Well, a couple of weeks ago I went Live Action Roleplaying at the Lorien Trust. Met lots of new people, had a good time. Met one of my old university friends and he was so welcoming that I got back in touch with them all on Facebook, and was welcomed back.
Turns out I didn't need to worry about a lot of shit that has been weighing me down for, literally, years.
I've bought an e-cigarette, and it has replaced most of my tobacco smoking. Not all, yet, but I'll get there. I'm breathing much more easily and my room smells much better.
Managed to get the questions sorted out with the lawyers too - now it is a question of can they procrastinate enough to make me give in? (Answer - no.)
Barman! Get the ales in!