Let me be the first (I assume) to wish you a Happy Birthday, albeit a bit prematurely. For what it's worth, according to my calendar, Friday is also 'Take Your Dog to Work Day', so make what you want of that. Congratulations on making it through your 20's relatively intact, and particularly for staying away from drugs. I had some struggles with alcohol several years ago, but have been dry now for almost 9 years. The problem was how it had me convinced I couldn't enjoy any aspect of life without it. I finally saw the lie for what it was and left it behind, I believe for good. I hope you can say the same for your addiction. Three years clean is something to be proud of.
I was never actually a hippie, but I grew up during that era (late 60's/early 70's) when there was a notion that anyone over 30 was old and not to be trusted. I dreaded that birthday as it approached, expecting worn out body parts would just start falling off, but in reality it was just another day. I decided I wasn't going to be old until I reached 40, and have used this technique of pushing ahead old age every decade. So far it's working out pretty well. Now if I can just figure out how to be more mature without the getting old part, I'll be all set!
Just for the record, I also used various drugs during my late teens and early twenties (fortunately never became addicted to anything), have been through 2 failed marriages (the first being especially bad), and am self-diagnosed with AS. We may not be in exactly the same boat- but close.
Looking forward to seeing your posts in the forums. Best of Luck!
(I am also in Florida. Damn! It's Hot!! !! !)
18 Jun 2011, 2:11 am
