Class of July 2013 Part 27
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Originally Posted by Leshar 
Hello everyone,
I'm glad to see that everyone had a good, sober, Christmas.
Croissant, thanks for your support about my changing my travel plans. I agree with Dee, that you made the right decision about your father. What a sense of entitlement he had, to presume upon your plans at the last minute.
Yes, I had a great evening volunteering with my friend. It was busy, noisy, we served 150 guests. There were turkeys prepared with recipes from various countries, to reflect the nationalities of the guests. Tons of food! Everyone was enjoying it. We all cleaned up, washed up after and it was a good bunch of people, we all worked well together. I'm really glad I did this.
I had a lovely time visiting with my friend. I'm so glad I went!
I'm a bit tired now, so I'm glad to just have the evening to relax!
Hope all are well!
I'm glad to see that everyone had a good, sober, Christmas.
Croissant, thanks for your support about my changing my travel plans. I agree with Dee, that you made the right decision about your father. What a sense of entitlement he had, to presume upon your plans at the last minute.
Yes, I had a great evening volunteering with my friend. It was busy, noisy, we served 150 guests. There were turkeys prepared with recipes from various countries, to reflect the nationalities of the guests. Tons of food! Everyone was enjoying it. We all cleaned up, washed up after and it was a good bunch of people, we all worked well together. I'm really glad I did this.
I had a lovely time visiting with my friend. I'm so glad I went!
I'm a bit tired now, so I'm glad to just have the evening to relax!
Hope all are well!
Leshar
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Originally Posted by SnoozyQ
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Really nice picture, Wendy!
It's been kind of a disappointing day. Turns out I had to call a company about the print being off on my daughters new Zelda bedspread. Have to return it via mail for a refund.
Then the DVD player my wife and daughter got me isn't HDMI or High Def.
Like a left over from the turn of the century. So that's going back to the box store for another.
Oh well, but at least I'm still on vacation.
It was a nice day, and got two walks in with Leah and my wife.
It's been kind of a disappointing day. Turns out I had to call a company about the print being off on my daughters new Zelda bedspread. Have to return it via mail for a refund.
Then the DVD player my wife and daughter got me isn't HDMI or High Def.
Like a left over from the turn of the century. So that's going back to the box store for another.
Oh well, but at least I'm still on vacation.
It was a nice day, and got two walks in with Leah and my wife.
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Getting ready to reset my goals for this new year. Revisited the Women for Sobriety statements. I love that for me, each time I revisit these, I realise I have a lot to be grateful for, but also that getting and staying sober takes a lot of work. I'm proud of myself for doing that.
I looked at my dining table the other day, remembering how I used to sit near it each day, drink after drink, bottle after bottle - achieving nothing. Buying stupid things on eBay, getting fat, losing my memory, damaging my brain, failing at work, hating myself deep down and lying to myself about my life.
My whole life has changed, and that table is the only piece of furniture that remains of that terrible and sad life, hiding who I really was from everyone.
So, off to think about my goals and what I need to work on for 2016;
13 Statements of Acceptance
1. I have a life-threatening problem that once had me.
I now take charge of my life. I accept the responsibility.
2. Negative thoughts destroy only myself.
My first conscious act must be to remove negativity from my life.
3. Happiness is a habit I will develop.
Happiness is created, not waited for.
4. Problems bother me only to the degree I permit them to.
I now better understand my problems and do not permit problems to overwhelm me.
5. I am what I think.
I am a capable, competent, caring, compassionate woman.
6. Life can be ordinary or it can be great.
Greatness is mine by a conscious effort.
7. Love can change the course of my world.
Caring becomes all important.
8. The fundamental object of life is emotional and spiritual growth.
Daily I put my life into a proper order, knowing which are the priorities.
9. The past is gone forever.
No longer will I be victimized by the past, I am a new person.
10. All love given returns.
I will learn to know that others love me.
11. Enthusiasm is my daily exercise.
I treasure all moments of my new life.
12. I am a competent woman and have much to give life.
This is what I am and I shall know it always.
13. I am responsible for myself and for my actions.
I am in charge of my mind, my thoughts, and my life.
I looked at my dining table the other day, remembering how I used to sit near it each day, drink after drink, bottle after bottle - achieving nothing. Buying stupid things on eBay, getting fat, losing my memory, damaging my brain, failing at work, hating myself deep down and lying to myself about my life.
My whole life has changed, and that table is the only piece of furniture that remains of that terrible and sad life, hiding who I really was from everyone.
So, off to think about my goals and what I need to work on for 2016;
13 Statements of Acceptance
1. I have a life-threatening problem that once had me.
I now take charge of my life. I accept the responsibility.
2. Negative thoughts destroy only myself.
My first conscious act must be to remove negativity from my life.
3. Happiness is a habit I will develop.
Happiness is created, not waited for.
4. Problems bother me only to the degree I permit them to.
I now better understand my problems and do not permit problems to overwhelm me.
5. I am what I think.
I am a capable, competent, caring, compassionate woman.
6. Life can be ordinary or it can be great.
Greatness is mine by a conscious effort.
7. Love can change the course of my world.
Caring becomes all important.
8. The fundamental object of life is emotional and spiritual growth.
Daily I put my life into a proper order, knowing which are the priorities.
9. The past is gone forever.
No longer will I be victimized by the past, I am a new person.
10. All love given returns.
I will learn to know that others love me.
11. Enthusiasm is my daily exercise.
I treasure all moments of my new life.
12. I am a competent woman and have much to give life.
This is what I am and I shall know it always.
13. I am responsible for myself and for my actions.
I am in charge of my mind, my thoughts, and my life.
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Had a lot of fun this Christmas, looks like you did too snooz! We had Mexican Christmas with my uncles wife's family, then I drove down to San Diego for a very **** Christmas. Lots of cooking and food and craziness. J skyped in from England and dad didn't talk to her, which is to be expected. But my step mother grabbed the phone and talked to her. That was a nice surprise.
Crois, those statements do make recovery look like a daily grind somewhat. But it does outline some beautiful changes that make life much better! I'm glad that all that's left to remind you of your past is a table. The rest of you has very much moved on.
Crois, those statements do make recovery look like a daily grind somewhat. But it does outline some beautiful changes that make life much better! I'm glad that all that's left to remind you of your past is a table. The rest of you has very much moved on.
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Lol sr blocked "****." Wasn't expecting that. It's a slight slur I suppose if said with malice, but it's how my people affectionately refer to each other. (It's the least offensive of things you can call an Italian American)
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Haha, wehav, the child in me wonders what the terrible four letter word was, lol.
Yes, to clarify, God, I wouldn't or couldn't focus on all 13 statements at once (that would be like doing the 12 AA steps at once!). In fact they don't recommend that, from memory. But I can always pick one out of them that I find is a good one to focus on for a week, for example. I think about 18 months ago that was my ritual for the first few months of my first 8 months of sobriety. They set a good foundation and they resonated with me and called out the areas I needed to work on.
Is San Diego good, or meh? I'm booking my second trip to the U.S...and I've heard mixed reviews?
Yes, to clarify, God, I wouldn't or couldn't focus on all 13 statements at once (that would be like doing the 12 AA steps at once!). In fact they don't recommend that, from memory. But I can always pick one out of them that I find is a good one to focus on for a week, for example. I think about 18 months ago that was my ritual for the first few months of my first 8 months of sobriety. They set a good foundation and they resonated with me and called out the areas I needed to work on.
Is San Diego good, or meh? I'm booking my second trip to the U.S...and I've heard mixed reviews?
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