Originally Posted by
NJNikki 
When I get that jealous feeling about everyone else drinking, why can't I, I tell myself, 'you have already spent more time than anyone should be allowed, partying, now you get to enjoy the other things' And there are lots of other things. I like Alpha's idea of people watching at 7 a.m., take in some great shows, do some light gambling (if its safe), enjoy the fat buffets, and the best part, remember and reflect on your day. Be grateful that when you wake up, you won't have to try to remember all the things you did and said in front of your colleagues. No need to be that guy. I am 'betting' on you! Best wishes.
thank you!!
And yes! That's one of the strategies I use too... I tell myself "listen; you've had more partying and boozing and whooping-it-up in your lifetime than a lot of people could pack into four lifetimes.... you're not missing anything and you KNOW where it leads... enjoy the next half of your life in a different, deeper way"
That does help me refocus.
Thank you all for your words and thoughts and support.
