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15 years ago 0 46 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Kelly,
 
You never have to feel alone in this.  When you need someone to talk to, just talk to yourself.  You know what to say.  You have a great weekend.  As for the in-laws, just remember they're scared stiff just thinking about being in your place.  You have to realize that all their junkie talk is just a cover up.  As for only living one life and it being better to be happy than to struggle, I just walk up the seven flights of stairs at work and think about a day when I won't be struggling for air when I get to the top.
 
'member we're thinkin' bout ya,
 
Trooper


My Milage:


My Quit Date: 1/26/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 117
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,287
Amount Saved: $566.28
Life Gained:
Days: 13 Hrs: 19 Mins: 48 Seconds: 6

15 years ago 0 130 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Somehow or another, I missed this post, Kelly.  I think you will just be fine on your camping weekend.  Lots of distractions and lots of fresh air and lots of time with you immediate family - except for the smoking in-laws.
 
As for the void in your life, I think it's because you're used to using ciggies as a crutch for everything - as we all did.  Now that is gone and you have to rely upon yourself.  Well, with the great advice I just read here and your responses, it won't be that long until you know who Kelly really is.
 
This whole quitting has been hard on you, I know.  But you keep plugging away.  Doesn't that say something about who you are now?
 
When I think of all I have missed by going out for a ciggie, I could just spit.  Cigarettes controlled me - now I control them.  And so can you.
 
Have a great trip and have fun.  And should worse come to worse, find someone with a computer and log on SSC.


My Milage:


My Quit Date: 11/22/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 182
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,640
Amount Saved: $1,128.40
Life Gained:
Days: 23 Hrs: 9 Mins: 48 Seconds: 40

15 years ago 0 967 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
You guys are so great, now I am all choked up.
 
 
Kelly


My Milage:


My Quit Date: 12/6/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 168
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 5,040
Amount Saved: $630.00
Life Gained:
Days: 13 Hrs: 16 Mins: 58 Seconds: 27

15 years ago 0 901 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
nope kelly , you're nevr by yourself.
our prayers are with you for a great smokefree weekend .



My Milage:


My Quit Date: 3/12/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 71
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,130
Amount Saved: $639.00
Life Gained:
Days: 11 Hrs: 15 Mins: 33 Seconds: 50

15 years ago 0 2778 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Kelly!!!
 
   Just hang in there, Sloopy!!!  You'll do just fine!  Don't forget to pack you a big crave basket and try to spend as much time having fun with the kiddos  as you can!!!   That will be a great distraction and hopefully help you to avoid being close to the smoking in-laws!!!  Stay upwind of them by the campfire so that you don't have to smell their stinky smoke, too!!! 
 
   Keep telling yourself that you are not going to let ANYTHING ruin this great holiday weekend and it WILL happen!!!  You have the choice!  Make it what you want it and if something comes up that tries to ruin the fun you are having, make it go away!!!  How does that sound???   Sounds fun to me!!!
 
   Jim


My Milage:


My Quit Date: 3/5/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 78
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,950
Amount Saved: $321.75
Life Gained:
Days: 12 Hrs: 18 Mins: 52 Seconds: 47

  • Quit Meter

    $44,392.50

    Amount Saved

  • Quit Meter

    Days: 1062 Hours: 11

    Minutes: 30 Seconds: 41

    Life Gained

  • Quit Meter

    5919

    Smoke Free Days

  • Quit Meter

    177,570

    Cigarettes Not Smoked

15 years ago 0 2534 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Kelly,
 
Print off some of your favourites posts, if you are able, and keep them secretly with you in your purse! Just in case!
 
Cheers!


My Milage:


My Quit Date: 5/18/2004
Smoke-Free Days: 1465
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 36,625
Amount Saved: �9,156.25
Life Gained:
Days: 238 Hrs: 18 Mins: 16 Seconds: 47

  • Quit Meter

    $56,969.00

    Amount Saved

  • Quit Meter

    Days: 1128 Hours: 8

    Minutes: 57 Seconds: 4

    Life Gained

  • Quit Meter

    5179

    Smoke Free Days

  • Quit Meter

    113,938

    Cigarettes Not Smoked

15 years ago 0 649 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Have a good weekend Kelly!!  see you next week.


My Milage:


My Quit Date: 11/19/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 185
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,775
Amount Saved: $624.38
Life Gained:
Days: 29 Hrs: 18 Mins: 33 Seconds: 41

15 years ago 0 967 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thanks Pen and Astro...I will be away from the site for more than a few days, and that is scarry too, I depend on everyone here so much, now I will have to depend on myself...  Yikes!! 
 
Kelly


My Milage:


My Quit Date: 12/6/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 168
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 5,040
Amount Saved: $630.00
Life Gained:
Days: 13 Hrs: 16 Mins: 44 Seconds: 58

15 years ago 0 901 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
anxious
you will enjoy the camping trip as a non-smoker. if you get a craving just focus on being outdoors and breath deep that fresh country air.
 
enjoy the slide , golf , etc.


My Milage:


My Quit Date: 3/12/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 71
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,130
Amount Saved: $639.00
Life Gained:
Days: 11 Hrs: 15 Mins: 7 Seconds: 29

15 years ago 0 2534 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
It certainly sounds like a good plan to me Kelly!!
 
Stick to it and don't let anybody dissuade you - and enjoy the weekend!!
 
Best Wishes
Penitent


My Milage:


My Quit Date: 5/18/2004
Smoke-Free Days: 1465
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 36,625
Amount Saved: �9,156.25
Life Gained:
Days: 238 Hrs: 18 Mins: 7 Seconds: 38

  • Quit Meter

    $56,969.00

    Amount Saved

  • Quit Meter

    Days: 1128 Hours: 8

    Minutes: 57 Seconds: 4

    Life Gained

  • Quit Meter

    5179

    Smoke Free Days

  • Quit Meter

    113,938

    Cigarettes Not Smoked


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