Soar like an Eagle - Weekenders 21 - 24 January 2022
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London, England
Posts: 7,061
Thanks mags. I tried to get an appointment for today but couldn't. I have one Tuesday. If my eyes get worse guess I will have to go to the hospital. I think, hopefully, they should start to get better. They are making me feel a bit rough though.
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London, England
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Thanks Robbie, I saw the pharmacist yesterday. She said if no better today I need to see a doctor and not leave it.
Funnily enough Mags I am up the ladder finally hanging the curtains. One pair up one to go, got to iron them first. I have 2 windows in my bedroom.
Funnily enough Mags I am up the ladder finally hanging the curtains. One pair up one to go, got to iron them first. I have 2 windows in my bedroom.
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Join Date: Dec 2020
Posts: 234
good morning all - frustrating afternoon yesterday with my dad but I got through it and didn't drink. I think in months and years past I would have immediately headed to the liquor store to numb what happened but I held strong....actually talked to my sponsor about it which helped.
I keep on asking my dad what he wants from me....I've done literally everything I possibly can to help him and be there for him, and he can't answer me. He constantly worries and obsesses over things and instead of solving it himself (i.e picking up the phone and finding the answer) he wants other people to do it and still doesn't like the answer.
He loves wallowing and sitting in his own self misery - its what he does. He's not happy unless he's miserable and worrying about 100 things that won't happen. I refuse to go down that self-misery path with him so I separated myself from the situation.
73 days without alcohol. I'm continuing to stay busy with meetings and the outpatient program I am currently in. I went to a new meeting the other night just to see a new place and new faces. Its an action program, so that's what I'm doing.
I signed up for a part time position with UPS starting next Tuesday. All of my positions have been in front of a computer and just sitting all day. I decided to change things up and get active. I wanted less screen time and more moving, so that's what I'm doing....basically getting paid to work out.
hope everyone is doing well.
I keep on asking my dad what he wants from me....I've done literally everything I possibly can to help him and be there for him, and he can't answer me. He constantly worries and obsesses over things and instead of solving it himself (i.e picking up the phone and finding the answer) he wants other people to do it and still doesn't like the answer.
He loves wallowing and sitting in his own self misery - its what he does. He's not happy unless he's miserable and worrying about 100 things that won't happen. I refuse to go down that self-misery path with him so I separated myself from the situation.
73 days without alcohol. I'm continuing to stay busy with meetings and the outpatient program I am currently in. I went to a new meeting the other night just to see a new place and new faces. Its an action program, so that's what I'm doing.
I signed up for a part time position with UPS starting next Tuesday. All of my positions have been in front of a computer and just sitting all day. I decided to change things up and get active. I wanted less screen time and more moving, so that's what I'm doing....basically getting paid to work out.
hope everyone is doing well.
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Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Texas
Posts: 110
Thanks Mags for a great post. I'll need to remember the eagle's way of dealing with the crow. So simple but so genius.
I'm trying to use this method of dealing (reject and ignore until the offender loses power) not only with my AV but with all the other negatives in my life. Anxiety, repetitive thinking, feelings of inadequacy. None of those things are the real me. They only thrive when I acknowledge them and give them power.
Whenever I feel any negativity or self-deprecating thoughts, I just need to quietly disregard them and soar to the heights where they cannot follow. On high, there is nothing to bother or worry about, nothing but a calm serenity. And that is where I can finally be free to be me.
I'm trying to use this method of dealing (reject and ignore until the offender loses power) not only with my AV but with all the other negatives in my life. Anxiety, repetitive thinking, feelings of inadequacy. None of those things are the real me. They only thrive when I acknowledge them and give them power.
Whenever I feel any negativity or self-deprecating thoughts, I just need to quietly disregard them and soar to the heights where they cannot follow. On high, there is nothing to bother or worry about, nothing but a calm serenity. And that is where I can finally be free to be me.
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: In the world in my eyes...Somewhere I've never been before...
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Hi, weekenders!
Thank you so much for the opening post, Mag! It's brilliant!
It's been a while since I posted - mostly busy at work and some other life stuff.
Now have some spare time on my hands - has been sick since Monday, felt like a regular flu, but today I got my test results and it turned out I have Covid.
I suspect it's that Omicron thing - it started with extremely sore throat.
I got fully vaccinated back in July, was considering a boost later in January, but looks like I don't need it any more.
Before I got test results I was pretty sure it's a flu and I will be got to go back to work next week.
Overall I feel OK-ish. Just more fatigued and drained out if compared to a regular cold. And I am sneezing like crazy)
Luckily it doesn't seem to affect my taste or smell.
My colleague can't smell or taste coffee after Covid. That would be a real bummer for me
I didn't quite think about the role of sobriety in this Covid situation until I started writing this post.
But because of sobriety I can mitigate this situation in a routine operation mode, so to speak, not under a constant disaster scenario.
I can call in a doctor, buy medicine, get groceries delivered, my job is still there for me when I get back.
Above all, I have a clear head, not fogged by hangover.
If, for some reason panic arises, sooner or later I can take it under control, down to the level which allows me to make rational decision (more or less).
Of course, life is still life. Good things happen, bad things happen.
But the difference how I "handled" situations when I was drinking a bottle of wine a night, and the way I approach them now - it's quite substantial.
So, if you are new and considering giving sobriety a try - do it. "No regrets" guaranteed.
And Hi to all my friends here.
Hope everyone is doing fine.
See you later)
Thank you so much for the opening post, Mag! It's brilliant!
It's been a while since I posted - mostly busy at work and some other life stuff.
Now have some spare time on my hands - has been sick since Monday, felt like a regular flu, but today I got my test results and it turned out I have Covid.
I suspect it's that Omicron thing - it started with extremely sore throat.
I got fully vaccinated back in July, was considering a boost later in January, but looks like I don't need it any more.
Before I got test results I was pretty sure it's a flu and I will be got to go back to work next week.
Overall I feel OK-ish. Just more fatigued and drained out if compared to a regular cold. And I am sneezing like crazy)
Luckily it doesn't seem to affect my taste or smell.
My colleague can't smell or taste coffee after Covid. That would be a real bummer for me
I didn't quite think about the role of sobriety in this Covid situation until I started writing this post.
But because of sobriety I can mitigate this situation in a routine operation mode, so to speak, not under a constant disaster scenario.
I can call in a doctor, buy medicine, get groceries delivered, my job is still there for me when I get back.
Above all, I have a clear head, not fogged by hangover.
If, for some reason panic arises, sooner or later I can take it under control, down to the level which allows me to make rational decision (more or less).
Of course, life is still life. Good things happen, bad things happen.
But the difference how I "handled" situations when I was drinking a bottle of wine a night, and the way I approach them now - it's quite substantial.
So, if you are new and considering giving sobriety a try - do it. "No regrets" guaranteed.
And Hi to all my friends here.
Hope everyone is doing fine.
See you later)
saoutchik
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London
Posts: 16,205
Good to see you MidnightBlue, sending out positive vibes, it might be that we all get the Omicron variant at some point. I'm glad it is not too debilitating, fingers crossed you recover soon.
Positive vibes to you too Kaily, it is something you could do without.
Almost hometime and the weekend proper here for those of you at the start of your sober journey it really does get very easy once you get past that first couple of months.
I like Radiohead and generally listen to their quieter, more wistful kind of tracks but, since it's Friday - they really push it out when they want to and this is more suited to a Friday. I think VMan would enjoy this track
Positive vibes to you too Kaily, it is something you could do without.
Almost hometime and the weekend proper here for those of you at the start of your sober journey it really does get very easy once you get past that first couple of months.
I like Radiohead and generally listen to their quieter, more wistful kind of tracks but, since it's Friday - they really push it out when they want to and this is more suited to a Friday. I think VMan would enjoy this track
bona fido dog-lover
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 99,787
The weekend is almost here. Today for the first time, I got up and fed Billie and took her out. Now my brother won't have to come over before work anymore. 
He said he'd still come over after work tho.
This new keyboard is a dream.
He said he'd still come over after work tho. This new keyboard is a dream.
Magsie
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 26,688
Hiya Weekenders
Good to see you Midnight. I hope you soon get over covid.
Kaily hope you got your curtains put up ok. Hope your ‘allergy’ is lessening.
Columbo had one glass eye (Peter Falk) and drove. I always wondered how he managed it.
Good to see you Midnight. I hope you soon get over covid.
Kaily hope you got your curtains put up ok. Hope your ‘allergy’ is lessening.
Columbo had one glass eye (Peter Falk) and drove. I always wondered how he managed it.
Giving up is NOT an option.
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Western Wisconsin
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Good vibes for a speedy recovery, MB.
Glad you are doing better, Least.
Kaily - I really think you ought to see a doctor as soon as you can. As Caramel said, eyes are special.
Glad you are doing better, Least.
Kaily - I really think you ought to see a doctor as soon as you can. As Caramel said, eyes are special.
bona fido dog-lover
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 99,787
(((MB))) Sorry you've got covid. Hope you soon recover.
Kaily, I hope you see the doctor sooner rather than later.
This morning I got up and took care of Billie's breakfast and potty. Told my brother last night that I could give her breakfast so he doesn't have to come over before work anymore. He's been coming over before and after work to feed and potty her for the last three months. It's time he got a break.
Kaily, I hope you see the doctor sooner rather than later.
This morning I got up and took care of Billie's breakfast and potty. Told my brother last night that I could give her breakfast so he doesn't have to come over before work anymore.
He's been coming over before and after work to feed and potty her for the last three months. It's time he got a break.
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