Soberjulie

Marti.....I wish I could help, but I had to have admin set mine up........ While I waited, Tracey and I found some good tasting windows to lick :)

I was the last...the very last to quit in what once was a family FULL of smokers. The nagging never worked. The teasing ticked me off. People telling me I stunk just made me give them the mental finger. Planting books and pamphlets around my house gave me kindling for my fireplace. What always made an impression on me was the compassion and understanding that some family members offered. They were able to communicate the exact same message that everyone else was trying to convey, but because they did it with kindness and compassion, my ears were generally more open. And they talked about themselves.....their own experience. They never once used the word "YOU". They stuck to "I" :) And when the opportunity presented itself, they would talk about the personal benefits they were experiencing from quitting.

They are indeed Canadian ;)

13 Good morning. (I got word this morning that Im getting called back to work at the beginning of May! So excited and happy!!)

I come here for support....to vent....to encourage....to listen and speak truths. I will continue to come here for my first year, because whoever I made this pledge to originally kinda knows what he's talking about.....when people slip away from their supportive community, they often slip away from their commitment to NOPE. I read something the other day that made me ask myself....."Well Julie, why do you come here?" I see, and am experiencing something very similar to recovery from other addictions that I have and have sought treatment for. There is proven power in a community of positive support. I don't come here to 'save' people......not because I don't want to save people, but because I cant save people. As it is with any diagnoses, I can help you treat your cancer, but I cannot save you from your cancer. I can help you treat your addiction.....but I cannot save you from your addiction. But the strange thing is.....and if it weren't so amazing, it would be ridiculous, When I help you, I save myself from my own addiction. Im making the commitment.....Im committing to one year here. (I really feel as if Im just re-committing. Ive already made a pledge to stay with a supportive non-smoking community for one year. In 12 step circles, many of us have something called a 'home group': a place where we commit ourselves to showing up as much for ourselves as for others. Ive done nothing more than change my 'home group'. My committment stands. It just stands here) :)

You are in my thoughts Lil'bug. Know that somewhere in Canada, some non-smoking girl is saying a prayer for you. :)

NOPE No matter what life throws at me today, no matter what there is to celebrate, to mourn, to be bored by, to be angry at, to be excited about, to be frustrated by, or to be challenged with........I will not answer any of it with smoking. Smoking has not ever been, nor will it ever be, a solution to anything.

Yes indeedie. I swear, maple syrup from the bottle is a reward. Today was Elmira Maple Syrup Festival :) It's a huge thing in these parts ;)

You are my hero. You are one of the finest examples of what Im working towards......kindness, empathy, humor.....all of it wrapped in a lovely, smoke-free package. I think you are just perfect!!

I drank some maple syrup.....FRESH maple syrup....right out of the bottle. It was delicious. I dont know why a person would waste that gold on pancakes :)

OMG Colleen......I have my neighbors housekey. Im going to the dollar store tomorrow, buying googly eyes and doing that to their fridge while they are at work!! LMAO Heres my funny pic. I have too much time on my hands

I wish for a latte with a fancy picture in the foam :)

SEVEN :)

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Boobies for Andrew :) I wish to see him smiling when he sees this picture and its not the boobies he was hoping for :)

Bakon.....you should not be so quick to approve all eggs!! Look who tried to sneak into your harem!!

Andrew huh? Well....I still say you look like a Shane. :)

Aww thanks Lynn :)

You get an empty plate that smells of BBQ. :p I insert my grandmas recipe rolodex

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I can't wait to get my car cleaned. My poor little yellow bug. She was a smoker by association. :(

Jengel.....your face doesn't match your nickname. Does your nickname have a meaning? I look at you and think "Shane" :)