Well, I'm going to have to be more accurate for my 1 year anniversary coming up - always noting that it's one day at a time and I'm not going to get arrogant about the risks that STILL exist. But you see, I placed my last bet on March 3, 2012. At first I counted the days. Then the weeks, Then I just counted the calendar months. It worked for me, so I've got no complaints. But THIS coming month, I can't celebrate on the 1st. For it to be important to me (the date, not the success) I HAVE to be accurate. So, March 3rd & 4th are going to be big days and March 1st is going to kill me. TWO EXTRA DAYS!!

March 3rd will be the end of 1 year, and March 4th will be the beginning of my SECOND YEAR of being free from gambling!! WOOT!!

But it's all good and this particular dilemma is one of the greatest dilemmas I think I've ever had. Gonna enjoy it thoroughly.

But I guess from here on, if I still count months (and I'm sure I will), I'm going to stick with the 3rd as the end of a month.

Does all this musing sound obsessive? Well, it is, slightly. I've been obsessive over my quitting the entire journey and I gotta tell you, it's the ONE time, it's convenient. I'm not really obsessive in the rest of my life, but I give it free reign over staying bet-free. Hell, if it works, why not?

* No disrespect intended to anyone suffering from true OCD. I wouldn't want anyone belittling a gambling addiction, so I would NEVER belittle someone else's curse to live with. I just mention my obsessiveness, because it's truly there.*

Just thinking out loud with this blog, nothing of note for anyone. I guess I'm just organizing for what is going to be a HUGE moment for me in less than a month.

Last year I promised myself I'd celebrate by buying myself a new TV for my wall, but you know what? My old TV is doing great and so I decided to put that money (which I DID save, by the way ) into investments. Not a lot of money, and I don't think I'll EVER become a millionaire with it, but I DO feel it's the smartest choice for my extra money. I've noticed that smarter choices have been coming my way more and more. My head is clear and my sleep is peaceful. Life is great and I'm not exaggerating when I say I feel like the luckiest son of a you know what these days.

I'm at the beginning of a 10 day vacation right now and so I guess being in a good mood is inevitable. Sorry if I filled up your 'Perky' quota for the day.

Now to go enjoy this day!

Today I will not gamble. Never again.