Day 1249.
I came here to quit.
I was taught very early that being quit required 2 things: brotherhood (helping others quit, be it by saying really important and prudent stuff, texting, etc) and accountability (being on roll call everyday, looking out for my brothers, keeping my word, etc).
Accountability - I have NEVER missed a single day of roll call in those 1249. Feel free to check. I have and will continue to argue the importance of daily roll call to anyone - ANYONE. I will continue to freely give out my number to anyone who wants to continue increasing my web of accountability.
Brotherhood - I am not looking to add names to my rolodex, I am looking to build brotherhood. These folks that share this webspace with me, most of whom I have never and will never meet in person, have had more impact on my life than people I see for hours on end every day. I had to go to an unlimited text plan way back when because some of us found that we have a lot of common interests and text like crazy. I laugh my ass of most days at the funny shit people text randomly.
You know what? I came here to quit, and I am. I am not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but I strive to do what I can here to help, and will continue to do so until I cannot do it anymore.
I will continue to pass on the lessons taught to me by all those who learned them first and passed them on. Ready, Skoal Monster, Show, Nolaq, the original 7, and countless others - either by direct contact or by reading words you have posted on these here forums - you have given me a path to freedom and I promise to continue to walk it with my head held high and show others to the best of my ability. I owe this site my very life, and I will treat it as such.
Roll call is not a responsibility, it is a privilege and an honor. It is something more than an anon screen name on some forum. It is a solemn promise to brothers that must be honored if you have any pride or guts. I give my promise freely everyday. I expect nothing in return except your promise to do the same.