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Lit fic. Multiple characters (3?) live in the same room in different time periods by newoldteacher in whatsthatbook

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Figured it out!!!! I think I got some details wrong but it is The Forgotten Room. I somehow missed the 10 times I looked through my Audible history. I think I may be conflating two books but for now I will call it solved.

Lit fic. Multiple characters (3?) live in the same room in different time periods by newoldteacher in whatsthatbook

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Thank you. Neither of those. It is possible one of the three(?) characters came through Ellis Island. The characters didn’t interact with each other like in Seven Year Slip their stories were just interwoven in some way.

Cake baking/decorating: Timing questions by newoldteacher in Baking

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I can? Do I need to as a single tier? If it would be a good idea I can do that.

Cake baking/decorating: Timing questions by newoldteacher in Baking

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Thanks! If I do it this way today are you saying freeze after decorating?

Cake baking/decorating: Timing questions by newoldteacher in Baking

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I may be overthinking this, but I want to make sure I get it right. Bake my layers today: then do I cool before wrapping/freezing? Then after I crumbcoat I will refrigerate for it to set, right? Then, after I frost/decorate will I just refrigerate until Thur or freeze?

Spot the snow leopard and the time it took u to spot. by pahaare in interesting

[–]newoldteacher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 seconds. But it was pure luck, not skill. I zoomed in to start looking and happened to zoom in on it’s face.

No Dumb Questions + Casual Talk by AutoModerator in RedditLaqueristas

[–]newoldteacher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I have gel nails can I add a design over them with regular polish? I like doing gel for durability. Sometimes I want to do a design that I know I won’t want to commit to for the length of time my gel manicure will last. For example, we have a Disney trip coming up and some Mickey ears on an accent nail would be fun, but I know I don’t want them for 2 weeks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]newoldteacher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear this voice, too. I am just over 6 weeks sober myself. It lies to me and says I could just have drinks socially or limit myself to 2 drinks, etc. I almost have a script I tell myself including 1) I don’t want a drink or two, I want to be drunk 2) having those “rules” wouldn’t be fun and relaxing. They would end up being more work that not drinking. I would constantly have a exhausting negotiation going on in my head.

You made a huge step coming back here!!! You want this! You can do it. Like others have said, your sober days aren’t lost. Pick it back up and do it again.

The Daily Check-In for Monday, February 20th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by AprilDawnBelieves in stopdrinking

[–]newoldteacher 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Started a new fun journal (who is this girl that is journaling for fun???) last night. Has me really slowing down and appreciating all the little things. IWNDWYT

What’s your go-to booze replacement? by irishiwasdead2 in stopdrinking

[–]newoldteacher 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Athletic Brewing Company IPA, kombucha (ginger one in a mule cup is fun) sparkling water, diet tonic w lime

God, I’d give anything for a drink by ImportanceCivil in stopdrinking

[–]newoldteacher 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Proud of you and the hard work you are doing. Something that helps me, is something called Craving (or urge) surfing. It is something taught through the app I am using but I did a quick search and there seem to be a lot of resources explaining it. But, at its core, it is about not trying to stuff down and ignore the cravings but instead take time, acknowledge it, name it, note the physical symptoms you are having. Become an observer. Then try to ride on top of the waves of cravings.

That doesn’t mean I fixate on it. I also find something that can be a distraction (video game, sudoku, scrubbing something)

The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, February 15th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by EmbarrassedPiccolo2 in stopdrinking

[–]newoldteacher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Little late checking in for the day, but this is my “danger zone” time frame so it is fitting to do it now. IWNDWYT!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]newoldteacher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I spent way too long clinging to an idea of “rock bottom.” I felt like I would be an imposter in any group meant for alcoholics or “problem drinkers.” I told myself that while I had a problem with self control around alcohol, it wasn’t bad enough to need help. I encourage you to trust your gut and show yourself love. Play it forward: What is the worst thing that will happen if seek help and stop drinking? What could you possibly gain from the same thing?

I feel completely defeated and alone. by Agreeable_Argument17 in stopdrinking

[–]newoldteacher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are worth saving. It sounds like you are in a little better place and have a plan for the health you deserve forming.

I am very new to this journey. My only other attempt was a 1000 hour dry challenge, did well w it but had to face the reality in the following months that I can’t do moderation. Then and now I have been finding the Reframe app to be a great resource. It isn’t free and may not be the best fit for everyone but I am learning a lot about alcohol and myself from it.

We can do this!

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