one season down, a lifetime to go.
I had my last cigarette on the first day of winter. Winter has historically represented a lower point in my annual cycle. Shorter days, cold weather, drab feelings. I figured if I could make it through this it would be a good kick start to the rest of my life.
It's had it all - ups and downs, I've laughed, I've cried, eaten a lot of muchies, punched some 'things', screamed, stomped, but never lit up - never caved. I made it through winter. To be honest, it crept up on me and was a pleasant surprise today. Next goal, make it through the summer. Hot summer fun, smokeless. Doesn't sound so bad. I know I lost my last quit to too much of it though, so I'm going to be on my toes.
One of the things I have used to help me focus on my health with this quit is that I've been training with a group for a local 10k run/race. The race is on Apr 1st. I wanted to improve my time in this distance. I've been running on and off for years, but sadly smoking for more. I've hit a bit of a speed bump, however. I've been running so much, I've developed a shin splint or a stress fracture - not sure which. Either way the remedy is rest. In that area at least. I can ride my bike without it bothering me too much. My reward today was a new seat for my bike, which is 13 years old. Seat technology wasn't as good back then. I took it out for a test spin late last week (I was sensing the injury) and I sincerely doubt my ability to procreate now (sorry if that's too much info). If you've ridden a bike with an older hard seat for a while, you'll know what I'm talking about.
Anyway - just checking in.
choice puts the free in freedom.
keep on keepin' on - fish
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/21/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 89
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,694
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $445
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12