Get busy living... Or get busy dying..

Its friday everyone lets all dance !!

I am looking forward to the weekend its been a busy week, 6 months ago that would of been a great excuse to gamble. But not today 🙂

It will be 1 year next week since my dad died and although im going to try and think about it as just another day im not sure that my brain will let me.

I have been thinking how I can mark this day sooooo. ?

I am getting a tattoo lol.. I dont have any tattoos and if im honest ive never really liked them but i like the idea that this will be permenant and its for my dad.

So in 2 weeks time im having the words. "Second star to the right then straight on till morning" tattod on my foot, its from peter pan as thats what my mum called him and he never wanted to grow up.

Im quite excited and everytime I look at it it will be another constant reminder of my dad and my love for him.

I know that today I wont gamble Why ? Because im not a loser anymore today im on the winning side..

Blondie xxx

Yo,

Just sending you a hug .....

Today you will be in my thoughts , as for the tattoo what a lovey idea .

I am stretching out my virtual hand just for you to give a little squeeze should having it done hurt .

Shiny xxxxxxxx

Hey Blondie...

Great to see your post...

The tattoo sounds like a good way to honour your Dad...brave lady..im scared of needles.lol

Ugg boots for you til it heals my lovely....

How time flies

R and D xx

blondie.

Ouch!!!! LOL

Myself a huge fan of the needle,I wish you a pain free experience and hope you too get the bug!!

In all seriousness what a great tribute to your Dad,I know he will be smiling down on you from that star.

(and for the record I was so scared on my first inking,a 2 hrs slot to outline the big wizard I have on my upper arm I did not feel a thing,until the next day lol,oh and I passed out on my second visit!! not to worry though he just carried on!!!!!!!)

Just for today,thanks for raising a big smile!!

Duncs stepping forward never back.

Hi Blondie,

Thank u 4 all ur support in chat, it means a lot 🙂

Wot a gr8 thing u r doing 2 remember ur Dad, I know that he will be soooo proud of u 🙂

U r braver than me, I am terrified of needles lol

Have a gr8 wknd xxxxxx

Hi Blondie, it's a lovely idea getting a tattoo to remember your Dad by. I too am getting one in two weeks for my birthday, can't wait, I actually like needles, giving blood, acupuncture, etc. Yet I've never had a tattoo though. At least I'm at that age where 'you may regret it when you're older,; doesn't really apply. My dad had arms like a sailor, naked womed in cups or glasses. I'll be going for something more tasteful, a dolphin and a tattoo, the latin image for Festina Lente. I want to have something permament to remember this journey by.

Have a great weekend

Steve

Nothing and no one will affect my recovery only I can do that. !! Today I wont gamble because today I give everything to my recovery just like I have since I started it. Today I am stronger than some person on here who thinks they can cause havoc on this amazing site. Get a life springs to mind. In unity !! Blondie xxx

hi Blondie

well said i have met some wonderful people on here, that have helped me through things i couldnt of done on my own,

so thank you for your continued support,

well done on another day gamble free 🙂

Hollie xxxxx

blondie

Carl

Well put blondie. Spot on. Thanks again for your continued support on my diary. Have a great Sunday and see you at check in tomorrow.

Nice to see things back to normal on here but sad to see that some people arnt Who or what they say they are, and dont give this addiction the respect it should have and take it serious . This addiction WRECKs lives and destroys everything in its path. Why would you want to toy with something so so serious. It really beats me that peoples lives are that empty they have to fill it with other peoples. Any ways enough of my wasted energy. Check in tomorrow and another gamble free week for me and thats all that matters.

Morning Blondie

Well done for yesterday with everything that was goin off showed a real cool head gave some great advice and as always great support , proving to be a real vital asset on this site and it really shows

Take care

Castle2

hiya Chook

just a driveby..just to echo all the posts prior with you cool head...gonna rename you Platinum..lol

Well Xmas german markets going in and that hideous Santa that looks llke zippy hanging off the top of the town hall...I love it really.....

Glue wine for all us Manchester workers...YAY!!...dont mind if I do...

R and D xx

thank you everyone for the posts !!

No gambling to report since 23rd April 2012, thats quite a long time but for me it isnt about time served now its about the quality of my recovery and everytime I hit a difficult time in my life I can see visible evidence of how im trying to change my perception and bad habits that i have picked up throughout the years.

In a nutshell im trying everyday to be a better person , its really difficult sometimes to turn yourself inside out the easy option is to go back into my shell and not deal with it but i can see the small changes im making are paying off and that makes me very happy.

Who said recovery was easy ? No one ! ... But it is most definatly worth it.

Take care everyone check in today on flaggs great thread. Brilliant.

Blondie xxx

Blondie.

My dear friend,it is an honour to have you on our "gamcare" team,your constant endevour and great spirit to help everyone in there recoveries shines through.

I know from the bottom of my heart that through the emmense efforts you put in,you have become a better person,and with the dawn of each day I hope it rewards you back for this.I hope you keep finding the good things in life,as you do truly each day earn the right.

Thankyou and never give up giving up!!!!

Duncs stepping forward never back.