I can totally relate to enjoying life too much during separation!!! Not that I'd ever trade it for a good marriage, but it's awesome when one can take a difficult time and try to make something positive out of it. Hopefully your wife's MLC won't last too long, but at least, in the meantime, you're going through some wonderful growth and changes. You sound GREAT!
I'm also glad to hear you found some local buddies. That helps enormously (friends to GAL with!!!).
Thanks Brandnewday for the wise advice. I think how I handle it will depend a lot upon what my husband says when he comes back. If he shows even a little empathy and says he missed me that will go a long way. But if he's angry and blames me for trying to spoil his fun time I won't feel so close. I will try to explain what I'm thinking and feeling, but I need him to meet me part way.
Wow Aud, you are a sweetheart... and I think you are super amazing!