Class of May 2018 Part 4
Thanks for bringing me smiles everyone.
The universe is bringing me answers to all of my questions as I am trying to be patient and not fret over them.
For example I need to get rid of a leopard print Chaise lounge chair. My church, that I no longer go to, as a teenage “purple room“ where they have relaxed furniture. What a better place than anything to have it there? So I called them today when the fat they will accept it. And delivering it now
I was fretting getting rid of my Prius V wagon because I don’t have a hitch on it and don’t know how I’m going to get my bike on there to bring to Colorado.
After googling it, the Prius V 2017 does take a hitch for a 2000 pound limit. And so that’s plenty for a bike rack. So instead of trying to trade in my car get a new one losing money—. For about $500 I’ll have a hitch and a bike rack 😍
The universe is bringing me answers to all of my questions as I am trying to be patient and not fret over them.
For example I need to get rid of a leopard print Chaise lounge chair. My church, that I no longer go to, as a teenage “purple room“ where they have relaxed furniture. What a better place than anything to have it there? So I called them today when the fat they will accept it. And delivering it now
I was fretting getting rid of my Prius V wagon because I don’t have a hitch on it and don’t know how I’m going to get my bike on there to bring to Colorado.
After googling it, the Prius V 2017 does take a hitch for a 2000 pound limit. And so that’s plenty for a bike rack. So instead of trying to trade in my car get a new one losing money—. For about $500 I’ll have a hitch and a bike rack 😍
Isn't it wonderful when we find solutions to problems that confront us instead of turning to the drink to find only that we are lost in those problems? I think that passing on the sofa is a good thing there, Free, and knowing that it will be used by others is a good way to depart with it. Nice job on finding the hitch! You will be towing things much better suited to living than pulling the past that is now behind you.
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Morning!
hope you guys had a good weekend. Just waking up laying in bed with my daughter. She slept terrible last night. she Has a cough.
A lot of snow here this morning. It is pretty but I am over the winter.
Willow- I never flew much, but anytime I ever did... it certainly involves alcohol.
have a good day guys!
hope you guys had a good weekend. Just waking up laying in bed with my daughter. She slept terrible last night. she Has a cough.
A lot of snow here this morning. It is pretty but I am over the winter.
Willow- I never flew much, but anytime I ever did... it certainly involves alcohol.
have a good day guys!
It sounds like you made some good decisions about your furniture Free! I really need to declutter some more and let some of my stuff go....
I hope your daughter feels better soon Bumblebee.
I’m spending a few days in my hometown with family. It’s the first time I’ve been home since my parents funeral. It’s good to be home but bittersweet. The comfort of being in the old family home is here, but it brings me closer to the reality that my parents have gone.
Anyway it’s a beautiful day here, blue sky, sunny, crisp and clear. A walk in the countryside breathing fresh country air will hopefully blow out some of the sadness and cobwebs from my mind. And I’m not hungover, for which I’m grateful
I hope your daughter feels better soon Bumblebee.
I’m spending a few days in my hometown with family. It’s the first time I’ve been home since my parents funeral. It’s good to be home but bittersweet. The comfort of being in the old family home is here, but it brings me closer to the reality that my parents have gone.
Anyway it’s a beautiful day here, blue sky, sunny, crisp and clear. A walk in the countryside breathing fresh country air will hopefully blow out some of the sadness and cobwebs from my mind. And I’m not hungover, for which I’m grateful
Hi bumble! Daughter better?
Thanks G, so well said about the hitch and what I can pull behind me 😊
Hitch is on yesterday. Now just need a bike rack.
Willow. What G said...I can see you walking along, some tears welling, and some smiles coming with good memories. Are you beginning fall? I think we have opposite seasons.
Can’t wait to give notice at work. Will do so this Friday
So far $5k spent on house updates.
Trying not to freak out on moving deadline.
Thanks G, so well said about the hitch and what I can pull behind me 😊
Hitch is on yesterday. Now just need a bike rack.
Willow. What G said...I can see you walking along, some tears welling, and some smiles coming with good memories. Are you beginning fall? I think we have opposite seasons.
Can’t wait to give notice at work. Will do so this Friday
So far $5k spent on house updates.
Trying not to freak out on moving deadline.
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Hi guys.
My daughter still has a cough, but she is still going to school and doing fine otherwise. Thank you for asking.
I hope everyone is having a good day. I’ve been sleeping like a rock, but still waking tired. Not sure if my body is still playing catch from the lack of quality sleep when I was drinking. But lately I wake up after sleeping 8 hours... tired.
def got to take a look at my diet. I’m sure if I eat better and cut out some caffeine, I would have more energy.
willow- enjoy your trip ‘home.’
free- does work know that your leaving? Or will they be surprised?
i remember I was so nervous when I put in my notice at work when I quit my full time job. That was over 4 years ago. Sometimes I miss working. But I am grateful my husbands job is able to support us.
have a good day!
My daughter still has a cough, but she is still going to school and doing fine otherwise. Thank you for asking.
I hope everyone is having a good day. I’ve been sleeping like a rock, but still waking tired. Not sure if my body is still playing catch from the lack of quality sleep when I was drinking. But lately I wake up after sleeping 8 hours... tired.
def got to take a look at my diet. I’m sure if I eat better and cut out some caffeine, I would have more energy.
willow- enjoy your trip ‘home.’
free- does work know that your leaving? Or will they be surprised?
i remember I was so nervous when I put in my notice at work when I quit my full time job. That was over 4 years ago. Sometimes I miss working. But I am grateful my husbands job is able to support us.
have a good day!
Hi everyone
Guener it is really peaceful here. The property is in the country on about 10 acres. Some of my family members still live here and others live a couple of hours away by car. It’s a big house surrounded by grassy paddocks and lots of native trees, including big old gum trees (eucalypts). The smell of the Australian bush in the area brings back comforting childhood memories ❤️ I slept really well last night (despite the fact that I could hear my sister snoring lol)
Free so good that you’ve organised a hitch (we call them tow bars). Like Bumblebee I was nervous when I handed my notice in at work but a huge weight lifted off my shoulders when I did. It’s all coming together for you. The hard work and stress of organising everything will pay off once you’re actually on your way. How exciting
Bumblebee I find my diet has a huge impact on my energy. Too much sugar and I feel like a slug the next day. Too much coffee and the same. Which is challenging, because coffee and sweet foods are my battle armour when the AV is attacking. Moderation is the key I think.
I can hear the birds calling from outside. It’s 8am and time I went outside for a walk in the sunshine. It’s the tail end of summer here, heading into autumn. The magpies sound so beautiful out there in the trees
Have a good day everyone
Guener it is really peaceful here. The property is in the country on about 10 acres. Some of my family members still live here and others live a couple of hours away by car. It’s a big house surrounded by grassy paddocks and lots of native trees, including big old gum trees (eucalypts). The smell of the Australian bush in the area brings back comforting childhood memories ❤️ I slept really well last night (despite the fact that I could hear my sister snoring lol)
Free so good that you’ve organised a hitch (we call them tow bars). Like Bumblebee I was nervous when I handed my notice in at work but a huge weight lifted off my shoulders when I did. It’s all coming together for you. The hard work and stress of organising everything will pay off once you’re actually on your way. How exciting
Bumblebee I find my diet has a huge impact on my energy. Too much sugar and I feel like a slug the next day. Too much coffee and the same. Which is challenging, because coffee and sweet foods are my battle armour when the AV is attacking. Moderation is the key I think.
I can hear the birds calling from outside. It’s 8am and time I went outside for a walk in the sunshine. It’s the tail end of summer here, heading into autumn. The magpies sound so beautiful out there in the trees
Have a good day everyone
Wow, I didn't even remember my own sobriety date, yesterday was so full of other things that had my attention, so thank you for reminding me.
I ended my Friday with my usual call home to say hello to my Dad, but he wasn't doing well at all and couldn't talk. Later this morning I will head out to my parents, and Mom and I are going to take him to the hospital. He may have a recurrence of cancer that has moved into his bones, which may explain his high blood calcium that was detected this week. The latter can cause all sorts of problems. On the other hand it could be something else, but he needs to be seen, re-hydrated, maybe given some other meds, and to have his bone scan pushed up. He is too much for my Mom to care for right now safely, and we are worried. I am hoping that he can be treated in our local hospital without being sent to a city further away that my Mom cannot drive to given her eyesight. It could be rough days ahead for us.
I will have to see if the Family Medical Leave Act laws apply to caring for a parent for a period of time, I just don't know. My boss is really a great person, so if I have to try to adjust my schedule, perhaps to work from home and on weekends some, he might allow some of that. Financially I cannot afford to lose any income right now.
I'm not sure what the rest of the family will do if it's really serious.
I ended my Friday with my usual call home to say hello to my Dad, but he wasn't doing well at all and couldn't talk. Later this morning I will head out to my parents, and Mom and I are going to take him to the hospital. He may have a recurrence of cancer that has moved into his bones, which may explain his high blood calcium that was detected this week. The latter can cause all sorts of problems. On the other hand it could be something else, but he needs to be seen, re-hydrated, maybe given some other meds, and to have his bone scan pushed up. He is too much for my Mom to care for right now safely, and we are worried. I am hoping that he can be treated in our local hospital without being sent to a city further away that my Mom cannot drive to given her eyesight. It could be rough days ahead for us.
I will have to see if the Family Medical Leave Act laws apply to caring for a parent for a period of time, I just don't know. My boss is really a great person, so if I have to try to adjust my schedule, perhaps to work from home and on weekends some, he might allow some of that. Financially I cannot afford to lose any income right now.
I'm not sure what the rest of the family will do if it's really serious.
Prayers guener
Congrats on 9 months Willow and G🥰
Hi john!
Hi manta !
Hi Dee
Hi Bumble!
At my sisters in Michigan for a short goodby
Won’t see her for a while , so wanted to see her
My nine months will be the 28th, so impossible without all you here .
Blessing,
Congrats on 9 months Willow and G🥰
Hi john!
Hi manta !
Hi Dee
Hi Bumble!
At my sisters in Michigan for a short goodby
Won’t see her for a while , so wanted to see her
My nine months will be the 28th, so impossible without all you here .
Blessing,
I’m stuck in the airport half the day after a delayed flight, which was an overnighter and missing my connection. No sleep and tired, but functioning on coffee. Determined to stay away from the bar. Beating the AV with a stick. I need more sticks to fend off attacks by the AV grizzly bear
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Hi May group,
We are making our way to one year. Amazing. What an incredible accomplishment!
I look back on my pre May 2018 journal and I am once again reminded of the awful struggle. Not only desperately trying to quit drinking but also struggling with depression and that ugly disconnect associated with early recovery making it very difficult to stay sober.
I can't believe how much better life has gotten for me. I have a strong feeling of purpose now in my life. I am no longer just going through the paces but actually waking up every morning with gratitude and genuine happiness.
Someday I will close my journal and never look back but for now I feel that the reminder is a necessary part of my recovery.
We are making our way to one year. Amazing. What an incredible accomplishment!
I look back on my pre May 2018 journal and I am once again reminded of the awful struggle. Not only desperately trying to quit drinking but also struggling with depression and that ugly disconnect associated with early recovery making it very difficult to stay sober.
I can't believe how much better life has gotten for me. I have a strong feeling of purpose now in my life. I am no longer just going through the paces but actually waking up every morning with gratitude and genuine happiness.
Someday I will close my journal and never look back but for now I feel that the reminder is a necessary part of my recovery.
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