June 23, 2023 was a day to remember! I celebrated the launch of my 2nd First Book and 7 years of sobriety. It was a special experience; friends that Ive known since 6th grade showed up, friends who traveled hundreds of miles from home, friends who were present while I lived through many of the stories in the book. 

Friends who believed in me way before I believed in myself, high school friends, friends who only know me since I got sober. With every smile flashed memories; memories of excitement I get seeing myself through their eyes. The hugs were different, I could embrace them with confidence and pride that I am doing good things now. 

Each hug squeezed out a bit of self doubt & self loathing. I wish I had a neon sign that flashed "Thank you, for believing in me, tolerating me, supporting me. You are helping me Become the Promise I am Intended to Be"

Did I Live Stream it? Of course I did! DJ Hooty Hoots MC-ed the the thing and a whole bunch of folks joined the Live Stream and shared their well wishes. 

Did I have a videographer & photographer? Of course I did! Lime Light San Antonio hooked it up. They interviewed all that were willing😉 and be warned, them video clips will be aired in the near future. Im contemplating whether I should post them "unseen" I have no idea what they said but I do know one of the asks was to share a story/secret about me.

Did we have an awesome local spot with great music, service, and food? Of course! All of my peeps and I chilled at Dos Sirenos Brewing, Owned and operated by Mike & Kari Sireno. Next time youre in San Antonio swing by, and save room for their ultra evil banana pudding cheese cake.

So What? well Im building a new and uncomfortable habit. The habit of celebrating. All my people were happy to lend a hand, sacrifice part of their day, buy a copy of the book in celebration of me. Which I normally would have rejected, but Im embracing it. 

Celebrating with you is just a continuation of Demonstrating the Behaviors I seek. So get uncomfortable and celebrate something with the world as you walk the path of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Be

Oh and guess what? The Audio Book is now available on Spotify😎 Check it out and hook a brother up with a rating🙏