Happy New Year CMAer’s! Thanks to all that attended our recent GSR meeting. All members of CMA are welcome. A special thanks to Donald L. for all is support and service to the district.
Happy Birthday to Terry D. for 4 years and Joey C. for 5 years.
Donald will no longer be working with the district but he is working with the area and world for H&I.
* Meetings that need support are:
Sunday: Stepping Forward 4:30 pm @ 1403 4th Street Long Beach
Sunday: A Method to our Madness 7:30 pm 3025 North Lincoln Ave. Altadena
Monday: The Living Room Meeting 7:30 pm @ Unity Church 935 E. Broadway
Long Beach
Monday: Beginners Group 8:30 pm @ 1733 N New Hampshire Ave.
Wednesday: Stick to the Solution 7:00 pm @ Weho D&A Center 626 N. Robertson Blvd.
Wednesday: Northeast CMA Candlelight 8:00 pm @ The Wall Las Memorias
111 North Ave 56 Los Angeles 90042
Thursday: Through the Looking Glass 8:00 pm @ 11455 Chandler Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601
Saturday: Crystal Clear 2:30 pm @ 626 Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Saturday: 8:00 pm Crystal Clear Methage @ Unit A 10641 Burbank Blvd. in North Hollywood
World Conference: March 3rd – 6th 2011 at the Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport 3333 East University Drive Phoenix Arizona 85034. Registration for the event is $109 and the hotel is $99 per night. Go to cmaconference.com to register and obtain all the details.
Area Assembly: All GSR’s are invited to join us at next California Area Assembly on January 29, 2011 1:00 PM at the Fullerton Alano Club 530 Commonwealth Ave. Fullerton 92832. Phone number is 714-992-0988.
Public outreach and information: Please join Roger D and the team for the first committee meeting of the year. It will be at 12 noon on January 21, 2011 @ 929 North San Vicente’ Blvd #6 West Hollywood 90069. The purpose of the meeting is to brainstorm P&I ideas for better circulation followed by a distribution of the helpline cards.
Helpline: Join Chuck C and the team on January 27, 2011 for the next helpline meeting. Helping other addicts find meetings is a rewarding commitment. It will be held at 6:30 pm @ 6018 Carlton Way #2 Hollywood Ca. 90028.
Events planning: Join Dale G. and the team for these upcoming events!
We are in the planning stages of our 2nd annual comedy night “LOL” set for early 2011, a Valentine’s dance on February 12, 2011 and our next spiritual retreat set for May 6 - 8, 2011 ($175 for the weekend). The next planning meeting is TBA.
Registration/Directory: Gregorio V. - The winter 2011 directory is available. Fresh copies can be picked up or place an order with Gregorio and he will have them ready for you at the monthly district meeting. The cost is 10 cents per copy. You can also go to cmainla.com to download it.
H&I: Bob S. – We are looking for speakers to visit recovery houses to share their experiences. We are also in need of panel leaders. Speakers need 6 months clean and panel leaders need 1 year. Panel leaders need to speak on a minimum of 6 panels before becoming a leader. Invite your sponsees to join as well. To sign up, please attend the next meeting of H&I on Saturday February 12, 2011, at noon at the Plummer Park, Weho.
H&I Long Beach: Mike M. – If you want to get involved in the growing H&I panels in Long Beach; please contact Mike M. through cmainla.com.
Chips/Literature: Kurt T. - Chips & literature are always available at each GSR meeting. The little burgundy 2010 edition of the big book is available for $2.00 apiece. There are seven approved pieces of literature. Directories (10 cents ea.) and newcomer packets ($1.00 each) are also available. If you need these items you can come to the meeting or alert your GSR’s. If you notice that literature tables at your meetings are low on CMA literature, please talk to your literature person, secretary, or GSR about obtaining these items. The literature is also available as a download PDF at cmainla.com
* All committees are in need of volunteers. Volunteering is a great way to be of service and to give back to your community. If you are interested in any other committees, go to cmainla.com and send a message to the chairman of the committee you would like to be a part of or join us at the next district meeting.
Join the fellowship on Saturday February 12, 2011 11 am @ Plummer Park to discuss and learn about the details and agenda for the upcoming world conference in Phoenix Arizona. If you have a topic that you would like for the district to address at the world conference please feel free to let us know.
The next GSR meeting is on Saturday January 8, 2011 10:00 AM Plummer Park Weho.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
The Two Girlfriends
Dear Mary Jane,
When we met in college, you were so much fun! I remember how we used to hang out in the evenings after studying. You made me relax and all the anxiety went away. All those feelings of being unattractive and geeky were unimportant because when we were together, I didn’t care or think about them. We watched Saturday Night Live and laughed a lot. You stayed with me all night, and I slept so well.
At first, when we were apart, I didn’t think about you much. But over the years, as we spent more time together, I always longed for you when you were gone. Eventually when we started to be together at every waking moment, I knew I had found my true love. For years we were inseparable, and I loved you so much I couldn’t bear to be without you. Even the consequences of missing my dissertation date and not listening to anyone else did not break the bond we had.
My heart was broken when you told me you could not be there for me. I became restless and unhappy that you were not willing to go the distance, and that I needed more from you. You said you were doing me a favor when you introduced me to your girlfriend, Tina. But it turns out that you were lying, and when I realized that, I was sad.
Tina took me places that I did not like and scared me at first. She would leave me alone when I protested, but would always wait just long enough for me to miss her just a little. Then she would show up and tease me. I got so excited just seeing her across the room.
Eventually I would get next to Tina, and she would touch me. I remember how the electricity zoomed through my body, and how I couldn’t wait to be with her again. You would call to check on me, and I would relax with you around for a while, but I always longed for Tina to return and bring back that excitement and fulfillment that no one else had ever achieved.
Sex with Tina was awesome and lasted for days. I always felt totally exhausted when we were done, but could not sleep. She was such a tease and I resented the fact that she would excite me at first, then drop me like a hot potato. She left me there, sweaty, horny and unfulfilled. Sometimes, she convinced me to call in sick for work, and we would watch TV with some of her friends. We were just staring at the screen, and I didn’t care who else was there. I grew disgusted and tired of Tina, so she would leave me alone a few days, and come back again. I tried to forget about her, and in return, she made me ill. I couldn’t work because she followed me everywhere, nagging and teasing me, and playing radio stations in my head.
People began to ask questions about her, but I would lie and tell them we had stopped seeing each other. You would come by during those empty times to calm me and just be there, but you wouldn’t let me do anything but watch TV and eat junk food.
You girls would fight over me and I just wished you both were gone for good. No one could reach me, because we were always arguing. I couldn’t handle the arguing or how you girls made me feel. I was lonely and wanted to see my old friends. You locked me in my house and invited strangers to visit. I became afraid the end was near, but held on some how, I don’t know how.
One day when you both went out to shop, I called my good friend, Bill W. and he told me how to be rid of my misery. I called the number he gave me, and made plans to take a vacation so I could get away. You both lied about how happy you would always make me feel, and stole my money. I couldn’t even do arithmetic or fix anything. How pathetic, depressing, and lonely.
I never want to see either of you again, because without you around I can see my friends, and know that they truly care about me, unlike you two, who never loved me -- you just used me to take away all the good things I had, and I have no idea why. Don’t come near me again. Just remember I can run faster than you!
Goodbye Bitches!
Frank D.
When we met in college, you were so much fun! I remember how we used to hang out in the evenings after studying. You made me relax and all the anxiety went away. All those feelings of being unattractive and geeky were unimportant because when we were together, I didn’t care or think about them. We watched Saturday Night Live and laughed a lot. You stayed with me all night, and I slept so well.
At first, when we were apart, I didn’t think about you much. But over the years, as we spent more time together, I always longed for you when you were gone. Eventually when we started to be together at every waking moment, I knew I had found my true love. For years we were inseparable, and I loved you so much I couldn’t bear to be without you. Even the consequences of missing my dissertation date and not listening to anyone else did not break the bond we had.
My heart was broken when you told me you could not be there for me. I became restless and unhappy that you were not willing to go the distance, and that I needed more from you. You said you were doing me a favor when you introduced me to your girlfriend, Tina. But it turns out that you were lying, and when I realized that, I was sad.
Tina took me places that I did not like and scared me at first. She would leave me alone when I protested, but would always wait just long enough for me to miss her just a little. Then she would show up and tease me. I got so excited just seeing her across the room.
Eventually I would get next to Tina, and she would touch me. I remember how the electricity zoomed through my body, and how I couldn’t wait to be with her again. You would call to check on me, and I would relax with you around for a while, but I always longed for Tina to return and bring back that excitement and fulfillment that no one else had ever achieved.
Sex with Tina was awesome and lasted for days. I always felt totally exhausted when we were done, but could not sleep. She was such a tease and I resented the fact that she would excite me at first, then drop me like a hot potato. She left me there, sweaty, horny and unfulfilled. Sometimes, she convinced me to call in sick for work, and we would watch TV with some of her friends. We were just staring at the screen, and I didn’t care who else was there. I grew disgusted and tired of Tina, so she would leave me alone a few days, and come back again. I tried to forget about her, and in return, she made me ill. I couldn’t work because she followed me everywhere, nagging and teasing me, and playing radio stations in my head.
People began to ask questions about her, but I would lie and tell them we had stopped seeing each other. You would come by during those empty times to calm me and just be there, but you wouldn’t let me do anything but watch TV and eat junk food.
You girls would fight over me and I just wished you both were gone for good. No one could reach me, because we were always arguing. I couldn’t handle the arguing or how you girls made me feel. I was lonely and wanted to see my old friends. You locked me in my house and invited strangers to visit. I became afraid the end was near, but held on some how, I don’t know how.
One day when you both went out to shop, I called my good friend, Bill W. and he told me how to be rid of my misery. I called the number he gave me, and made plans to take a vacation so I could get away. You both lied about how happy you would always make me feel, and stole my money. I couldn’t even do arithmetic or fix anything. How pathetic, depressing, and lonely.
I never want to see either of you again, because without you around I can see my friends, and know that they truly care about me, unlike you two, who never loved me -- you just used me to take away all the good things I had, and I have no idea why. Don’t come near me again. Just remember I can run faster than you!
Goodbye Bitches!
Frank D.
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