Thanks for the good thoughts, all. Although I'm not white-knuckling, I'm very aware of the stresses and thus risks of big changes - even positive ones. I know that going back to drinking is quite simply not an option. I've been working on my mind set and focusing on all of the positive things about not drinking.
Since I am, after all, still a gadget geek, it lifted my spirits to explore the options of my cool new exercise watch. That is also, as I expected, helping to get me moving.
My sweet little kitty has been glued to my lap lately - she's here right now, trying to interfere with my typing :-). Time is now simply flying and 3 weeks from tomorrow the movers come.
I'm working on sharing the tough times as well as the good since that is harder for me to do. You all are so important to me! I love that the Marchers thread has picked up again lately and it's good to see returnees. I come here at least read several times a day and find it to be a critical source of friendship and support!