It's really nice to read this. It doesn't read as horn tooting. I remember a guy who didn't have the confidence to imagine what may be and was working out where he was heading by chronicling his ideas and shaping his philosophy as he bravely shared a journal of sorts along the way to where ever it was he was going.
It's nice to hear you speak of accomplishment with pride. Being proud is not boastful. It's balanced and beautiful.
Blow that horn brother and enjoy your down time.