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4 ... @Tammy, how are you my friend? Is it too early to say, Diwali ki hardik shubhkaamnayein? And thank you for the phrase by the way, it came in very useful today when someone was helping with my phone plan. They appreciated the sentiment a lot.

The pictures never really do it justice though do they? Highly recommended for anyone who has any thoughts of visiting for the first time.

Chippendales - can't compete, can't be arsed to try and sheesh the oil.

OMG Ela, you absolute star! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done for me while I've been on board. Your kindness and support have been ever present and words cannot describe how happy I am for you. Keep rocking that quit and hope to see you around here for many years to come!

Well I have been away for a little bit, so time for a bit of a story. Starting with the title and no Memories doesn't refer to the Elaine Paige song. Sorry Cats fans! And it is not even about the way we were. Although first of all, maybe time to think back. Just how many of the tens or hundreds of thousands of cigarettes over the years were memorable for you? It may be that there are a few, but I bet it was more about the event you associate it with rather than the cigarette itself. I can't think of any myself. Three months into my quit, when it wasn't really completely solid, I made the decision to commit my money to a charity trek in The Grand Canyon and Zion National Park. Having just got back from it, I can tell you now it was the best decision I ever made. I've been a lot more open to jumping in and attending events with others since I quit and it led on to this trek. What a time! After the memorable journey for all the wrong reasons, 27 hours travelling is less than fun, I met up with 25 great people from a broad spectrum of the company I work at. It was truly the trip of a lifetime. From the moment we started hiking the South Rim of the Canyon, through to the two more challenging hikes the following days, the scenary, the company and the achievement of completing together was like nothing I had ever experienced. If anything Zion National Park was even more incredible. All of this because I chose to invest my £10 a day elsewhere. Saz speaks passionately about the value of rewards and having completed this it is something I really get. There's a natural high that no substance can replicate that you get from being out in the sun, with friends, achieving great things in the moment, as well as delivering the sort of sponsorship that will make life defining memories for others less fortunate. I could bang on about this for hours, but just to keep this simple for now, I know now I gave up nothing and gained everything. You can to, it doesn't all have to be spent on one big event, that's just what worked for me. Make sure you connect with the world and your true friends. That's the real reward. A few pictures from the trip for those interested, but just to add the pictures don't do the true beauty of it justice. https://flic.kr/s/aHsmuSgcq5

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Is that so that the Aussies you watch then sound like they are talking at normal speed?

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