MarylandQuitter

I will not smoke today. Today I promise to not smoke.

How are you today, Gabby?

Way to go, Evelyn!! Please don't ever be concerned about using the SOS system because it's why we have it. Only be concerned about not using it because it could make the difference in whether or not you smoke. Things are tough but you're much stronger and more durable. :)

You say that you're the queen of relapsing but there are others who've relapsed many more times than you have and are now enjoying long quits. The only quit that matters is the present one. The rest have no influence on this quit. Our emotions aren't always indicative of the truth. Are you happy when you've relapsed and are afraid to quit again? You're happy when you've made the decision to quit and put out your last cigarette and then that happiness fades. So what? Quitting smoking isn't about making making us feel all warm and fuzzy - it's about saving our lives come hell or high water. It's about keeping our quits as we navigate through our ever-changing lives and not smoking for this day only, no matter what obstacles or challenges that may come our way. As your quit ages, you'll become comfortable in your new life of not being a slave to nicotine. Right now you most likely associate smoking with your coping mechanism to experience life. Smoking is your back-up plan but as you put another day in the books as a non-smoker, you will have learned new ways to cope without smoking. You may not be aware of this each day, but once you reach longer periods of being quit, you'll be a happy non-smoker because of this. You won't always be happy (who is?) but you will always be happy that you're not a smoker. Get through today and deal with tomorrow when it comes. Hang in there and keep this quit. :yes:

I see you around but noticed that you haven't posted much. Are you doing okay?

We're here Amy. Remember that sometimes our minds can be our own worst enemy. It sounds like you're holding your own but please remember to stay close to this board and post and SOS if you need to. We'll be here and put some coffee on when you're ready. :)

Hope you're having a great birthday, TAC! I assume you're on the road somewhere with your new RV. Hope you're able to get on the internet pretty soon and check in.

Hi Gabby! Nice to meet you and thanks for introducing yourself. It's 11 PM here in the eastern part of the United States. :) How is your quit going right now? Is it easy or are you struggling with anything?

She's been around, just hasn't posted.

What were you eating?

I got the coffee covered. :)

I never thought I could enjoy my coffee more without a cigarette. My morning coffee and cigarettes was a ritual that I looked forward to and now, it's makes me sick think of ruining a perfectly brewed cup of coffee with a nasty cigarette. Now instead of hovering outside to smoke, I sit in my chair, feet up, drinking coffee and reading this forum. Can't beat that.

Upper body (power) this morning

Permission granted to Quit Train to post and use these pictures from Adbusters.Org as long as they stay on this site. :) Joe Chemo The real Marlboro Country Philip Morris in Asia Utter Kool cigaretttes, Fool Tobacco executives hide behind sexy models

You're the first person that I've ever heard of that never tried asparagus. I like to grill it. I like bean green casserole but I prefer my green beans to be partially cooked by boiling. I like them still crunchy. crunchy munchy

Welcome back, Jimmy!

Fortunately you can walk nearly a mile. All you need to do is give your best. :)

You posted this in the exercise thread. Have you done this yet today? If not, do it and get your mind away from smoking.

You've already quit and are a non-smoker. Smoking benefits you in no way at all. Focus your thoughts on something else... Smoking will just give you something else to worry about. Look how far you've come and focus on how much easier your breathing.

History classes were my favorite and I always seemed to breeze through them with ease. Accounting came easy as did business classes but chemistry was incredibly boring, difficult and I hated every minute of it. Art history was the single most excruciating class I ever took. The first exam I failed in a huge way. Our scores were posted outside the classroom by our student ID number and mine was dead last. 46%. I'll never forget that the girl in front of me said "Oh my God! Look at that score! 46%! How could anybody score that low in Art History?" I looked closer saw it was my score and said "****!!" The girl turned around and looked at me and I said "yep, that's me. Thank me for the curve later." lol :ok: I went to the teacher (who was a very strict German woman) and I asked her for a re-do. I made up some sob story about an ill family member or something and she gave me a week to prepare and re-take and I got a C-. I was thrilled with this grade. What was your favorite class?

Remember what helped you before, lollipops. Do you have any at the ready? Welcome day 4! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XzFNLJIpUQ

As a parent I would put foot to ass and give my cat whatever cats like. lol Horrifying for the child and for a parent to watch something like that happen to your child. PS, love the security cameras. Give those parents an award for that.

Then I have to assume that you must been a very industrious student. Were you?

Kent State University.

Have you ever been to Lincoln Caverns or Indian Caverns?