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5. Take them to the vets

I just got off the phone with my mother in-law, at almost 60 her oldest son was told he had a large mass on one of his lungs that's growing and most likely cancer. He refused a biopsy and was told he had 6 months to live if he does nothing. He's also schizophrenic so upon hearing this news he quit smoking but also quit his medication. Luckily they got him back on it and he has stayed quit although unfortunately it's too late for him................. Don't let this be you! Quit NOW!!!!

Congratulations @Stewbum on another month quit! You are doing awesome! Don't forget to spoil yourself today

Happy anniversary @Jordan7, I hope you have a great day and celebrate today

3. Make funny gifs with them

Woohoo @QuittingGirl, Congratulations on 9 months quit! That's Awesome! I hope you have a great day

10. Take on a drive Ten more things with your pet

Well done @Gus, you came across a trigger that you hadn't dealt with before and kicked it to the curb! The good thing about triggers this far into your quit as you saw was how quickly it passed

8. Put costumes on them

Congratulations @Kate18, on your great quit! Its awesome watching you celebrate year after year smoke free given how hard it was for you when you first decided to quit. You should be super proud of yourself. Thank you for sticking around to support everyone

4. Sleep with them

Congratulations @Brioski and welcome to the lido deck! You fought some bad cravings earlier in your quit while still supporting everyone else and for that you should feel proud Thank you for being so active here, I hope you stay for many years to come. Have a great day and celebrate!

10. Inherit family heirlooms With your pet

gonfishn21 Quit Date: 11.15.15 Posted March 1, 2018 For Nancy Mental Balloons Posted by gonfishn21 on 16 January 2015 - 06:17 PM As I'm now chasing the tweenie label, and have been thinking a lot about the concerns I have had regading No Man's Land, its got me thinking again. As most of you know, that means I'm going to ramble. Although I am not one that needs a lot of kudos, it seems that it is a necessary part of this process for a while. We make it through day 1 HURRAH!!!!!!!!!! We make it through hell week HURRAY!!!! Heck week over, " I feel better" HURRAy!! Two weeks, wow, learning to get through the craves, HURRay! Three weeks, can be around my friends and family without committing a felony, HURray Four weeks, nerves under control, waistband a little tight, not bad, HUrray Five weeks, walking, eating right, digestion shut down, but not smoking, Hurray Six weeks, no craves, no moods, no smoking, digestion shut down, HUH? Seven to eight weeks, no one wants to know but you, how you are doing. By the way, my digestion is shut down! They really stopped wanting to hear weeks ago, you just kept talking about it. You can see it in their eyes when you walk up. They probably have a pool about how long it will take you to bring it up. Or even worse, the day your digestion works! Yeah, wow woot woot yippee, big deal. Hello No Man's Land' How am i going to keep going with this? I need to bring my own ballons to the party. I know my friends and family care, but they dont get it. Even as firm as I have been since day one, this is one of the hardest things I have ever done. I know it, thats all that matters. As i reach the little milestones ahead, I need to be the one who says HURRAY!!!!!. I need to be the one who acknowledges the accomplishments. Afterall, in the end, I made the decision to quit, I made it through hell week, heck week, and i am the one who may never digest food again. I need to remind myself everyday, how much I have accomplished, BEFORE I have a chance to get weak. In that way, I can stay ahead, be ready to face any challenge with a strong defense. Smoking is no longer an option for me. Smoking is just something I used to do. I control my actions, and smoking is a choice. I choose not to smoke, even if I never digest food again. I found a website the other day, that actually teaches you HOW TO SMOKE. I couldn't believe it. It takes you through lighting it, drawing on it, how it feels.......Holy Crap I was feeling it!!!!! Two flipping months into this, and I was feeling it, and then I knew. I had to make mental ballons and carry them with me at all times. Everyday is a celebration, everyday needs reminders, and everyday has its challenges. There is no one here, that can not do it. I'm not special. I'm just going to carry my own balloons. Just sayin, Gon Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/9819-mental-balloons/

8. Take family portraits

6. Reminisce

Mine too @Brioski!

2. Go on vacation

I just spent five damn minutes opening a pack of cheese and peanut butter crackers and now am exhausted! And don't even get me started on opening a pouch or jammer of Kool-Aid

10. Count your piggy bank change With your family

8. Watch tv

6. Phone a friend

@Reciprocity, lets not but say we did ok?! Have a great time, we'll miss you as always!....

3. Wish you had more...

I'm gathering the snacks I'm pretty strong and can help with the boat @Reciprocity