Emily Rose: The Reboot
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- I will Cate, thanks.
- Glad you were able to help that woman, Petal. It is comforting to hear you are also worn out from the whole thing, but of course I hope you feel better today!
- I'll give a rundown of the veggies below Amy.
- Thanks Rob.
- I am LaMa, thanks.
So yes, feeling revived this morning, and I got out there in the fresh air and did a lot of walking. Around 1 hour 20 minutes, according to my tracker. I did get rained on quite a bit, but I guess that's all part of the fun.
I finally got some nourishing food into me - porridge with blueberries and raspberries for breakfast, leek and cauliflower soup for lunch and a veggie stir-fry with a grilled salmon darne for dinner. All splendid stuff. I also ate a lot of chocolate so as not to get too out of balance with the whole thing.
No, but seriously, it's a start. And I did not smoke today. It's amazing, when you're smoking, all you can think about is why you want to stop and all the damage you are doing to yourself. The minute I decide to not smoke anymore, I can't think of one good reason not to just go to the shop, buy a pack and smoke my brains out. That's an amazing trick that your mind can play on you.
Anyway, I would hope that I am out of the danger zone for today at least. I can only take it one step at a time, but I am happy with how today has gone with regards to that anyway.
I am getting bored already though. It will do me so much good not to be going out, drinking, and staying up late, but I find life is kind of dull without some of the madness that a night out brings. I guess I will have to adjust. It's not forever, just a little while.
- Glad you were able to help that woman, Petal. It is comforting to hear you are also worn out from the whole thing, but of course I hope you feel better today!
- I'll give a rundown of the veggies below Amy.
- Thanks Rob.
- I am LaMa, thanks.
So yes, feeling revived this morning, and I got out there in the fresh air and did a lot of walking. Around 1 hour 20 minutes, according to my tracker. I did get rained on quite a bit, but I guess that's all part of the fun.
I finally got some nourishing food into me - porridge with blueberries and raspberries for breakfast, leek and cauliflower soup for lunch and a veggie stir-fry with a grilled salmon darne for dinner. All splendid stuff. I also ate a lot of chocolate so as not to get too out of balance with the whole thing.
No, but seriously, it's a start. And I did not smoke today. It's amazing, when you're smoking, all you can think about is why you want to stop and all the damage you are doing to yourself. The minute I decide to not smoke anymore, I can't think of one good reason not to just go to the shop, buy a pack and smoke my brains out. That's an amazing trick that your mind can play on you.
Anyway, I would hope that I am out of the danger zone for today at least. I can only take it one step at a time, but I am happy with how today has gone with regards to that anyway.
I am getting bored already though. It will do me so much good not to be going out, drinking, and staying up late, but I find life is kind of dull without some of the madness that a night out brings. I guess I will have to adjust. It's not forever, just a little while.
Petal001
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Em I am finding I am needing a little bit of chocolate right now ! Bought the little mini eggs in Aldi for kids . They lasted 2 days between 2 of us.
Scary week we had really but I feel the Irish are a great nation and hopefully they have got the panic out of their system and we will kick this virus into touch. I feel the 2 weeks off school etc will continue to after Easter . What do you think ?
It's amazing how we adapt to our new lives.
Em as you know The advice given here right now is to assume everyone you meet can pass the virus so keep your distance . Ref dr Clara on news talk. Stay safe Em eat well and walk and stay off the fags .
Scary week we had really but I feel the Irish are a great nation and hopefully they have got the panic out of their system and we will kick this virus into touch. I feel the 2 weeks off school etc will continue to after Easter . What do you think ?
It's amazing how we adapt to our new lives.
Em as you know The advice given here right now is to assume everyone you meet can pass the virus so keep your distance . Ref dr Clara on news talk. Stay safe Em eat well and walk and stay off the fags .
alligatorob
Respected Member
Hey Emily, good to see you doing well!
I understand that feeling, though I don't go out partying like I used to I had become pretty accustom to drinking and eating big, particularly on social occasions. I still miss it from time to time. Can you go out with your friends without over indulging? Some people manage that.
Keeping that balance is good, sometimes the chocolate is just necessary I guess.
- Thanks LaMa. They are unfortunately back in action.
- Thanks Cate.
- I don't want to adapt to my new life Petal! Not really enjoying this.
- I can go out and not go mad with friends, but it seems that we only meet for those drinking nights Rob, which is a shame. It's the way life goes I guess.
Just wanted to give a small post tonight. Maybe Bob Dylan can do it better. These are scary times - it's kind of like we are in a war but we're fighting a virus this time, and not ourselves. Which gives me great hope, because I think the human spirit is immense.
I often go for a smoke outside of my office, and there is another young woman that is often there, and we never really interact. Well, this morning we had all the chats! It was a totally different vibe. And I like that - I think when the times get tough, people talk more, they are there for their fellow soldier, whether that be their next-door neighbour, work colleague, or sporadic smoking buddy.
I am not particularly worried about this virus killing me off - but I do think the world needs a bit of a shake-up, and we can find a sense of community that was missing again. We are one world at this point - be patriotic if you wish, but not to the detriment of that other living, breathing human sitting next to you on the bus that maybe has a different skin colour or doesn't have your sense of fashion.
I am a bit sad about Work Colleague - we are getting along fine, I just worry about him sometimes. I think he is a really 'good man' but I sometimes worry that he too fixed in his ways, to the detriment of himself. He always talks like he has it all figured out - lies. Haha.
I was meant to meet SG tonight, I cancelled. I don't know what I'm doing with him. I enjoy his company but I feel I am wasting time. I don't know. Confused.
I was going to work from home at my parent's house next week, but then my mother seemed slightly concerned about that plan, so I might scrap it. I guess they are worried about dying too.
Oh yes, Bob Dylan:
- Thanks Cate.
- I don't want to adapt to my new life Petal! Not really enjoying this.
- I can go out and not go mad with friends, but it seems that we only meet for those drinking nights Rob, which is a shame. It's the way life goes I guess.
Just wanted to give a small post tonight. Maybe Bob Dylan can do it better. These are scary times - it's kind of like we are in a war but we're fighting a virus this time, and not ourselves. Which gives me great hope, because I think the human spirit is immense.
I often go for a smoke outside of my office, and there is another young woman that is often there, and we never really interact. Well, this morning we had all the chats! It was a totally different vibe. And I like that - I think when the times get tough, people talk more, they are there for their fellow soldier, whether that be their next-door neighbour, work colleague, or sporadic smoking buddy.
I am not particularly worried about this virus killing me off - but I do think the world needs a bit of a shake-up, and we can find a sense of community that was missing again. We are one world at this point - be patriotic if you wish, but not to the detriment of that other living, breathing human sitting next to you on the bus that maybe has a different skin colour or doesn't have your sense of fashion.
I am a bit sad about Work Colleague - we are getting along fine, I just worry about him sometimes. I think he is a really 'good man' but I sometimes worry that he too fixed in his ways, to the detriment of himself. He always talks like he has it all figured out - lies. Haha.
I was meant to meet SG tonight, I cancelled. I don't know what I'm doing with him. I enjoy his company but I feel I am wasting time. I don't know. Confused.
I was going to work from home at my parent's house next week, but then my mother seemed slightly concerned about that plan, so I might scrap it. I guess they are worried about dying too.
Oh yes, Bob Dylan:
Cate
Long term member
Hopefully, some good will come out of this Em. The world sure is getting a shake-up. Take care xo
These are scary times, but they so needn't be! Who was it said "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself"?
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Franklin Roosevelt, facing the Great Depression - or the fallout from it. (Just looked it up! ) Anyway - that is just exactly right. My own country is a food-exporting country, a toilet-paper-producing country, there was no need at any point for panic, but... people gave in to needless fears. I'm all for sane precautions, and seriously addressing health policy (and food distribution policy, if it comes to that) but needless fear can only damage.
I'm glad you had the chat with your fellow-smoker, making a new mutually-cheering connection. We all need as many good connections as we can get, I think. What news from drama group, by the way?
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Franklin Roosevelt, facing the Great Depression - or the fallout from it. (Just looked it up!
) Anyway - that is just exactly right. My own country is a food-exporting country, a toilet-paper-producing country, there was no need at any point for panic, but... people gave in to needless fears. I'm all for sane precautions, and seriously addressing health policy (and food distribution policy, if it comes to that) but needless fear can only damage. I'm glad you had the chat with your fellow-smoker, making a new mutually-cheering connection.
We all need as many good connections as we can get, I think. What news from drama group, by the way?Loved your post and love that song.
Maybe it´s just because that´s the niche you fill in these friends´ life. We tend to pigeonhole people. Sometimes it´s possible to break out of that by inviting them to other activities and other times we need to find other people with whom we find/share a different niche. I´m mixing metaphors here though, so I may be talking rubbish
Petal001
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It is a scary time we live in. It's not just the fear of the virus because as you say Em we don't really fear getting it. I felt sad last night when I saw over 140k people lost their jobs last night because of the virus and they have the worry now to feed themselves and pay their bills. My sons girlfriend has lost her job for now. She is ok she has her mum and dad to go stay with it for now. I can only pray it's temporary .
Happy st Patrick's day Em. Whatever you chose to do. Glad work is still on and good you chatted to the girl.
Happy st Patrick's day Em. Whatever you chose to do. Glad work is still on and good you chatted to the girl.
alligatorob
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Hey Em, good to see someone more worried about non-virus things in their life!
I have always liked that Bob Dylan song, thanks for posting it. Maybe you can use this time to change your relationship with the drinking buddies. I have nothing against a good night of fun and drink, but if it leads to too much calorie consumption and feeling bad the next day it may be time to change things. Bob left the part about change being hard out of the song.
I was going to add the Franklin Roosevelt quote, but Amy beat me too it. We need a leader like that again now, I think it would really help.
I have always liked that Bob Dylan song, thanks for posting it. Maybe you can use this time to change your relationship with the drinking buddies. I have nothing against a good night of fun and drink, but if it leads to too much calorie consumption and feeling bad the next day it may be time to change things. Bob left the part about change being hard out of the song.
I was going to add the Franklin Roosevelt quote, but Amy beat me too it. We need a leader like that again now, I think it would really help.
- Absolutely Cate. This is definitely the worst thing I've experienced in my lifetime, in terms of a shared human experience. And there's no rationing books involved or anything like that. I won't starve. But it is very unsettling. The mood is very downbeat right now.
- Hey Amy. Drama group on hold for the moment. Our application for a space for the next play was rejected today. It was an unnecessary email really. We'll try again when things calm down.
- Oh yeah LaMa, I've branched out and I have my drama friends now, and my next plan was to join a tennis club for the summer, but everything has gone to shit, so I have to put that on hold. But I think the tennis could be great. I did try to invite my friend to go for a walk with me and have lunch after a couple of Sundays ago, but she texted me that morning to say she was too hungover. Lol. So I tried.
- Sorry to hear about your son's girlfriend Petal. My job is okay for now, but I think in a couple of weeks, that might be less certain. I'm not going to go down that path of worrying too much though. I have nothing to spend my money on at the moment anyway, so that's the good thing!
- I'll always be worried about non-virus things as well Rob! Lol.
So, everything is a bit bleak again. I gave in and bought some wine tonight. Disaster. Disappointed in myself but I'm honestly depressed about the whole thing.
This is the time to do some soul-searching and character-building I guess, not retreat into my pinot noir, but plenty of time for that over the coming weeks. It's interesting to suddenly wake up in a world where there is nothing to look forward to. All I have to look forward to is more restrictions, even less stuff open, and possibly contracting the coronavirus and passing it on to someone. So the mood is not great.
I know I will pick myself up and dust myself off from this and get used to my new routine, but I think it's just that sense of anxiety hanging in the air that is really getting to me. Oh, and my weight is back up again. Fuck sake. I have been eating rubbish though, so no surprises there. And not really attempting to work it off either.
So what do you do when there is nothing to look forward to? What is my strategy for the next couple of months going to be?
I feel very, very sorry for friends that have weddings planned and all of that is now up in the air. One of my friends texted me last night after we had our address from Leo Varadkar to say she was crying. It's an emotional time and it's a worrying time.
But back to the strategy. How am I going to survive the boredom, loneliness, frustration, fear and all the rest without sinking back into wine o'clock every evening? What work can I do to ensure this doesn't happen?
- Hey Amy. Drama group on hold for the moment. Our application for a space for the next play was rejected today. It was an unnecessary email really. We'll try again when things calm down.
- Oh yeah LaMa, I've branched out and I have my drama friends now, and my next plan was to join a tennis club for the summer, but everything has gone to shit, so I have to put that on hold. But I think the tennis could be great. I did try to invite my friend to go for a walk with me and have lunch after a couple of Sundays ago, but she texted me that morning to say she was too hungover. Lol. So I tried.
- Sorry to hear about your son's girlfriend Petal. My job is okay for now, but I think in a couple of weeks, that might be less certain. I'm not going to go down that path of worrying too much though. I have nothing to spend my money on at the moment anyway, so that's the good thing!
- I'll always be worried about non-virus things as well Rob! Lol.
So, everything is a bit bleak again. I gave in and bought some wine tonight. Disaster. Disappointed in myself but I'm honestly depressed about the whole thing.
This is the time to do some soul-searching and character-building I guess, not retreat into my pinot noir, but plenty of time for that over the coming weeks. It's interesting to suddenly wake up in a world where there is nothing to look forward to. All I have to look forward to is more restrictions, even less stuff open, and possibly contracting the coronavirus and passing it on to someone. So the mood is not great.
I know I will pick myself up and dust myself off from this and get used to my new routine, but I think it's just that sense of anxiety hanging in the air that is really getting to me. Oh, and my weight is back up again. Fuck sake. I have been eating rubbish though, so no surprises there. And not really attempting to work it off either.
So what do you do when there is nothing to look forward to? What is my strategy for the next couple of months going to be?
I feel very, very sorry for friends that have weddings planned and all of that is now up in the air. One of my friends texted me last night after we had our address from Leo Varadkar to say she was crying. It's an emotional time and it's a worrying time.
But back to the strategy. How am I going to survive the boredom, loneliness, frustration, fear and all the rest without sinking back into wine o'clock every evening? What work can I do to ensure this doesn't happen?
Hey, that´s excellent! You know what you want and how to get it - life just got in the way on this one.
Structure. Make a schedule for yourself and reward yourself when you stick to it. Is there anything non-social you´ve always wanted to do/learn?
Petal001
New member
It’s not easy Em . Seems like I may be working from home from Friday . We now know people having tests too . I am working with people now that have family members working the front line . It’s very edgy In work .
Right see if we can work out away to live through this . As LaMa says structure , routine , learn something new .
would you do an online course . Or start a blog maybe . You are a fantastic storyteller . What about training for a mini marathon ( for when this all is over ) , volunteer to help an isolated old person ( charity ALONE ) , take you cycling . Write a play for your drama group ( I like that one actually ). Read the books you want to read . Decorate a room in your parents house for them . Clear out junk from parents house . Think we are facing a time to really knuckle down and see this through . It’s very sad and worrying time but we will get through it .
the main thing Em we must not do is eat our way through this . The temptation is massive . There is chocolate bloody everywhere.
Right see if we can work out away to live through this . As LaMa says structure , routine , learn something new .
would you do an online course . Or start a blog maybe . You are a fantastic storyteller . What about training for a mini marathon ( for when this all is over ) , volunteer to help an isolated old person ( charity ALONE ) , take you cycling . Write a play for your drama group ( I like that one actually ). Read the books you want to read . Decorate a room in your parents house for them . Clear out junk from parents house . Think we are facing a time to really knuckle down and see this through . It’s very sad and worrying time but we will get through it .
the main thing Em we must not do is eat our way through this . The temptation is massive . There is chocolate bloody everywhere.
Why people aren't hoarding chocolate instead of toilet paper is beyond me
Petal001
New member
Why people aren't hoarding chocolate instead of toilet paper is beyond me
alligatorob
Respected Member
Hey Em, it looks like you got some great advice, and by now you have gotten through it one way or another. Hope it turned out alright. You did the right thing by putting it in writing here, that was a good first step in fighting the urge to "sink back into wine o'clock" as you put it.
Before I started this diet I drank too much. At the time I guess I did not realize it, I thought my problem was just eating too much. Getting on a calorie counting diet really helped me greatly reduce the drinking. Once I quit (most of) the drinking I realized how much I had been doing. I can't say I don't miss it, a lot of times I do, but I have found I can live without it. Though sometimes I still struggle to fill the hole, some nights I would really like a whiskey (my vice more than wine). Once in a rare while I still do, but not as often as I'd like and a lot less than I used to.
Not sure my rambling can be of much help, except to let you know someone else has a problem like yours. You are not alone.
Before I started this diet I drank too much. At the time I guess I did not realize it, I thought my problem was just eating too much. Getting on a calorie counting diet really helped me greatly reduce the drinking. Once I quit (most of) the drinking I realized how much I had been doing. I can't say I don't miss it, a lot of times I do, but I have found I can live without it. Though sometimes I still struggle to fill the hole, some nights I would really like a whiskey (my vice more than wine). Once in a rare while I still do, but not as often as I'd like and a lot less than I used to.
Not sure my rambling can be of much help, except to let you know someone else has a problem like yours. You are not alone.
Really good advice, wiser than anything I can think of.
Cate
Long term member
We'll get through all this Em, better people than we once were & more grateful for what we have. Humankind have been stuffing up the planet & it's time we all made changes. Being as healthy as we possibly can & looking out for one another will be even more important. I like Petal's ideas.
What are the restrictions on gathering where you are? Could you and the drama group come up with a series of short playlets (or mimes? and maybe just with two or three characters) to play in front of places where people are in isolation? Rather like the singing from the balconies, but in reverse.
Or joining a local group (or starting one!) to help elderly people with shopping, or to get prescriptions filled? Or start a thread on this site, next to the serious one on COVID-19 dedicated to things to give people a bit of lightheartedness in this situation - I'd gladly post on that! It's not WL, but it is F, in the broader sense of them term!
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Or joining a local group (or starting one!) to help elderly people with shopping, or to get prescriptions filled? Or start a thread on this site, next to the serious one on COVID-19 dedicated to things to give people a bit of lightheartedness in this situation - I'd gladly post on that! It's not WL, but it is F, in the broader sense of them term!
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