Class of February 2016 Support Thread Part 7
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I'm glad knb is OK [still catching up on thread 6]. Coco, I'm like you. I've been told I'm "overly emotional", but that was coming from someone somewhat robotic. Yep, we're all unique, and must embrace that!
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I seem to be fixated on Yankee Doodle.
“For some reason,” Metcalf says, “early in 1883, this inspired someone to call foppish young men of New York City ‘doods,’ with the alternate spelling ‘dudes’ soon becoming the norm.” Some of the early mocking descriptions of these dudes seem awfully familiar today: “A weak mustache, a cigarette, a thirteen button vest/A curled rim hat—a minaret—two watch chains cross the breast.” Yep, sounds like a hipster. But that word has gotten so stale. We should all go back to “dood,” or maybe even “doodle.”What's the Origin of the Word "Dude"? | Mental Floss
Good morning, Februdoodles.
I also learned the possible origins of OK.
Hmmm, what other useless facts can I learn today....?
“For some reason,” Metcalf says, “early in 1883, this inspired someone to call foppish young men of New York City ‘doods,’ with the alternate spelling ‘dudes’ soon becoming the norm.” Some of the early mocking descriptions of these dudes seem awfully familiar today: “A weak mustache, a cigarette, a thirteen button vest/A curled rim hat—a minaret—two watch chains cross the breast.” Yep, sounds like a hipster. But that word has gotten so stale. We should all go back to “dood,” or maybe even “doodle.”What's the Origin of the Word "Dude"? | Mental Floss
Good morning, Februdoodles.
I also learned the possible origins of OK.
Hmmm, what other useless facts can I learn today....?
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Originally Posted by JL2014 
Regional dialect.... Somebody was being nice. I'm pretty redneck. I'm actually wearing a neon orange hunting color sweatshirt at work. ( they WERE on sale).
Ok, really, I'm probably just a mess. 
Originally Posted by Applekat
I also will write y'all but I don't say it out loud. Lol.
Day 5.
Day 5.
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Originally Posted by GardenGal
I'm glad knb is OK [still catching up on thread 6]. Coco, I'm like you. I've been told I'm "overly emotional", but that was coming from someone somewhat robotic. Yep, we're all unique, and must embrace that!
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Originally Posted by Delizadee
I seem to be fixated on Yankee Doodle.
“For some reason,” Metcalf says, “early in 1883, this inspired someone to call foppish young men of New York City ‘doods,’ with the alternate spelling ‘dudes’ soon becoming the norm.” Some of the early mocking descriptions of these dudes seem awfully familiar today: “A weak mustache, a cigarette, a thirteen button vest/A curled rim hat—a minaret—two watch chains cross the breast.” Yep, sounds like a hipster. But that word has gotten so stale. We should all go back to “dood,” or maybe even “doodle.”What's the Origin of the Word "Dude"? | Mental Floss
Good morning, Februdoodles.
I also learned the possible origins of OK.
Hmmm, what other useless facts can I learn today....?
“For some reason,” Metcalf says, “early in 1883, this inspired someone to call foppish young men of New York City ‘doods,’ with the alternate spelling ‘dudes’ soon becoming the norm.” Some of the early mocking descriptions of these dudes seem awfully familiar today: “A weak mustache, a cigarette, a thirteen button vest/A curled rim hat—a minaret—two watch chains cross the breast.” Yep, sounds like a hipster. But that word has gotten so stale. We should all go back to “dood,” or maybe even “doodle.”What's the Origin of the Word "Dude"? | Mental Floss
Good morning, Februdoodles.
I also learned the possible origins of OK.
Hmmm, what other useless facts can I learn today....?
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It seems like it's gonna be a real fight to stay sober when I read ppls day 30-40 posts where they are feeling like they're faltering.
I once made around 100 days, then started slowly drinking again then returned to the cycle I've been in. I only did that once, and I'm still not able to identify " how" I'm doing it now. Not seeing a different "formula" to not drinking. I've done some pretty dang wacky things to stay sober, none of which must have been correct.
Maybe it's surrender or something I'm missing. All I really notice is a very quiet " anger" sensation, and I see some triggers very clearly , whereas I really wasn't looking for them because I was riding the constant drama wave that's been present in my life. It's like it's a point of view- shift or something. Maybe I'm able to step out and look at what's going on rather than just getting mowed down by emotional breakdowns, sickness and death which have been the menu for the past year.
I'm not doing a good job of communicating this, but I really noticed more things in the past 11 days, than previously, and right now, I'm basically learning to enjoy eating and sleeping again. ( eating- too much, for sure)
I don't know at what time in recovery a person should start working on real change, because sobering up and remaining so appears to be pretty darn drastic in itself. Who knows.
It's Friday. 5 hrs til off. I've posted on Fridays before right up to crashing.
All I'm sure of is that I'm sober right now. No plans to drink. No "weekend drama" news, is gonna make me drink. Ice cream and a middle finger is the order of the day, albeit rude ! Lol
I once made around 100 days, then started slowly drinking again then returned to the cycle I've been in. I only did that once, and I'm still not able to identify " how" I'm doing it now. Not seeing a different "formula" to not drinking. I've done some pretty dang wacky things to stay sober, none of which must have been correct.
Maybe it's surrender or something I'm missing. All I really notice is a very quiet " anger" sensation, and I see some triggers very clearly , whereas I really wasn't looking for them because I was riding the constant drama wave that's been present in my life. It's like it's a point of view- shift or something. Maybe I'm able to step out and look at what's going on rather than just getting mowed down by emotional breakdowns, sickness and death which have been the menu for the past year.
I'm not doing a good job of communicating this, but I really noticed more things in the past 11 days, than previously, and right now, I'm basically learning to enjoy eating and sleeping again. ( eating- too much, for sure)
I don't know at what time in recovery a person should start working on real change, because sobering up and remaining so appears to be pretty darn drastic in itself. Who knows.
It's Friday. 5 hrs til off. I've posted on Fridays before right up to crashing.
All I'm sure of is that I'm sober right now. No plans to drink. No "weekend drama" news, is gonna make me drink. Ice cream and a middle finger is the order of the day, albeit rude ! Lol
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Originally Posted by JL2014
It seems like it's gonna be a real fight to stay sober when I read ppls day 30-40 posts where they are feeling like they're faltering.
I once made around 100 days, then started slowly drinking again then returned to the cycle I've been in. I only did that once, and I'm still not able to identify " how" I'm doing it now. Not seeing a different "formula" to not drinking. I've done some pretty dang wacky things to stay sober, none of which must have been correct.
Maybe it's surrender or something I'm missing. All I really notice is a very quiet " anger" sensation, and I see some triggers very clearly , whereas I really wasn't looking for them because I was riding the constant drama wave that's been present in my life. It's like it's a point of view- shift or something. Maybe I'm able to step out and look at what's going on rather than just getting mowed down by emotional breakdowns, sickness and death which have been the menu for the past year.
I'm not doing a good job of communicating this, but I really noticed more things in the past 11 days, than previously, and right now, I'm basically learning to enjoy eating and sleeping again. ( eating- too much, for sure)
I don't know at what time in recovery a person should start working on real change, because sobering up and remaining so appears to be pretty darn drastic in itself. Who knows.
It's Friday. 5 hrs til off. I've posted on Fridays before right up to crashing.
All I'm sure of is that I'm sober right now. No plans to drink. No "weekend drama" news, is gonna make me drink. Ice cream and a middle finger is the order of the day, albeit rude ! Lol
I once made around 100 days, then started slowly drinking again then returned to the cycle I've been in. I only did that once, and I'm still not able to identify " how" I'm doing it now. Not seeing a different "formula" to not drinking. I've done some pretty dang wacky things to stay sober, none of which must have been correct.
Maybe it's surrender or something I'm missing. All I really notice is a very quiet " anger" sensation, and I see some triggers very clearly , whereas I really wasn't looking for them because I was riding the constant drama wave that's been present in my life. It's like it's a point of view- shift or something. Maybe I'm able to step out and look at what's going on rather than just getting mowed down by emotional breakdowns, sickness and death which have been the menu for the past year.
I'm not doing a good job of communicating this, but I really noticed more things in the past 11 days, than previously, and right now, I'm basically learning to enjoy eating and sleeping again. ( eating- too much, for sure)
I don't know at what time in recovery a person should start working on real change, because sobering up and remaining so appears to be pretty darn drastic in itself. Who knows.
It's Friday. 5 hrs til off. I've posted on Fridays before right up to crashing.
All I'm sure of is that I'm sober right now. No plans to drink. No "weekend drama" news, is gonna make me drink. Ice cream and a middle finger is the order of the day, albeit rude ! Lol
then I feel resentful of the work I need to do and just don't do it. I have been white knuckling alot, so it doesn't feel like a happy sobriety a lot of the times. And as for the drama and anger... I sing "Let it go" from Frozen in my head. A lot. And have a habit of putting my two middle fingers up high in the air and waving them around like I just don't care. It helps.
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Hey guys! The woman I teach once a week told me that I'm so much better now I'm sober. She said I look great and I can actually hold a pen now because my hands aren't shaking! I'd fooled myself into thinking she hadn't noticed that. 
My friend said I was really boring when I was drinking, and that she used to drive around in the dark looking for me because she knew I was drunk somewhere. I can't believe that was all so recent, I feel like a completely different person now.
JL - Glad you're feeling better this time around. Getting a good night's sleep has been one of the best things about sobriety for me. The past few times I 'quit' my sleeping patterns actually got worse - I've never made it this far so it's all new to me. I'm glad I've stuck it out this long.
AA recommends that you don't make an major changes in your life in the first year of sobriety. Obviously this isn't always practical, you may need to find a job to pay bills, etc. Or if a job was causing you to drink then it would be advisable to change that.
My friend said I was really boring when I was drinking, and that she used to drive around in the dark looking for me because she knew I was drunk somewhere. I can't believe that was all so recent, I feel like a completely different person now.JL - Glad you're feeling better this time around. Getting a good night's sleep has been one of the best things about sobriety for me. The past few times I 'quit' my sleeping patterns actually got worse - I've never made it this far so it's all new to me. I'm glad I've stuck it out this long.
AA recommends that you don't make an major changes in your life in the first year of sobriety. Obviously this isn't always practical, you may need to find a job to pay bills, etc. Or if a job was causing you to drink then it would be advisable to change that.
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I now typically avoid reading news, because it tends to be a trigger, but I just read they found a huge knife buried on OJ's property. Good lord. Actually, it was found years ago, and the cop held on to it secretly. WTF?
Do we have a 'random, pointless comments' thread? I guess that's where this post belongs.
Anyhoo, I never believed he was innocent.
Do we have a 'random, pointless comments' thread? I guess that's where this post belongs.
Anyhoo, I never believed he was innocent.
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My Goodness! You people are busy.
Congratulations on 30 days Badger!
Lolipa - So happy you are feeling energetic. Can ya send some of that my way?
BeerbGone - We have a good, strong group here. Stay with us. We are going to do this together.
Ramblers (you know who you are) - My day would not be complete without your ramblings.
Delizadee - I think it's going to stick. I hope all my fellow Februdoodles have a fantastic, sober, Friday night. Or Saturday night depending on which side of the rock you're on.
Congratulations on 30 days Badger!
Lolipa - So happy you are feeling energetic. Can ya send some of that my way?
BeerbGone - We have a good, strong group here. Stay with us. We are going to do this together.
Ramblers (you know who you are) - My day would not be complete without your ramblings.
Delizadee - I think it's going to stick. I hope all my fellow Februdoodles have a fantastic, sober, Friday night. Or Saturday night depending on which side of the rock you're on.
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Day 14. .still dealing with this drat sinus infection and other stuff. Blah. Reeling over spouse hacking into my email, but have to deal with it.
The picture of Yankee swinging noodles around his head like I had as a child made me LOL. I found out what a human Macaroni was from encyclopedia, when we had those.
After watching the debate shenanigans, with Trump making innuendos about his man parts, I am considering becoming an ex-pat. I love Vancouver but climbing over the wall Trump will build on that border to keep Americans IN might be difficult. There will be a mass exodus north. I love Sydney very very much but the Vegemite situation may be a hindrance. I also love London, but the cat quarantine sitch rules that out. Haven't been to NZ, really want to go though.
Any other suggestions welcome.
Feeling AV whispering for first time in 2 weeks but not giving in.
The picture of Yankee swinging noodles around his head like I had as a child made me LOL. I found out what a human Macaroni was from encyclopedia, when we had those.
After watching the debate shenanigans, with Trump making innuendos about his man parts, I am considering becoming an ex-pat. I love Vancouver but climbing over the wall Trump will build on that border to keep Americans IN might be difficult. There will be a mass exodus north. I love Sydney very very much but the Vegemite situation may be a hindrance. I also love London, but the cat quarantine sitch rules that out. Haven't been to NZ, really want to go though.
Any other suggestions welcome.
Feeling AV whispering for first time in 2 weeks but not giving in.
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Originally Posted by beerbgone
I slipped and I'm starting a new day one. I would really like to stay in this class, however. If nobody has any objections.
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Hey doodles! I woke up today and one of the first thoughts in my head was, "nah, no drinking for me today" and on I went to coffee and smoke. Dear God! It has been almost a week since I have just put the thought out there and let it go and not obsessed about it all day! Weeeehooooo!!!! I better not get too excited though. Last thing I need is celebratory thoughts in my head, haha.
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Part 7!! This class is craaazyyyy! (In a good way) . Day 13. And it's Friday! Eek. Coco I always say ya'll. it's def a southern thing but I adopted it lol. Probably cuz I was such a huge Britney fan who says it all the time. :P. Everyone stay close this weekend. Stay sober this weekend.
. Day 13. And it's Friday! Eek. Coco I always say ya'll. it's def a southern thing but I adopted it lol. Probably cuz I was such a huge Britney fan who says it all the time. :P. Everyone stay close this weekend. Stay sober this weekend.
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My Campral Rx is still not ready. 
I really wonder how long this is going to take. Apparently it's fairly new in the US.
My husband was going to join me today for an AA meeting, but I am SO sick with a cold, I worry about spreading germs. I guess we're just going to take it easy today.
I really wonder how long this is going to take. Apparently it's fairly new in the US.My husband was going to join me today for an AA meeting, but I am SO sick with a cold, I worry about spreading germs. I guess we're just going to take it easy today.
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Originally Posted by Sadie1
Day 14. .still dealing with this drat sinus infection and other stuff. Blah. Reeling over spouse hacking into my email, but have to deal with it.
The picture of Yankee swinging noodles around his head like I had as a child made me LOL. I found out what a human Macaroni was from encyclopedia, when we had those.
After watching the debate shenanigans, with Trump making innuendos about his man parts, I am considering becoming an ex-pat. I love Vancouver but climbing over the wall Trump will build on that border to keep Americans IN might be difficult. There will be a mass exodus north. I love Sydney very very much but the Vegemite situation may be a hindrance. I also love London, but the cat quarantine sitch rules that out. Haven't been to NZ, really want to go though.
Any other suggestions welcome.
Feeling AV whispering for first time in 2 weeks but not giving in.
The picture of Yankee swinging noodles around his head like I had as a child made me LOL. I found out what a human Macaroni was from encyclopedia, when we had those.
After watching the debate shenanigans, with Trump making innuendos about his man parts, I am considering becoming an ex-pat. I love Vancouver but climbing over the wall Trump will build on that border to keep Americans IN might be difficult. There will be a mass exodus north. I love Sydney very very much but the Vegemite situation may be a hindrance. I also love London, but the cat quarantine sitch rules that out. Haven't been to NZ, really want to go though.
Any other suggestions welcome.
Feeling AV whispering for first time in 2 weeks but not giving in.
She went bazonkers. Alcoholics griping aren't really talking about people as much as they are venting their own frustrations, but a non-alcoholic will never believe that. :/
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