She's gone...I'm devastated, but hopeful

[minkerman]

I love a crisp, hoppy IPA. I worked 10 years in Engineering, in a major world-class brewery, so I know my beer.

Funny you should mention self-medicating. Since this began, I have pretty much stopped enjoying my nightly glass of red. Partly due to my exercise program, partly because I simply don't feel like drinking.

Strange thing just happened.

If you go back through the posts, you will see that a couple weeks ago I invited W to join me at a wine-tasting event. She declined, but was intrigued to see me interacting with a large group of complete strangers. Total 180, and would blow one of her stereotypes of me right out of the water. The event is tonight. Well, 5 minutes ago, she emailed me. Copy/paste: "Thinking that I'd like to join you tonite, can you get me a ticket?"

I did, and she is coming. Baby steps. Spotlight is on me tonight, no pressure, my chance to show myself in a positive light. And none of it is fake...this really is how I am now.

Wish us luck!