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I've decided...I've become one of those people that needs somebody to be mad at--at all times. Currently not mad at hubby (too busy being too mad at someone else). What you said really grabbed me, Legend. Finding his legs and not spinning his wheels and stuff. But at this point, I'm willing to let it go because he's got way too much stress at his job. I know how I feel about my nights out as a way to de-stress. If, for the moment, going out one night a week blowing off steam by having a couple cigarettes while we're out makes him feel better, I'm ok with that...FOR NOW. One thing at a time. Once he gets out of his miserable job, then we'll work on staying smoke-free. I need to be more supportive of him overall and try to take away some of his stress rather than add to it. I know, I know...who am I and what have I done with Nursey? :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 65 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 977 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $292.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24
17 years ago 0 232 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Nurse, I tried that for a while. I smoked 1-2 days a week. Spent the rest of the week in withdrawal. I was the nastiest, meanest jerk to walk the face of the earth. BUT, in the long run, it led me to the realization that I can't control my addiction, and then my quit. So if Hubby is a two-toned tank, remember he is going through Hell Week every week, and hopefully, at some point, he'll find his feet and start walking. Instead of spinning his wheels. Man, he will be so happy... Legend [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 61 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 371 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $76.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45
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Legend, you and your brown rice are really cracking me up. Good way of looking at things I guess. I should explain that hubby only smokes when we go out for pool night or are otherwise drinking with other smokers. He doesn't buy cigarettes or anything like that. I just feel like if he can be a non-smoker 5-6 days a week, why not 7? It's not like he's hiding in back alleys and corners all the time sneaking smokes (although that's a funny visual!). Can I call it a dinner party now? Not only is MomMom coming, but my mom-in-law and her boyfriend are coming too. I'm making chicken parm (I'm going to try to cut calories somewhere--kind of have to since MIL is bringing cheesecake!!!). MIL is a smoker, so I guess I'll have to put a bucket on the patio and hope her son doesn't follow her out the door... I wish everyone a happy Friday...it's dismal here. ~Nurse [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 64 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 967 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $288 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2
17 years ago 0 232 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Whoa, MomMom, that is the best! You should be so proud of yourself and your girls, you obviously raised strong women like yourself! Have a blast, enjoy the smoke free dinner. As for myself, today's rice is "Ravioli Brown Rice," and dessert is Vanilla Brown Rice. Legend [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 61 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 368 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $76.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40
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Hi all, This non-smoking MomMom is going to non-smoking daughter #1's home to watch the kids on Saturday, and then to non-smoking daughter #2's new home for dinner on Saturday night. Sweetheart is going turkey hunting for the weekend...so I am a free, non-smoking woman! YeeeeeHaaawwww! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/14/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 71 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,156 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $344.35 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48
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Hello Feb-U-Lous quitters! Sounds like all are doing well! Keep checking in & don't forget to flash those stats! Danielle _____________________ The SSC Support Team
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Nurse - Happy to hear that you had a fun & healthy time at Pool Night, but sorry about the fight with Hubbie. Sounds like his addiction is really bad - and we all know how that is! Legend - I'm impressed with your detox & sooo happy that you finally caught some zzzzzz last night! And okay, I won't smoke today. Tutti - I've been watching you - I think you've really turned a corner...you seem soooo positive & strong these days! Keep it up my friend! Quilt, MomMom, & the rest of the gang - Check in and say hello! Mr. Ed - you are our February Mentor! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 61 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,154 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $396.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31
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17 years ago 0 932 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Great job, Nurse. I'm sorry about the hubby's quit but he'll quit when he's ready. Glad everything is fine. Tutti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 67 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,036 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $240.53 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54
17 years ago 0 79 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Got through pool night smoke-free. Hubby did not. Told him I stopped caring about his quit (though everyone knows this is false). Explained my upset with the fact that I heeded his "I'm ready to quit whenever you are" call and he did not. Loud fight in car ensued. Hubby under stress. Decided I should be more supportive, everything fine now. That's as concise as I can be. Have a great (smoke-free) day everyone! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 63 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 951 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $283.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21
17 years ago 0 232 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Good morning all. No cigs in sight around here. Detox diet update: Getting used to being hungry. Thinking up different names for brown rice. Today's brown rice is going to be called "Chiliburger Brown Rice." Big excitement tonight, gonna switch to wild rice. But I'm actually sleeping through the night!!! I can't tell you what a relief that is. I've been suffering sleep deprivation since about the second week of my quit. As long as I don't start having dreams about smoking rice, I'll do ok. Nobody smoke today, ok? The forest around here's already getting pretty thin, we don't need anymore strong, healthy trees dropping. Big hugs to all. I wouldn't be here without you. Legend [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 60 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 363 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18

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