ACJ (((()))))
Well good on you for giving it a go. The easy option would have been stay home and feel sorry for yourself.So be proud of yourself.
The red dress will have plenty pf other outings I am sure.
It is disappointing when you re looking forward to something I know, especially as you had such a good time the last time you went out.
It is hard when you have a bad day after so much time has passed but it does happen and probably will continue to for a while. We set ourselves timescales to be this or that by then,but it is only our self imposed timescale. No laws or rules it is what it is.
I was shocked to find how badly I reacted to my Xh 60th b'day, partly because for his 50th we had a big party and I worked my socks off with the catering and everyone really enjoyed it. I so wanted to be with him on that day but as you know we have no contact although I could have sent a card but didn't. I missed him so much. I doubt he will feel the same on my 60th.

Hope you get lots of work done at home and the wek gets better. Don't let one outing put you off.