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So…how many of you are now singing the Violent Femmes? I was just deleting and reviewing apps on my handy dandy device. So many that I don’t use anymore… got to let them go! I came across one that I hadn’t seen in quite sometime. It was buried between useless clutter. This app was once my lifeline. It is a ticker for smoking cessation. Once upon a time I opened it compulsively. How many minutes have I been smoke free? How many cigarettes have I avoided? How much of my lung and heart health has improved? FFS is the Nicodemon’s poison out of me yet? Today I deleted a bunch of apps. I opened my ticker/counter app. My last cigarette was 4 years 324 days ago. I haven’t smoked 35,694 cigarettes. Which means $12,493.19 didn’t go up it smoke. I’m keeping the app on my phone. Just like I’m keeping my quit!! Let your numbers grow! When you add it up- you will beam with pride! L4L

Just for today, pledge that you will not smoke. Not one puff, ever..........

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Not sure what happened there Stand together slowly

Chunky lizard is my bestie jumps

lets hope the have a grab bar so the old ladies don't fall down

Several lizards on girl's stomach Climb

@Kris I am 3 weeks quit today and totally relate to what you said. The minute I feel stressed or agitated in the least, I want to reach for a cig. I am looking forward to no longer thinking I want one when things are tough.

Not a SOS but just a want for the thing I thought calmed me, I now know that is not true. I have quit and it has been easier than I thought! Yet I still feel that need which is stupid. I do realize when I have those thoughts that it will pass. Been through such hard s... in my life that I think about and know this is nothing compared to other things I have lived through. We all can do this with support, so I give my thanks to all of you! K

Love this!!!

Isn't it crazy how we never thought of these numbers when we were smoking?! It still amazes me when I see my numbers too. I recommend to anyone who hasn't made a ticker to make one. Its so inspirational to see these numbers grow. We have easy to follow directions for anyone wishing to add one to their signature: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/15042-creating-a-ticker/

I took the same trip with Joe!

JackiMac Posted March 17, 2015 · IP Nicotine is a monster that comes along and takes you captive, it entices you in with promises of a sweeter life, it promises to give you stress free moments, make you a more sociable likeable person, you want to be slim and look cool, nicotine says it can do that for you, you can be an it girl a man of the moment because you smoke. Errrm hang on a moment let reality have a second to speak to you, nicotine is a chain that wraps itself around you, it enslaves you with its addictive drugs, it pulls you in with it's lies, see all the stress that you think nicotine can solve, only you have control to deal with your stress, learn deep breathing (oh I forgot you can't because smoking has damaged your lungs). You think your an it girl, HA, it girls don't smell of smoke or have a face full of wrinkles and smokers lines, Man of the moment yeah whatever the smoking has dulled your senses, you can't run for that ball anymore. Your not a sociable person, are you really, everyone is looking out at you not wanting to join you but feeling sorry for you because you are a slave to the nicotine. If someone said to you see that cliff over there jump off it, would you? No I didn't think so, why would you answer No, because you are not stupid, are you, your in control of what you do, you know that if you jump of that cliff, you will probably die. So if I offer you a cigarette surely your answer should be the same, No thanks, why would you answer No, because your not stupid, you are in control of what you do, if you carry on smoking you will probably die. If you are a slave to the Nicotine, its time you broke free of the chains, take back control of your destiny, take back control of your life. Begin a new journey, one that leads to better times. The journey will test you at times, but isn't that what we call life, and last time I looked life was for living. Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/4800-are-you-a-slave-to-the-nicotine/

@jillar, @Linda, and @Kris, I do not own my home. I sold my home in NJ, after Sev died, and invested my money in my youngest son’s music ventures. Basically, I helped produced his 2 jazz albums. He is a very gifted jazz saxophonist. I moved from a very expensive luxury 2 bedroom apt in a larger city, here in CA, to a lovely 2 bedroom garden home, in a 55 and over community, that my same son found for me. I saved $800.00 a month, and was closer to him, before he was restationed to Japan , in the USAF. ( His full-time job is playing Sax in the band) After 4 years here, this house is my home. I know I could find another rental, if something goes wrong, but I love my place, the price is very reasonable, and I have already moved,so many times, throughout my adult life. I just like the security of having my own place. Also, my boyfriend spends tons of money on me. If anyone is taking advantage of the other, financially, it’s me. I gladly accept the $100 bills he hands me, “so I have pocket money”. So, no worries, there. Also, the Catholic in me does not want to make a permanent home with a man to whom I am not married, as crazy as that sounds, given the fact we “sleep together” all the time. My only daughter, who takes her Catechism very seriously, lectures me about it….. That’s always an uncomfortable conversation. My sons are fine with my lifestyle.

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I had a solid swim considering I haven't raced anything in over 7 years! First few hundred yards my heart rate was high but then I focused on relaxing and had an awesome swim rest of the way. Finished about middle of the pack which I was happy with. Thanks for all the luck!!

Purse hook and a cute bartender

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@jillar Glad you did get that worked out. You will like it !!

Mommabear Only 7 weeks into my quit but is getting easier everyday. The craves come when I get stressed or have anxiety. I just try away from things or people that upset me. We can do this! K

Well after 44 minutes on the phone with Verizon I am now a smartphone user. Well, I will be by the 31st. Just have to wait for a backordered phone. Not real happy about the increase in the bill but had to stay on Verizon for now since I have two phone lines on it, one my husband's business cell.

You made me set the bar high

Thank you @jillar

Boy sips little iced coffee rfvew

I need to take a trip.

Are you talking about last week?

Bill and I got married this month

Just seems everything's vexatious lately smurf

Running the Xterra off-road triathlon in Laguna Beach in 5 weeks. A nice 1/4 mile swim in the Pacific then 15 grueling miles of mountain biking then a 4k trail run to the finish line. Next few weeks i'll be spending time on the mountain bike climbing hills https://xterralagunabeach.com/eventinfo/

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Thanks, everyone, for your continued support. I visit the site daily, because I need the encouragement and friendship. I have a strong network of fiends back east, but have not really made any close friends, since moving here 7 years ago. Maybe that’s why I picked up cigarettes, after having quit for six years. Naturally, I count my significant other, John, as a good friend. Other than that, and our respective families, I can get pretty lonely. It’s fortunate that I enjoy my own company. What I’m trying to say is that hanging around this forum, as well as a few others, is my social life, especially since COVID. So, I am grateful for all of you, especially those that continue to play our silly games. It keeps this lonely girl engaged. Kat

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Don't race turtles for money hurtz

Well done ....It's a proud feeling for sure ..... All the hard work has paid off .....Reward yourself with something nice .... Yes ...always be on your guard .... Congratulations.

How are you guys doing? Hopefully by now you've started seeing real benefits like improved circulation and your taste and smell have returned. Maybe you've noticed more energy or how nice you smell. And lets not forget all the money you've saved! Time to start thinking of something really cool to do with some of that cash to reward yourself for quitting Quitting isn't always easy but it is ALWAYS doable. Trust in yourself, there will never be any greater act of self discipline as there is when quitting. SELF DISCIPLINE: the ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it.

I must say I always had cold feet, now I have warm feet. Have to have them out of the covers now to sleep. At first I thought I was running a fever but them it dawned on me that my circulation was better. I am thrilled, I had to have hip replacement a few months ago because blood flow stopped to hip and the top of my femur bone died. Trust me you do not want that!! I did not know our circulation could affect your bones but it does. It is called avascular necrosis and is very painful, keep this in mind it will help you stay on your quit. Hip replacement was a vacation in the tropics compared to the pain you will feel from this. K