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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1113

Hi Lizzie, Wow, thats true. I hear it is pretty monumental. Every day since day 5 has been an absolute first in every way. This time I am not going to say 'should I make it' or 'I won't make it'. In fact I am not going to think about it. :) You guys helped me to get a little less confused and back on an up cycle. I am really grateful for that. I'm just keeping it basic at the moment and concentrating on the good things and keeping the comment about there being no right or wrong way to quit in the forefront. Not worrying too much about the fact that I still gave into the fear of going out...well maybe just a little :) Good news is that I still managed to reward myself for 150 days. I ordered some bright red union flag beach towels. This may sound like a weird thing to buy, what with it being winter and all but there is logic behind my madness. It is to celebrate the fact that I really did actually make the beach, and I have stayed on it for 50 days after reaching it! Whatever happens, I always have something to remind me how proud I should be of what I have achieved. HUGS from Kev p.s. Hi fellow firecracker p.s. Hi Tom, thanks for dropping by. You are doing an awesome job! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/12/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 151 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,775 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �634.20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 579

Yes Kev. You are absolutely right to stay in the here and now. As Penguin says, it is all about intent and choice. The next milestone, by the way, is the really big one. If you were doing karate, then this one would be your first official belt - Yup - it's the big 6 months on the 12th of January. That's going to be some party! Lizzie :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/23/2003 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1691 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 25,365 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �6,341.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 169 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 38

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1148

Hey JDK!!! Here's a CONGRATULATIONS today for 150 days tomorrow!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/15/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 268 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,360 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,125.60 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 43 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 41

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1113

Good afternoon everyone. Penguin, Nice to see you. I knew you hadn't disappeared :) (I keep an eye on who is logged in from time to time). Hi to my fellow firecracker. Hows you? It is tomorrow that I celebrate 150 days not smoked (it'll be your turn shortly penguin). I am going to party tomorrow so wanted to post today to say that I am really proud and glad to be here. There will be no moaning or despairing from me for at least a day :) I just realised that I share a milestone with Penitent! Happy 1300 days non smoking. You're right about Luna, she is a star. Sometimes efficiency with words makes it crystal clear to someone like me who was getting very confused. That is a true gift. HUGS to both of you. Actually, this is the time that I thank everyone (HUGE BIG GROUP HUG). This is postive 'live for today' kev signing in. Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Kev [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/12/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 149 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,725 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �625.80 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 5

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1306

Hi Kev As much as it seems I've disappeared, I have been keeping track of my fellow July firecracker. You touched on one of the things that has kept me quit this time - INTENTION. Every time I think about buying the sticks, I ask myself this question "Do you INTEND to go back to the LIFE of a smoker?" Seems to put a stop to any further thinking right there. The answer is a resounding NO! It needn't go any further than that, does it? You don't have to be afraid of making any unintended detours. That is not your INTENTION. This is all about personal accountability and all about trying not to fall into the victim loop. 150 days on your meter isn't a chance number Kev. Give yourself all the credit for this. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 148 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,960 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,702.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 14 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1356

this is it Kev "What I think you're saying is that I should concentrate less on the 'how to quit' lessons (as there is no right or wrong) and just concentrate on the here and now and feel proud that I am still smokefree. " You are doing it Kev, you have been, just keep doing it. :D [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/3/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 219 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,190 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $383.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 20 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1698

Kev old buddy you were not born with low self esteem you learned it and in my humble opinion the people who taught you this were people in authority,people who had low self esteem themselves and were out and out stupid.So put these people behind you and just as Pen says 150 smoke free days is pretty awesome be proud my man be proud. ;) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/20/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 263 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,734 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2,630.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 60 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2534

Hi Kev, Just ONE thing for you to concentrate on today. 150 smokefree days. Many Congratulations! I challenge you to do no more today than strut about and reflect on what a fantastic achievement this is. You should be very very proud so, chin up, shoulders back, chest out - ALL DAY and if I see one post of yours here today that includes the words "...but on the other hand I'll probably....." I'm out of this thread faster than a rat up a drainpipe!! Great Job Kev!! Penitent d1299 PS Kev, you've finally stirred a big hitter!! Please listen to the "Lovely Luna". She has given me so much rip-raoaring advice since we have been together that I have wondered how I ever coped in the preceding 47 years. She really is a minimum words/maximum effect girl! :)

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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3908

Sue email me your address and Cadburys will be in the post in time for Xmas me xx [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 487 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,714 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �2,556.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 94 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1113

Thats some powerful advice there. I am glad it is documented here for all to see. Luna and Lizzie, I think you are very very right. I read something about how I am supposed to be doing this, apply it to myself and then think 'OMG, I am doing it wrong'. If it needs interpretation then my mind just fills in the gaps. A prime example would be me reading 'You have to quit for you' and then thinking, well I didn't entirely quit for me, I know that above all I quit because a) I could not smoke in pubs and b) I wanted to stop my mum nagging me and for her to be proud of me. And that point I would think to myself 'Does that mean my quit is doomed?...probably yes'. From there I would go one notch down the spiral. But heres the catch. I actually want to stay quit. Thats what all that worrying is about. If I didn't want to stay quit I would have smoked by now (its not far to the shops). Lizzie, you're also very right about the freedom. Thats actually why I still go outside with the smokers. In this chilling wind it reminds me that if I didn't want to, I don't actually have to go outside every 30 mins. That makes me very happy. I'm not sure about the validity of the other statement though. I thought more about smoking as a quitter than quitting when I was a smoker. Mainly because I was a happy smoker. The health reasons would appear from time to time though. What I think you're saying is that I should concentrate less on the 'how to quit' lessons (as there is no right or wrong) and just concentrate on the here and now and feel proud that I am still smokefree. Did I get it right? (low self-esteemers need lots of reassurance :) ) HUGS from Kev **** btw, you guys are great at the self-esteem list! Consider everything duly added. I found now that it is useful to have anyway so I am not only doing this because a book said I will need it for exercise 32. Honesty is something that I should have put at the top of the list. Of course honesty gets me into a lot of trouble too, but for sure, I would not be able to write like I do without my total 100 percent honesty. Sue, if cadbury's could be sent electronically, you would have had a yard long bar by now from me. Consider it me thinking of your teeth :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/12/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 149 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,725 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �625.80 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 10

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