My Gamble Free Life Started Today - Friday 24th January 2020

Stephen,

I am sorry to hear that you are having a bit of a tough time. I am glad that your plan is to treat yourself with kindness. Make this a weekend that is all about you. Sending hugs x

Thank you Princess Murlo.

The hugs you sent were received with gratitude and by using some magical thread I have transformed them into a cloak which is now resting on my shoulders.

Went shopping earlier and got a few bits and bobs and am now settled in for an evening of mild amusement with some radio, reading and reflection.

It may surprise you but I actually live on a big rock which is spinning round and round and hurtling through space. 

I appreciate this may seem a bit far fetched but please believe me for it is true.

And I call this big rock my home and share it with billions of other beings just like me and we all get on really well and take good care of our big rock!

Love and best wishes to everyone on the diaries

Stephen x 

Starting a diet tomorrow

Weight now - 13st 12lbs

Target weight - 12st 07lbs

Weight loss required - 19lbs

Aim is to lose 4lb the first week and than 3lb a week for the following 5 weeks

Already enjoy a healthy vegetarian diet but will have to eat less or cut bread out.

I go dancing 3 evenings a week and do walk a bit but could certainly do to be more active during the day.

I will be looking cool in my Speedos by summertime.

Stephen x 

I follow my dreams

Though sometimes they seems 

A little bit perplexing

Saying a prayer with never a care

Writing a note or texting

But gamble free I am so does it really matter

Writing on my diary or joining chat for a natter

Nite nite.

I hope the angels bring comfort and hope to all those who are feeling sad.

Stephen x 

Hey Stephen! Sorry to hear that you’ve been feeling blue! You know what they say, a Sunday well spent brings a week of content 🙂 so hope you have a better day tomorrow!!

Thank you Lisa.

A post from you always cheers me up and I like your little rhyme:

"A Sunday well spent brings a week of content"

I will try and think of one, how about:

A Sunday losing money brings a week without the honey

OR

A Sunday on a scratchcard means nowt to eat but bread n lard

OR

A Sunday with a flutter brings howls and shreaks from a penniless nutter

Oh well I do my best lol

Stephen x 

All good poems hahah! What have you got planned for the week ahead? 

Thank you Lisa.

Monday & Tuesday: Salsa.

Wednesday: Dance at club for people who are divorced or widowed.

Thursday night: Ten pin bowling with friends from above Club.

So keeping busy which is good plus I enjoy myself. 

It beggars belief how I used to squander money gambling because it always ended up with me feeling sad and left with nothing to spend on having fun.

Stephen x 

A well known song just played on the radio by U2, who apparently ..... "still havn't found what they're looking for!"

Well that is not the case with me 

For I am 24 days gamble free today and know perfectly well what I am looking for

Stephen x

Washing dried, hung up shirts and folded things real neat

Two odd socks are smiling and look like they're pleased to meet

I'm sure they will be happy and have a fun filled day

For though they seem a little odd

They're identical in every way.

They said to me "Dear Stephen, we are proud your gamble free.

One day at a time, we'll take your feet to places they should be."

Stephen x 

Sounds like a good week! A lot of dancing anyway ?  Hope you enjoy it!  

Hahaha love the poem ? 

Thank you Lisa. I have replied on your diary.

Salsa was fun tonight and quite well attended.

Pleased that you liked my silly rhyme. 

Stephen x 

Life is good.

Day 25 GF

Dieting has started slowly:

16th Feb       13st  12lb

18th Feb       13st  12lb

Target            12st  07lb     

Salsa tonight which should burn off a few calories.                    

Enjoy burning those calories off Stephen and rest those weary feet in your super duper foot spa when you get home ?

Thank you Murlo. Did as you suggested and it was lovely.

Hello Diary.

Lazing around before my evening meal.

Joining friends tonight at a social event for those of us who are divorced or widowed. There is a good singer on and people always get up dancing, so it will be good fun. 

On a mission my life for to fix

Happy as Larry on day twenty six

Tonight will be smiling and laughing with pals

The artist will be singing as I dance with all the gals 

Love and best wishes to everyone on the diaries

Stephen x