I’ve had a busy week and this triggered some hysterical laughter.

Thanks you for your work

You could read the Red Mars series. It covers some of the points you’ve raised albeit it is Science Fiction.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_trilogy

Best level in Medal of Honour.

Holy shit, that explains why I have a really, weirdly, strong memory but can’t really remember much before being 20.

I’m in a similar situation. It gets to a point where time just deals with these things.

Good job on the alcohol. I never got that bad but got close a few times. Craving alcohol at 0630 was a wakeup call for me.