Not much is up. Okay, that's probably not entirely true. I'm just not ready to post anything too deep-thoughty today.
Also, I've gotten the motivation going to get back to unpacking and settling in to our "new" digs here, so I don't want to lose that energy.
So, I will probably catch up on reading some of your blogs over the weekend, but may not be posting much for a few days.
But, I'm okay. Still doing my 90 in 90, still calling my sponsor daily, etc.
Just not very posty right now.
Also, feeling blah and like I may be getting a head cold.
Oh, and got kinda creeped out by a 13th stepper last night. But, more on that later.
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Was someone trying to 13th step you?
Glad you are doing well, and you know what, you said just enough, thanks for being here and I enjoy seeing you show up ;)
Have fun this weekend. Get your unpacking groove on.
Yeah, this old guy. Honestly, he looked like he had to be at least 65, and I'm being VERY generous. I'm no spring chicken, but I look closer to 40 than 50 (I'm 49).
And I'm married.
I had never seen him before, and I noticed him staring at me during the meeting. He was sitting over to the side, where newcomers and people not comfortable sharing in the meetings usually sit. When I saw him looking at me, I smiled to welcome him (you know, because I thought he was a NEWCOMER), and then looked away and didn't look at him again during the entire meeting.
Well, he makes a beeline for me as soon as we finish the Lord's Prayer at the end of the meeting. Thank goodness, I was talking to my sponsor, and she knew him, so she introduced me to him as her first sponsee.
So he asks, "How long have you been in?"
And I said, "34 days."
Then, he says, "Oh, well I was going to ask you for your phone number, but you need to concentrate on your sobriety right now."
I was stunned.
First of all: Old.
Secondly: Doesn't know me from Adam's housecat.
Thirdly: Not my type AT ALL.
Fourth: Can you not see the frickin' WEDDING RING on my finger????!!!
*shudder*
These comments made me laugh! I'm glad you explained what 13th stepping was. I mean, I've heard lots about the 12-step programme, and then someone mentions a 13th step and I thought, 'Is this where it all becomes weird and sect-like? Is this the final leap into the twilight zone?'
Mind you, being hit on by someone old enough to be your dad does nothing for your self-esteem. I tell myself that I must have an old-fashioned face that appeals to old men, because I've had ancient people chatting me up ever since I can remember. It's a joke among my friends that I'm always the one cornered by an old bloke in a grey cardigan if ever we go out. Another good reason not to go to pubs, I guess!
Eeew! Yeah, those 13th steppers are creepy. Glad your sponsor was there with you, though I'm sure you could have beaten him senseless with your Wonder Woman bracelets if you had to.
Guys ... heh ...
"Some of us are sicker than others." Apparently he doesn't realize you can morph into Wonder Woman at any moment and kick his ass! Enjoy your unpacking, and congrats on following Good Orderly Direction. You temptress you. :) Love ya!
LOL!! Y'all are so funny! I found a site I can order a T-shirt from that will get my message across, loud and clear.
Here's the link (make sure to click "View Larger" so you can see the oh-so-appropriate message!).
I have a MAJOR resentment.....
...no-one EVER tries to 13th Step me. Not even the ugly ones.
Lmao.
;-)
Have a great/sober day, DG.
K .x.
I LOVE the tee-shirt! Shame they don't do it in my size - you could fit both lines onto one across my chest ...
(No, I didn't mean it to sound like a boast!)
OMG I had a similar situation, going out to coffee with my sponsor and another person one night after we did a panel. I was oblivious to the "hit ons" but thank God for my kick ass strong ass sponsor (21 years of sobriety, a mother of 3 and wife, she has seen everything) that was there to call this guy on his behavior. She was so elegant, strong, confident, dang I am so glad to be mentored by her!
So if you find that site you better share that link! LOL. Thanks for sharing your experience. For now the best thing is that we can now laugh at all this.
I think what bothered me the most is that I go to this meeting ALL the time (at least 4 to 5 times a week), and I'd NEVER seen him before. This is a meeting geared to beginners. He had to know that, since he's obviously got some time in the program. So, did he come to it just for the "fresh meat?"
*shudder*
It's just so wrong.
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