Last night I had the best time in a long,long time. I went to the A.A.dance and it was fantastic. their were so many people that I knew. it was so cool just watching all the people having good clean fun. I sat watching them most of the night just enjoying what I was seeing. Knowing that most had been through the same hell that I have,or worse. As soon as I got there this guy came up to me so excited to see me. I didn't recognize him at first,but he was one of the A.A. volunteers in Jail when I was there. he couldn't believe how good I was looking. He only knew me when I was wearing prison garb. It feels good to get compliments, especially after all I put myself through. i noticed these ladies that I knew from the noon meeting. I went to say hello and they didn't recognize me all dressed up. i asked one to dance and we stayed on the floor for about four songs. it felt good to dance again. It's been about 6 years since I last danced with my ex girlfreind. i often wondered if I would ever dance again. i thought about her alot last night, especially when her favourite songs came on,like "Lady In Red" That was a little hard. i thought of how she used to feel so good moving to the music. but I stopped myself from getting sad. I want her to be happy and I hope she is. I left just after 12. on the way home I seen people in the bars partying. I was glad I was sober. i seen so many places where people puked. i wouldn't trade my night for one minute of that. Thank you God.