Class of October 2014 Part 38
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Originally Posted by Mark1014 
Happy Tuesday all.
A heavy work load it is but if I don't work I can't play. I like to play. Hi ho hi ho.....
Wishing each of you the best day..
A heavy work load it is but if I don't work I can't play. I like to play. Hi ho hi ho.....
Wishing each of you the best day..
The best day to you!!!!!
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Appointment went as expected. Although I'm a little down because it sounds like a problem that will come and go and I'll be on meds for it throughout my life... There are many others that deal with much worse day to day. But it totally stinks when your body won't cooperate with your plans and wants. Grrrrr...Reminding myself today of how much better I am than a year ago. And also looking back to 2014-15, some of the healthiest time of my life, physically and emotionally. If I've felt that way before, I am confident I can get there again. It's just taking longer than I want it to!
On another note, our bimonthly Big Junk pick-up day is tomorrow. (That's when the city sends out a huge crane to pick up any and everything you put by the curb.). So, I've come home a little early to drag clutter to the curb. Would you believe that we are still sorting through a packed garage since my move-in a year and a half ago? This should be the last of it. Phew!
On another note, our bimonthly Big Junk pick-up day is tomorrow. (That's when the city sends out a huge crane to pick up any and everything you put by the curb.). So, I've come home a little early to drag clutter to the curb. Would you believe that we are still sorting through a packed garage since my move-in a year and a half ago? This should be the last of it. Phew!
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Originally Posted by Conquest
Appointment went as expected. Although I'm a little down because it sounds like a problem that will come and go and I'll be on meds for it throughout my life... There are many others that deal with much worse day to day. But it totally stinks when your body won't cooperate with your plans and wants. Grrrrr...Reminding myself today of how much better I am than a year ago. And also looking back to 2014-15, some of the healthiest time of my life, physically and emotionally. If I've felt that way before, I am confident I can get there again. It's just taking longer than I want it to!
On another note, our bimonthly Big Junk pick-up day is tomorrow. (That's when the city sends out a huge crane to pick up any and everything you put by the curb.). So, I've come home a little early to drag clutter to the curb. Would you believe that we are still sorting through a packed garage since my move-in a year and a half ago? This should be the last of it. Phew!
On another note, our bimonthly Big Junk pick-up day is tomorrow. (That's when the city sends out a huge crane to pick up any and everything you put by the curb.). So, I've come home a little early to drag clutter to the curb. Would you believe that we are still sorting through a packed garage since my move-in a year and a half ago? This should be the last of it. Phew!
A City clean-up day sounds fantastic!!!!! A good clean out is so therapeutic!!!!
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Originally Posted by SoberLeigh
Having alcohol around, especially in early sobriety, adds a very challenging element to our efforts.
My husband is a normal drinker and I didn't want to deprive him of his occasional beer or glass of wine or two. Knowing that exposure to alcohol in my family was a given and a certainty, I used our home as a proving ground. As the scope of my life was very limited at the time (as a caregiver), my exposure to heavy social or alcoholic drinking was blessedly limited. I was, thus, able to build a few sober muscles before family gatherings.
Being around heavy drinkers was initially difficult but it poses no serious problem now. I do have more exposure now in our new life but escape plans are always easy and handy
It will get easier, Arbor, as time goes on and those rewards of sobriety continue to build and become more evident, I promise.
My husband is a normal drinker and I didn't want to deprive him of his occasional beer or glass of wine or two. Knowing that exposure to alcohol in my family was a given and a certainty, I used our home as a proving ground. As the scope of my life was very limited at the time (as a caregiver), my exposure to heavy social or alcoholic drinking was blessedly limited. I was, thus, able to build a few sober muscles before family gatherings.
Being around heavy drinkers was initially difficult but it poses no serious problem now. I do have more exposure now in our new life but escape plans are always easy and handy
It will get easier, Arbor, as time goes on and those rewards of sobriety continue to build and become more evident, I promise.
Thanks, Leigh. Wouldn't exactly say I'm early into sobriety, but I'll take it for what it's worth!
You have to take the good with the bad, smile with the sad, love what you got, and remember what you had. Always forgive, but never forget, learn from your mistakes but never regret. People change, things go wrong, but just remember life goes on!
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Originally Posted by Arbor
Thanks, Leigh. Wouldn't exactly say I'm early into sobriety, but I'll take it for what it's worth!
You have to take the good with the bad, smile with the sad, love what you got, and remember what you had. Always forgive, but never forget, learn from your mistakes but never regret. People change, things go wrong, but just remember life goes on!
You have to take the good with the bad, smile with the sad, love what you got, and remember what you had. Always forgive, but never forget, learn from your mistakes but never regret. People change, things go wrong, but just remember life goes on!
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Oh, yes. They accepted our final offer! We went back and forth a bit, but finally settled. Thanks for reminding me. 
Now, we look forward to scheduling the inspections within the next week. Keeping fingers crossed. It's such a beautiful home. We absolutely love it and know our boys will too.
Now, we look forward to scheduling the inspections within the next week. Keeping fingers crossed. It's such a beautiful home. We absolutely love it and know our boys will too.
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And thanks for the continued well wishes. The meds are for maintenance...no major side effects that I'm aware of, just a pain... AND a blessing at the same time, gotta keep reminding myself of that.
Garage is clear! Woohoo! I think a nap is definitely in order.
Garage is clear! Woohoo! I think a nap is definitely in order.
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Conquest, we were looking in the next town over, but couldn't find anything to our liking. So, we went to the next county over (30 minutes from our current location) and found it to be more us if you will. More country with bigger lots and such.
MORE trees!
MORE trees!
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Originally Posted by Arbor
Oh, yes. They accepted our final offer! We went back and forth a bit, but finally settled. Thanks for reminding me.
Now, we look forward to scheduling the inspections within the next week. Keeping fingers crossed. It's such a beautiful home. We absolutely love it and know our boys will too.
Now, we look forward to scheduling the inspections within the next week. Keeping fingers crossed. It's such a beautiful home. We absolutely love it and know our boys will too.
. I am so very happy for you and your family, Arbor!!!!
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Originally Posted by Conquest
And thanks for the continued well wishes. The meds are for maintenance...no major side effects that I'm aware of, just a pain... AND a blessing at the same time, gotta keep reminding myself of that.
Garage is clear! Woohoo! I think a nap is definitely in order.
Garage is clear! Woohoo! I think a nap is definitely in order.
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