Thanks, guys.

Biz, be sure to tell us how you liked The Big Sick. That one that caught my eye, too.

Good for you, Gilmer! Who does that smarty pants professor think he is, anyway!?!

Gilmer, I liked The Big Sick a lot! It was laugh-out-loud several places, sweet throughout. Good acting. Good writing. I probably give anything autobiographical a positive bias.

Morning everyone, grey outside this morning, again sigh.

Good morning and thanks for the welcomes! The Big Sick is on my list of things I want to do in August so thanks for the review bixbees! I am still finding my way around and not awfully sure about forum etiquette so please bear with me. Up early on a Sunday morning, already had some lovely fresh coffee and looking forward to the day ahead (with a clear head!). Have a lovely Sunday everyone :)

Morning guys, thanks for the get well wishes. Feeling much better today.... having a lazy weekend and listening to my body. Loud AV last night.... Mr P was out fishing and out of the blue his bottle of whiskey was calling to me.... the whole"No one will ever know.... blah blah blah.. ..speil"
So I talked out loud to myself... and made a choccy brownie..... ate it till I felt sick. Will worry about the sugar intake another day!
Hugs to all xx

I'm glad you fought off the urge, Petals.

Glad to see you, Lily!

You too, Susie!

And where are you, Brenda? Are you OK?

Good morning - sitting on the bed with a cup of coffee catching up on the thread. Can't believe its the last day of the weekend - its gone so quick and I haven't really done much so you would think it would drag. We have a little bit of sunshine this morning in Wales (not going to last long looking at the forecast) so I'm going to get out of bed and go for a little run to have some fresh air. Day 8 for me - will check in with you all this evening X

Good Morning Folks! Sitting here with my coffee....weather forecast projecting a sunny, Sober Sunday!

I must be a sound sleeper. A couple of neighbours have mentioned a downpour last night using terms like "monsoon" and "stair rods" but I never heard a thing.

There is a big cycle race taking place on the west side of town, as there was yesterday. We will not see it in east London as such things rarely venture east.

Morning everyone, Hi lilymaz, welcome to SR.

The vendor tent turnout at boardwalk days was rather disappointing this year. I even had some cash in my pocket I was willing to spend. Oh well. Rode the ferris wheel and stayed up late enough to see the fireworks.

Good morning! I've been up a couple of hours, drinking coffee and researching my diagnosis. And watering. So dry here. But it is only 70F right now...VERY rare here to be so cool at 9am going into August. Lovely break from heat.

Wondering the same! Was last week BC's "last week" before getting a well-deserved break from school? Or is that this coming week?

BC...??

It is this week including today I believe Bix.

Busy bit of local brick wall.

My Grandy passed away two years ago yesterday. Where does the time go? I miss her still and I wish she was still here to see that I am doing better, now I have got a kind of an ok job and I hope she would finally be proud of me.

I spent today with my family. Yesterday I got the bus from town. I was in a very reflective mood and I half hoped no one would sit beside me as I was in no mood for chit chat. Unfortunately some one did and he started to chat. He asked some questions about where I work? I told him at the hospital. Whenever I say that to someone new the next question always is "oh a nurse are you?" No one has ever asked me if I am a doctor.

Anyway truthfully he made me a bit uncomfortable. He gave me a "gift" of a key ring/beer bottle opener he had in his pocket. He asked loads of things about where I was headed and my family (my stop was well before his) and then he leaned over and said "why don't you come to Castlebar with me for the night?" He was at least twice my age and I get that people can be lonely and need to chat to someone but I didn't want this attention. I was so relieved to get off that bus when it pulled up. If I ever needed an incentive to finally sit the driving test then this is it.

I down loaded an app to my phone about anxiety and stuff. You have to answer different questions and it gives you tasks to do to help with anxiety etc. Unfortunately I had set the notifications and I did not realise that it asks questions randomly every few hours. So I was on another site reading a thread called "Has anything genuinely creepy or unnerving ever happened to you?" and some of those stories are freaking scary when all of a sudden my phone flashes with "How are you feeling now Tetra?" My heart rate has finally returned to normal.

This coming week is Race Week in Galway - Ireland's largest horse racing festival. Just...ugh. Traffic will be mental (at least I walk to work) and town will be crazy this week and best avoided. I can't wait for the week to be over.

Only two more weeks with the wrist splint I hope!!

Weekend has finished for me and I've made it. In bed now with a mug of hot chocolate. I haven't been tempted much this weekend and found it quite easy. I am in no doubt though that I will find it very hard at times but I know where to come when these times arise - Day 9 tomorrow - Good night all X

Made it to Goat Yoga today! As suspected I didn't get much exercise, but it was a lot of fun! :)

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Sorry for asking Bix, sounds like I missed something... what diagnosis?

Have a great start to the week, everyone!

STDragron...you didn't miss anything, I haven't said much. I don't really wanna talk about it though. Not deadly, will become disabling. (Most likely.) Unfortunately, I let it freak me out (aided by some other stressors).

Getting my mind right again. THAT I do want to talk about! I intend to make some changes that will optimize my health and happiness between now and the inevitable. As people rightly pointed out to me...we all only have today. I may or may not live long enough to experience the worst of it. And if I do, I'll deal with it then.

I hope you all had as good a weekend as did I. Started out rough for me, and SR lifted me up--again! I am thankful.

Good night all!

Morning everyone, I hope that everyone made it through the weekend.

BixBees I so pleased that things picked up for you my fingers are crossed that it stays that way.

Good morning Sao X

I can't believe how strong I am at the moment in making my sobriety a priority. While on the internet yesterday I discovered how many celebrities are tee-total and it amazed me. Surely if they can do it - we can too. I'm feeling quite mature at the moment as I have no guilt from making any mistakes and can hold my head up high. The past is the past and its gone. I am now making a new life for myself. Just updated on the July thread - the big problem I have is knowing what to do with my life. I'm stuck in a rut. This is something I need to work on this week X

I will need to stay close...I've got a challenge coming up this weekend. Going to a show to see my favorite rock star :love: on Saturday night.....it's at a bar out of town, my friend has a hotel room booked and I'm approved for Sunday off work....the temptation will definitely be there!

Purps, you'll be one of the few still dancing in an upright position by the end of the night. Who's your favorite rock star?

GOOD Morning! I was up before the sun and have been kicking it at my job before anyone else even signs in. I'm trying to free up some time later, during biz hours to handle personal business.

Sao, you are a major inspiration to me.

Susiegirl! I'm right there with ya!

Purplrks--STD is right! You will dance all night and Remember the ENTIRE event. Sounds so fun. If your resolve weakens...step outside and think of the little yoga goats and how they NEVER are hungover! ;)

Talk atcha all later.

Happy Monday, everyone!

I had a most excellent weekend. The weather was absolutely perfect, and we had a really nice time. It was very nice to get away. There's no TV or internet there - and not much of a cell phone signal. It's really in the boonies. So quiet. I spent a good amount of time just sitting on the porch, listening to the birds and watching the hummingbirds at the feeder. One of them was a bit annoyed at my presence and dive bombed me a couple of times. It was funny. We tubed down the river Saturday afternoon - sublime. Two hours of not being able to do a single thing but relax and enjoy.

My son's performance on Friday afternoon at the end of Rock Band Camp was great. He went to the same camp last year and I can really see how far he has come in this year. He told me the music they played was easy for him, guitar-wise. The singing was harder for him - he sang lead on "Every Breath You Take" by the Police. It was a tiny bit out of his range but he did a great job anyway. He kind of blows me away when I see him up there performing.

And right now, my car is at the shop, where they are removing the last pesky reminder of my last DUI - the interlock device is coming out at last. It's been in since a couple of weeks after the incident - December 4, 2014. It's been a nuisance, but part of what I had to do to pay my dues for being an idiot and drinking and driving. The last time I had one of these devices and had it removed, it didn't take me too long to start taking chances drinking and driving again. Not this time. I am grateful every day that I am free from alcohol and the damage it caused in my life. FREEDOM!!!!

Thank you BixBees!

It sounds like you are doing well Susiegirl, at least with some sobriety behind you can think about getting out of the rut instead of just making it deeper.

MLD your weekend sounded wonderful and well done to your son. That is great news about the interlocking device, it must be annoying even though you know you are sober.

I was unlucky enough to bump into a neighbour who, although nice enough, NEVER stops talking. 50 minutes of my life I will never get back.

LOL, Sao. I have a co-worker that admits he never knows when to stop talking when he's leaving a voice message. I've heard him sometimes go on and on, I'm sure he's missed the beep and is just talking to dead air.

Hi everyone...went out for drive thru junk for dinner, including ice cream. No regrets. Heading for bed now. See you all tomorrow.