Hey Bright! I think you are authentic, and that there is nothing wrong with that.
It was nice of you to text h and acknowledge Veteran's Day. My xh is also a vet. I thought of him today, but didn't send a text. We were in it *together* as he would say. We lived on the military base together, so I lived the military life too. D13 was born in a military hospital. Shout-out to the vets!
You sound good, Bright. I am so glad to hear. I am glad things are going well at work. I was so lost at work last year. I couldn't think straight. Now, work is an amazing place to be. I find I am often at my best when I am there.
Nothing better than the "happy" you! Keep smiling and find no reason for you to feel bad for being happy. Enjoy it!