I intend to live forever - so far, so good

[ClingingToHope]

Good weekend. Worked Thursday, Friday nights and Saturday morning at the basketball games. The boys team came up with a big win so I went out with the coaches after. Then I met friends at a bowling alley near my house. I got there early and the owner is an old friend. Word has gotten around about my "situation" and he told me his story.

Married 16 years then it was over -- he tried to keep it together, but he said once the spark was gone it wasn't coming back. Eight years divorced and now he's getting remarried in three weeks.

I met the fiance. She's nice. I hope it works out for them. His daughter was murdered two years ago by an abusive boyfriend.

Friday was a good night. Saturday played cards with friends -- didn't win -- then picked up D11 for a hockey game. Her school was singing the national anthem. It's not my weekend, but STBXW said I could take her since she's not a sports fan.

Lots and lots of fun. She made it through the whole game. It's the first time she made it past the first period. Posed with a former player, both mascots. I got to say hi to D8 both before and after. STBXW didn't look at me at any time. Things are very tense now.

I dropped D11 off and met friends out again for a couple of hours. They were happy I'm moving things forward.

Today I was tired, but I made it to church and then played cards again. I'm not a good card player, but I was hot today and won and that'll help.

Tonight, I'm even more tired and I'm emotional. I got satellite TV and I'm relaxing and watching TV and all of the sappy movies are getting to me.