Looking at Life in 4K

4K. 4,000 days sober today.

4,000 days ago I had no idea what I was walking toward. I knew what I was walking away from, but I didn't know where I'd end up.

Life is a whole lot better looking than when I had a glass in my hand. Don't get me wrong, it's not perfect, that's for certain, but even when things go sideways, it's a lot easier to deal with. Back in the day, if something went wrong, I wouldn't face it, I'd run from it and jump in a bottle.

Now I have no debt, a good job, a nice apartment (with a wood-burning fireplace), and decent clothes.

I have good friends (not fellow consumers of intoxicants), credibility, and self-esteem. People can rely on me.

I look back on my drinking days and I was not functioning optimally. I lost friends, jobs, and places to live. I ate crappy food to save money for booze. I rarely attended any shows or events, it cost too much...if I had a choice between seeing a great band and buying a few bottles of alcohol, guess which one I chose?

I have to tell you, this is a way better life. Last weekend I went to an AA conference with 2,800 attendees and it was amazing to be around so many cheerful, sober people.

Please join me. Don't give up. Keep moving towards permanent sobriety...serenity...tranquility...a much better life. If you're just getting started, I assure you, you have no idea how wonderful your life will become.

I never wanted to quit permanently, I just wanted to break my record of 60 days. When I got to Day 61, I decided to go for 100. Now I just commit to 100 days at a time. I can do it, and so can you.

IWNDWY for another 100 days.