Class of October 2013 - Part 14
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Yay, Cindy, you did the best thing for the both of you! I love that relieved feeling that I get when I resolve something that has been eating at me.
We should be closing on our house tomorrow. It is a very artsy, different house in an area that is known for cookie cutters. I am very excited to now call it my own and put my own touches on it. It just feels right.
On the mom front, my feelings are all over the map, up and down and all around. My mom has downplayed it to "no big deal", but my sister called the resort and was told that there was 35-40 witnesses and the case is closed, and that is all that they were willing to say. My sister is using this situation to get out the truth about our emotionally abusive childhood with our aunts but I am kind of uncomfortable with the pity party for us. I more wanted everyone to know about my mom's alcoholism, in case that she dies from it, but I am not sure I want to relive the crud of our childhood. I tried to get into a counselor who had a specialty in addiction and had amazing on-line reviews, but his waitlist was so long, I felt it was pointless. In short, I am feeling a lot of anxiety these last few days, but I honestly have no real taste for alcohol. I need relief though and I am not sure where that is going to come from. I have been praying a lot.
We should be closing on our house tomorrow. It is a very artsy, different house in an area that is known for cookie cutters. I am very excited to now call it my own and put my own touches on it. It just feels right.
On the mom front, my feelings are all over the map, up and down and all around. My mom has downplayed it to "no big deal", but my sister called the resort and was told that there was 35-40 witnesses and the case is closed, and that is all that they were willing to say. My sister is using this situation to get out the truth about our emotionally abusive childhood with our aunts but I am kind of uncomfortable with the pity party for us. I more wanted everyone to know about my mom's alcoholism, in case that she dies from it, but I am not sure I want to relive the crud of our childhood. I tried to get into a counselor who had a specialty in addiction and had amazing on-line reviews, but his waitlist was so long, I felt it was pointless. In short, I am feeling a lot of anxiety these last few days, but I honestly have no real taste for alcohol. I need relief though and I am not sure where that is going to come from. I have been praying a lot.
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DD
My friend here in Michigan sees a counselor who deals with addition, my friend is addicted to food, she was telling him about me and how I quit drinking one day.. His fear for me is until I seek help for the underlying issues of my drinking it will come back. He has a long waiting list as well, but he told my friend he is will to see me because how I just up and quit.
Cindy, I believe how you did it was the best, it isn't easy breaking off a relationship no matter what it might be.
Who Dey, it takes a few days but I am trying to release my feelings slowly..
Again thanks all for the support
My friend here in Michigan sees a counselor who deals with addition, my friend is addicted to food, she was telling him about me and how I quit drinking one day.. His fear for me is until I seek help for the underlying issues of my drinking it will come back. He has a long waiting list as well, but he told my friend he is will to see me because how I just up and quit.
Cindy, I believe how you did it was the best, it isn't easy breaking off a relationship no matter what it might be.
Who Dey, it takes a few days but I am trying to release my feelings slowly..
Again thanks all for the support
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sounds like the best move for you Cyndy 
I'm real;ly pleased you can see this guy HD...I hope you can find a good counselor to help too, DD
Hope the rain eases up WhoDey - I totally agree about learning to face things. I prefer this way so much
hey SW - hope all is well man
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I'm real;ly pleased you can see this guy HD...I hope you can find a good counselor to help too, DD
Hope the rain eases up WhoDey - I totally agree about learning to face things. I prefer this way so much
hey SW - hope all is well man
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Getting there D my hair is slowly growing bk (alopecia areata) im still taking my eardrops 3 times a day and using cotton wool like you said for my ear infection i see the ent specialist for the 2nd time at the end of april
havnt been able to have a hot bath all winter as i have to protect the ear as much as possible so its been lukewarm baths and mrs sw helps wash my hair as i have to use a towel pressed to my ear when she does it
Fungal ear infections are notoriously hard to shift and its autoimmune just like my alopecia
Getting there & thanks for asking D
havnt been able to have a hot bath all winter as i have to protect the ear as much as possible so its been lukewarm baths and mrs sw helps wash my hair as i have to use a towel pressed to my ear when she does it
Fungal ear infections are notoriously hard to shift and its autoimmune just like my alopecia
Getting there & thanks for asking D
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Howdy Tobers.
Today I will be overseeing the emptying of my deceased friends apartment. A charity is coming to take the larger items and some clothing. I'll need to return another day to finish up with the smaller stuff.
I was at the BMV this morning to renew my license and registration and saw a factoid on a screen meant to entertain patrons while endlessly waiting for service stating that in the 1830s ketchup was used as a medicine. Well, I had to check that out and found:
Carry on.
Today I will be overseeing the emptying of my deceased friends apartment. A charity is coming to take the larger items and some clothing. I'll need to return another day to finish up with the smaller stuff.
I was at the BMV this morning to renew my license and registration and saw a factoid on a screen meant to entertain patrons while endlessly waiting for service stating that in the 1830s ketchup was used as a medicine. Well, I had to check that out and found:
Ketchup was used as a medicine in United States in the 1830’s
It was in 1830’s when ketchup was used as a medicine in the United States and was called ‘Dr. Miles Compound Extract of Tomato’. To understand how Heinz became a health food, you have to first get a handle on how the saucy tomato product became such a hot commodity.
It’s thought that the name is taken from Asian culture, which in the 17th century, was enjoying a pickled fish sauce, known as ke-tsiap, or kecap. The source of our word ketchup may be the Malay word kęchap, possibly taken into Malay from the Cantonese dialect of Chinese. Kęchap, like our word, referred to a kind of sauce, but a sauce without tomatoes; rather, it contained fish brine, herbs, and spices. It was also believed that it could help prevent colds due to the Vitamin C that it contained. Scientific studies claimed that tomatoes had antioxidants which were beneficial in preventing cancers.
The first ketchup recipe was printed in Elizabeth Smith’s The Compleat Housewife, in 1727, but alas, it was still anemic. There were no red fruits of the vine. But in 1812, a recipe for tomato ketchup appeared in the Nova Scotia cookbook of a transplanted American, who called it “love apple” ketchup.
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Have a great day/weekend Tobers ... and do something positive for your health by having a cheeseburger with extra ketchup.It was in 1830’s when ketchup was used as a medicine in the United States and was called ‘Dr. Miles Compound Extract of Tomato’. To understand how Heinz became a health food, you have to first get a handle on how the saucy tomato product became such a hot commodity.
It’s thought that the name is taken from Asian culture, which in the 17th century, was enjoying a pickled fish sauce, known as ke-tsiap, or kecap. The source of our word ketchup may be the Malay word kęchap, possibly taken into Malay from the Cantonese dialect of Chinese. Kęchap, like our word, referred to a kind of sauce, but a sauce without tomatoes; rather, it contained fish brine, herbs, and spices. It was also believed that it could help prevent colds due to the Vitamin C that it contained. Scientific studies claimed that tomatoes had antioxidants which were beneficial in preventing cancers.
The first ketchup recipe was printed in Elizabeth Smith’s The Compleat Housewife, in 1727, but alas, it was still anemic. There were no red fruits of the vine. But in 1812, a recipe for tomato ketchup appeared in the Nova Scotia cookbook of a transplanted American, who called it “love apple” ketchup.
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Carry on.
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Ok I did my first 5K of the season yesterday, I am not quite a runner like Cindy. I do alot of run/walk.. Last year my last 5K I did it in 47:21, this time I did it in 45:11, it is huge to shave two minutes off my time. Today my husband wants to get the pedal bikes out and go for a 20 mile ride. Not sure if my legs can handle it.
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DD - CONGRATS!! That is a BFD!! On the topic of anxiety and counseling, surely there must be more than one counselor in the area that deals with addiction? Have you thought about seeking a group like setting? I think there is one called Adult Children of Alcoholics. Forgive me if you have already mentioned that one - it sounds familiar but I don't know from where. I totally get what you mean when you say the anxiety needs to come out - you just aren't sure how. How did the closing go? Are you a home owner? I am closing on mine this afternoon. Final step in the divorce process! Sending lots of ((Hugs)) your way!
WD - It was only recently with the loss of my dad that I have seen up close and personal what the grieving process looks like. My step mom was a lady on a mission when it came to clearing out my dad's stuff. It did help her though. I hope you get the same feeling of closure. Hugs to you, my friend!
HD - that is awesome on the 5k!! You rock!
oh and WD - I LOVE ketchup. When I was pregnant with my first child I craved it. I would get food just to have an excuse to eat the ketchup. Still love it and am fairly healthy so maybe that is why! LOL
SW - hope you are on the mend! Keep us posted. ((hugs))
WD - It was only recently with the loss of my dad that I have seen up close and personal what the grieving process looks like. My step mom was a lady on a mission when it came to clearing out my dad's stuff. It did help her though. I hope you get the same feeling of closure. Hugs to you, my friend!
HD - that is awesome on the 5k!! You rock!
oh and WD - I LOVE ketchup. When I was pregnant with my first child I craved it. I would get food just to have an excuse to eat the ketchup. Still love it and am fairly healthy so maybe that is why! LOL
SW - hope you are on the mend! Keep us posted. ((hugs))
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Great job DD
I am trying not to count the months anymore because then I get to thinking if I made it this long why can't I just have one..
Today I meet with the realtor to do a walk thru of my house I will be selling to get an idea how much the house will sell for, I know I am upset down on it but just to get rid of it sounds good to me
I am trying not to count the months anymore because then I get to thinking if I made it this long why can't I just have one..
Today I meet with the realtor to do a walk thru of my house I will be selling to get an idea how much the house will sell for, I know I am upset down on it but just to get rid of it sounds good to me
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Hi, all. Hope everyone is doing ok. I have to admit that I was expecting to come back to more action but that must just be a testament to our sobrieties holding strong! We had spring break off and so my Type A husband and I turned it into house projects but that is what makes us happy. My parents came for Easter. They were in good spirits and in good shape considering my mom was in a wheelchair. I am hoping that this incident with her heel might be her bottom, but I have seen honeymoon periods before. As they say, one day at a time . . . .
We had spring break off and so my Type A husband and I turned it into house projects but that is what makes us happy. My parents came for Easter. They were in good spirits and in good shape considering my mom was in a wheelchair. I am hoping that this incident with her heel might be her bottom, but I have seen honeymoon periods before. As they say, one day at a time . . . .
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I'm here. I check in from time to time, but have been busy. Spent a few days in the Smoky's last week - had a nice 11 mile day hike with my 16 year old daughter to the top of Mt. LeConte and back. This week I'm on business travel in DC.
I will admit to hearing voices about learning to drink in moderation. It's tough sometimes as it seems like alcohol is everywhere. Having to eat out a lot lately doesn't help. Tonight I grabbed a carry out pizza (which was awesome) and two root beers ... but a large selection of craft beers kept staring at me.
Prayers tonight for all the Tobers. I hope all are doing well!
I will admit to hearing voices about learning to drink in moderation. It's tough sometimes as it seems like alcohol is everywhere. Having to eat out a lot lately doesn't help. Tonight I grabbed a carry out pizza (which was awesome) and two root beers ... but a large selection of craft beers kept staring at me.
Prayers tonight for all the Tobers. I hope all are doing well!
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