abbynormal

-13 Hey Saz! I'm worn out. Packing for a camping trip. How are you?

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Others peek in underwear magazines. Final

Entering new territory

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Thank you, @Linda Thomas!!! I intend to do much relaxing once all this work is done.

We just got a trailer. It's our first time out, so loading up the RV is part of the process. Next time it'll be much easier!

Packing for a camping trip. A lot of friggin' work for one night!

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Smoking was a very social activity for me, as well. Especially when I was in college. And it was hard when I quit. I lost friends, because I couldn't go out for our usual coffee dates (which involved more cigarettes than coffee.) But you find new ways to meet people. Find a club you are interested in and join. Strike up a conversation with someone (preferably a non-smoker) sitting alone in a coffee shop. Join a gym. Find a study partner. It's also important to learn to be by yourself. I had to learn that when I quit. Find ways to enjoy your own company. Take long walks in nature and breathe in that clean air. Read a good book. Take yourself out on dates to movies, restaurants, etc. If smoking is highly social for you, you may want to spend some time in solitude until your quit is strong. As for boredom, find some mindless activity to pass the time for a while. I played a TON of Wordscapes on my phone when I first quit. It kept the boredom at bay and also kept my hands busy. I also binge watched my favorite shows over and over. I had Bob's Burgers playing constantly, just to keep me company. LOL Hang out here. That's a great way to pass the time! There's always something going on here at the Train. We are a lively bunch!

One good year

Real dirty secret

Nasty old wanker (I'm sorry. I had to. It was literally the first thing that came to mind! )

Eat and run

arguing with nana

unusually giant head

Hunting party

It's a hard knock life

Don't try my patience

Hopefully you helped plant a seed in their mind that will one day grow into a fabulous quit!

Smoking is a selfish habit. No doubt. I think you were well within your rights to be irritated. Conversely, I can remember when I was still in the throes of addiction. I probably could not have waited 90 minutes to smoke. I would have had to go out at least once. Or I would have cut the dinner short in order to get my fix. (The ultimate in selfishness.) So at least your friend didn't do that. It's sometimes easy for us former smokers to forget how constant the cravings really were when we still smoked. Your friend probably waited as long as they possibly could before getting their fix. It's sad, but it's the reality of an addict. I hope you enjoyed the dinner in spite of the interruptions!

Great to hear that, boosh! That gives me hope that my blood work results will be better next year!

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