Mark1014

That four months is great V....I'm so happy for you!

ChickChick......I'm hoping you made it through that tough time ok. It's surprising and frankly a little discouraging when you're minding your business and BAM, the av slithers in!
We're all in this together learning to work through it. Thankfully the cravings don't seem to last as long now, but they've popped up a little more frequently here too over the last week or so. I think a big dose of spring and sunshine will do all us North Americans a little good.

Briar

Hi guys, I'm sorry I haven't had a chance to read through your posts yet, I will try to later tonight. I will be home in the evenings while I do this program. It's two weeks all day every day. Today was my first day and it was horrible. I can't believe I let this happen. I'm waiting in the lobby for my husband to pick me up. It's an hour drive home.

Mark1014

So great to hear from you Briar! Thinking of you lots. Everyone is. Please hang in there.

SoberLeigh

I am very glad that you posted, Briar.

I imagine that you are mentally drained and emotionally exhausted; hope you can get a good night's sleep tonight.

ChickChick

I'm sorry it's been a rough day Briar. I sure hope tomorrow is better.

I made it through, but it was tough and touch and go for a bit. I really pray that I get a break for a few days now. I really do think spring will help. I'm very much looking forward to time change. I love having light later in the evenings.

Arbor

Thanks for checking in Briar!

SoberLeigh

Goodnight, Octsobers.

Conquest

Gnight, Leigh.

Atta girl, Venus!!! So very happy for ya

It stunk, but you did it anyway Briar! That's awesome. Sleep tight tonight.

The church group was a lot of fun. It's definitely a stretch for me, but I enjoyed meeting new people. They were all really friendly and welcoming.

Hitting the sack early. Night all!

phoebe64

Briar, glad to hear from you. Sorry it felt horrible. I hope it helps you.

Chick chick, sorry you seem to be struggling. I did not have time to check in all day. Are you okay?

It was husband's birthday. Had s busy day. Exercised, got him a few gifts, had s meeting, went to dinner and had cake with family. It was all nice. I am very tired this week. Going to turn in. Goodnight friends.

phoebe64

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SoberLeigh

Goodnight, phoebe; I am gping to give sleep another shot soon. Thought that I was tired enough to nod off earlier but not so.

Dee74

I hope tomorrow is better too Briar

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SoberLeigh

Venuscat, saw your post on the 24 Hour thread; what's up????

SoberLeigh

V????

venuscat

I'm sorry. I don't mean to be silent or cryptic.
But in all honesty, you would not believe the list of things that went wrong for me today.
It was devastating.
I just meant to come here and post in the 24-hour thread, because I haven't missed a day since I got sober in October.

I love you all. ♥

Dee74

Like I said in the 24 thread, I hope tomorrow will be better V.
Take care of yourself tonight, and remember there are many hands and ears here to help or listen

D.

Conquest

Love you, V. I hope today is better too. Thinking of you lots

Vacation thoughts?
I've been wanting some time off from work and it looks like I'll have that in a week or so. Part of me wants to hide out on the couch, but I know a change of scenery would be good too. Planning a small get away sounds best to me right now. When I think about it though, I get a little anxious about committing my time...like What if you're sick? What if family needs you here at home and you're gone? What if blah blah blah... And I'm thinking that's the AV trying to convince me to stay in my little bubble...so much of my past was spent trying to control every variable of my physical environment to accommodate my cravings and habits...I guess I just want to have fun again without the need to have control over everything! How do we let that need go?!

On another note...TGIF! Today I've got a busy schedule...work, haircut at a new salon (treat!), run/woggle with a friend, cowboy for dinner (making TexMex, my favorite). Weekends are soooooo much better sober. Soooo much better.

As always, thanks for listening and sharing. I hope each of you has an outstanding day. Big hugs

SoberLeigh

(((V))).

Conquest, enjoy your day; sounds like fun. Yum; TexMex.

Arbor

Hey Conquest. Glad you had a good time at your church meeting and that you got the right day this time! Lol. The anxiety of having complete control I can relate to. It was much easier when I was younger in my twenties. As I've gotten older with wife and now children control is even more out of my hands. Its definitely something you have to learn to let go of over time. Learning to live in the moment has never made more sense to me now than ever. I finally get that. Once you do then it's easier to relax.

Hope today's a better day V. Everyday something's different right? Wouldn't see that if we were drinking all the time.

Mark1014

Hi gang, quick lunchtime check in. Sunny and 41 here, but loving the sun. Conquest, I love planning vacation! Lots of folks here go on ski trips for spring break.....generally Colorado. We dont have that planned unfortunately, but next holiday is Destin, FL in June. Seems like forever, but it'll get here soon. I'll have to be super solid on sobriety then...we meet the Dallas family and the alcohol flows! I've never been to padre but I guess that's closest good beach for you? Too soon for hill country blooms. Keep us posted on the wild flower seed you spread.

What does everyone have going this weekend?