Ok, so today I have been dreading- and really looking forward to! My dear friend was back from University and asked me over to lunch. However, she is a heavy smoker and her and I used to have wonderful afternoons drinking coffee, putting the world to right, and generally chuffing our way through a couple of packs.
When she called to invite me, as silly as this sounds, I was nervous about telling her I had quit. This partly comes from one or two very negative reactions that I have had from other smokers, who act as though I have deserted the ranks by quitting (has anyone else had this?)
Anyway, to cut a long story short, she asked me as soon as I arrived if I was still smoking and of course I said No. She was very pleased for me, although she said she has no desire herself to quit, but asked if it would be alright for her to smoke around me. I didnt know how that was going to be, but then I figured I cannot go through life avoiding smokers and so I said of course it's her home and I would be fine....................and you know what?? I was fine! Yes the smoke kept blowing my way but what reaffirmed me was that when we had a good old belly laugh, she began to cough and cough and couldnt get her breath, in fact I found I was a bit panic stricken at how very much she was struggling to breathe after coughing and she's just 34.
So guys my point of posting this is I crossed a bridge, got over a hurdle, whatever I want to call it I met the challenge and came through the other side apparently unscathed and I have to say (embarassingly) I am feeling a wee bit smug and proud of myself!
My Milage:My Quit Date: 5/10/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 26
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 650
Amount Saved: $390.00
Life Gained:Days: 3
Hrs: 2
Mins: 30
Seconds: 58
, Deb
