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Posted by partlycloudy on April 24, 2005, at 9:16:25
I can't really keep track of days - they scare me as a badge that could be plucked from my tunic if I stumble.
But my head is clear, my meds work better, and life is not complicated by hiding, lying, and guilt.
Whatever works, it is working.
pc
Posted by antigua on April 24, 2005, at 15:25:29
In reply to Still not drinking, posted by partlycloudy on April 24, 2005, at 9:16:25
Posted by just so sad on April 24, 2005, at 16:14:28
In reply to Still not drinking, posted by partlycloudy on April 24, 2005, at 9:16:25
Awesome PC!! I had a few (quite a few) yesterday - went out of town with friends. But didn't drink Friday night again, and it was alot easier than last Friday night. I didn't even try to get hubby to join me so I could! And I've really lost my enjoyment of red wine lately - WEIRD! Never would have believed it. By the way, aren't you deciding about work this week? Good luck with that decision.
Posted by sunny10 on April 25, 2005, at 11:48:29
In reply to Re: Still not drinking, posted by just so sad on April 24, 2005, at 16:14:28
Posted by Susan47 on April 25, 2005, at 15:41:30
In reply to Re: rooting for you; you can do this, PC!!!! (nm), posted by sunny10 on April 25, 2005, at 11:48:29
Good, strong wishes for success in this, your latest endeavour.
Posted by partlycloudy on April 25, 2005, at 16:09:05
In reply to Ditto what Sunny said, PC, posted by Susan47 on April 25, 2005, at 15:41:30
Thanks Susan and everyone. I wish I could say that I'm all hunky dory with being sober but I am still depressed. I've been on a heck of a roller coaster these past few weeks - just outrageously emotional and letting myself get upset over the most mudane things.
I am so blasted tired all the time. And fat. And too depressed to exercise. And I can't stop whining - it just comes out the ends of my fingertips and spills all over the keyboard.
And I'm having bad hair days constantly - but do you think I can pick up the phone and make an appointment to get a haircut? Does anyone (besides Jai Narayan who has beautiful hair) like their hair? This doesn't belong on this board, I know. I'm just so full of unrest and unhappiness. I just had to share.
pc
Posted by TamaraJ on April 25, 2005, at 19:04:56
In reply to Still not drinking, posted by partlycloudy on April 24, 2005, at 9:16:25
Posted by sunny10 on April 26, 2005, at 13:22:21
In reply to Re: Ditto what Sunny said, PC » Susan47, posted by partlycloudy on April 25, 2005, at 16:09:05
recently cut all mine off.... Now I just want it back and know that it will look horrible for the next six months to a year until it grows back.
But hair is hair, PC, we love you no matter what you look like.
And babble is here so you CAN let the frustrations flow out your fingers onto the keyboard and let us help keep you on your course towards good health. Keep up the great work!
hugs and kisses,
sunny10
Posted by partlycloudy on April 27, 2005, at 18:15:29
In reply to Re: hair » partlycloudy, posted by sunny10 on April 26, 2005, at 13:22:21
...so by then I can moan about my haircut! (Not - my hairdresser knows me very well and puts up with my frequent hair boredom with good nature.)
I keep thinking about Embracing my Gray, but I don't resemble Emmylou Harris, and that's my standard for a good looking white haired woman.Oh, and have I thanked you lately for being here for me? Did you move - are you doing alright, sunny?
Posted by sunny10 on April 28, 2005, at 11:14:15
In reply to Made an appointment for next week » sunny10, posted by partlycloudy on April 27, 2005, at 18:15:29
oooh, have fun with the hair appt! Nah, I can't embrace the gray, either...
Yes, I've moved. Lease termination and new apt fees were manageable, though I have to start saving all over again...
My SO seems very dedicated to not drinking hard liquor or doing drugs anymore. I think he managed to scare himself with his actions as much as he scared me! He really wants to keep this relationship as much as I do and is still planing our move to Hawaii even if we continue living in separate apts... So far so good; my guard is not down entirely, which I think is good. It allows me to consider what he says with logic instead of emotion.
And I thank you, too, for being there for me. I know you're going through some of your own stuff, but you're still here asking about me...
oooh, and thanks for helping me correct my b-day mistake- sometimes the brain is just whirling too fast!
kisses,
sunny10
Posted by Susan47 on April 30, 2005, at 21:21:10
In reply to Re: Ditto what Sunny said, PC » Susan47, posted by partlycloudy on April 25, 2005, at 16:09:05
I could never stand my hair, and that's maybe why I keep it short. No point in trying to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
Posted by Susan47 on May 7, 2005, at 11:43:12
In reply to Re: Ditto what Sunny said, PC » partlycloudy, posted by Susan47 on April 30, 2005, at 21:21:10
I keep cutting it, not complaining, just observing that last week I cut it really close to my head, in the back, I'm developing a style I like and I can be happy with, something I can continue to do myself until I'm old and doddering too much with the scissors to manage anymore. And by that time my daughter will be doing it for me anyway. I know that for sure. We have an awesome family relationship, I'm lucky lucky lucky to be me.
Euphoria, that's one of the lovely effects ...
My 8 yr-old son is playing Barbie with my daughter.
He's singing a tune to himself, trying out all the accessories.
Showing me stuff as he discovers it,
like the little lipstick in the tube,
and the hairspray with the cover that comes off,
and he held me up with the blowdryer,
and I screamed I was shrivelling from all the hot air ...
He's playing the stand for an outfit,
talking to himself and twirling the stand on the floor ..
"Mom, I'm bored. There's nothing to do"
That's the major clue that the next question will be
"Can I watch something?"
This is the end of the thread.
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