tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post3150588899568087988..comments2024-02-05T11:32:25.407-05:00Comments on I'm just F.I.N.E.-- Recovery in Al-Anon: Vegetative stateUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-67290470510441347042011-12-31T02:29:08.104-05:002011-12-31T02:29:08.104-05:00aaah, doing nothing, just as the season dictates.....aaah, doing nothing, just as the season dictates... have a safe trip, and in the meantime, enjoy your pot pie. and a very happy new year to you, c and the pups!Shadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999801833389058410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-66109214194606448502011-12-30T20:18:56.042-05:002011-12-30T20:18:56.042-05:00Looks like your handsome pal is getting in some &q...Looks like your handsome pal is getting in some "veggie" time too. <br />I have always been a loner and, now that I'm in recovery, I have to really be careful not to isolate for too long ...but a day or two being vegetative can give you a well needed rest too so enjoy! <br />and Happy New Year to you and C.Ginniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749133391349265563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-61526775443965242842011-12-30T08:58:35.078-05:002011-12-30T08:58:35.078-05:00For everything, there is a season...For everything, there is a season...Mary Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08156474205414127488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-60858739405243257592011-12-30T08:56:35.322-05:002011-12-30T08:56:35.322-05:00It sounds to me like Syd needs a recharge, and he&...It sounds to me like Syd needs a recharge, and he's getting it one day at a time. It's good to be able to identify where one is through honest, accurate self-appraisal. You know you're ok, and this too shall pass, enjoy it while it lasts!ScottFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11823579464776499495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-15660367311304812002011-12-30T07:48:19.927-05:002011-12-30T07:48:19.927-05:00:) Yup nesting is a good feeling, specially with a...:) Yup nesting is a good feeling, specially with a bit of warm fur.<br /><br />We had ham leftovers (have...have) for a week, I think sometimes I overestimate my love of things when I realize how much leftover there is when two people buy a ham. So we share with friends the soup we made and think creatively about how to make the rest new.Jess Mistress of Mischiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766848582303523764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-87986518492772586272011-12-29T23:35:40.689-05:002011-12-29T23:35:40.689-05:00Is your doggy a Whippet? I love them! If we lived ...Is your doggy a Whippet? I love them! If we lived on several acres I would have gotten one! We live on just a little over one acre...it didn't seem fair to keep a beautiful dog like that and not be able to take it off leash for long runs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-22476680546830259202011-12-29T22:52:35.868-05:002011-12-29T22:52:35.868-05:00Thanks for stopping by my blog. I appreciate your ...Thanks for stopping by my blog. I appreciate your comments. <br /><br />Your words have dreamy quality to them and is comforting to me to read them.Grace-WorkinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16386539822343069884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-65021931196633347042011-12-29T19:23:08.605-05:002011-12-29T19:23:08.605-05:00Hi Syd! Happy collective holidays! Your blog bro...Hi Syd! Happy collective holidays! Your blog brought back a memory - one that I still always feel: As soon as Christmas Day has passed, I want spring to begin! That's all there is to it. You presented a good description of cocooning - as in the bear hibernation time - I feel that same relaxed sensation after a holiday - that all is well, and it's time to rest with no worries.<br /><br />I'm glad all is well with you now. It's been a very busy year for you - parents (in-law) - critters - - - etc etc.<br /><br />Go rest. <br /><br />Hugs, Anonymous #1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-81349333276565392682011-12-29T19:15:06.466-05:002011-12-29T19:15:06.466-05:00I'm off work between Christmas and New Years, ...I'm off work between Christmas and New Years, too. This year I'm trying to reclaim my guest room and my son's room from the chaos of reconstruction. I know the feeling of wanting to suck up the relaxation because you know there will be precious little of it to come. Suck up the rest, Syd. Happy New Year.happygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16554653800961247808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-45758503097473204262011-12-29T16:36:23.027-05:002011-12-29T16:36:23.027-05:00I don't like driving hours in the car. If I ha...I don't like driving hours in the car. If I had my way, I would fly everywhere! <br />I have a 3 day week end coming up, and I will follow your lead and be lazy and take naps. I won't make a turkey pie however...maybe order a pizza pie.Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496172669599418214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-75130402080606080652011-12-29T14:10:13.318-05:002011-12-29T14:10:13.318-05:00Great picture of your beautiful dog. I think we ne...Great picture of your beautiful dog. I think we need to give ourselves permission to to nothing now and then, escape that Protestant work ethic, and do what a program friend calls, "just hanging out with my Higher Power."TAAAFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03607602088454891329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-25209073733392411122011-12-29T13:33:40.201-05:002011-12-29T13:33:40.201-05:00turkey pot pie sounds nice...enjoy the trip to FL ...turkey pot pie sounds nice...enjoy the trip to FL for what it is...about to take a 8.5 hour drive myself...travel light...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-59267703640965108242011-12-29T12:27:39.756-05:002011-12-29T12:27:39.756-05:00Thanks Syd, your posts help me so much. I'm s...Thanks Syd, your posts help me so much. I'm still learning how to listen to myself, and that it is ok to do so.<br /><br />I have this week off,.and.I also want to do nothing. I have taken.care of.business, and more than that no. I don't want to rush around, and I've been on myself a bit about it. This post helped me to see that I am just tired and need rejuvenating. Come January I'll be off and running so why not take the.downtime.when I.have it? Thanks for the reminder to be at peace with where I am at! I am going to cocoon also. And you know what? After a cocoon there is always a butterfly!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-8443304093243982432011-12-29T12:20:31.613-05:002011-12-29T12:20:31.613-05:00I don't get out much at all.my main outing are...I don't get out much at all.my main outing are via the computer.I have not driven a car in over 5 years so I just sit at hope play my computer games and visit blogs and watch my fav TV show.Mike Golchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14472496241893921107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-5792894709942752492011-12-29T12:13:24.476-05:002011-12-29T12:13:24.476-05:00I read you tell us of all the things you were not ...I read you tell us of all the things you were not doing, but I was thinking of all the things you are doing: taking care of yourself, opening your mind by reading, developing intimacy with your wife, loving your home. There is a time and a season for everything. Oh yeah, and I understand your feelings about taking a trip. My resistance started a day before my six hour drive and lasted until after I had been on the road a half hour. The drive both ways was actually better than I anticipated and seemed quicker than I had thought it would be.Let Go, Let Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02734821434596510493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-25400383039854399702011-12-29T11:51:28.187-05:002011-12-29T11:51:28.187-05:00It's nice to sometimes just relax. I can get c...It's nice to sometimes just relax. I can get consumed with busyness which was part of not being present.Di-Githttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10770400058372063740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-60738978521093741952011-12-29T11:23:44.235-05:002011-12-29T11:23:44.235-05:00Cocooning. That is the second time I've heard ...Cocooning. That is the second time I've heard that term...both this week...it's a good term. It sounds like you have a few healthy, reasonable reasons to be doing so. It is nice to take a momentary pause to gather ourselves from time to time, I think it's natural. I hope you have a good time in Florida, even if the drive isn't so enjoyable.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17805281199840274328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-84916625755566992822011-12-29T11:12:42.271-05:002011-12-29T11:12:42.271-05:00I can relate, sometimes I just need that period of...I can relate, sometimes I just need that period of time when I'm in a "vegatative" state. Sort of helps me recharge in a way... <br /><br />Safe travels!Simply Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06966845919690118072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-37538287163594474042011-12-29T11:00:09.865-05:002011-12-29T11:00:09.865-05:00Cocooning sounds wonderful. Sometimes going inside...Cocooning sounds wonderful. Sometimes going inside yourself wrapped up in doing nothing is exactly what a person needs.nyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12592583659013282708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-78403756744825545732011-12-29T10:28:27.541-05:002011-12-29T10:28:27.541-05:00Your title scared me! I thought, "Oh no, one ...Your title scared me! I thought, "Oh no, one of the dogs, or one of the parents!" But noooooo, its just you! lol It sounds like a very restful time, your spirit is refilling itself. You are wise to give yourself the time you are needing and not forcing action. Bless you Syd. Drive safe to FL.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18326425173333184401noreply@blogger.com