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Tks everybody - I keep reading because you guys make me feel so great. Jan...I was so glad to hear from you again. I have my little calendar set so we can start celebrating with you on October 12th!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 29
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 595
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $145
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3
Well....we just got back from Thanksgiving with my family. I felt really emotional about the whole thing. I had posted before that I come from a family full of super-achievers. I chose not to share my quit with them, primarilly because I didn't feel that they would ever be able to comprehend how hard this has been for me. While it is a major achievement for me, I believed that it would pale in comparison to what others have accomplished. I wanted to be proud of my quit and I wanted to do it on my own (well - me and my entire SCC family)
The beginning of the day was really hard. I really wanted "emotional" comfort. I think that was what I probably used smoking for the most.
The day went fine. I never even noticed but my sister (a non-smoker) had gone outside to wait for me to chat and came back in because I never went out. My hubby, at one point, announced that I had been quit for over 3 weeks.
They were happy for me, (Mom a little surprised I hadn't told her), supportive and no unsolicited advice. They didn't make a big fuss and I think realized that they realized that this was something "personal" for me.
Quitting has been such an emotional experience but sometimes I feel like I am just waking up. (Of course - sometimes I feel like I'm going to kill someone)
I am still quitting one day at a time.........but each day brings a whole new learning experience. Taking on this challenge is "huge" for me...but I know how much strength it has taken to get this far and I am proud of how far I've come.
Windy
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 27
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 559
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $135
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35
Yes, Windy, "one day at a time, one day at a time, one day at a time, ..." It's also my favorite mantra! :)
Thanks for sharing your story. It's great!
Cheers,
nmc
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/25/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 45
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 450
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $225
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4
Windy, This is a HUGE accomplishment for you. Every new day is a learning experience, as well as a notch in our belt.(my notches have gone backwards for a few days. It wasn't a smoke free Thanksgiving. A good one, lots of turkey - but not a smoke free one. The nicodemon bit hard and I let myself down.) HOWEVER, (there's always a "however")my new quit date is Thurs. Oct. 12. I just can't stay away from here too long, and I'm glad. I really need you guys. Cheers Jan
Golden star for you windy, way to go and be proud of yourself. Perfect job !!
Hugs from Holland.....Dutch ;)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/1/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 191
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,776
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] �563.45
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 26 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 49 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1
Congratulations Windy, you passed the test, so proud of you, on with the quit one day at a time :)Marie
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/13/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 119
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,791
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $476
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 15 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26
Windy, My first chance to get on here in the last 24 hours. Sounds like everything went okay with the family... I just hate getting together with ALL my family. It's like we are all holding our breath, waiting for the free-for-all to start at any minute over some innocous remark. Good for your husband to let them know. Even if THEY don't understand, know that all ex-smokers appreciate and know how hard it is.
Done, over with, and you are STILL smoke-free. That's all that counts. Kudos for our good friend, Windy!
Does your husband know about the cute fireman? HEHEHEHEHEHE ;)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/8/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 31
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,596
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $248
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13
Windy, I am so proud of you. One day, by your example, I will have stats like yours. Even though I am still smoking I come here every day and see how everyone is doing and kick myself a lot for giving in again. I really miss all of you. So, Windy you keep you quit going, because I will need your help soon :p You and Gonna are have way to much fun. :eg:
Windy, I am sure they are very proud of you ! We Are!
CobenFan
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/25/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 198
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,370
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $693
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33
Way to go Windy. Accomplishments like this make it all worthwhile.
Freebird ~'~
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/24/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 15
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 460
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $63
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 5
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