Enjoying life

One of the things about gambling that I hated was that it took all joy from other activities.  Nothing else could compare to the highs and lows of gambling.  Any other interests just died for several years...any time I had I wanted to be in a casino if I could make it happen....In the last couple of days, I watched "Elizabeth, the Golden Age", "La Vie en Rose", and tonight went to see "Vantage Point."  I have always enjoyed movies, and it was great to see these.  "La Vie en Rose" was my favorite of the bunch, and I think the leading actress probably did deserve the Oscar this year....she had some great scenes.   I used to have an Edith Piaf record, but I never knew she had such a fascinating and tragic life....I used to do some theater back in the day, had a weekly local radio show, and also sang professionally (in a small way) for several years....I totally loved it.   At one point, I gave up on all that and went back to school which led me to my business now.  I still have a picture of my name on a dressing room door- maybe I'll drag it out and put it where it can inspire me!  Getting the role I was playing then was the achievement of a goal I had worked toward for several years...Having my life back from gambling gives me the option of pursuing some of my true loves again...I am beginning to be more and more optimistic that life is going to get much better if I just keep working on my recovery a little every day.....