I'm not the world's champion housekeeper so only just got round to giving the windows and curtains a good clean yesterday. It was like the instructions on a shampoo bottle...
Lather, rinse, repeat.
Lather, rinse, repeat.
Um, lather AGAIN, rinse and er...IS IT CLEAN YET?!?
I can't believe the amount of scunge built up on a smoker's window. Before and after was like eyeglasses on / eyeglasses off. The bad news is, the windows are so clean I can no longer change my clothes with the main curtains open. The good news is, I don't really need glasses after all! ;p
The panes are done for, they need a paint job now. They need a bonfire now. Disgusting. I'd have cleaned them long ago but, well, I was too busy SMOKING. Sheesh.
I rinsed the curtains in the bathtub before they went into the washing machine and as the tar and crap came out and turned the water baby s*** green I panicked and wondered how much nicotine would get into my system through my skin in the water?
So I blasted on the hot water, rinsed the curtains about as many times as I cleaned the windows and scrubbed up like a brain surgeon.
Housekeeping. The A-#1 way to stop a craving folks, take my word! May even put you off your next meal, but that's another thread altogether :)
x T
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 105
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,432
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] �577.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 58
Hey, at least that'll be easier to clean!
Mercy, it made me laugh at the time so peeing your pants was indeed an apt response. Messy but apt! ;)
x T
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 106
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,441
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] �583
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 5
Way to go! 60 days was HUGE for me, you must feel fabby dooby doo today :) Enjoy and here's to the next 30 days!
x T
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 106
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,441
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] �583
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 11
Oh! Before and after pictures of the WINDOW :gasp: Phew, I thought that and the changing thing were connected... ;)
Great idea though - the cleaner thing. Maybe I'll just pay my hubby to do the cleaning! Heck with it, I'll keep the money to buy myself a chocolate reward to nibble on while watching him clean the windows.
That's it! It's all settled then!
x T
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 106
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,452
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] �583
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3
Kind of like winning an arm-wrestle, isn't it? I love the 'tables turned' bit, Mike, I'll keep that jangling around me old bean as well :)
I hadn't thought of rat poison or head shaving either! But how about eating a poisoned rat with a shaved head?
Nah, methinks I'll stick to chocolate! Best to you in your quit, this is a great place to come and stay on track. Keep posting!
x T
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 106
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,452
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] �583
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 52
Oh that was YOURS? Sorry but I really need all this extra strength Beano...ok, I'll bring back a few boxes but that's IT. ;)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 107
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,469
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] �588.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50
You can spell that any way you want, Anna :)
Just think, in 13 days all the Freedom Fighters will be here! I'll fire up the grill, this will be one HECK of a party!
x T
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 107
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,469
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] �588.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37
[quote]WOW.. I'm doing it.. I'm just so HAPPY! [/quote]
I know EXACTLY how you feel, the first two weeks can seem like an eternity! You're doing great, Jean - you're a SUPERHERO! Keep that quit (and that fabby generous friend!) ;p
x T
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 108
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,500
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] �594
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 59
That's no hockey puck, I burnt the last batch of 'bonfire brownies'! Bit hard to bite into, Phil, you're defo gonna need those teeth... ;p
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 108
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,500
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] �594
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3
I've hopped in here late, Interesting, but can definitely share the blahs on the health front. Before I quit I expected to feel so much better so quickly but it hasn't happened. My sinuses are still awful as well and that in itself is enough of a downer! Thing is, I always feel blah when I don't feel well so I've started to try and separate the 'major' health things (e.g. things that are always present) from the quit and focus on the small things that are showing signs of healing - sense of smell, better circulation, healthier skin, etc. It's a small lift but it does seem to do the trick!
Now if my math is correct, you should be on that beach TODAY...
Congratulations & waaaaaaahooooooo! I'll see you tomorrow. ;)
x T
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 98
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,260
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] �539
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27
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