Things I Love - Al-Anon Family Group

WornOutMrsFixIt · Senior Member

Things I Love

Breakingfree · ~*Service Worker*~

Wow you guys are making me realize I am missing out on some simple daily happiness, just by not focusing on the things I love and have not been doing them lately. Wow to sit in a hammock in the sun and read a book, I used to do that.
I love going on a bike ride with my daughters in the evening and getting in much needed exercise and family time. I love waking up before my four year old and sipping my coffee while checking my MIP and FB sites. I love my cat laying next to me and listening to him purr in the early morning hours. I love going to the YMCA and swimming in the lap pool and just feeling like a fish sailing through the water. I love cuddling and hugs, even though for years I wasn't huggy, it has to be the right people. I love having a clean house and even the act of cleaning it. I love to cook dinner and have us eat together as a family. I so love music whether it is Tenth Avenue North, Dixie Chicks or Eminem, I listen to a huge variety and always sets my mood into a better place.
Okay this post was very helpful to get me back to seeing the things I need to be incorpaorating in my busy life.

-- Edited by Breakingfree on Saturday 6th of October 2012 09:13:24 AM

TrudyS85 · Senior Member

Here are some things I love (that have nothing to do with AH) Music - from the Beatles to Lady Gaga, driving in the car, radio up high, singing my guts out My weekly TV shows, I love looking forward to a new episode A clean house Laughing with my coworkers Sunday morning paper with a big cup of coffee , COFFEE My dog licking my face in the morning when it's time to get up I find lately i need to be more aware of these things to remind myself that life is so much more than the chaos of my marriage. What are your favorite things?!

pineapple · ~*Service Worker*~

I'm not a coffee drinker, I prefer tea. But what I really love is a big glass of cold milk! I love working in my garden even if I'm pulling weeds because I can still hear the birds, watch the butterflies, hummingbirds, and lizards. I love music, especially bluegrass. I love playing with my dogs and cuddling with my cat. I don't have a TV, I love to lay in my hammock with a book. I love feeling the warmth of the sun on my skin in the daytime. I love to sit on the dock at night and see the lights around the lake. I am very grateful for all these things that I love, and so much more.

tiredtonite · Member

I read all your posts about coffee and had to make some! I love bread too, all kinds! I always have candles around - nothing fancy but I always light one when I sit down to my table to eat even if I'm eating alone. I love to light one when I get up in the morning to begin my day with hp. I really love a good joke. I usually have to write them down in order to retell them. I like when someone tells me funny things that have happened to them and like sharing funny stories about myself too. It's even better when we're eating chocolate together. I love my family. evileye I love my family of choice > Alanon. biggrin You help me stay present and real, so thank you for that. I love that hp has given me assets to offset my shortcomings and an awareness about both. I love myself. Finally! I love good books but when I get to the last chapter I hate to see it end. That's how I want to feel at the end of my life. When my life felt empty I filled it with materialism. Now it's filled with people like you. I love collecting good memories. Thanks for the nice topic. I hope everybody enjoys the weekend! Hugs. TT

Jerry F · ~*Service Worker*~

OKAY!!...WHERE DID ALL OF YOU POSITIVE, HAPPY, LOVING, KIND, COMPASSIONATE, OPEN, TRUSTING ETC ETC., PEOPLE COME FROM AND HOW DID YOU GET ON MY COMPUTER???

PLEASE STAY AS LONG AS YOU LIKE!! (((((HUGS)))))

tortuga · Senior Member

Oh that is a nice one... and I will add gladly :
fresh black local coffee, sitting on the stairs early morning taking in the morning sun, spoiling and being loved by my dog, a good read that I cannot put down and makes me forget what's going on around me, smiling at strangers in the street, pancake with chocolate, wind, walk in the mountains, taking care of myself, my friends, little miracles, memories, plans, dreams, large landscapes, music and dancing to it like a mad woman alone in my room, my feelings and trusting my stomach, walking barefoot, being lazy in a hammock, swimming, running, jumping, dancing, laughing, FLYING.
... and MiP...have a great day

LulaMay · Member

I've never made a list---so here goes:
I like reading anything. I like cold coffee (iced or blended), but with lots of flavor cream and sugar, I like my daughter and all the fun ideas she has, I like to do crafts, I like to holidays, I like planning things, I like PINTEREST, I like laughing with the special people in my life, I like warm sunny days, I like swimming, I like listening to nature, I like country music, and every once in a while when I'm in the right mood, I like oldies. I like hugs from my daughter, I like camping, I like helping people, I like listening to people, I like learning. I like fires (bonfires or fire place fires). I like looking at art, I like sitting on decks, I like warm rains, I like decorating my house, I love pictures, I like scrap booking, I like organizing. I like Disney movies, I like old original Disney mini cartoons. I like the beach. I like rolling down hills with my daughter- that's simply the best feeling in the world. I like days without anything specifically planned to do. I like undivided time with my closest family members. I like the acceptance I feel at meetings. I like the pride that comes from making healthy choices for myself and not for anyone else. I like the freedom that comes from LETTING GO AND LETTING GOD.

dragonflys · Senior Member

I love driving to work in the morning with my cup of coffee, music blaring LOUD and singing my heart out!! Thats my "me time" and some days I wish the traffic was just a little thicker so I have more time :)

I love music! Country is my fav, but I listen to everything.
I love playing SongPop on my phone.
I love those little conversations I have with my 13 year old son out of the blue.
I love playing Lalaloopsy with my daughter.
I love hugs from my kids.
I love a clean house, but only like to clean if my music is blaring from my ipod.
I love hearing my guinea pigs squeak at me first thing in the morning, well most of the time! LOL
I love dragonflies and anytime I see one, I feel it was sent from my HP. I have been seeing them pretty often lately, considering I live in a big city.
I love hearing my kids laugh. It is the best sound in the world.
I love scrapbooking but havent done it is years.
I love coupons! I could not support my family without them.

I love my calm home.
I love my HP.

Thanks for the wonderful post!!!
dragonflys

Icie · Senior Member

WOW I sure do love all the nice positive posts, this is a excellent topic.

I was lying in bed this morning & feeling so very grateful for the peace in my life right now.

I love sleeping in on my days off work, I love my little business. I love how my dogs push each other out of the way to be the closest one near me in the mornings. I love the long walks I take my dogs on.

I love all music, new country is my favorite. I put on rock & roll music when I am by myself & do my exercises, dance like crazy.

I love cooking, baking & gardening. Love being out in the yard, I can forget all my troubles. I love my adult kids & I sure do love all my grand-babies, they are so funny the stories they tell .Nothing better than snuggling with them & the puppies crawling in-between us. Love taking them to the park.

I love a clean, neat well organized house,

I love shopping.

I love chatting with my lady friends, laughing , going out for a meal.

I love a good clean joke.

I love my computer & all you wonderful people.

I love all my staff at work

I love candles I have one always burning on my stove from fall on till the end of spring, in a fire proof glass candle holder.

I love the smell of cookies & bread baking.

I love my van, it gets me where I need to go.

I love Al Anon

I love my sponsors

I love TV, I like the half hour comedy shows, love watching the re runs of friends.

Love swimming, hot tubbing.

Love sitting outside in the summer reading a good book

The list could go on forever.

NovSun · Senior Member

Thanks for posting this. There are so many things that just go by the wayside when you are living with an alcoholic.

I love coffee!!
I love my dog, best friend a girl could ask for
I love these boards and knowing that I can come here to help sort things out
I love my home. Bought it myself before the AH came along

So many things I am grateful for, thanks for reminding me to remember them!
Hugs,
November Sunflower

rellik · Veteran Member

I like this!!!! I LOVE THESE THINGS: My wife My kids My wife being sober Watching my kids play sports Traveling Camping with no alarm clock Walking walking walking Sry i love my job

I love being the family fix it man! Sink, clock, car, toy or computer daddy can fix it. I love accepting that i cannot fix my AW. Silly but i do. I love my HP. Thank you

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