Thanks, everyone.
The hard work is indeed paying off.
And although I look at this as a success and a milestone - I'm still going to have to remain vigilant about not drinking for the rest of my life, because I know that if I get lazy about my recovery - my old ways could easily creep back into my life......with a vengeance.
But I have to admit, what's nice about 2 years sober is that most of my underlying anxiety has dissipated, and I can now accept life on life's terms, without running towards the bottle every time something happens that I do not like or cannot control.
My brain feels clearer - I can make better decisions, enjoy social situations more easily, and I have more time and energy to play my guitar, grow my hot peppers, and write interesting short stories.