I'm proud of us for today's walk (1.68 mi/33 min). Neither of us really wanted to do it when Jeff got home and had in fact agreed not to - but while I was getting ready for dinner I realized what a great mood boost I've had all week. 

Before I stopped drinking, I never really had this mood experience. Oh, I'd sleep better for being active, but I never really got the "rush." Plenty of providers told me to walk for my depression, but other than sleeping better, I didn’t see much difference. Now I'm getting that mood boost and it’s because my brain has healed A LOT from being soaked in wine. Things that were “supposed” to work for my mental health before I stopped drinking are working now - what a concept! And because I am really liking this empowered feeling, and because Jeff and I really want to find this way to be active together, I realized I DID in fact want to go. So we went for the damned walk... and I’m feelin’ good!