Thanks Duffis. I had my little crave or three tonight but they poofed away in good time. All I have to do is take a deep breath, or try to a few times -- to remind myself of how stupid smoking is. If someone handed me a bottle of baby powder, squeezed it, and said "inhale this" - it couldn't be much worse for my lungs. I'm still healing. I hope that as I feel better each day I can stay away from the physical and mental temptations of nicotine. What a waste of life. It does seem to get easier with time, right? I admire your presence here. Period. (no more Betty Crocker-like posts - I promise:) I was just flailing for something to hold on to:)
good thoughts in return to you and yours...
mk
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/14/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 12
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 180
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $45.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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What a perfect end to my day... Three notes from some of the finest examples I know out here.
I'm still quit, and if I wasn't proud of that fact I wouldn't be here flaunting about it. (It's fun to come back and post to say I've been true to myself and all of you) It really is a day by day process, but more than that. It's a kind of pact that we keep with one another that seems to work. I care enough about all of you to be faithful. You give me vision and hope. Thanks...
Some days are easier than others, but when the ugly ones come, it sure is nice to know that my reward might be a virtual pat on the back from people like you...
Newbies, I hope you find hope, friendship and guidance here. My biggest wish is to find my remaining 2 smoking but very cool brothers here someday:) Oh I don't think they'd be surprised to find "kitty" in my name. We all grew up on a great farm:) But dang-it bro #4, if you E-ver spin one of my kitties on the floor again just for a reaction, I'll give you a different one|:) Love you all...
Here's to the flame of hope and promise,
mk
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/14/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 13
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 195
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $48.75
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19
"On the fence is not pleasant, so get up, up and over!"
I like that Stickin... Thanks:)
To the string cuttin' skill builders!
mk
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/14/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 13
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 195
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $48.75
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19
Have a great time Traci! I believe you'll be just fine too and will come back with a brand new tool belt full of new skills to keep your great quit:)
Post when you can:)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/14/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 13
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 195
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $48.75
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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Hey I've been thinking of what you said here for awhile now Unhooked. (I just can't get my SSC time in lately, but things are easing up soon:) Thanks for staying close...
You're right about the I KNOW instead of I HOPE thing. Sometimes I feel like "Super non-smokin' Woman" and sometimes, I feel like my dog when she looks embarrassed for wanting to get too close to the cat food dish. Know what I mean? I'm still learning to trust myself. I know I can, but worry just a tiny bit that if no-one is looking I might act like my dog!
No worries now though, I've been doing just great and will watch out for the cat food feeling:) I'm learning to identify my triggers much better, so I feel like I can prepare for them. It's great to feel my confidence grow with each successful day, and to not have to fight so hard. I still have cravings/thoughts, but sometimes I don't even think about cigarettes, and that's soooo nice!!
So? I will just keep close, and I'll be workin' on my I KNOWs instead of my I HOPEs - and all of my NOPEs:)
xo, mk
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/14/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 14
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 210
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $52.50
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3
Hay (no pun intended:) Thanks everybuddy!
No fair... I just found this while reading and now I have to leave again. (It's been busy, but I'm not smokin'- NOPE:)
I'll be back as soon as I can.
Love you all (& boy, don't we smell good?)
mk
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/14/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 14
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 210
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $52.50
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55
Thanks! You know what I want for my birthday and Christmas? To be smoke free for the rest of my life with all of you:)
Good night,
mk
PS Does anybody else have those huge orb weaver spiders making obnoxious webs in walking paths outdoors this time of night? Gee! I hate that kind of unexpected surprise across my face.... We just went out to eat, and came back home to sticky outdoor spaghetti, ick. To think I used to sit outside in the dark with those guys, smoking as fast as I could to get back in the house... no more:)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/14/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 14
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 210
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $52.50
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56
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