The cutting out/cutting down alcohol thread (part 7)

SimIsOnTheUp

honeybear wrote: »

And...?

Who's the babe?!

Sim x

flimsier

I was on my way home from work early today, and I was tired, I had a load of cash in my pocket to pay the guy fixing the car, and I wanted to sleep. And Christ I wanted a few beers or a bottle of wine. I nearly stopped in the off-licence, but just managed to convince myself to go home. Or rather, walk past it and not go back.

I have lots of wine and beer (and various other forms of booze) in the garage, but didn't really have to fight myself hard to not go and get some this evening. Seemed easier than normal, and easier than ages ago.

I'm actually looking forward to having a few drinks on Friday, as long as I don't have any before then.

And one of the things about cutting down, two people at work today said I looked like I've lost weight!

SimIsOnTheUp

brokepaolo wrote: »

Thanks, and yes it did really hit home once I'd written it down. Thinking it in itself was a boost after feeling so down in the dumps yesterday but writing it down was even better.

For too long in my life, I've resorted to pressing the self destruct button whenever I've felt down and after yesterday's blues, I woke up quite anxious and worried that I'd feel that way indefinitely.

But I'm glad to report that despite work being quite stressful today, I got my head down and got through a mountain of work, then went straight home without stopping at the pub for a 'reward'. I hoovered the whole house, sorted out two loads of washing, popped to the shop for some food for dinner(steak and chips which cost me just £3 in total) and sat myself down to watch the excellent programme 'Luther' which was on just now on BBC1.

What I thought would be a bad day turned into a great day and I want more of them.

Thanks everyone, I know sometimes my posts may be a bit on the long and rambling side so I hope I haven't infringed on this very supportive and useful space too much.

Good night.

Hiya Paolo,

Good on ya, for turning it all around.

Wasn't Luther brilliant?!

I was told earlier, that Idris Alba is in The Wire..

Seems that I'm the only person, in the entire World, who hasn't seen it! :rotfl:

Sounds like you've has a productive start to your week Paolo. Onwards andf Upwards mate.

All the best to all you guys and gals,

Sim x

PS - Still sober (2 weeks this Friday )

PPS - At long last -starting my Volunteering at the homeless charity tomorrow at 3pm :T

G'night all,

Sleep well x

maman

Still not AF here but will get a Merry day in tomorrow. I promise!!!

Brokepaolo, don't worry about rambling there's a lot of it about!

Sim, you're doing great and good luck with the volunteering.

wb, good luck for tomorrow with the tests, sorry life is hard for you at the mo.

MissP, you sound quite philosophical about MIL, well done you. Don't beat yourself up about OH's daughter, that's typical of teenage girls, don't take it to heart. Just keep treating her as you always would regardless of MIL poking her nose in.

:T to everyone doing well on the (various) challenges.

Budgie, when does DS get home?

'night all.

fedupandskint

Roll up, Roll up for the Merry May Alcohol Free 96 hour Challenge

Anyone want to take part in a whole 96 hours free from alcohol meaning you can achieve a whole 4 days AF in the wink of an eye

55 hours in - 41 hours to go! we're halfway there!
Sparkles Mon AF Tues AF
DB (Tues-Thurs)
Mari Mon AF Tues AF
Jo A Fantastic Mon AF A Fabulous Tues AF
penelopedee Mon AF Tues AF
honeybear Mon AF
gien Tues AF
69chick Tues AF
WBF Tues AF
Fay
Marru Mon AF Tues AF
Saorsie Mon AF

Good luck for today everyone - if you have got halfway you can go the whole way!

jo1972

Morning all (where's Shaggy *confused*)

Can't stop, I'm late :eek:

I prefer being late un-hung-over-ed to hungover though

Have a great day everyone :wave:

xx

Wanna_Bee_Free

Morning Jo and everyone,

Sim, the Wire was very addictive, I expect you'll enjoy it. Good luck with the volunteering.

WB, good luck with the test results.

I had a great night's sleep but feel like I need a few more now, really didn't want to wake up when the alarm went.

Feel much more positive today.

Have a great Tuesday everyone!

Different_Corner

At last ! AF last night, so off the starting blocks at 1

Added to this I have just reported on my diary that I seem to be putting a little on around the middle, this won't do.

Good luck today WB.
WBF had the same sleepy snoozy feeling at 6 this morning, but feel well rested.
Sim, hope you your volunteering goes well.

winebox

Wanna_Bee_Free wrote: »

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Feel much more positive today.

Have a great Tuesday everyone!

I'm positive it's Wednesday! :rotfl::rotfl:

many thanks for all your wishes of good luck - the appt isn't until 6pm so that'll keep me off the sherbets. Feel OK at the prospect of af today unlike yesterday, maybe beause I simply can't.....

winebox

Different_Corner wrote: »

At last ! AF last night, so off the starting blocks at1

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Hey well done DC!