I like hearing stories about the reinvention of oneself as it shows ownership, discipline, responsibility and awesomeness. I also know it's not the easiest thing to do as I've done it myself a few times. So, it seems you, the original and best Swigly one, is just plain awesome. Well done. This is in respect of the started my own life comment which I've filled in some blanks on...it's made your pivot that much more difficult and awesome.
A glass of champagne is a decent reward.
And by the way, Congratulations to you. What you accomplished is nothing to sneeze about. You sealed your year up in a months time.
Brava.
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