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Feeling so awesome in my quit!!!! merry christmas to me as a non smoker!!! and merry non smoking christmas to ALL of you!!!

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G’day NOPE and HOPE..... don’t you like how they rhyme C

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Yes I do, they go together so well. NOPE!!!!!!!!!!!

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Congratulations @Kdad for being free for 3 months! Well done on officially being a member of the 25%ers club. That's right you are 1/4 of the way to being smoke free for 1 year. Its great to see you nope each day. I hope you are doing something special today to celebrate and you might be at the 3 month stage but you still need to give yourself rewards, because you deserve them and they are part of the re-wiring process. Keep the quit.

Gday here is a NOPE to start the day C

Parsley, you and I must be in the same place. I feel the same about my quit. Is this not the best Christmas gift ever. You have a very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year!

Awesome comments everyone!!!! I've had more cravings the last week than usual but nothing sos worthy. Staying strong. I just want to say for those who have relapsed there is no shame in it. Trust the process and realize a sticky quit is still possible.

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Merry Christmas Parsley, looks like you are doing well. Enjoy the holidays especially that you are smoke free!!!

Those are beautiful Joe, what talent your daughter has. My sister is the artist in our family This is one of her son on my parent's dock when he was about five

Myself, after A couple days without a shower, I can draw flies, but that’s the extent of my abilities! ?... however, my daughter (Jenni) has amazing talents... she prefers water colors, but does do some acrylic pieces now and then. Here is a couple of my favorites...

Love, love, love this Linda You have come so far already and I'm thrilled for you isn't it great to see your progress from just one month ago?! I used to read my topics each monthaversary to remember where I came from and how far I've come. Unfortunately for me they were lost when qsmb went down.

Okay, I wrote this one month ago. Going back and rereading this, I am thinking "who is this person"? I was sure I could not do the holidays without the calming effects that I felt smoking gave me. Well guess what? Not much has changed in my life. Still as crazy as ever. Christmas is two weeks away and I don't have my ducks all in a row and I feel fine. I used to feel that it was everyone else that had to make things better for me but, in reality, it was me that had to make the change. That change was me quitting smoking. I have never felt better about myself. I feel so much more powerful and in control of my life. I guess I would like to say thanks to all of you for giving me the best gift this year. You have given me the gift of friendship, support and most of all the ability to see that I had the strength to conquer my addiction. Linda .

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Merry Christmas to you too, Parsley! I'm glad you are feeling awesome.

You did really well, Kate. These episodes will happen and you're now stronger and better prepared to fight them.

G’day I have a quit... he’s 3. I’m very proud of him. Course I am, I’m a parent! But he’s 3. He’s just a toddler. He’s curious willfull and ready to explore the world. But there are dangers out there. My job is to protect. I’m a parent and that’s what I do. I set boundary’s. They don’t just restrict. They give a protective zone for my quit to grow strong and experience the world. As he grows up against those barriers it time to loosen them and let him grow some more. There is one that will never be lossened and that ones NOPE. Not One Puff Ever. Its a quit killer. Simple as that. That line in the sand that can’t be crossed. Like I said.... I’m a parent. It’s my duty To Love

Yay Parsley ! It will get even better, bebe. HO HO HO to your too.

This is one of the greatest benefits of quitting yet it's one we never expect to receive when we start out. Good job Linda!

Yay for you, Linda! The empowerment you get from quitting smoking spills over into all areas of your life and is a wonderful thing!

This one goes out to @Doreensfree & @Boo .... Merry Christmas... don't say I didn't get yas nuthin.

Proud of our little Chicklette..it really is wonderful watching you get stronger day by day .......x

Late to the pledge party. Didn't smoke, won't smoke. So much for Monday.

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Hey Kdad; remember what people say about the 3's? 3 days, 3 weeks and 3 months can be difficult times for some people so, stay strong and get through this last 3 Should be clear sailing after that.

You have built a beautiful quit, Linda and your strength and inner fortitude is an inspiration to all of us. It was just under the surface but, gangster-ed by nicotine. You have blossomed, for sure and the gifts you bring to the board are truly awesome. Thank you. S

Good to hear And, Merry Non-Smoking Christmas to you as well!

Good advice, not looking too far ahead. "Too far" is tomorrow and so on, you're right, they don't matter. I can't manage them today. Can only manage today. The changes...I feel more alert. Is that carbon monoxide leaving the brain? I don't remember when it clears out. Have to look it up. Tired. Emotional day, but all ended well and I learned the lesson, that for now the patch will keep me on an even keel. I'd thought to do a cold turkey in a month from the 21 mg patch, but maybe I'll have to do the step down. And there I go again, looking too far ahead. The present day. Really looking forward to making tomorrow's pledge. Good night, and where ever you are, if it's night, sweet dreams.