Boy, this site is wonderful. What great advice and caring you have gotten. Each thing I thought of telling you has been said, but I shall repeat a few.
1. Pretend we are with you. Take your favorite posts along and post in your notebook, particularly right before you go out with your friends. I was away putting my Mom in an Alzheimer's unit during my second week - my pretend posts (and answers!) made all the difference.
2. Pack and take a little survival bag with you. Not only might it help, it will be a visual reminder of the task you are accomplishing. It can include straws, a tiny pillow to punch, an old plate to throw, breath mints, a tooth brush, your posting notebook and posts, a NOPE sign, a written list of all of the reasons you are quitting, gum, chocolate, whatever.
2. Try to arrange some computer time in Texas, before you go. Someone must have a computer that you could use a couple of times while you are there. Explain why, and I am sure they would be willing. Or a library.... This connection is your lifeline. If you needed dialysis, you would not quit it just because you were on vacation. This site is your lifeline - treat it as such.
3. The time with your friends sounds oh so special. Since they still smoke, they will not be able to help but be very ambivalent about your quit...and they certainly may not want to hear too much about it. BUT - if they care about you, they should be willing to understand a request to not smoke with you right now. Assure them that you don't plan to be a righteous ex-smoker, but that right now you are very vulnerable and could really use their help. Apologize for being at day 21 rather than 61 at your reunion. That you would not expect them to change THEIR behavior unless it was really essential.
4. If this is a trigger, be sure not to drink. Lowering your inhibitions right now is not a good idea. At 21 days, you are still on a slippery slope. You need to protect your quit at ALL COSTS! This is your most valuable "possession" right now - treat it as such.
Good luck. You are doing exactly what you need to do, and that is PREPARE. I feel certain you will succeed.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/15/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 375
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,3
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Quit Meter
$798,350.00
Amount Saved
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Days: 5708
Hours: 13
Minutes: 18
Seconds: 35
Life Gained
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45620
Smoke Free Days
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Quit Meter
1,140,500
Cigarettes Not Smoked
