I remember the first time I noticed that I could [i]smell[/i] my smoking friends before I could see them. There's nothing like that feeling of satisfaction knowing you will no longer smell like that.
After you quit, you may start to discover that you and your smoking co-workers don't seem as close as you used to. This happens for two reasons: 1. You find out that you really didn't have anything in common after all except smoking; and, 2. Your still-smoking friends probably think about quitting all the time. They probably have friends and family members wishing they would quit. So, when [i]you[/i] quit, it will most likely make them feel guilty for not quitting too and ashamed that they think they are too weak to quit. In the end, if your friendship is real, it will survive the temporary strain.
And in the meantime, just look at all the [i]virtual[/i]-friends you have right here. Come on by, post, tell us all about it. Chances are, most of us have been there and believe it or not, you can help someone else who may be on the fence about quitting.
It's really not that hard once you realize that you can't quit smoking until you stop smoking. It's all down hill from there.
Cold Turkeys don't smoke, okay? It's bad for us.
Mc
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/31/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 189
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,839
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $756
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1