We had 3 days of “full” staff (5 instead of 6 assistants) and today one called in sick.
The worst is that today we have a Hygiene Check plus there are 170 patients that wait for us to call them for their appointments (usually 30).
I would lie if I said I’m relaxed lol, but I can’t change it, our situation is bad.
I can’t count how often I told those coworkers who work in the office with patients how to clean something, when to clean something, where to look at if you don’t know what’s next…they don’t do it. I won’t and can’t do their work. If this Hygiene guy finds something that’s wrong fine. I can’t change it.
Another very short night, it was 26°C and very humid. I hope that today will be the last hot day of summer.
Looking forward to a nice cup of coffee and then Action
Have a beautiful sober day friends, stay strong
47 days no alcohol. This weekend would have been a write off in the past. Rugby, a running event decent weather. And a giddy mood all would have justified me getting into some beers. But here I am, Monday morning with a clear head and conscious. There will be challenges this week but now I’m in a much better position to deal with things.
Great reading other people’s updates so glad I’m still here.
Started out slow, working out all the post work week aches and pains. Lunch made me tired so I took a 30 minute power nap, the whole time thinking about everything I wanted to get done. Over and over. I ended up jumping off the couch ready to go!
Someone recently mentioned a weird saying on here about ‘grabbing the frog’ or something. It really resonated with me and my current cleaning standstill. There’s one thing I hate more than dishes. Scrubbing the shower/bathtub. So I did that first! Then the dishes! Vacuumed extra good. Folded the pile of already worn “clean” cloths on my floor (bc I couldn’t walk to my nightstand). Mopped the kitchen. And another thing I can’t stand, piles of paper. I hate the thought of going thru them all for some reason, but I conquered a stack and got rid of 98% of it.
A lot of this clutter will be leaving the house. I know how good it feels getting rid of things that don’t serve you, and I have a lot of that. I enjoy spaciousness. I ran out of time or I would’ve kept going. I still feel very accomplished. It’s a good feeling. I pray it’s still around tomorrow
I’m grateful I found motivation today
I’m grateful I still haven’t had a craving to drink
I’m grateful for all of you
@Brian1965uk congrats on 300 days @Twizzlers good to read from you @Sabrina80 you have such a good sense of humor I’m glad you got your packages @Qhob13 thank you so much ‘the small wins build the overall victory’ - love that, and hoping so! 🩵 @Saturn81 congrats on 2 weeks and a sober birthday so proud of you 🩵 @Hisharleyquinn1318 congrats on 90 days @Pattycake congrats on 60 days @Nursewrachett wow, I’m so sorry about the car accident, the assault, and the accidental stab wound! That’s a lot congrats on staying sober @JuliaLuna welcome back congrats on day 1 @Billy85 congrats on getting your licence back
@tailee17 congrats on 8 weeks @flourishingperson1 enjoy your holiday @Mira_D I hope you got some good sleep @TheWolf congratd on 4+ months good luck for your interviews @Noshame congrats on 4 months AF @Mindofsobermike congrats on submitting your assignments @Juli1 congrats on double digits @Just_Laura congrats on accomplishing so much
1126 days no alcohol.
591 days no cocaine.
106 days no vape.
I didn’t accomplish everything I was planning to do yesterday, but I got done the biggest jobs, which were the hoovering and Vaxing of the carpet stains.
I have my final therapy session this morning. I feel very sad that it is ending, but it has also really helped to develop my ‘soothe system’, I’ve re-implemented previously helpful coping mechanisms, like reading, listenung to audiobooks and colouring, I’ve developed a way to recognise my small wins/progress, and I’ve found connection to an ‘ultimate compassionate image’, which is a sense of my mother’s love that I felt while she was alive until I was 8 years old. I have felt so comforted by this that this past week I have hardly had any self-critical thoughts, and I’ve been able to answer back compassionately to myself with the ones I have had.
Today, when I get home, I need to clean the bathroom, tidy my colouring stuff away, tidy my bedside cabinet top, polish throughout, mop the kitchen and bathroom floors, and put my folded laundry in the hallway cupboard. All seemingly “easy/minor” jobs, but we shall see. I know Il’l get them done before the inspection, but going off previous experience, it may take me until 8:30am Tuesday morning. (The inspection is any time between 9am and 2:30pm).
First, I need to do my morning routine, shower, and get to the bus stop for 9:15.It is now 7:20am.
Supposed to be the last day of this September heatwave here . Taking Luna to the vet for a pre-holiday check up. Leave it to a cat (an old one especially) to complicate things just before I’m supposed to fly to Texas for a short break.
Otherwise things are fine. Took a friend out to lunch yesterday in the central hall of the old wholesale food market in town which is going to be redeveloped as housing project soon. Nice place and never been inside before. See another friend later today. Sober and clean. Have as good a day as you all can friends. Love.
I brought up that frog thing recently and I in turn got it from someone else here. Interesting to see how things like that spread!
It’s working well for me. Just get going and grab that nastiest looking task and get it done!
Have a great day
Morning all. I’m now 4 hours away from 5 days sober. I cant believe it, it actually feels like its gone quite quickly. Woke up this morning and the need to drink and smoke was about a 5 out of 10 which is quite manageable for me. Just looking to plan my day and keep myself busy. Im able to actually have some breakfast aswell which i struggle with. I tried a recovery dharma last night. Was an interesting experience. I felt like it had alot in common with AA but just a slightly different take on things. Im going to stick with both for now and see how I go. Im waiting for a phone call from my local drugs/alchol unit so I can have some one to one therapy. GO FORTH BE STRONG PEEPS!
Thanks @JazzyS@Saturn81 and @lorelai for your kind words. I really appreciate it.
This morning the anxiety was less although I was still unsettled. I slept well but woke early and was drenched in sweat first thing. I have done my breathing exercises, showered and am now sitting with a cup of black tea with a little sugar. I went to the office of the place I stay to ask them to crack on with my tenancy application as I need it completed for a benefit application. The office manager was very understanding.
One thing I need to do over the next day or two is to send my mum her birthday gift that I bought last week. It’s a lovely mug, a box of tea and a tote bag. I’m so glad I’ve been able to have my parents support over the past few weeks.
Wishing everyone an addiction free day.
Edited to add it’s day 100 Triple digits!
Just got back from an AA meeting. Was a powerful one. I didnt share this time as I just felt like staying quiet but im glad i went. literally 30mins on the clock till 5 days sober!
I’m glad you got your packages 
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congrats on staying sober 
. Taking Luna to the vet for a pre-holiday check up. Leave it to a cat (an old one especially) to complicate things just before I’m supposed to fly to Texas for a short break.
Triple digits!
