[retteacher]

Welcome Sunbeam. I've been where you are...thinking I could mod then finding out otherwise. It's good to find out what one's limitations are.

I'm feeling great today. Sleep is so important to my sense of mental well-being. Last night, we baby-sat our young grandsons. I've done it under the influence, & I've done it sober. Sober is so much better, by far. I used to think drinking would relax me & make me more laid back. It actually had the opposite effect. I was uptight, nervous, & pushing myself through the whole evening.

Last evening & night, I truly was relaxed. I didn't feel rushed or impatient once! I just enjoyed the boys, & I allowed my husband to pitch in. When I'm drinking I tend to try to do it all by myself...control I guess.

Anyhow, I'm a very grateful sober, hangover-free person today.

Mary