samantha14

Okay PR - the picture of that cookie made my mouth water....going to make a sugar free peanut butter version this afternoon

Purplrks - that meeting sounds really cool!!

PJ - liking your use of emoji's.........also reminds me that I haven't been to any yoga classes in a while...

Well just back from a walk with Charlie....still no sun but the weather forecast predicts that it will come out exactly one week from today....lol....wow thanks Mother Nature

Morning Bobbie!!!

clearlyheaded

Jemma - so glad you are better! And the pictures friends of mine have shared of various women's marches looked amazing. Sort of wish I took DD to the one in Chicago yesterday, but I don't do so well with that big of a crowd.

PR - I'm going to save that skillet cookie recipe! DD literally just asked me if we could make brownies or a cake today. Maybe we'll make that! I do have a cast iron skillet I don't use nearly enough

Purple - your meeting sounds so great! Nothing better than dogs and outdoors!

AK - just in case you're not keeping track. Today is day 21! Three weeks! Yay for us!

I had trouble falling asleep last night...don't think I actually fell asleep until 2:30(?). So I slept in. Feels like a waste of a day, but at least I didn't sleep in AND wake up with a hangover. I'm sipping on my smoothie and hanging out with DD before tackling laundry and vacuuming.

Have a great day Misfits!

Applekat

Yay thanks CH!!

Purplrks3647

So after the meeting, I go shopping for work shoes and end up finding this instead ~ LOL!

Spacegoat

That is cool Purps!

I got the Conor Mcgregor one for kid and gave it to him with the rest of his martial arts gear for the xmas.

Hey guys, where is Kiki and Casey at?

PhoenixJ

Cannot see purp- filtered off. Hope all goods.

clearlyheaded

Sort of a crap day emotion wise. Maybe it was the sun going away again. Or maybe it's just, ya know, emotions. I was at Target and passed the booze section. I didn't even really consider buying anything. Instead of fighting AV, it was more of a "drinking isn't an option" and a sigh. A win I suppose. Even if I feel less than cheery about it.

PhoenixJ

CH- literally it is NOT all beer and skittles, is it? For me- it is quite often just moment by moment sanity- back to kiddie basics- HALTS(ad), even more basic- slow breathing. Jeez- I am glad I am not in charge of an oil tanker. I get stressed when people do not flush the toilet. AND THEN- shouting at the toilet does not seem to MAKE the toilet change it's behaviour. Well done. You realise in Aust. we do not have Target- it is ' Tar- get' - pronounced- tarzhhey. Frenchy sounding. Also one of the supermarket biggies- Coles- is actually Les 'Co'.

clearlyheaded

PJ - you nailed it. Glad I'm not in charge of an oil tanker either.

PhoenixJ

I find water balloons stressful.

samantha14

Good morning!!

Up and at em' early today. I have a day long retreat with work that I am already feeling apprehensive about. I am still in the phase where part of managing not drinking is through controlling my environment and ensuring that I am setting myself up for success. Today, unfortunately, I have no idea what the day holds, so I have no way of pre-planning and obviously I am a little freaked out by that. I guess my only recourse is that I just don't drink...no time like the present to try that out on people. Wish me luck. (sorry for the little rant so early in the morning)

PJ - water balloons are stressful! Water filled sacks of plastic being thrown at you...I think it would be weird if you didn't flinch. ��

PhoenixJ

and feather dusters.

samantha14

Well I definately find the cleaning that they represent stressful...

samantha14

Morning BBG. How are you?

Bobbieka

Good morning! Was a busy and pleasant weekend. Back to work.

Sam, let us know how "I don't drink" works for you. Have fun at your retreat.

Phoenix - shouldn't you be moving soon?

Purple - your Slash doll is amazing! Love that cigarette hanging out of his mouth.

CH - I've had a few of those days lately myself. I hope I am on the other side.

Peaceful Rain - your cookie sounds awesome!

Hey - Spacegoat! Hope you're doing well.

Have a fantastic Monday, People!





I have to say - water balloons don't stress me out. or feather dusters.

clearlyheaded

The only thing that stresses me out about water balloons is filling them while a herd of children watch. I can never fill and tie them fast enough. Impatient buggers

Sam - good luck at your retreat. I feel the same way about needing to feel in control of my environment right now. Learning to be more flexible and go with the flow will come with practice, I think. Sending good vibes your way.

I was not looking forward today. I didn't fall asleep until after 1:00 (mind would not turn off), and then tossed and turned until my alarm went off at 6:30. I still managed to get up at my new goal time so I was in the office before my boss got in. DD was a rockstar this morning getting ready...didn't have to nag at her once. Feeling tired but okay. Had my morning fruit/veg smoothie and already had a cup of coffee. I can usually only handle two cups or I start to feel sick. I forgot to bring my oatmeal to work, so I may hit lunch a little early.

Bobbieka

Hope everyone's day is going well.

Caramel

Hi kids. I've been away for a while

Bobbieka

Hi, Caramel. Good to see you!

Purplrks3647

Hey everyone! Still sober today thank goodness....feeling pretty bleh since I haven't been to the gym in about a week. Got kind of an experiment approaching: I have two vacation days coming up in a couple weeks ~ Two days off? In a row? What's Purps gonna do??? I'm trying not to let my AV shift things in to party mode and have a plan instead....I'd like to be able to stay sober without having to work 7 days a week in order to do so!