As I was leaving work yesterday I came down the elevator with a woman I know well enough to talk "socially" to b/c she has been smoking outside with me in the past. I chattered that I should have been taking the stairs down, explaining that I was trying to do that more. I said that I would do good for a while with it then I would get a cold, or have a load to carry one day or be late and I would be back at square one with trying to use the stairs. I observed that it is so easy to fall out of the habit.
The use of the word "habit" snapped on me. I was struck with two thoughts, one of which made it out of my mouth. The first thought was - why is it hard to habituate some things, like exercise, while other things are easy, like smoking, etc. At the same time, why is it so easy to fall out of a habit, like exercising, and so hard for others, like smoking.
The elevator opened to the lobby and we started our separate ways. Thinking more about myself and only realizing after I said it that she was on her way out for a smoke, I said "unless it's bad for you".
So, here's to healthy habits. And, a roll of tape for my mouth.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/29/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 29
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 295
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $145
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35
