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Nope. tomorrow will be my 4 week cigarette free anniversary.

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So I took a lunch break, went for a walk by the river, and popped in to see a friend. Hope you like a picture.

Once Upon A Time there was a wise Eagle who did not like the way the Jackals were running the kingdom and so he flew far and he flew wide and he found a new land to live in. He built a great town for all the animals. He worked long and hard to make sure it was safe. Then he invited his friends to come to his new land and be free, all he asked was they help each other and respect each other and he took care of everything else. Many years later new animals were still coming to his haven. In this new land anniversaries of freedom were celebrated with big parties and members of the community would take on the role to remind everyone when it was time to celebrate and for who. There were lots of celebrations. After a while the old Pig took over the job of hosting the parties and he threw a great party. Everyone loved the old Pig because he was always right and remembered everyone... but the Pig was old, and the Pig was tired and one day the Pig decided to past the mighty ledger to the Kangaroo... sure she lived upside down, sure she was a bit crazy but all she had to do was follow the ledger. Eventually the time came for the Eagle to have his anniversary party and the crazy Kangaroo organised for a special guest to host the party. Everything was fine. Until the horny Toad spoke up and said "Kangaroo dear, today is the 11th and Eagle had his anniversary on the 7th... I checked his profile".... and Kangaroo panicked, and hopped around like a lunatic because the ledger said 17.... and there was much talking between Toad and Pig and Kangaroo.. and Kangaroo did not listen to the horny Toad and waited even longer. So on the 17th all the animals gathered for a huge part to celebrate for Eagle... but alas they were 10 days late. Poor, mighty, wise Eagle who had given so much for all the animals had his anniversary on the 7th and because Kangaroo is a crazy lunatic who did not listen the day was missed. The Pig, and the Toad and most especially the Kangaroo were very sad they had made such a huge mistake. The ledger was corrected and never again would the Eagle be having his party late. So the moral of the story boys and girls is that the book is not always right AND if Horny Toad says something listen.... cos she is usually right.

Nope!

NOPE!!!!!!!!!

NOPE - smoking sucks!

Well, now you know alcohol and birthdays are triggers; please stay away from both!! I'm glad you realized that a birthday isn't any excuse to forget about quitting. This time we commit to the quit! we embrace the quit! we love the quit! This quit is the one that will save your life.

Most people make mistakes. Not me personally, but most people. Life goes on. At least you're not posting dudes in the Babe thread anymore. That shit was pure sacrilege!

Yep !!!!...lol....

@c9jane29 aTexas squirl, huh? Better warn the Sticks then ...

I made some cockies that would go great with that!! @MLMR I'm sorry was just a joke! I'll lay off but please remember I'm a Texas squirrel...all we know is corn, corn, corn

Made myself a great fish dinner with wine as a reward. Good stuff! The kid and wife hate fish so it was a solo meal.

Just a quick note to say, still here, still quit... good days, bad days but no smoking. I get here to read quick and get inspiration not much time to comment though... sorry

So here I am, entering day three. Doing ok, only problem is insomnia, which I know is common. Hadn't been sleeping great as it was, so add quitting smoking to the equation and it's a nightmare. Think I had about three hours last night, and four the night before. It's really getting me down. I'm not drinking more caffeine than usual (i drink decaf anyway) nor am I eating loads of sugar. I know it will pass eventually but with everything else going on I need my sleep. Am even debating going to see my doctor . Anyway, just wanted to have a good moan and feel sorry for myself. xxx

I am having a moment where I feel I have some sort of "control" over my cigarette addiction. Not a lot, but some.

NOPE

NOPE!

If everyone who lost a new quit was scared to log back in it would be a pretty lonely place. Never ever be scared to show your vulnerabilities. But also please let us help you past them so that you can succeed

I was really scared logging in but I'm so glad I did. Thanks everyone.

These few days are going to be hard for you, friend. You've spoken of this woman before and I know she has been a good friend, a balm for you. The world will be a sadder place without her. Plus, you are picking up your parents at the casino for the ride home ? Oh, brother. Oh dear. I will be thinking of you and sending all goodness and kindness. Stay close to the board, Linda. Your troops are here.

Glad you're back Lilly after all you did promise to show us all those awesome charms you are going to get with each month quit...….

I have blown quite a few quits when drinking/drunk. I avoided drinking for 1 year(the trigger) . Have a plan next time you drink and like most of us know your limit with alcohol(the hard part)...

If you have learned a lesson because of what happened to you on the weekend and can put that to use in your new quit then that's a good thing. You shouldn't worry about what others might think but be only concerned for your own well being and that would include a successful quit! That one should be at the top of your list for a better life. You did all the planning before so, let's get you off those smokes for good. Stay close to this place for the first while anyway. Support and education about smoking is important in the early days. Welcome back Lilly

Context: work. Sitting in my car. Thinking about today. Am I satisfied? Not at all. Was it worth my time? Nope. Did we come to some mutual understanding, something fundamental, something that makes us a serious party to take in account? I seriously doubt that. Contemplating everything that has been said during the meeting. It is not ok. This is not how we planned it. And I saw it coming and shared my worries long ago, for nothing. And then suddenly I have this anger coming up, al the way from my toes crawling up, it’s hot, it’s swirling. I am mad as hell. And it’s crystal clear rage. Not blinded, not tempered, my heart beating like crazy but for a very genuine reason and I just let it beat like that. My hands are glued to my steeringwheel, I’m surprised the thing doesn’t melt in my hot hands. I’ve not felt such anger in ages. In the background the radio is having a party with Ravel and his Bolero, reaching a climax. I seriously did not have a part in that. Pure coincidence. Not once does smoking cross my mind. Somehow I’m able to experience this rage in all it’s rawness, it’s beauty even. And when the final notes die away, my heart is beating slower, I loosen my grip. My breathing is back to normal, maybe even a bit deeper than normal. Let's go home and may tomorrow take care of it. Man, do I like quitting and feeling everything that I’m supposed to feel right now.

Yes! @notsmokinjo...It got...weird. I don't really know those guys too well, but...I'm interested!

These dutch carrots will haunt me forever ... spoke about them only once ... in my very first introduction post for carrots' sake ...

But, really @Rozuki is wishing the pool boy did bathtubs during the winter? Nah, his head is obviously too big!!?

Can't you just leave them there, indefinitely? I am so sorry for this sudden change in your friends health. I know how special she is to you. 103 is an amazing life. She has seen so much and been a part of so much history. To be 103 and still at home speaks of her character and her support network. I am glad you have spoken with her and hope that you get to visit with her again before her time comes. Her friendship and love is something you will have always, long after she has gone her light will shine on always in your heart. Stay close, we are here, and all my love for the car trip home with the parental units.... still think you should just leave them at the casino.... I will keep you and your friend in my prayers.

I promised Jillar I'd see her on the lido deck around 4mons into my quit and I made good on it!! You can too!!

Oh Linda my heart goes out to you. I am positive you bring as much love to her life as she does to yours. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers x

Glad your back Lilly. It shows your determination. Everyday is a new day, so let this be your new beginning. You can do this.

I was just thinking about you today, Lilly and I'm glad you are back ! You quit smoking tonight and this is great news ! I stayed away from alcohol for a few weeks, when I drank again no craves ever popped up. They popped up other places having to do with ritual and habit but, drinking didn't summon smokes for me. I absolutely LOVE what @c9jane29 said, This time we commit to the quit! we embrace the quit! we love the quit! This quit is the one that will save your life.

And I promise you will see all 12 charms Jillar ?

Agree with everything Jane especially this - This time we commit to the quit! we embrace the quit! we love the quit! This quit is the one that will save your life.

That's a good thing Remember that feeling because it will become your new normal the longer you stay quit! Don't be disappointed if it fades suddenly. That's just part of the process of getting back to normal. Your addiction will try and make you feel insecure still in the hopes you will light one up again. You won't though because you're smoke-free now That feeling of control, will revisit you more often now as you continue to NOPE!

@johnny5 and Eeyore did Celebrations before me and Johnny still did the ones that I missed so moral of the story is don't try to handle it all by yourself and don't take missing one so hard. It happens...……..

That was last week. Me and Pork Chop practicing for when Buttocks joins us for the Threesome

I found your tangerine thingy. It was wedged between my teeth like dental floss, this morning. Did the celebrant ever show up ?

Just a little warning @c9jane29 ... Pork Chop hates it when you share pics of Reci..... but that ^^^ is gold.

I love the group photo of the Sticks of the QT... did you take that one at the after, after party @c9jane29 .?

Thanks Doreen I may also force myself to go for a very short walk by the river. Hell, I may even do some yoga this evening before bed. ?

Time for an Aussie Stick.... here is an Aboriginal Message Stick.... A message stick is a form of communication traditionally used by Indigenous Australians. It is usually a solid piece of wood, around 20–30cm in length, etched with angular lines and dots. Traditionally, message sticks were passed between different clans and language groups to establish information and transmit messages. They were often used to invite neighbouring groups to corroborees, set-fights and ball games.

Thanks all !! nice comments and supportive . how is my first day experience: its little tough though mind is saying don't smoke ......:) just cheat brain @pottanramu : i even tried champix some years before and patch etc.. but didn't work out .

Hi GM, welcome and thanks for introducing yourself. It would be great to read your progres here! My tip: find something new to do, to learn. It helps to get your mind off smoking and will benefit you in rewiring your addict brain. Take extra good care of yourself these coming days

GM, welcome aboard! You have found a wonderful place to start your quit....and you have been given great advice by all of those above!! Educate yourself about the addiction by reading everything you can here and then reading it again! Watch the videos! Participate! Take things one day at a time...and remember to NOPE every day!! See you around!

Confession: Years ago this super hot guy with the nicest tan told me he used soda like Coke or Dr. Pepper instead of tanning lotion to get such an even tan. So a friend and I went to the lake to lay out and I proceeded to rub Dr. Pepper all over to get an even and deep tan. It took about 5 minutes for all the bees to find me lol!