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Knights of the Empty Ashtray - 3/6/06


18 years ago 0 562 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
What are theKnights? I get the feeling its those that quit in February. So what amI? March 5 was my first day. Today does seem a little easier even though I have beenhaving nightmares. This is day 4 and it get better soon. Judy
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I am still here;) I had a tough weekend but the last 2 days have been pretty good. I can't believe I have mad it so far, I am so happy and proud of myself and of course of all of you on this site! I read this forum all the time and someone wrote; 'Today I felt like eating a whole house - Uuugh" and it made me laugh when I realized that this was exactly what I felt one of the days the last weekend:-) In the past I have let the nicodemon talk with me and convinced me that smoking is not that bad, that it helps me relax etc. That's the reason I have failed before, but this time I doesn't allow him to even enter my thoughts. As soon as I can feel he is trying to sneak in, I shut the door very hard! I live in California, as some of you might know; California is very anti-smoking. It means that it's forbidden to smoke in all restuarans, bars, even parks and beaches. My husband and all my friends is non-smokers, as almost everyone of my co-workers. This helps me a lot I think. The last year I have felt so bad being the only one to light up a cigarette. I'm so glad that I don't have to do that anymore! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/22/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 14 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 219 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $63 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29
18 years ago 0 3 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I did it!!!!! smoke free for over 2 weeks now. The past couple of days have gotten way easier! Last week was a tough one for me and whoever came in my path :mad:....LOL The horrible mood swings, cravings and every other side effect from quitting have started to fade away (if it was listed as a side effect...I had it). This weekend I went to a friends house to watch a fight on pay-per-view (about 15 people there) and at one point I was the only one left sitting inside with the kids. I looked around and wondered where everyone had gone. They were all outside on the patio huddled up in the freezing cold smoking. I missed it for a short moment until they all came inside smelling bad and complaining of the cold (not a craving, just kinda missed being like everyone else). All I could think was "it's good to be free!" Sunday was my daughters birthday party (at a bowling alley) there was smoking all around and it did not trigger a crave one bit. This site has been a life saver. I do not post much, but do read other posts and visit for hours everyday. Thank you everyone for your stories and support!!!!! ~Katie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/19/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 15 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 231 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $45 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 19 [B]Seconds:[/B] 41
18 years ago 0 962 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Island Girl checking in and am smoke free as well. This weekend went pretty well and even hung around my friends that smoke. They wondered where I had been...I just couldn't be around the nicdemon but now feel much better and stronger. Thanks to everyone's support! Island Girl [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 13 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 54 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $13 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 55 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27
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18 years ago 0 962 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Welcome Bambi to the knights! You will find so much support and help here! Let us know how you are doing. JessieMarie - you sound sad - is there anything that we can help you with? Keep strong my friend. We are getting through this together. Congrats to all! Island Girl [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 15 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 62 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $15 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0
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18 years ago 0 51 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Checking in!! Doing great and soooo proud of myself for not giving in to this habit. I just tell myself smoking will not make anything better. I even went to a movie with my daughter who smokes and her car smells terrible. She didn't smoke in the car and didn't want me to smell smoke when she did before the movie. I didn't even want one. Actually don't miss it much at all anymore. :p [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 18 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 551 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $49.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 34 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55
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18 years ago 0 300 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I'm still here. Not doing so good...but still quit. Glad to see that everyone is still hanging in there. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/6/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 30 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 300 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53
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18 years ago 0 2614 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I am here. As miserable as I am I am here. I am grateful to read all the posts and I think that underneath it all I want myself to be much farther along than I am. AND I am where I I am day 17 and that has to be good because it is better than it was yesterday or the day before or 17 days ago. SOOOOOO I am here! :mad: :blush: :mad: Phillip [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/17/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 17 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 352 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $127.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 11
18 years ago 0 415 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Still a SmokeFree ChickaDee!! [img] http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/char026.gif [img] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 22 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 226 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $82.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6
18 years ago 0 32 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Yes we are !! I for one can not believe I have gone this long without a smoke !! I am keeping my guard up .. but I think I have made it ... [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/6/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 28 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,132 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $112 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 8 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56

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