Hi Mercy,
I experienced the exact same thing as I plan a fishing trip with my sweetheart. I made a list of all of my triggers, like boredom (not catching anything), celebration (I caught Bubba!), too hot, too cold, going too fast, going too slow, etc... What will I ever do for 4 days on the lake with no smokes???
Just writing down the triggers helped a lot! I'll still get bored and need to celebrate (hopefully), and I will have special little things on board to put into my mouth! I also reminded myself of the good things...no burn holes in the new boat, no ashes blowing back in my face, no worrying about my cigs if it starts to rain...etc.
It helped me, and now I am looking forward to the trip as much as I ever did. It will be time for me to slow down, take some pictures, and appreciate nature, rather than thinking about my next smoke and trying to light it in the wind!
Give it a try! You will sit on the porch and enjoy that balmy breeze, because you will be able to smell the fresh air this time!
Ease up and enjoy the trip...it is a time to relax, not to stress over no smokes. It will be your best trip yet because you are a non-smoker!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/14/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 40
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,208
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $194
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 34
