5 months..Was it easy?

[El Bandito]

So, I quit 5 months ago.

 

Look understand this, I smoked properly. A couple of packs a day, an attitude that says, "live life, be happy".

 

To me, quitting smoking was about admitting that mortality might actually apply to me.

 

I'll be honest. I am a lot more fun than your partner.

 

But you are far better going home with your partner, they are better looking and better partner material than me.

 

I quit, because my beautiful wife said, "what will I do if you die first?"

 

I have responsibilities. Therefore I will quit.

 

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

On account of my massive ego, I now feel obliged.

 

So, I quit.

 

I read the book, the EasyWay. I quit on vacation. I made a simple decision, I will not smoke when I wake up. I didn't.

 

Did I get craves? Yep. But then I always got craves. The cigarette caused a crave.

 

When I read posts saying, this is easy...I was furious! it's not Effing easy I screamed!

 

It isn't.

 

But actually, it kind of is. Do not Smoke. That is it.

 

There are people that post here, that I would fight for. There are one or two that I would die for;

 

After 5 months...you can all do it. This fat bloke in a skirt guarantees it.

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I quit, because my beautiful wife said, "what will I do if you die first?"

 

I have responsibilities. Therefore I will quit.

 

 

I love this statement. Very powerful. 

 

I didn't want to quit when I started this a year and a half ago.  Honestly, I thought if I did want to, I could quit anytime I wanted.  It wasn't until my son asked me to quit that I basically said "fine, I'll quit."  I really thought I would just quit long enough to satisy his little demand and then start back up again.  I had no clue. 

 

But I have a responsibility to him and my daughter.  I owe them this.  I owe myself this.  I love them enough to love myself more.  And sometimes that's all it takes.  One question by someone we cherish to make us see the light. 

 

I am so proud of you El Bandito man.  You have done awesome !!! 

[Holski]

I simply love your sense of humor. I'm so glad you have made it to 5 months. What a wonderful accomplishment, to say the least!!

:D

[Nicole Diver]

I simply love your sense of humor. I'm so glad you have made it to 5 months. What a wonderful accomplishment, to say the least!!

:D

I second that

[Pippa]

Hey el - I personally think La Bandita is a lucky gal

 

You are doing great and I love the way you are supporting everyone here ... Oh and congrats again on 5 months !

[Tink]

You are a cool dude (USA) accent lol

 

You are a top chap (English accent)

 

:) 

[Doreensfree]

Stu dear friend......you said it so perfectly.......

Your wife is a lucky lady......selfish folk don't care what happens to the ones left behind.....

Although my quit is a wee bit longer,you inspired me to fight on when you joined the board......

Hugs

Doreen

[action]

Cheers Stu - really great post. Newbies, pay heed to this wise mans words!

 

And congrats on 5 months :)

[BAT]

NOPE

[bakon]

Cross dressing sorry golf ball chasing window licking rocket surgeon finally said something smarter than a cat.

 

But I think the mrs was just wishful thinking out loud. She got dancing shoes hidden and probably a car in mind with the insurance.

 

Good job queen of Scotland

[BonnieJ]

You are doing a great job!

 

Great post :)

[babs609]

great post stuart!

 

Thanks for being here and sharing your journey with us

[El Bandito]

Cross dressing sorry golf ball chasing window licking rocket surgeon finally said something smarter than a cat.

But I think the mrs was just wishful thinking out loud. She got dancing shoes hidden and probably a car in mind with the insurance.

Good job queen of Scotland

Logically, given an infinite amount of time even a cat will type a Shakespeare sonnet eventually...

[Still winning]

Good on Mrs El B for saying something that made you think :)

 

Those constant craves were mad weren't they! All day every day, thinking about your next cigarette. No wonder I got so little done, mentally exhausting!

 

So pleased you have 5 fabulous months of freedom my friend!

 

x

[El Bandito]

Mrs B - despite her obvious terrible taste in men...often says very wise things...

[ChRiSpY]

Congrats... you should be very proud of yourself.. you have done someting AWESOME.

 

Keep on keepin on.

[Nancy]

Stuart, what a lovely thought provoking post...so glad you are here.  Thank you for everything you do, and a big Congratulations on five months....

[Still winning]

You are a cool dude (USA) accent lol

 

You are a top chap (English accent)

 

:)

What's scottish then?? lol

[El Bandito]

What's scottish then?? lol

Youuuuuuz the bessssssst pint a friend can have....hic.....

[jimmy]

wow  mr bandito great post   beautiful message  

[El Bandito]

wow  mr bandito great post   beautiful message  

Thanks Smiling Jimmy!