked in even on an off day! I look forward to your posts.

@LindseyMarie - I'm going to check out some of those books. I'm currently reading "Unwasted"

Alright I really need to get some sleep, goodnight everyone!
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Old 01-25-2013, 09:32 PM
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I went to trader joes today and to my surprise I didn't even glance at the wine. I was kinda shocked when I realized it because those cravings really hit yesterday.

I'm tired so off to bed early! Good night all....stay strong!!
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Old 01-25-2013, 09:48 PM
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sleep well everyone

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Old 01-25-2013, 10:14 PM
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Doing ok guys - bad ear infection and generally run down...I'll be on reduced hours for a while

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And yet you've been so positive and always there for us! Thinking of you and hope you get well soon, Dee.
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Old 01-25-2013, 10:24 PM
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Hey yestofreedom! This is what I do: put on my sweatpants, sweatshirt & slippers (I know, sexy right?) - no way am I going out of the house that way! Make some popcorn and watch something stupid on TV!
Ha! Me too, LindaLou! Just past 5 pm on Sat evening in Tas and I'm already in my pjs and ugg boots. So sexy and so sociable (not!) I'll get back into socialising when I've got a few months of sobriety under my belt. One thing I've noticed is how hard we all are on ourselves - might be part of the addictive personality. Between us, we worry about not eating the right food, not getting to the gym, not being supportive enough to other people (yes, that's you, bounced!), not being tolerant of other people drinking, and so on ... Let's not forget how enormous the challenge of giving up drinking is - and we're doing it! So, for today at least, I'm forgiving myself for being a recluse, for watching crap tv and for drinking way too much diet soda. Who's with me?
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Old 01-25-2013, 10:28 PM
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Happy Australia Day Reeny lol
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Old 01-25-2013, 10:34 PM
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Hi January! I am EXHAUSTED. I have been working what feels like nonstop and now I have work related appointments tomorrow and Sunday which really pisses me off because I really wanted to do nothing and sleep in. Oh well, if they run a little too long I am going to lie and say I have somewhere else to be.

Please keep me in your thoughts tomorrow evening. I will be at a 30th birthday party for my sister in law. They are borrowing my margarita machine (I'd give it to them but it cost a lot of money, and maybe I can use it for snow cones). I have already told her that I have stopped drinking (I said it was a new year's resolution). She said she totally understood and that she can't drink as well as she used to either now that she's older (we're 30) and obviously she has no idea my drinking problem but it was nice that she tried to understand! I also mentioned it to a friend going that I work with when she said "Ready to get your drink on Saturday?!?' She took it a little differently "WHAT? WHY? Well eventually you can have some at special occasions right?" LOL. She calmed down after that. Anyway, I know it's something I should avoid (as many on the forum suggested when I posted this as its own topic) but I'm going. I know for sure I will not be drinking but it will be interesting to see how my friends/inlaws react at this "margarita fiesta" when I bring my own diet soda. My husband has to work early the next day so we have the perfect excuse to leave early if need be. I will let you know how it turns out!!

@Woodhead - I finally told my husband more of what was going on and he asked me if I was going to quit forever. I was very honest and said I don't know. I can't promise something like that at this time but for now I am not drinking. I think if we are honest with our spouses that we really can't promise "forever" but we're going to try, it ends up being a positive step for the relationship. It's probably easier since my husband isn't a woman...and says very little and doesn't get too emotional or anything but the quick talk we had seemed to be a step in the right direction.

@Dorris - I feel you on the overeating. I am starting my "better eating habits" in February and maybe even some working out!! I have been eating and drinking sugar all month but it's better than drinking!

@Bounced - glad you checked in even on an off day! I look forward to your posts.

@LindseyMarie - I'm going to check out some of those books. I'm currently reading "Unwasted"

Alright I really need to get some sleep, goodnight everyone!
Good luck for the party, Lunetta. The good thing is that all the comments - supportive or not so supportive - will probably take place early and then people will get on with their own drinking. Expect some strange reactions. My brother who I saw at a family event 2 weeks ago said nothing about me drinking only water but the next day offered me a toffee and said "but I suppose you can't eat this on your diet." No idea where that come from - maybe from the family behind-my-back debrief after the party...?
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Old 01-25-2013, 11:08 PM
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Who's with me?
I'm with you, Reeny!

Thanks so much for all your posts, they really have a huge effect on keeping me going. Happy Australia day!
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Old 01-25-2013, 11:18 PM
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I recently gave away my corkscrew, a little too soon... there were a few desperate nights trying to maul the cork with scissors, a knife, whatever. Splashed when I finally poked it through.
This brings back a lot of memories, sober1ck.

In the UK a lot of the wines have screw tops nowadays (strangely you cannot find any here in Italy) and when I was travelling back to Italy I used to go to a Sainsbury or Tesco ministore to buy wine to take to my hotel room at the airport. I would carefully choose a wine with a screw top as I knew there would be no corkscrew in the room and then, just as I was about to go and pay, I would see a "2 for the price of 1" sticker. Completely forgetting about the screw top thing, I would proceed to my hotel room stocked up with 2 bottles of wine. Well, believe me, I did this enough times that I am now an expert at getting wine bottles open with a teaspoon!!!!
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Old 01-25-2013, 11:26 PM
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Bounced, this is the best place to come and rant or say whatever is on your mind its one place where people will understand where you are coming from..sr is amazing when things are going ok but it comes into its own when you are having a rough day... you are so caring worrying about others :ghug3...
You are such a rock solid member of this team, Rosieblue, and I'm sure I speak for everyone in thanking you for all your support.

(of course, from a personal perspective, you do need to let us win the 6 nations if we are to stay friends, ok?)
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Old 01-26-2013, 12:43 AM
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Sending you a big (((cwtch))) bounched, your right to come here and share with us. The sun is out in wales this morning

Thanks Reeny, Rosieblue, Lindseymarie and lunnetta for your kind words and your support.

Congratulations PeanutButterCup on the birth of your granddaughter.

Well done Rubycanoe for sticking with it and on your 25 sober days, I wondered how you was getting on.

Ok hubby gone off to work still a bit drunk and like an excited little child, lol I reckon the hang over is about to hit about 11am just when the heavy work needs to get sorted.
I'm looking forward to his reaction tonight, because usually that hangover would have been dealt with at 3pm craking open his 1st can watching the football and I would be joining him about 6ish with my first vodka but in order to support me, he agreed to no more drinking in the house.

A good film and an early night, I'm thinking.

Enjoy your sober saturday all :ghug3
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Old 01-26-2013, 01:56 AM
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Between us, we worry about not eating the right food, not getting to the gym, not being supportive enough to other people (yes, that's you, bounced!), not being tolerant of other people drinking, and so on ... Let's not forget how enormous the challenge of giving up drinking is - and we're doing it! So, for today at least, I'm forgiving myself for being a recluse, for watching crap tv and for drinking way too much diet soda. Who's with me?
Me me me! There's a lot to improve on in my life, but I really think it's OK to just not drink right now. Drinking has been the biggest life crusher so far, and not drinking creates quite a bit of opportunity....time.... for whatever including nothing and crap tv
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Old 01-26-2013, 03:10 AM
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Ha! Me too, LindaLou! Just past 5 pm on Sat evening in Tas and I'm already in my pjs and ugg boots. So sexy and so sociable (not!) I'll get back into socialising when I've got a few months of sobriety under my belt. One thing I've noticed is how hard we all are on ourselves - might be part of the addictive personality. Between us, we worry about not eating the right food, not getting to the gym, not being supportive enough to other people (yes, that's you, bounced!), not being tolerant of other people drinking, and so on ... Let's not forget how enormous the challenge of giving up drinking is - and we're doing it! So, for today at least, I'm forgiving myself for being a recluse, for watching crap tv and for drinking way too much diet soda. Who's with me?

I am with you too Reeny need bigger trousers at this rate lol

Think I will join Lunetta and start the healthy eating in Feb still feeling tired most of the time but yay its better than hungover and not paid mr toilet bowl a visit this year either

Productive Saturday so far..chores done fresh bread rising and brownies in the oven -- domestic goddess.. well not quite lol brownies are a box of brownie mix and the bread is in a bread maker (one of the few gadgets i couldnt live without when ordering I actually use )

Hope you all have a great Saturday i feel kinda happy today strange feeling sober all you struggling and having a rough few days keep rolling get through them it does get better I not saying this is going to last but its a start.
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(of course, from a personal perspective, you do need to let us win the 6 nations if we are to stay friends, ok?)
umm Rugby yeah kinda only watched it drunk or drinking with mates have we got a team this year not sure think we lost all games since the last 6 nations so think you are safe

i am finding this a lot things i used to like or think were so funny to watch when I had a drink or two or three I cant watch sober, what is it with celebrity big brother oh my its just so annoying and last time I thought it was so funny talk about drinking messing up your perceptions of things.
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Old 01-26-2013, 04:13 AM
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made it through the night and enjoying the sunshine and a coffee this morning

i can deal w my personal issues and my life
and dont have to deal w
a hangover

yay
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Old 01-26-2013, 05:14 AM
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good morning class in the US; good afternoon across the pond! It's day 6 and I'm feeling great at the moment. Hope today is a good one. I am sure to be on here this evening when the saturday night AV is ready to get down.

YTF: glad to hear you made it through the night. Each moment makes us stronger. I have slipped 3 times this month but I won't throw in the towel.

Stay strong everyone. SR, coffee, meeting, staying busy today, water - these are our friends today
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Old 01-26-2013, 05:33 AM
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Hope you all have a great Saturday i feel kinda happy today strange feeling sober all you struggling and having a rough few days keep rolling get through them it does get better I not saying this is going to last but its a start.

I feel like you do, Rosieblue. A weird feeling, really, and don't know if it will last. But so far this is the first weekend that the AV has left me pretty much alone. Hoping tomorrow will be the same. Bedtime here. Hope everyone's having a great Saturday - and staying strong.
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