tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170614539698935827.post9187245417371359738..comments2023-10-23T10:38:02.054-07:00Comments on SOUTHERN DISCOMFORT: GETTING SOME PERSPECTIVEPrudencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296042437400909930noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170614539698935827.post-49935495675573292722014-09-02T14:39:54.409-07:002014-09-02T14:39:54.409-07:00No, not at all, I never even actually thought abou...No, not at all, I never even actually thought about that. I reckon that it's the booze I'm giving up, not all the other lovely stuff. If I felt that things associated with booze were a trigger I would have to lose everything I eat, all my family, friends, beaches, pubs, boats, restaurants, music......and on it would go. Just about everything and everyone in my life has revolved around drinking in one way or another (with a few exceptions of course). Cheese and olives are real nice with a soft drink full of ice, and if having that nice drink during the witching hour, why not the other wee treats? It feels really satisfying making yourself a nice little snack and taking 20 mins or so to stop and relax before starting dinner etc. I promise you won't grapple for the wine bottle, you will be fine and you will love it xo<br />Prudencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14296042437400909930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170614539698935827.post-36897775789092194942014-09-02T14:36:28.234-07:002014-09-02T14:36:28.234-07:00Thanks Colourful. Each day is different, and some...Thanks Colourful. Each day is different, and some are more insightful than others. You've been working your butt off non stop and I had been on holiday. Go figure! What I did realise though was just how beneficial it is for me to take some time out of my normal routine. I think the thing I am most suited for in this life is Retirement!! hahaa so now I am going to try to manifest that over the next few years. I would just love my life to be slow and kind of lazy and to do whatever I want, like park up in a big comfy chair and read a book in the daytime!<br />Have a happy day, and yes, just imagine not having all the inner struggle about being sober, and being mega glad about it, and lives and events changing because of it, for the better, and you laughing from your gut because you are happy. Someone once said "You'll see it when you believe it". Quite an apt quote for us now perhaps xoPrudencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14296042437400909930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170614539698935827.post-74722940954554252412014-09-02T13:42:18.144-07:002014-09-02T13:42:18.144-07:00I'm great thanks Prudence.I don't care too...I'm great thanks Prudence.I don't care too much either but with all the warnings for our kids about cyber stuff thought I'd better mention it.I know us kiwis are pretty trusting. Yes at times I feel flat and weird then I feel the so bouncy the next day so I have to go with the flow.I'm trying not to rush my feelings and just let them arrive.<br />I love cheese and olives too.I haven't had them since I quit because I loved them with wine.Are they a trigger for you?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08475730183599474615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170614539698935827.post-25908687332758097292014-09-02T11:52:55.267-07:002014-09-02T11:52:55.267-07:00I love this post! You have totally inspired and h...I love this post! You have totally inspired and helped me. I too need to get over myself and own that I no longer drink and start to think of all the wonder it brings. Yay you. Yay us. Thank you so much xxColourful1https://www.blogger.com/profile/16877984517382319345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170614539698935827.post-41597266155231934442014-09-01T22:05:13.287-07:002014-09-01T22:05:13.287-07:00Thanks Charlie. I wouldn't have a clue how to ...Thanks Charlie. I wouldn't have a clue how to alter that, and to be honest I don't really care. If anyone goes so deep in here to accidentally find my real name they are probably having a crack at giving up the booze, so good for them, and I am not really trying to hide anything anyway.<br />And yes, it is funny how our personalities are starting to reassert themselves again, in spite of us feeling flat and weird sometimes. I hope all is good with you xPrudencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14296042437400909930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170614539698935827.post-34734995190367030942014-09-01T18:10:02.104-07:002014-09-01T18:10:02.104-07:00Fantastic! You are an inspiration and I had to rea...Fantastic! You are an inspiration and I had to read it twice because I see much of myself in there.I still opened my big mouth and said something dumb yesterday...so it wasn't always the booze hehe. I am not too up with this blogging stuff but I thought I'd let you know that your real name (LR) comes up when I click on the name of you as a follower of me.Does that make sense? Not that I am a psycho stalker but just thought to let you know. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08475730183599474615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5170614539698935827.post-25181154370940401182014-09-01T02:37:30.685-07:002014-09-01T02:37:30.685-07:00Oh my god this is the most freaking awesome post I...Oh my god this is the most freaking awesome post I have ever readMrs Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13110933370498728198noreply@blogger.com