A Newcomers Weekender Thread Nov 27
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Originally Posted by Soberpotamus 
Mr. Potamus called me the most selfish human being on the face of the earth for not going with him to see his family at Thanksgiving. Maybe it's partly true? I'm being selfish because I don't want to go. I don't want to go because I don't like them. And to be around people I don't like for hours isn't good for me.
I made a judgement call.
I made a judgement call.
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dirtiest = spellcheck for dirties. It really ticks me off sometimes
Smileys People ah yes- almost as good as Tinker Tailor... close to perfection
Hi Lunar
I'm in trouble with with my sister. She is on a diet and I ate her apple
If i'm going to sin I might as well be original
Smileys People ah yes- almost as good as Tinker Tailor... close to perfection
Hi Lunar
I'm in trouble with with my sister. She is on a diet and I ate her apple
If i'm going to sin I might as well be original
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Originally Posted by Melina
Sounds like good self care, but I know that doesn't make it easier to listen to someone who won't understand and support that... but we understand how important that is.... good job!
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Can't see the songs as usual.
Potamus....good for you standing up for yourself AND taking care of yourself.
Started getting out Xmas boxes. Lordy, I could have my own Xmas craft fair and make a killing! So. Much. Stuff.
Potamus....good for you standing up for yourself AND taking care of yourself.
Started getting out Xmas boxes. Lordy, I could have my own Xmas craft fair and make a killing! So. Much. Stuff.
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you never heard of Peter Potamus before?
Just as my wife says, "One of your many useless talents," my brain is full of useless information as well. It's a trap I tell ya. Everything gets in, nothing gets out.
Got a load of laundry started. Jeep is cleared out. Now to get up the urge to continue, this house does something to my desire to accomplish things. I'm haunted here it seems.
I am very fortunate that my wife decided to never drink again just because I decided to not drink. I needed to not drink. I asked her once if she wanted a glass of wine with dinner and she said no because she didn't want to tempt me. And she now does not drink at all.
This afternoon a 'friend' I hadn't seen in a while asked if I was not drinking or having trouble. He said he was going to have a drink but didn't want to drink in front of me if I was not drinking because he didn't know if it would bother me. It's a shame some of 'us' have to endure people in our lives who refuse to support us as we go on trying to stay sober.
My heart goes out to all who are dealing with this. But as well all know too well, we can't control others, only ourselves. And, unfortunately, too often those 'others' who don't get it are a major part of our lives.
We cope as best we can. Sometimes there is dissension among our partners and family over our requests to honor our sobriety plans.
Do not give up.
Just as my wife says, "One of your many useless talents," my brain is full of useless information as well. It's a trap I tell ya. Everything gets in, nothing gets out.
Got a load of laundry started. Jeep is cleared out. Now to get up the urge to continue, this house does something to my desire to accomplish things. I'm haunted here it seems.
I am very fortunate that my wife decided to never drink again just because I decided to not drink. I needed to not drink. I asked her once if she wanted a glass of wine with dinner and she said no because she didn't want to tempt me. And she now does not drink at all.
This afternoon a 'friend' I hadn't seen in a while asked if I was not drinking or having trouble. He said he was going to have a drink but didn't want to drink in front of me if I was not drinking because he didn't know if it would bother me. It's a shame some of 'us' have to endure people in our lives who refuse to support us as we go on trying to stay sober.
My heart goes out to all who are dealing with this. But as well all know too well, we can't control others, only ourselves. And, unfortunately, too often those 'others' who don't get it are a major part of our lives.
We cope as best we can. Sometimes there is dissension among our partners and family over our requests to honor our sobriety plans.
Do not give up.
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Olive, I had to go out to the store also. I really wanted barley in my turkey soup and dI don't haveany. I put a big sweatshirt over my pj's and luckily I didn't run into anyone i knew. It's cold and nasty out there, with gale force winds.
brain. ..you are fortunate that your wife is supportive. That's how it should be. I would not be strong enough to abstain with someone drinking at home. I know I couldn't do it. I feel for those who live with that.
so...now I have all the ingredients for my turkey soup and turkey casserole. I hope this storm passes soon. I had about 3 naps today. Was reading and kept dosing off. Absolutely delightful.
brain. ..you are fortunate that your wife is supportive. That's how it should be. I would not be strong enough to abstain with someone drinking at home. I know I couldn't do it. I feel for those who live with that.
so...now I have all the ingredients for my turkey soup and turkey casserole. I hope this storm passes soon. I had about 3 naps today. Was reading and kept dosing off. Absolutely delightful.
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Well I had the interview and now I'm afraid that I might get the job as they want someone to start on Monday or Tuesday. They said they will be in touch on Monday morning.
I have been trawling the Internet looking for sample interview questions and funnily enough they asked me almost the same questions that I wrote down last night:
"What are your strengths and weaknesses?"
"Name a time when you worked as part of a team?" Blah blah. I'm not sure if this job is the right one for me.
On the way home I stopped by my Grandmothers grave. I wish she was still here to give me advice. I was half afraid my aunt would appear from behind a headstone, shrieking at me to "get off her property".
I know that they are grieving but one of them gave a strange speech at the funeral, all about "my mother this" and "my mother that". One of my mother's friends said to my mom that you would have thought my aunt was an only child. Then there was the threats that if "she hears anyone saying anything bad about my mother and my father" ...she will make sure they get nothing in the will.
For anyone who is troubled tonight, I have my usual candle lighting.
I have been trawling the Internet looking for sample interview questions and funnily enough they asked me almost the same questions that I wrote down last night:
"What are your strengths and weaknesses?"
"Name a time when you worked as part of a team?" Blah blah. I'm not sure if this job is the right one for me.
On the way home I stopped by my Grandmothers grave. I wish she was still here to give me advice. I was half afraid my aunt would appear from behind a headstone, shrieking at me to "get off her property".
I know that they are grieving but one of them gave a strange speech at the funeral, all about "my mother this" and "my mother that". One of my mother's friends said to my mom that you would have thought my aunt was an only child. Then there was the threats that if "she hears anyone saying anything bad about my mother and my father" ...she will make sure they get nothing in the will.
For anyone who is troubled tonight, I have my usual candle lighting.
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My son just left for work and my partner is out of town fora chunk of time. I've been off from work so I'm in jammies super early and already broke in to the leftovers...pumpkin pie later. I'm feeling grateful about my sobriety tonight as I know (from my own experience) that this is a tough week/weekend for many people because of the Thanksgiving holiday time-frame.
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