There's nothing wrong with giving yourself a little reward now & then for staying sober! My bank account has DEFINITLY improved. I am making progress in overhauling my "wardrobe"-actually have clothes that I wouldn't be ashamed of wearing at a public place. Bills & rent's paid- there was a time when I wouldn't bother to pay a utility bill until I got the two-week notice- IF I HAD THE MONEY. If not, it was time to pay a visit to the closest pawn shop! You know, sobreity isn't a walk in the park, but MAN, the everyday aspects of life-having a decent place to live, decent food, decent health. decent people, everything's better by a mile.(!) Makes me wonder why I took so long......:wtf2