Finally that snow storm is over. Not too cold outside. Had a good rest last night and cleaned my room, finally. Frigging thing gets messy so fast. Only about as big as a jail cell. Does me good anyway. It's warm and I have a mattress to sleep on which is really good. I remember being in jail and being in the hole many times with no mattress or clothes or anything except a stupid Baby Doll outfit. What a wonderful gift it is to be able to really appreciate the simple things that God allows us. I love my freedom now. Today was the first day that I went to the market and actually was able to buy some nice food. I got three nice peices of pork shnitzel and 5 lbs of bonless chicken thighs. Thats my treat for myself. I might cook some for the guys where I live. There still using and drinking, but their not bad. I dislike the disease, but not the people. Besides we need to give it away if we want it, sobriety that is. I went to the corner store today to buy some laundry soap. I seen this stupid energy drink and wanted to try it. It cost $5.00 for a stupid 2oz bottle. I just took it and shoved it in my pocket. I stole it, but after I got to the mall I started to feel guilty. I knew that I stole it. I started to think of how this was starting to fuck up my day. I was feeling great, but now I was aware that I stole something. I knew that damed thing was way over priced. I tried to justify taking it, but I couldn't. Stealing is stealing, period. It goes against the goodness of God and if we want to enjoy his blessings then we need to conform to his ways. Anyway, I went back to the store and gave the guy $5.00, and just walked away. He tried to ask me why, but I just kept going. Now I can enjoy my day, knowing that I did alright. I still make mistakes, but I can learn from them and I'm growing. Thank you so much, Lord.