Oh, and as for GALing: I've been doing a lot of things w S. We generally take road trips on Sundays - just pick a couple of towns on the map and go. He brings his camera and takes lots of pictures (one of the few things he really gets excited about is photography). We also have movie nights, either at the cinema or at home. This month, we'll have lot at home - it's Halloween season, and we both love horror movies, so we're watching a lot of the classics.
I'm also doing some things just for me. I'm practicing yoga, which I enjoy greatly. I've been working out 5 days a week. I've started crocheting, which I learned from my grandma lo these many years ago, lol! I'm working on a blanket for my oldest S to take with him when he moves to Colorado. I also try to go out and be social (something that has been very difficult for me in recent years) once a week. Usually meet up with some people from work for a few drinks. And I am starting volunteer work at a local animal rescue center in a couple of weeks.