UPDATE: Had a awesome evening at a retirement party for a very good friend of mine. Saw so many of my very good friends that I haven't seen in WAY too long... What a FUN evening. They were all very sad to hear about my situation, but all so VERY supportive as well... Just haven't seen this group much since we had kids and I've missed them so much.
Got home and Monster was in full force... Especially after I mentioned all of the friends I saw and how much fun I had. She could barely even mutter the words "good night" to me when she left our room (after coming in to change into jammies before heading back down to living room and sofa). Not sure if Monster was because I had fun or if there is something else going on that I just don't know about yet.
Whatever.
I had fun and have just spent the past 20 minutes sending follow-up text messages to a few friends to reconnect and to agree to be in touch soon for get togethers. And I do intend to be in touch for those get togethers.
Also was able to do some very good networking at the party -- hoping that it leads to a meeting with one of the head chiefs at the school district very soon so he can at least get to know me and what I have to offer which I am certain will eventually lead to a great job offer.
Me 48, Her 50 (Same-Sex Couple) 3 Children Together: 9.5 years before BD BD: Week of 10/27/14 ExW started EA w OW 9/2014 ExW married OW 12/2015