I know I don't contribute much to the general discussion side of the forum but I hope you don't hold that against me too much. I think the main reason why I haven't been, especially this thread, is that I haven't had much of anything to really smile about. I been an addict for years now but I finally been getting clean the last few months. And today what made me happy was that I was able to go out and have a good time with a few friends and have a couple beers.... not that alcohol was ever my drug of choice and was far from ever abusing it.... but its nice to just know I have control over my addiction and can enjoy myself like everyone else now.


So today what made me smile was waking up with a purpose, to do my job, look into school, and then go out tonight to a pool hall/club and danced my ass off. I've always liked to dance and I been doing it alone in my room for so long now I think I'm pretty well versed in the art of the dance lols... but tonight me and my friend Corrin just got out there and danced our asses off. At first it was just us two out there and everyone else sorta lurking around.... then more people started to come and started getting loose and getting into it with us. Eventually the dancefloor area was packed (due to more people showing up too of course) but it still felt awesome for me, someone with anxiety especially about my appearance let alone dancing in public... but I just let go of it all, and with only a few cups of beer to help along the way...

But it was a great feeling dancing with a whole group of people I never met before and just going up to random groups of girls and dancing with them. Even better feeling when one came up to me and started saying "you must be on something cause you look like you're having such a good time" ....Nope, I was just enjoying life. For the first time in a long time. I wasn't even worried bout getting laid or any of that kid nonsense.

So to TL:DR today what put a huge smile on my face was simply enjoying myself and letting go of my anxiety to get on that dance floor and make it my home. And also being able to come here and share it with you guys. Thanks for that.