Well that wasn't as bad as I thought. Went shopping today to buy a dress for my friends wedding. I ended up buying two dresses: one for the wedding and another one just because my dad said it suited me and it would be a pretty dress for summer. Now hoping for good weather!
It feels good to take care of myself and dress up. When I was drinking I didn't care how I looked and usually wore jeans, a hooding and converse. I still like converse though!
Other small things make me feel good as well. My job is far from well paid, but I felt good being able to contribute to the dinner bill, and I know my parents appreciated that too.
I surprised my mom with a small gift: a bottle of fancy bubble bath. She had tears in her eyes when I handed it to her and said "you still are my sweet and thoughtful child".