Monthly Archives: May 2013

kumbaya

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Debbie

Weekends are always a bit scary until I have made sure I am booked solid with things to do to keep me busy. Tonight is book club night. All the ladies there will be drinking wine. I used to partake … Continue reading →

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T-83

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Debbie

I suppose I should be grateful that I have nothing to write about 🙂 It’s day 17. Over the Memorial Day weekend, I traveled to Phoenix and spent time with a good friend of mine. I helped her declutter. I’m … Continue reading →

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the straight and narrow

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Debbie

Seems like somewhere around days 10 through 14 are the beginning of my first rough patches and relapses. Hopefully, I’ve learned something from those previous fallbacks. I’ve got my vacation coming up. Last time I was away, we drank, but … Continue reading →

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holiday fun

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Debbie

Feeling pretty good about myself right about now. Flying to a friend’s house over the Memorial Day holiday to help her organize her life (starting with her office.) I think helping her de-clutter and get organized will not only help … Continue reading →

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the problem pile

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Debbie

My best friend sent me an email the other day. It was about a woman, Regina Brett (90 years old), from Cleveland, Ohio. She wrote a list of 45 lessons that life has taught her. They were all pretty good, … Continue reading →

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if it takes a village….

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Debbie

And, it doesn’t matter whether I LIKED to drink or not. It makes absolutely no difference one way or the other. I can’t drink any more and won’t drink any more – nuf said. Thank…you…very…much Shew, had to get that … Continue reading →

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do i really like to drink?

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Debbie

It’s Friday. Since I’m newly back in the saddle, I hope to combat Crazy with new and different techniques. Because once she’s gone, she may be replaced by Complacency, and I want all the tools and skills I can muster … Continue reading →

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no really, i’m fine

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Debbie

After sharing my life with those who have been willing and/or interested to read about it, I’ve been thinking how weird all this is. Writing all about me is so NOT me. Or at least I didn’t think it was. … Continue reading →

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oh, the ups and downs

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Debbie

Why is it that my resolve to stop drinking is SO strong in the morning/early afternoon hours? I feel normal. I feel in control. I feel strong. I know that today is the day I can quit. I see no … Continue reading →

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back in the saddle….again

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Debbie

Ah, the joys of starting all over again. (not) Still trying to figure out what the trigger is that gets Crazy activated. Habit is a big one. I must change my routine on my way home. The weekends used to … Continue reading →

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