[bizi]

I was wrong....Erin is a music teacher at a charter school on the north side of town.
35years old and very talkative...which is good since I don't have much to talk about.
I wanted to stop by fat pats for a beer but resisted because I am not drinking right now.
It is getting easier resisting that impulse.

My nose is swollen and full of pimples/little scabs... it is awful....wonder if I should just go see a dermatologist? What I have been doing is not working....can't wait for my new make up to come in, should be wednesday I think/hope. It is embarrassing,
I look like rudolf the red nose reindeer.
So I have to cover it up...I am ashamed that I keep picking at the pimples...
sigh

The concert was good a little long. I liked the marimba players not the steel drums players the big jazz band played with them which was good.
Because her husband dropped her off at the auditorium so she would not have to deal with parking. Which I had to park in another parking garage far away and paid to park like $6 for 3 hours. We walked back to my car, thankfully the rain held off until I ended up taking her home.
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[OhKay]

I'm sorry about your nose, Bizi
I had just horrid acne from lithium, and I couldn't leave it alone either. I hope that your nose gets better with what you would normally treat it with, and you like the new concealer, but I would see a dermatologist so maybe he/she could get you on a new regiment so to prevent future flare ups

I'm glad that you reconnected with Erin, and you enjoyed going to trivia and the concert with her! You've seen her twice in a short period of time, so maybe you two will become close

It's possible that if you didn't know anybody there, nobody there asked you why you weren't drinking because they realize that some people just don't drink for various reasons.

I'm SO GLAD that resisting urges is getting easier for you!

[bizi]

Yesterday, I did some yard work. Raked up pollen and leaves off of the side walks and street. We have a good size oak tree in the front yard that put out these pollen blossoms, My shoes were completely green after raking them up. Thank goodness I don't have allergies I would have had to wear a mask to do this.(although I do have a scratchy throat this morning) I filled up 4 barrels of leaves and pollen.I called the yard man, Paul and asked if he could do our yard/mulch the leaves in the front yard. He said either monday or tuesday. We have used his services since 2004, he does a good job.

Also did a bit of cleaning. Threw out a bath mat and bought a new one a pretty lilac color. There was a border of dirty hairspray coating on the floor. Scrubbing bubbles to the rescue! My floor is so nice now. Hate getting on my knees to do that but that is the only way.
I feel it this morning.

Woke up early for me for a sunday wanted to go pee and get on the scale 178. I had a large piece of chantilly cake at the dealership when I test drove the new honda fit. It has less storage space in the front of the vehicle, more in the back.(which we don't need).
It has one less glove box, mine has 2 and one less cup holder on the passenger side which is a no go. I really like my car. It was all nice and shining as I just had it washed.
So I will keep it now that it is paid off. Cheaper to fix a car than to buy a new one it should last me another 5 years or more. I put on 80K miles in 5 years, so in 5 more years it will have 160,000 miles on it. That is if I keep working as much as I have been.

Speaking of work my business is down. Don't know why I was so busy around the holidays....now have had days with out any clients. Like I said before, am glad that it has been slower because it has given me time to get my paperwork in order.
So that is good. Now I need more clients. I gave $20 to one of the assisted living facilities that I frequent for 2 $10 bingo prizes. I will do this more often. The residents love to play bingo and get so excited when there is a cash prize. I have done this for 2 places.

I remain alcohol free.

Going to make me some more coffee as 2 cups is not enough this morning.
It is a chilly 47 degrees today with a high of 56. There was snow in Indiana and temps in the 30's burr. So glad that we live in the south!.

My brother in law is coming into town for Jeffs awards banquet, the end of april. He has never been here before. I rescheduled my clients so I can be a tour guide of sorts. It is also Festival International, a free music fest so he will get to experience that on saturday. He leaves on sunday. I hope the weather is nice. We have that to look forward to. I will take him to lake martin so he can see a swamp/maybe do a swamp tour. 2 weekends ago the alligators were out in full view sunning them selves. My friends went kayaking and took great photos. They looked very close to this huge one. She said they were 25 feet away. Looked closer than that! too close for my comfort!
I am going to take a shower today.

Going to have my usual bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and egg on untoasted rye bread sandwich that I love!

Enjoy your sunday!
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[bizi]

13.8 pound weight loss since march 5th.
I will take it.
Still alcohol free since then as well.
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[OhKay]

Wow! you got a lot of yard work done!!! I bet you felt a big sense of accomplishment after that, and scrubbing the bathroom floor
I'm sorry that you are sore tho...
My bathmats are lilac, too.

It's nice that your BIL is coming down for Jeff's award ceremony! I bet he will love his visit, especially with you as his tour guide! It's great that his visit also falls at a time when there is a music festival going on

Over 13 lbs is a substantial amount of weight to lose healthily in less than a month! You should be proud of that, and staying AF for so long!

It's nice that you donated some money for the nursing home's bingo prizes. I'm sure they will enjoy winning some cash. I hope that your business picks back up soon (((HUGS)))

[bizi]

Thank you kay for your kind words of support. Will catch up on every one this evening.
have to run to work Am late...over slept. had gotten up early and said why get up early and went back to bed then over slept. I must have needed the sleep.
have a great day today yall!
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[bizi]

I just realized march 5th was tuesday mardi gras. so march 6th is the start of lent/ash wednesday and the beginning of my diet/abstaining of alcohol.
I kept saying march 5th.
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[OhKay]

I wouldn't worry about 1 day, Bizi

My last drink was July 19th 2015. I say I've been sober since July 20th. But some people say I should say my sober date should be the 19th?! Same thing. 1 F'ing day.

[bizi]

Our cats cancer came back, on her back and now on her side.

Sigh....
I am going to request a copy of her chart including the pathology report so we can go to another vet for a second opinion.
Will go and ask for that copy, hubby doesn't want to do that himself though he knows we need it for the next vet. He doesn't want to hurt Dr. Drews feelings.

The tumor just keeps growing. Going out of town and more extensive surgery seems a bit much and expensive. Dr. Drew said it would involve taking ribs etc. Sounds painful...right now she is in no pain at all and acts like her self. She did really well after the first surgery.
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12 pounds down one month AF.

[mymorgy]

I am so very sorry. I feel so badly for you and Jeff and of course your kitty cat.
love
bobby