Oh I love that expression 'wimpy snow'! Here in the UK that's pretty much all we get, sadly, because I love tobogganing and building snowmen - I'm a child at heart!
Yes, Behappy, the separation is of paramount importance. I found it a ,earning curve at first, but once thoroughly learnt, it eventually becomes second nature.
Personally, I was surprised at how many 'negative thoughts' were actually AV in disguise - just building up to the finale 'so you might as well drink', because I was so hopeless, lazy, useless, pathetic, etc., the AV used everything against me.
It's great to read you're doing so well!