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LESS Alcohol ~ FEBRUARY 2023 ~ One Day at A Time
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@itladyee, how did you get the dancing lady on your post....I love it!
@forestdweller1 I had a pink rotary phone in the house growing up. Don't know the party line. And brownie box? I'm lost. Thank you for making me feel a bit young
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I had to use my pink rotary phone to call the toll-free number on the TV in order to place my order for Hustle 76 record album and many others. LPs and 45s. No clue how I sent them the money since there were no credit cards back then. They probably billed my parents.
I was AF yesterday with no issues...but I woke up at 2 and stayed up, started work early at 7 and napped at 3pm for an hour (the worst)!!! Now am insomniac again. I feel like I have jet lag all the time but I don't really leave my house!
Convinced I need 1) a vacation and 2) just WAY more daily outdoor exercise.4 -
@dawnbgethealthy really hope you feel better soon! Sorry to hear! but it's good you are trying to move about. Hopefully it's a weaker version and you'll be back to ice skating in no time 3
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Man plans and god laughs.
Did pretty well most of the day despite running my *kitten* off and dealing with some back pain. Toward the end of the night, stress levels got jacked up and I caved in to the impulse and had some wine. O_o
B has had a pretty good day, one accident but that's bound to happen from time to time. I got some bigger casters for his wheels, they're heavier and forced some compromises with the setup but they don't get hung up on every little bump, so maybe he'll start getting around easier.
I've lost track. Today we got refills so he's continuing the doxycycline and prednisone. I stopped by American Shaman and got him some chews, I know there are detractors and there are those who insist it's a miracle drug and a cure-all. I figure at worst it can't hurt, but just maybe, whatever is going on, it might help. Hey, I could buy 10 years worth for the cost of a visit to the cheapest veterinary neurologist around and a minimal round of imaging. If it helps, awesome.@mfowler883 Oh my goodness! I am so happy to hear about B! I love that you call it yelling lol. Is he done with the steroids now? How long has he been off or on them?
We've started to face the idea that at some point we may have some difficult discussions and decisions to deal with. I'm not ready for that, in more way than one - I'm going to fight to find a way to make him better until I run out of options.
Covid sucks. I've had it at least twice and had lingering crud for close to a year last time around. Get well soon.dawnbgethealthy wrote: »Tested positive for Covid just after posting on MFP forums yesterday morning.
I once had a Brownie but it didn't work and they were already hard to find film for at the time. My first camera of my own was a Kodak Disc. I've been digital for years, shot with a D3200 for a long time until I got sick of lugging around that boat anchor. Current rig is an Olympus E-M10 mkIV. Here's the kicker: I also use an Olympus Trip 35 and a Leica IIIf. The challenge is finding places to process film. I've been dabbling in developing the film at home, if I can get that down to a refined process then I know of a place or two that scan film and do prints.
One of my favorite edits of one of my favorite shots from one of my favorite trips - bonus points to anybody who knows the location or can name the inspiration behind the edit:
Random bit for the night...chilling in the studio watching a video of Van Halen live in Tokyo on the OU812 tour. People can say all they want but I think Sammy is a far better showman than Dave.
Aight. Gonna try to wind down and hopefully sleep better tonight.5 -
Hey everyone, I’m Amanda. I live in Michigan and it is freezing and gray here but at least it’s staying light out past 5 pm now. ☀️
I joined this lovely thread in the summer of 2022 and it has made a huge difference in my life! I’ve gone from being 25% AF to 98% AF.
The people here are kind and real and smart and fun! Welcome to all newcomers!
2/1-2/7: 6 out of 7 AF
2/8-2/14: 7 out of 7 AF
2/15-2/22: 7 out of 7 AF
2/21: AF
This week is flying by. I’m still employed. My boss sends me a text everyday asking how I am which is 🤮. I’m actually really tired (expected from the radiation) and sore and stiff. I *might* be carrying a little stress.
19 days AF ✨
2/22: AF
Last night I realized I may be faced with a social situation this weekend where everyone around me is drinking. I may feel pressure to drink. I will keep my “tools” handy and remind myself of the incapacitating hangover AND that I am in active cancer treatment right now and do not need to add alcohol to what my body is going through. But, it will be fun to see friends from college and eat good food and forget about life for awhile.
2/23: AF
So from what I can gather on here, it’s maybe better to make your own mocktail (unless beer) than buy one pre-made? There’s a huge liquor store right by me but I’ve never looked for AF options, I’m going to check it out today.
2/24: AF
22 days AF
Hoo boy (to quote @Womona ) am I getting my butt kicked by these radiation treatments! It’s like I need a nap every 4 hours! Obviously I don’t get one but I need one. I’m up early to leave to go across state to see my Bali friend (why can’t friends from far away bring the sunshine with them?) but I will definitely sleep in the car.
Hope everyone’s Saturday goes according to plan!7 -
February accountability: 12 days AF
Alcohol: 12 days (21 drinks)
Goal: Limit 2 glasses per day; 12-16 AF days this month.
2/24 - AF; DH too;
Made my minimum for this month! YEAH!
It really helps that DH's Lent focus is to drink less at home when we don't have a social engagement. Which in turn supports my regular goal for drinking less.
My Lent focus is to walk daily.5 -
I did this amazing hypnosis last night when I was lying in bed. At some point I went to sleep and hopefully absorbed all she was saying. This one is for full sobriety though there are some on youtube for moderation as well if that is your goal. I plan on listening to this for at least a few more nights. Her voice is very soothing and calming.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCVRo25fQ_4
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This group is amazing. Think about it.....one of the most side stepped subjects and we are crushing February with disscussion!!!
@mfowler883 I have to admit I get very teary with knowing and reading your little fur buddy is going through such dfficultly as well as you and your family. I was a dog mama ( or as my friends and family called me "obsessed crazy dog lady") for 31 straight years with three different pups. Never had children, so these were my fur children. I am not sure why our pets are not allowed a longer life span. All of mine were in their 13th or 14th year when I lost them to old age. So very tough, especially the last one in Sept 2021.
Now I visit the local doggie park here in town to get my pup fix. It is the most gourgous dog park EVER situated right on the Santa Rosa Sound in Fort Walton Beach. Prime property any millionaire would die to put up a house on. They have their own beautiful sandy dog beach and a gazebo. A lovely wood bridge connecting the dog park to the people park. I go and sit inside the gazebo and wait to be approached by the pups. I am somewhat of a dog magnet, not requiring treats in my pockets for them to love me up.
Anyhow what I am saying is what you do for Mr.B is touching to my heart. ❤ And he appreciates everything you do for him.
Happy last Saturday of Feb 2023.
BTW the 0Guinness was delightful as I sipped it, feet up on the back patio last night. Then I needed a nap!? ( @lmlmrn )5 -
Hi - Robyn here in SE Virginia. My goal is 16+ AF days per month. I had 18 AF days last month. I'm drinking less for health and weight loss. I post the next morning.
2/24: AF - I almost broke last night when DH asked if I wanted wine with dinner, but then I thought of the extra calories and turned it down. Instead I had an Athletic NA IPA and La Croix. I topped off the night with half of a Delta 8 seltzer. I'm finding it helpful for getting a better night's sleep. Instead of waking up every couple of hours, it's more like twice, during the night.
Rolling Total: 12 AF Days out of 247 -
@MissMay The 0 Guiness is one of my favorite NAs. It tastes exactly like the real thing to me.
@Mfowler883 My son used chews for his aging and ailing furry companion, Winston. It made a remarkable difference in his agility and quality of life.
Also, great photo! I'm guessing Badlands.5 -
@mfowler883
I have heard from many dog owners aboutt the positive results from doggie CBD. Definitely worth a shot.
My guess for the photo is Kluane Yukon.3 -
Snowstorms in LA!!
I am almost glad that I became intolerant to Red Wine, since I feel like that is mostly what I am craving with this Covid.
Apparently Covid is still circulating. I am 4X vaccinated, so am likely having an easier time with it? Two full days have now passed since testing positive, not being impatient at all, just resting lots.
@globalhiker
Yes, I believe that getting outside every day is important for all of us.
Of course I haven't been dressed in days although I did put a coat on over my pjs yesterday and take out the garbage lol.
@MissMay
That sounds like a fabulous doggie park! I am glad that you get to go there : - )9 -
I am Dawn, I live in SE BC Canada
My ongoing goal remains, 16-20 AF days per month.
I had 17AF days for January (a long month)
I do this diary style to keep track, and I post the next morning
Wednesday Feb 22 - AF - Left work sick. 2 of my friends that I went to the comedy show with on Saturday tested positive for Covid Wednesday morning. I have tested negative so far, but haven't had the energy to test again. I will later today. I had planned AF anyway for Wednesday and Thursday. Hard to eat much less drink alcohol.
Thursday Feb 23 - 1 1/2 drinks. Tested positive for Covid Thursday morning. I think that I got out of bed 10 times throughout the day, each feeling like a new day. Watched a little bit of TV, and the accompanying Alcohol made me feel nice and temporarily soothed. I don't even know what time that was. No hard and fast plans for AF, if I feel like it I will have it. Back to bed...
Friday Feb 24 - AF - found out that most of the others at our table for the comedy show have also tested positive. Mostly just really tired with sore sinuses possibly brought on from jamming a stick up my nostrils for the tests. Drinking lots of water, taking Tylenol, eating what I can. No loss of smell or taste. Again, no specific plans for AF.
Rolling total: 14AF days out of 24 days. 50% AF won't cut it to reach my goal in 28 days (reminder to self)6 -
dawnbgethealthy wrote: »@mfowler883
I have heard from many dog owners aboutt the positive results from doggie CBD. Definitely worth a shot.
My guess for the photo is Kluane Yukon.
and inspiration guess Georgia O'Keefe3 -
Quick post before I get busy housecleaning and exercise. Had a busy week with lots of appointments last week so I will stay in today and enjoy the rainy day feels and get some things done inside.
Planned all my meals and 1-2 A for evening and will stay within my calorie goals.
February stats:
AF - 16
A - 8
Goals & accountability: No more than 2 glasses per day
I have never done a ‘less alcohol’ lifestyle approach while I was working in the corporate world for the past 20 years and this board is so helpful. Now that I am retired the stress is totally reduced as well. Who knew?!?
So thankful for that and I have much more energy practicing LA.
Have a great Saturday all!6 -
Feeling okay so far today. I took my Garmin off so no idea what my sleep score would be. Don't really care today. Going to shoot once again for AF. Not going to sweat it if I fail.
Aw, thanks!Anyhow what I am saying is what you do for Mr.B is touching to my heart. ❤ And he appreciates everything you do for him.RockinRobyn672 wrote: »@Mfowler883 My son used chews for his aging and ailing furry companion, Winston. It made a remarkable difference in his agility and quality of life.
Also, great photo! I'm guessing Badlands.dawnbgethealthy wrote: »@mfowler883 I have heard from many dog owners aboutt the positive results from doggie CBD. Definitely worth a shot.
My guess for the photo is Kluane Yukon.and inspiration guess Georgia O'Keefe
See that's what I mean, too many success stories not to at least give it a shot.
I'll give it 'til this evening to give up the location and inspiration. Definitely on the right track. I hadn't even thought about Georgia - like most, I typically associate her with her paintings and forget that she did a lot of great photography as well.
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@dawnbgethealthy sorry to hear it’s Covid and that you feel so awful. Here’s hoping you feel better soon!!!3
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@mfowler883 glad to hear Bentley had a good day, but yeah, tough decisions are very heart wrenching. All the best to you.
I was just about to reach for a glass of wine (the siren song of 5:15PM) , but after catching up with everyone’s post, I’m enjoying my mocktail! I’ll probably have a glass of wine with dinner, but I’d rather have one than two. So, thanks everyone!
I had an Old Fashioned after tennis yesterday with one of my friends, and wine with dinner, which I really could have done without. Slept terribly, but I blame my toe throbbing all night! I stepped on Moose’s ball last night, went down, and not only stubbed my toe, but took out a big chunk of my big toe as well! Ouch!!!!! I’m otherwise OK but I don’t relish the thought of exercising with a big open wound on my foot. Ok it’s not that big, but still…5 -
This is my dog Moose. He is half Toy Poodle, quarter Yorkie and quarter Pomeranian. 100% noisy.8 -
@mfowler833...When Middle Daughter was a teen I thought I had Ansel Adams living in my house. She took over one of our bathrooms as her personal darkroom, even put a padlock on the door after someone "OPENED THE DOOR !!"
We still have a family album of her black & white photos.
Best wishes to Bentley from Catpuccino.5 -
@globalhiker ...it is disturbing to have one of our most upbeat and positive posters sound so.......not. A vacation is definitely needed up there !!
Our Princess phone was baby blue. To match the sofa. My parent's decorating choice. 💺5 -
@forestdweller1 my grandmother had a party line into the mid 70’s. I had a pink rotary dial Princess phone growing out of my ear from 7th grade on. My mother couldn’t stand how I tied up the line on the wall mounted white rotary phone, so I got my own “teen line”. Bliss!!5
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@globalhikerglobalhiker wrote: »@itladyee, how did you get the dancing lady on your post....I love it!
go to https://www.glitter-graphics.com/
Lots of fun stuff there
Right click, save image as (on your computer), then upload here.
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@dawnbgethealthy - Hope that you continue to have light covid symptoms. Continuing to think about you! Get your rest.3
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ebruary accountability: 12 days AF
Alcohol: 13 days (23 drinks)
Goal: Limit 2 glasses per day; 12-16 AF days this month.
2/25 - 2 drinks; 1 mimosa + 1 wine … both small. Granddaughter’s baptism reception brunch. Skipped drinks in the evening.7 -
Better day all around today. Stress levels are decidedly not jacked up.
Thanks. He's had another good day.@mfowler883 glad to hear Bentley had a good day, but yeah, tough decisions are very heart wrenching. All the best to you.
I was just about to reach for a glass of wine (the siren song of 5:15PM) , but after catching up with everyone’s post, I’m enjoying my mocktail! I’ll probably have a glass of wine with dinner, but I’d rather have one than two. So, thanks everyone!
I had an Old Fashioned after tennis yesterday with one of my friends, and wine with dinner, which I really could have done without. Slept terribly, but I blame my toe throbbing all night! I stepped on Moose’s ball last night, went down, and not only stubbed my toe, but took out a big chunk of my big toe as well! Ouch!!!!! I’m otherwise OK but I don’t relish the thought of exercising with a big open wound on my foot. Ok it’s not that big, but still…
Stepping on dog things will do it. Moose is a cutie!
Thanks, Catpuccino.forestdweller1 wrote: »@mfowler833...When Middle Daughter was a teen I thought I had Ansel Adams living in my house. She took over one of our bathrooms as her personal darkroom, even put a padlock on the door after someone "OPENED THE DOOR !!"
We still have a family album of her black & white photos.
Best wishes to Bentley from Catpuccino.
I would be furious, depending upon what stage of the process I was in. Once the film is processed, opening the door might be a huge inconvenience and cost some prints, but at least the shots aren't lost. I have a dark bag and canisters for processing film, been experimenting with different films and chemicals. Thought I could get by with a monobath but it's kind of a compromise. My last roll was shot with the Leica and I'm not entirely sure that my shutter speeds weren't off. I need to send it off for a CLR, anyway - the mirror in the rangefinder is really weak.
The location was Zabriskie Point, in Death Valley. The inspiration for that particular edit was Ansel. I feel like B&W images can often convey something more striking, more interesting; we focus on shape, on light and shadow, without the distraction of color.
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We had a birthday party yesterday for my grandson's first birthday. Despite me having tons of beer and wine here, almost EVERYONE opted for NA drinks. We even did a champagne toast when it was time for the cake and way more than half the people opted for seltzer water in their glass. One of my nieces is pregnant and the other 2 must be trying because they stayed dry too. I'd say with 24 people here, 3 beers were consumed and 2 bottles of champagne. Unbelievable! I poured myself a glass of merlot when everyone left BUT I only had a couple sips and decided I didn't want it. Maybe that hypnosis I did the night before worked? I listened to it again last night as I was drifting off.
I am feeling happy and grateful for a lot of things. Oh, @MissMay the description of that dog park is delightful. I would love to see something like that. Once our 2 dogs are gone, we have decided not to have any more pets. We love them so much but we want to be able to travel more and they are just so sad when we go anywhere. I will just have to enjoy other people's fur babies.7 -
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20 A days
6 AF days
Well, I sure didn't meet my goals for 14 days AF.
The positives:
Still lost 4 pounds this month
Logged food and drink every day
Didn't drink more than 2 glasses of wine on a work night.
The negatives:
Middle of the night self loathing - Why did I drink again?
Increases feel of anxiety the next morning
March goals: Not sure yet. I need to make it attainable.
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