Howdee doo All,
Thank you for all the kind words yesterday regarding my 9 month anniversary. I'm just venting but I told my mom about it and she said, "Good let's see if it can be 9 years!" She said she was proud of me but it totally rubbed me the wrong way. Don't normal people realize that 9 months is like 9 f****ing years to alcoholics??????? I'm sure I am overreacting as I always do. That's another thing that irritates me. It seems that everyone dismisses an emotional mood of mine as because I quit drinking. Can't I ever just be pissed off or emotional just because I am??? Not because I quit drinking???
Frustrated but still Sober-
Valarie
Hey Valarie,
It will be 9 yrs one day, so dont let it bother you to much,
But I can relate to the 9 mths seems like 9 yrs!!!
I still get cranky, but I think its just my nature:)
You,re doing geat girl keep it up,
It will be 9 yrs one day, so dont let it bother you to much,
But I can relate to the 9 mths seems like 9 yrs!!!
I still get cranky, but I think its just my nature:)
You,re doing geat girl keep it up,
Thanks for the response Ginge.....I read some of your posts and you really crack me up. You have to give me some sayings that you Kiwi's say. First of all you are from New Zealand correct? And, how bad do you hate it when Ugly American's call you Kiwi's???? LMAO
Valarie:)
Valarie:)
Hi Valarie,
We must be on here same time today!
I am a proud"" Kiwi"" We dont mind being called that at all,
I am a kiwi, but live in Australia, which is cool because I am a citizen here as well,
And ugly americans,, Im yet to see one:)
We must be on here same time today!
I am a proud"" Kiwi"" We dont mind being called that at all,
I am a kiwi, but live in Australia, which is cool because I am a citizen here as well,
And ugly americans,, Im yet to see one:)
Ginge....good I always thought that maybe People from New Zealand hated that. I was kidding about the ugly American to you. Mostly the French and Italian people refer to Americans like that. They say we are loud too. LOL.
You are funny.
Valarie :)
You are funny.
Valarie :)
Hi Val
Are you sure you're not my long lost sister? That sounds like something MY mum would say. LOL
Like, nothing's ever good enough that you do.
I am slowly learning not to get upset by her little comments. She is the way she is- accepting the things I cannot change.
Anyway - ask me about that again in 5 days time when I get back from visiting them LOL. I might be singing a different tune.
What you have achieved is fantastic. And it really doesn't matter what anyway else thinks about it. You know the effort you put forth and what that means and in the end that's all that matters.
Are you sure you're not my long lost sister? That sounds like something MY mum would say. LOL
Like, nothing's ever good enough that you do.
I am slowly learning not to get upset by her little comments. She is the way she is- accepting the things I cannot change.
Anyway - ask me about that again in 5 days time when I get back from visiting them LOL. I might be singing a different tune.
What you have achieved is fantastic. And it really doesn't matter what anyway else thinks about it. You know the effort you put forth and what that means and in the end that's all that matters.
Idgie,
Thanks for the response. I got so into reading all the posts I forgot that I put chicken on the BBQ for chicken salads. Needless to say my hubby is now scraping off the burnt parts and trying to salvage what is left. LOL....It is sooo funny. You have a nice peaceful time at the parents house. I always refer to anyone's parents as "the parents" even my own. I guess that is a way to separate them from me. Ha ha....Have a great time and stay sober.
Peace,
Valarie
Thanks for the response. I got so into reading all the posts I forgot that I put chicken on the BBQ for chicken salads. Needless to say my hubby is now scraping off the burnt parts and trying to salvage what is left. LOL....It is sooo funny. You have a nice peaceful time at the parents house. I always refer to anyone's parents as "the parents" even my own. I guess that is a way to separate them from me. Ha ha....Have a great time and stay sober.
Peace,
Valarie
Hey Valerie congrats on the 90 days don't worry about your ma just remember all people have there own peculiar habits and worrys, i have got a new job at work i told my mum and since then she has asked 5 times if it's what i want to do LOL what i'm getting at is mum is a worrier and has been all her life. I know she is proud of me but she has trouble saying positive comments. So good on ya for 90 days from another kiwi.
Light and love Zac
Light and love Zac
Hey Zac, thanks for the encouraging words but it is really 9 months not 90 days....though I was just as excited to make 90 days. I live in Southern California...
Peace and Sobriety
Peace and Sobriety
Zac.....I'm retarded. I thought you were thinking that I was from New Zealand too. I guess all that booze really did kill brain cells like they said it would. LOL.
Take care and Thanks
Valarie
Take care and Thanks
Valarie
Hi Valarie,
We are on at same time again!
Sthn CA ay,I spent 10 days in Chula Vista last october, I liked that place, is that what you call sthn CA?
We are on at same time again!
Sthn CA ay,I spent 10 days in Chula Vista last october, I liked that place, is that what you call sthn CA?
Howdee doo Ginge,
Yes that is Southern California too. It's pretty much alot of places. LA, Orange county etc. etc. What time is it there????? Idigie sent me a link to a world.clock site but I'm too lazy to learn anything right now?? LMAO, LOL.
Valarie
Yes that is Southern California too. It's pretty much alot of places. LA, Orange county etc. etc. What time is it there????? Idigie sent me a link to a world.clock site but I'm too lazy to learn anything right now?? LMAO, LOL.
Valarie
Hey Valarie,
Its 3.30am here, I have just finished niteshift, havin cup of tea, then bed time!
Its 3.30am here, I have just finished niteshift, havin cup of tea, then bed time!
Nighty Nighty. Sleep well. Talk to you later. Don't let the bed bugs bite. :)
Peace- Valarie
Peace- Valarie
Hey Valerie congrats on the 9 months:) hope hubby got you breakfast in bed.
Light and love Zac
Light and love Zac
Hi Valarie, How are you doing? Just checkin' in with you. Did it rain down in the OC this morning. Weird, huh, where is out summer. Boy, all this dismal weather would have been reason enough for me to drink and isolate before, thank goodness I know that is no longer an option.
Hiya VW Girl...was wondering what happened to you. No rain this morning. Only that misty June Gloom we have. It stayed that way all day. I don't know how people do it in Seattle. I need the sunshine. Going to NV for the weekend so I know it will be hot and sunny there. Take Care...I'll check in over the weekend.
Peace and Sobriety,
Valarie
Peace and Sobriety,
Valarie
Nevermind what your mom said Val. You are doing great and I can't wait til I can say "9 months!" I have 100 days today and I know that some people still look at methe same as they did when I was drunk all the time. Probably because they wonder...if I am drinking or using anything. But as long as you respect yourself and be honest with yourself, the others will eventually come around. How long did you drink? I am sure it was longer than 9 months. You can't expect to get it all back in 9 months the same as I can't expect 9 years of drinking to be "excused" in 100 days. It'll come, stay sober. Good job on 9 months!
Valarie, You know I was thinking as I was driving into the office yesterday, that it almost seems as if I'm living in Seattle....well, we are in full June gloom weather, aren't we. I'd love to go to NV, actually anywhere the sun is shining! I'm one of those persons who thrives on the sun, I think I may experience a little of that SADD syndrome. Hope you are having fun!
Lovin' Life...Although I haven't been able to check in post for a little bit, in the time I was absent I have really notice the growth in you...congrats on 100 days!
Lovin' Life...Although I haven't been able to check in post for a little bit, in the time I was absent I have really notice the growth in you...congrats on 100 days!
Thanks VW Girl, today is 100 days. I have been away for a while too. As far as growth goes, I think I have learned to repress "certain" feelings and the resentment prayer seems to work wonders.
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