You guys have been great

[jnevin]

lol@ me meeting teh man of my dreams at an AA meeting

I'm cool with not dating until my divorce is final...and not dating for a long time after that...if I ever date again. I can't possibly see how I could trust someone right now.

Well at least there people are trying to improve themselves.

I got a big LOL @ meeting the man of your dreams on a steroid board.

 

[billfred]

Beating yourself up like this isn't any good either. The heart does what it will...in spite of the brain knowing better, sometimes. That voice that's beating you up is the same one that will tempt you to break your promise to stop drinking, so the best thing you can do for yourself right this minute is let go of any anger directed at yourself. Forgive yourself for falling, for the mistakes you made while drunk, give yourself a clean slate to start putting one foot in front of the other and move on. All that ugliness directed at yourself will only slow you down.

You are so smart and wise beyond your years. This board is a much better place with your input.

 

[gotmilk]

besides some embarassing posts on the internet and facebook

link?

 

[gotmilk]

is one of those guys that just throws out the L word because it means nothing to him.

Labia?

 

[BBR100]

cindy, i think you're being too critical and hard on yourself.

as long as drinking doesn't get in the way of any work/things you want to get done, it's not a problem.
You're only addicted if you're dependent on it.
figure out why you drink.

I drink because it's a fucking blast. Only for events/special occasions/weekends.

One time freshman year of college, I went 6 months without drinking just to see if i could do it. And I did it easily.

jigga - i'm probably the nicest drunk in the world. Funny thing is, when i'm wasted, no one can really even tell i'm drunk. I've never even been in a fight drunk, but have broken up dozens of them. Of course, I joke around a lot. But I've only gotten angry drunk twice in my life.
And one of those times was when i had a beer in my pocket at 20 and my drunken buddy told the cops. they tackled me and i got a misdemeanor even though it was expunged from my record.

My only problem with drinking, is a few of my friends and I can drink nonstop till we pass out. We'll have over 20 drinks in an 8 hour span sometimes. Lately I try to stick around 6-10 drinks 2-4 times a month. 6-10 drinks then cutting yourself off makes for the perfect buzz.

It's not wrong to take an honest, hard look at yourself.

Drinking is part or our culture and school is a training ground for those with a predisposition to alcoholism.

I never lost a job or missed a day of work (full day) because of drinking. What some call a "functional alcoholic". There are a lot more than you might think.
Alcoholism is progressive. What once was a "blast" just wasn't any longer. In my twenties, there was no way I would have stopped although looking back, I knew I had a problem and should have. I could not have done it without the help of AA.
Finding out why you drink (honestly) is a key. You're right about that.

 

[IrightI]

It's not wrong to take an honest, hard look at yourself.

Drinking is part or our culture and school is a training ground for those with a predisposition to alcoholism.

I never lost a job or missed a day of work (full day) because of drinking. What some call a "functional alcoholic". There are a lot more than you might think.
Alcoholism is progressive. What once was a "blast" just wasn't any longer. In my twenties, there was no way I would have stopped although looking back, I knew I had a problem and should have. I could not have done it without the help of AA.
Finding out why you drink (honestly) is a key. You're right about that.

here, here! well spoken. As the Big Book says, "Alcohol is only a symptom of a deeper trouble". I fought it for 30 yesrs, been sober for 10. Only by the grace of God, my family, my sponsor and the AA people who were generous enough to give me thier time, am I here to irritate the fine folks on EF.

 

[nangiggles]

OK so I just went through 24 pages (clearly I'm busy at work ) and have a couple fo things to say, they are quoted in chronological order:

Good news! My fortune cookie said that any troubles I may have will pass very shortly.

LIES, no one ever understands those cookie messages!

no that's fine..I've just been talking on the phone w/ so many members of EF lately...its fun to get to hear everyone's voice...

I see how it is... we've never talked... it's not like you have to call me to Costa Rica or something

Damn i should have never made teh youtoob vids now no one will want to talk to me since everyone knows what i sound/look like (idiot)

I still wanted to talk to you

I like cindy cuz shes real, i like girls that are OK with having downfalls tho, Cindy would be the best and easiest e-relationship to have with on this site

and everytime i think of java i think of old man lol idk why maybe cuz half his posts contain words i dont even know.. but were in 2011 now, i mean kids are havin sex in 5th grade so i think im doin OK

WTF did that come from and how does that make you ok?

but cindy we have so much in common

we have a kid
were christian
were young
were good looking
we both have jobs
we both like to cuddle and shit

OMG we are = we're not were... please learn the difference


On a side note, I'm not into the erelationships, my sister met her husband like that (car racing/mod forums) sometimes it works sometimes it doesnt, personally I would never even consider having feelings towards someone I've never met or touched, I guess I'm too physical maybe... but how can I trust someone who wont even see me? anyone can pick up a phone, anyone, even free on skype... but face to face, that shows attention and interest, sorry this happened Cindy, I am not one to judge you because I barely know what happened, I can only piece information and assume based on this thread and if there is something I hate it is to assume... the point isnt why it happened so dont dwell on it, just move on...

 

[nangiggles]

Just go to OKCupid and hit up that dude who won't murder you.

oh and THIS is the smartest post in the entire thread

 

[puddlemonkey]

You are so smart and wise beyond your years. This board is a much better place with your input.

less suck up, and more stfu. kthxdie!

 

[cindylou]

thanks EF