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Thanks for asking. Basically I'm breaking the weekend into three weak points. Friday 3pm onwards will be trying to convince myself the week thinking about my drinking problem has been blown out of proportion and I'm fine. So I'm working remotely this Friday, won't be near a bottle shop. Going straight home to work my horse. Straight after that is gym workout (at home) by then I will have to get cracking on dinner as wife and kids won't be far away. By this time craving will be long gone. This should create momentum for Saturday arvo where I also will be busy at home. After this I should do well as I'm so close marking it I will be hard to stop. The weekends have become a massive stumbling block. I cut down from daily drinking to weekends only. Except that I haven't any more. Week days are creeping in more and more. It's at the point I'll buy beer, drink next day quit and pour the rest out and a couple of days later I'll buy more! I've poured out 25 beers in a week! I've just reached the point where it's going to be whatever it takes this can't go on. Sorry for the long post
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Well, Bim, I'm not a stoner and absolutely loved Hitchhikers. Was going to inside joke it and ask what the question was but the time for being clever has passed. Douglas Adams was spot on in some of his observations of life, the universe and everything although his musings about digital watches now are quaint. What's a watch?
Weas, your story reminded me of a classmate in college who, during our senior year, sent out a bunch of cover letters and resumes to prospective employers telling them that she was seeking a job in "pubic administration." For want of an L. She is now gainfully employed and doing quite well for herself.
I am coming on here and saying, officially, that I don't like summer. I just don't. Everyone else seems to be enjoying themselves, having a great time, doing all sorts of interesting things. I feel depressed because I feel I should be enjoying myself and I'm not. The anticipation far exceeds the actual reality of my experience, every time. Kind of like getting on the expressway wanting to do 60 and being forced to a miserable slow crawl. i have to really switch gears and start living life one day at a time again.
Weas, your story reminded me of a classmate in college who, during our senior year, sent out a bunch of cover letters and resumes to prospective employers telling them that she was seeking a job in "pubic administration." For want of an L. She is now gainfully employed and doing quite well for herself.
I am coming on here and saying, officially, that I don't like summer. I just don't. Everyone else seems to be enjoying themselves, having a great time, doing all sorts of interesting things. I feel depressed because I feel I should be enjoying myself and I'm not. The anticipation far exceeds the actual reality of my experience, every time. Kind of like getting on the expressway wanting to do 60 and being forced to a miserable slow crawl. i have to really switch gears and start living life one day at a time again.
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Originally Posted by daz135 
Thanks for asking. Basically I'm breaking the weekend into three weak points. Friday 3pm onwards will be trying to convince myself the week thinking about my drinking problem has been blown out of proportion and I'm fine. So I'm working remotely this Friday, won't be near a bottle shop. Going straight home to work my horse. Straight after that is gym workout (at home) by then I will have to get cracking on dinner as wife and kids won't be far away. By this time craving will be long gone. This should create momentum for Saturday arvo where I also will be busy at home. After this I should do well as I'm so close marking it I will be hard to stop. The weekends have become a massive stumbling block. I cut down from daily drinking to weekends only. Except that I haven't any more. Week days are creeping in more and more. It's at the point I'll buy beer, drink next day quit and pour the rest out and a couple of days later I'll buy more! I've poured out 25 beers in a week! I've just reached the point where it's going to be whatever it takes this can't go on. Sorry for the long post
And you never had the weekender team behind you... Rock on!
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Originally Posted by biminiblue
Oh, it's from the cult film/series, "The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy"?
Have you ever asked a question and had someone reply, "The answer is 42"?
It's a comedy sci-fi thing - but so bizarre that things like, "So long and Thanks for all the fish," have become popular memes and internet fodder. It had to be done by and for stoners.
Have you ever asked a question and had someone reply, "The answer is 42"?
It's a comedy sci-fi thing - but so bizarre that things like, "So long and Thanks for all the fish," have become popular memes and internet fodder. It had to be done by and for stoners.
Yes I also used to be a huge nerd stoner. Still a nerd.
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I've come to the conclusion that I live in the twilight zone. Who was commenting about Dennis Hastert last week? Illinois politicians = I don't know what. Not a career choice I would undertake. One of our senators just commented that an unmarried presidential candidate is "a bro with no ho." Add that to the back to back governors who are/were in prison for corruption.
Daz, you can do it. One day at a time. Keep to the plan. Keep close to support. Keep your wallet in your pocket.
Daz, you can do it. One day at a time. Keep to the plan. Keep close to support. Keep your wallet in your pocket.
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Ruby, I hope you get some vacation time this summer. I think you deserve one as much if not more than anyone. I guess you are not the only one in a tedious job/home routine. I was last week and I will be next week. I do hope your situation gets better soon Ruby, hope you know I think you're awesome.
The magic cheese lady is on the French news again, it's a battle for top billing between her and the latest FIFA shenanigans
The magic cheese lady is on the French news again, it's a battle for top billing between her and the latest FIFA shenanigans
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Oh, the FIFA Communications Director has been sacked by Sepp Blatter for making the following joke:-
The FIFA President, General Secretary and Communications Director are travelling in a car together. Who's driving?
Answer: the police
The FIFA President, General Secretary and Communications Director are travelling in a car together. Who's driving?
Answer: the police
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Originally Posted by Ruby2
A classmate in college who, during our senior year, sent out a bunch of cover letters and resumes to prospective employers telling them that she was seeking a job in "pubic administration."
Working in Chicago for 12 years, Ruby, I can sympathize. They don't call it the "City of Broad Shoulders" for nothing....there is a culture in Chicago that we WORK HARD and don't take time off. I think that culture is different in other parts of the world and even other parts of the USA. Plus, you work in a demanding, high-profile industry....you guys don't take breaks. Tough sledding for sure!
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