Quote: Have I mentioned that my number one goal is to go on a date with H? I think he in a round about way asked me on Friday night, said something like "I want to go to a movie, but nobody to go with..you aren't available because you have to pick up D8"....
so still actually waiting for a real live date.
Well, Cupcake, you do know us guys fear rejections. We tend to try the backdoor approach ... test the waters before jumping. A reply like. "Let me see what I can arrange.", can leave the door open for him to be more direct with an invite next time.
Quote: I am a better person now post-bomb.
... and that is ... and something very important to be thankful for!! ... and because of your transformation, you're gaining the best chance you have to reclaim all that you "lost" and so all is not lost (and I, too, agree with Opt comments) and to have such a chance to turn it all around is something to be thankful for too.
If you approach the Holidays with your PMA in full force, you're more than likey be able to look upon them and afterwards back at them with a warm smile rather than dread.