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Content on a Friday Night

Rainietoo
Rainietoo
I am at home relaxing with my puppy. In moments like these I know that I am working my program and have clarity of mind. I am not at the casino spending hundreds of dollars. Instead I am on my computer writing to my DS family, with my puppy in my lap. My money safely tucked away in my back account.and all is right in the world today.
stopat56
stopat56
I can so relate to being content on a Friday night. I'm being a slug for the most part sitting in front of the tv, but it's a heck of a lot better than being in a noisy casino stressing about losing or winning. give me Frasier any ole time. ha ha
strangeseraphim
strangeseraphim
Your post made me smile.
I have a pot of spearmint/peppermint tea going.
I'm in fuzzy pjs with my kitty next to me.
I just caught up on Greys Anatomy.
It's nice to be living a normal, sane life.
new55
new55
What a beautiful vision this was. We have a half miniature schnauzer half yorkie puppy that is a ittle over 6 months old. He has created such a feeling of love in me I just can't explain. Whenever I am gone and come back, he is the first one I look for. We have three other dogs. He has a stuffed lion he carries around everywhere, just like baby carries around their blanket! I am so grateful I can feel such strong emotions for him! Yes, all is good tonight!
strangeseraphim
strangeseraphim
he sounds adorable! I love that he has a stuffy.
new55
new55
Yes, Sabine, he is just adorable. We almost gave him away - well - we were supposed to give him away and I found I just couldn't. He reminds me way too much of our schnauzer when she was little. He loves to lay on our chests or shoulders and just snuggle right up and go to sleep. Now those are the type of endorphens I like to feel!!!! Lol! Have a good night everyone!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Love this post!Good for you for feeling at peace lastnight!I too had a great night,spent time with friends and came home right after!Deposited tip money in bank and although the thoughts of gambling were there I chose to do different!Way to go everyone !!!
thenewway
thenewway
Clarity of mind,
wonderful,
only comes with NOT gambling.
Friday nights used to be gambling and
the noize and the smoke and the anxiety
and the staying up late late late........
and at the time I thought I actually liked it.
It was the dopamine and the brain surges
that I liked, I was a zombie and didn't even
know it.
I can remember how I felt like I was drugged
and zoned out and not really awake.
Even trying to escape emotional stress in
my life at the time, how can anyone feel
that this is a good altenative option to feeling.

Now, as you so profoundly stated,
I have "clarity of mind".
thank you for the wonderful post.