CaseyW

A part time job sounds reasonable to me, KiKi. A good way to build a new daily routine and make some needed money.

Applekat

Kiki I've never worked retail so I don't have that experience but I would be wary about crazy holiday shoppers etc being a trigger. Unless of course that's just a silly rumor and people are actually polite and sane around the holidays. You seem to be triggered by people's actions sometimes so I would hate that you found you wanted to pick up a drink on the way home from work, even though the commitment of the work-time kept you from drinking then. And didn't you just end a part time job bc of the trigger?

Then again knowing it's all temporary and the benefit of added income, perhaps those will totally trump any annoyed/angry thoughts coming from the mall work-day. And some people are really energized and lifted up by the festivity of the mall at Christmas - decor, music, etc.

Be gentle with yourself! Good luck with the decision!

Purplrks3647

^^^I love this too!^^^

Hey guys! Watching Friends while getting ready for my final painting class tonight. I'd like to sign up for another session, but I haven't started Christmas shopping yet & I should probably get that done first.

Nice work on the promotion, Sam! That would stress me out too, honestly. But I'm weird like that (???)

Kiki I had to get a part time job too, just to keep from drinking so much. I like having the first shift since it forces me to go to bed early, and people don't start showing up until later in the morning. Maybe you could find something that you'd enjoy without many annoying people? (Yeah, in a perfect world, right?!?!)

I'll need to add Lillian's homework to my toolbox.....

I will check back in later on!

Bobbieka

Okay, I have a serious confession. I am jealous of the November Class! You guys all left!! I know you show up her but, jeez, I feel like I'm getting the leftovers!

Just kidding. I do think it should be called the Marchembers. I'm glad you guys aren't quitting and are finding more tools.

Love you all!

Applekat

Purplrks - LOVE me some Friends!! My husband is such a mix of Ross and Chandler. Speaking of Friends, gotta get my Thanksgiving pants out soon!

Bobbie - I tried but I can't post in both groups. Maybe when November is also in Daily Threads lol. Too much back and forth.

Hope all are well. I finished season 4 of Homeland and season 5 isn't on Hulu. WHAT to do?!

CaseyW

Be thankful. Season 5 was BORING.

Autumnlover19

Hi all!
It's been a busy last few days for me. Loooong work days, 10-12 hours, exhaustion, headaches, and now sciatica on my right side.

But I've been sober for 50 days! And I'm off tomorrow and will be getting a steroid injection in my spine to hopefully help the sciatica. I had injections 1.5 years ago and hey helped.

Sounds like everyone has a lot going on! I quickly read through and I'm sorry for your struggles but proud of your triumphs! Focus on your successes we can do this, everyone. Keep the faith!
{fist bump**

Applekat

Congrats on 50 days Jemma! Outstanding. Hope your little one is doing well.

Aw man Casey. That's a bummer. But honestly jeez, season 4 ended quite boring-ly too. We were disappointed.

CaseyW

50 days is amazing, Jemma! Hope the injections help.

Don't worry, Bobbie, this is still my home. You're not getting rid of me that easily. It's just nice to have a new audience to repeat my same old boring stuff too. You've all heard it hundreds of times before by now.

Cooking breakfast for dinner. NOT playing any more video games today. Probably put on some loud music and read for a few hours.

CaseyW

Honestly, I don't even remember that much about season 5 except for a couple of details. I know I didn't hate it while it was on the air, so maybe "boring" isn't the right word. I think the new season starts in January so I bet season 5 also gets put on Netflix right before then.

Dee74

I think only you can make that decision Kiki. I think a job would be good for you in a lot of ways - but if past experience leads you to think you might get stressed out, you'd really need to be sure you have some stress relief ideas other than booze?

Bobbieka - we can rename this the Bobbie Thread if you like

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Applekat

And Kiki - I worry about myself when my youngest is off to school in a few years. I can't predict right now which would be better for me - staying home for the school hours, or getting a part time job, or going back full time....I will also need to cross that bridge and weigh my own pros and cons. I feel for you. Hugs.

Pelagic263

Congrats on 50 days Jemma. Way to go!

This is my first home here on SR, Bobbie, and you are a true inspiration. Thanks for stopping by Nov. as well.

I had slipped away there and didn't want to show my (type)face here anymore. I just checked: I had 10 sober days in Sep. and Oct. combined, and two of those were on Ativan. I just wasn't working it.

So a fresh start in Nov. kind of rejuvenates, but I'm not leaving our March class. No way.

I hesitate to say this given my track record, but this time does have a different feel to it. War-weary maybe. Battle-scarred. I had never really tried to stop before March and after the initial euphoria wore off I wasn't prepared for the hard stuff.

I think and hope this is the acceptance people write about. Kind of a "broken Hallelujah." I'm good with that.

Have a good and sober day/night everyone.

PhoenixJ

B- never left, never will, always here, the sun will rise tomorrow. Had my 6 month pain review at the hospital today. They think given stuff- I have done amazingly well and the Chinese specialist lady said ' I am very proud of you'- not the sort to offer such feedback lightly. They offered me lignocaine patches for localised graft neuropathy-NOPE.

KiKi0615

THIS is my HOME Bobbie. I will primarily be posting here. It's just not the same over there. haha.

KiKi0615

***JOB DECISION***

Talked to a few friends from AA, my sponsor and my husband and decided that NOW is NOT the time for me to throw myself into a crowded mall with crazy holiday shoppers. It would be too risky for my sobriety AND sanity!

First of all, I hate crowds. Secondly, I don't really like people! LOL! Sooooo....no PT job for me right at the moment. I will just fill my free time (which isn't much) with getting healthy, AA, exercise etc.

Going to bed now. Love you all!

Bobbieka

Dee, I feel like you might be poking a little bit of fun at me.

Hey everyone! Just spent time with granddaughter Kamry. She's such a chunk, it's so cute.

Well done, Phoenix.
Pelagic-your tone is different. Hopefully this is it.
Casey- Brinner is awesome.
Applekat-I love Friends too.
Jemma- woohoo! 50 days! Nicely done. Hope you get some pain relief.
Purple- hope you had fun at painting class.
Kiki- you could make Christmas stuff at home. Pinterest.

Hope everyone has a good, sober Wednesday.

Dee74

just a little Bobbie lol

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PhoenixJ

My gran used to talk about how she would 'thread the bobbin'. haho.

Purplrks3647

Nice work on 50 days, Jemma!

Class went well....ready to collapse, though....it's nice going to bed sober! I'll see you guys tomorrow....