I do not mean to imply that all the new adventures in my life are better than what used to be.  If I could trade back to the way it was before, I would do it in a heartbeat.  But that offer is not on the table, and never will be, so I have to deal with the present reality.  

And you know what?  There is some great stuff out there.  It's kind of a relief to not have to sit and wait for the phone to ring.  If I want to leave the house, even in the middle of the night (okay, hasn't happened, but it could), it's not a problem.  4:00 pm rolls around and it feels like dinner time?  Well why not?  I am only cooking for myself and don't have to take anyone else's desires into consideration.

Yes, even if my brain wants to sometime head to the dark side and tells me life is sad, I know in my core it is only temporary.

Which, in itself is a good thing!