Hello All,

It's been a while. Time flies when you're GAL hardcore. Threw myself back to school, was laid off end of January and now on fun-employment while looking for work and finishing up a degree. Grateful I saved up enough to keep me afloat while in this transition.

Valentine's day came and went. I picked up a card from my son to my W/Ex-W? (Don't really know what so say...as since I've signed the papers in January I haven't heard zilch) and got her one myself. Refrained from giving one that said to my W, just a basic thinking of you on this day. I kept the cute one for my son to her which she told me she enjoyed.

While she has been distant and to herself, I have noticed she is a bit more calm around me, even at times more cordial and warmer. She occasionally will start up some small talk with me when I'm playing with our S and generally seems to be nicer around me. I don't understand it especially after months of hardship and the random venom spouts, but it is a welcome change.

Truly not much else to report on the matter, as I'm just focused on my S and myself at this point. I still miss her and being with her terribly, but I've put those thoughts behind me to focus on the bigger picture. Friends and family seem to believe I look and sound better lately so that's kept me in a good positive mood and mindset. I'll lurk around catching up on some of your threads to see what I've missed. Hope all is well!