That's great that you had fun and made a plan to go weekly. Things can seem not so bad when you have something to look forward to.

What did you think of 10 pin? I'm not real familiar with candlepin, though my mother may have mentioned doing that when and where she grew up. Sounds like you did pretty well. For the record, I've 10 pin bowled off and on my entire life and my all time high score is 142. Can you say you are that bad? The social end of it was always fun.

Sorry you had to come home to the same old, same old. Just remember, it's not you. Still hurts, I know. Mine really hasn't said please or thank you much in years, and when he does, it tends to sound forced, like he's only doing it because he feels there's no other way to get what he wants. Sometimes it's better if they don't try. SMH

Sorry you felt lousy after coming home. Hope you find more peace once you are in your own place. It should be more predictable at least.