My American friend here overseas invited me to his house on the mountain to have a bonfire and beer night.
I don’t drink a lot of beer anymore to try and reverse some of the damage I’ve done to my body.
I used to drink like a fiend in my 20s but I know that you can’t do that for long without some adverse effects. When I turned 36 I decided that I was totally done with the party scene and wanted to focus on becoming healthier and happier. I began daily yoga and meditation and cleaned up my diet. I got a job as an HVAC technician and quit my bartending job. I had a lot of friends but most of them were just around me because I had money and a nice car. How quickly they disappeared when I sold the Lamborghini. I learned all about HVAC systems and was able to open my own service and maintenance company for a few years. It took a while to jump through all of the hoops needed to get my license but I finally did it. Not only was I a licensed HVAC provider but I had a license in painting and roofing too. I wore many hats. I think roofing is the most difficult job in that it involves a lot of heavy lifting and working in the extreme heat. I enjoy HVAC maintenance because you get to spend time with the homeowners and meet lots of interesting people. I actually met my wife on one of the service calls.