*We had a late snowstorm here (upstate NY) and my red tulips were all droopy. So I cut them and have them in a vase on my table - cheerful!*

Fiona,

I really agree with you. I too think it is important to be able to say out loud to others in this community the truth of where I am. It helps to ground me and keep me connected. I think it is great that you are writing and showing up here. Hilda

: Hi there,

: My joy dot for the day is that I have
: had my six monthly trip to
: the hairdresser's with one of my
: wonderful girlfriends and we had a
: great time. I have longer hair and
: so don't get it cut so frequently.
: We had lunch together after which
: was fun too.

: This time around doing Step 1 I think
: my mind is so much more receptive.
: And I am able to hear more of what
: is suggested and I am doing Step 1
: better than the last time I went
: through, became steady and
: peetered away. BUT ... it is still
: hard not quitting sugar and coffee
: now. Part of me is thinking ...
: woah! better jump while the iron
: is hot and I am eating better and
: more and while I am motivated. I
: am fearful that if I don't strike
: now I won't "feel like
: it" when the time comes.

: I know what I should do ... I have
: seen it written many times ... I
: have been going through old posts
: which have been just great to read
: and Kathleen has said time and
: time again not to stop eating
: sugar and coffee ... BUT ... I
: can't help myself ... I find
: myself avoiding sweet things and
: tapering off my coffee (and
: feeling a bit heavy in my head and
: a little lethargic - though still
: better for eating enough breakfast
: with all the components on time).

: It is hard to post this ... I nearly
: wiped it all out but I am going to
: send it because I am wanting to
: stay steady for years (not merely
: a few months) and I think for me a
: key is to communicate with you all
: and to post even when I am not
: doing something
: "acceptable" and know
: it.

: Hope you have all had a fab day,
: Fiona