Chapter 39. What's been up.....
I deeply apologize for the absence these last 3 weeks. It's been crazy trying to get stuff done. So here are the deets:
i'm leaving on a jet plane
So I don't know if anyone knows, but I am leaving for my treatment program next Tuesday, July 27th. I will be there for AT LEAST six months probably somewhere closer to 7-9 months. I have mixed emotions. Part of me is super excited to be going and finally moving forward in the healing process. Part of me is scared because I'll need to go through some tough times. Some of it will involve me taking a hard look at myself and the stuff I've done to get me to this place.
It was suggested and definitely agreed upon by me that I fly instead of drive. I am bummed that I won't be able to visit with some of you, but perhaps on the way back to CA....one can hope.
trip report status
I will not have access to a TV, computer, laptop, cellphone, ipod while I am in treatment. Yikes! I know it will be hard, but good. The program really covers a variety of issues and really needs to protect people from the outside world to a certain extent. Don't worry. It's not a cult-no kool aid will be served.

We are not totally shielded from the "real" world. Most people in the program have jobs through temp agencies and we go on shopping trips to
walmart 2x a week (why couldn't it have been target

).
The trip report will go on hold during the time I am gone, but if you guys want I will continue it when I come back.......
don't be a stranger
I won't have direct access to a phone although we are allowed 2 20 minute phone calls per day. Maybe I can trade cigarettes for more phone time

. (don't worry I haven't taken up smoking). I will PM people the phone number if they want. Also, I can receive mail. So I can PM the address as well. Please send a file and saw and maybe some digging tools.......
Hugs, fist bumps, warm fuzzies
The love I have received in MANY different forms these last few months from the DIS has been overwhelming to say the least. Many times I've been speechless...yes, speechless. I am so grateful to you all. Those who lurk and those who comment. Those that I've met and those that l love even though we have only connected on the DIS. Each in your own way, you have touched my life. You have encouraged me. You have lifted me up. You have been my friends, my brothers and sister.....
thank you so much. thank you seems so inadequate...
I will try and do a few more updates before I leave....
Oh and I am going to pixar on friday...so pix from there for sure.