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Kept my word for the past week + a day. Tomorrow is a new day, a fresh day, a clean air day. I will keep it that way, all day, tomorrow. I won't smoke. Today went well, not too many urges until after work.

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G’day N.O.P.E visiting old family, old friends maybe some booze. It’s christmas coming fast, you’ll want your guard up. C

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Well, I have had three days of dumb and dumber installing flooring in my house. I thought if I went to a reputable dealer, instead of the Home Depot, things would go smoother. Needless to say, my house has been torn up for too long with Christmas next week. I put the dogs in day care the first two days but decided to endure the third. I can tell you that I am definitely on edge. I have to put the house back together but grocery shopping was on my list for today. Had made my list but suddenly thought of something. Finding a pen in my house can be a real challenge. They must be well hidden or the puppies love to chew them to pieces. In the process of trying to find a pen, I was scrounging through a drawer and what would appear? A darn cigarette! I have been feeling solid in my quit for a while now but I was surprised at the thoughts that went through my mind. I actually thought about smoking it. Just one. Once it is gone, that is it. I actually thought about this for a bit and then I got up and put it down the garbage disposal. I can say though that it was close. I am a little shocked and disappointed at myself. I guess it will never really be a thing of the past. My quit will be something that will challenge me everyday. For today, I did do the right thing.

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NOPE!!!!!!!!!!! And Merry Christmas

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There's that ray of sunshine I've been missing. Thanks Jo for being an integral part of my journey. To a great extent, I have reached here with your support and the support of this beautiful bunch of people I consider family which I shall never forget. A champion is only as good as her coach, and I've had such excellent coaches on my journey. I've stumbled but have been able to pick myself up and keep going because of the motivation I get from you and everyone else on here. 6 months is indeed amazing, way further than what I had the last time I quit. Will celebrate by going for a movie and dinner tomorrow, from me to me Thank you for the kind words and the incessant support Jo, this feeling of being on this milestone is phenomenal.

NOPE! Happy Friday, everybody!

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Sharma did it..... Dhoni did it..... Tendulka did it.... Congratulations @Tammy for not only hitting it over the boundary but smacking it right out of the park...... there is only one way to call your quit...... ITS A SIX!! Well done on reaching six months my friend. You have come so far from when you first quit. Sure you will still have challenges and rough days but you have the commitment and determination to keep this forever. Thank you for sharing the gift that is your writing and for sharing your support with those travelling the road with you, weather it be in front, behind or exactly where you are. I hope you do something special to celebrate this milestone, a nice big reward for yourself for being half way through your first year of freedom.

g’day NOPE starts my day C

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Linda, in the grand scheme of things you're still in the early part of your quit. I can't speak for everyone, but I believe it can become a thing of the past. I have absolutely zero temptation to ever smoke again. I do not think back on smoking with fondness or longing. I know it was killing me and robbing me of my health. You'll get there too with time. It's the outcome that matters most Linda. Yes, you did the right thing. You did not smoke. That is a victory. ?

Don't make me come over there with my frying pan....I have a Turkey to cook...... I'm proud of you my lovely chicklette..... You were tested...and you beat nicotine's backside..... Give yourself a massive pat on the back..... Believe me , if you had of smoked it ....you would be devastated .....and we would have all been very sad ....

Hey, don't be this hard on yourself! You are not even 6 months in yet. Of course something like that is gonna tempt you big time - no surprise there You did the right thing and likely because you educated yourself here about what happens when someone thinks they can have "just one". I say Bravo!! You done good In a year from now, when you find a smoke, you'll just laugh at it. Carry on. You will make it!

Wow !!!!...half a year already ...I'm delighted to share this with you sweetheart.... A special chicklette.....heart of gold... Here are 6 hunks just for you....one for each month you have been smoke free xx

Hey Tammy.... 50%er..... what a ripper quit you have going..... I am so proud to share this journey with you my friend. How amazing does it feel to be 6 months free of nicotine and smoking... I know there have been trials for you along the way and you have nurtured and kept your quit going despite all the challenges life has bought. You are a wonderful friend and I am so glad you decided to quit and you joined us here when you did. You are amazing women who deserves every happiness life can bring. Now lets celebrate and party my friend..... you are a total champion.

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Reci is right. Remember you are young in your beautiful, strong quit. Do not be discouraged. You are winning. The challenges fade by and by. Believe us ! These situations do not have power over you. You WIN. You WIN BIG. Now, go reward your beautiful self, Linda.

With my holiday break from work set to begin tomorrow afternoon, I am going to be flying under the radar for a couple of weeks. I'll be getting together with the family at Christmas, traditional stuff. However, I like to use this time of the year to go off the grid for a bit. Spend a lot of time in the mountains...hiking, camping, fly fishing, climbing. Good times. I'm also taking a break from technology. The whole unplug to recharge thing. My girlfriend has convinced me that it is not feasible in this day-and-age to bury my cellphone in the backyard for the next couple of weeks. However, I will be spending a very limited amount of time using computers, phones, and all the other technologies that keep us so preoccupied. That means I won't be around here much for the next couple of weeks (hold your applause for the sake of my feelings please). Before I head out to points unknown, I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Here's hoping Santa brings you the loot you desire and the New Year does right by you. 2018 has been a good ride here on the Train. I will see y'all in 2019.

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Linda, Be aware that random temptations or wild thoughts or craves will come up during your first year of Freedom. They seem to come out of the blue and catch you unaware. Please remember NOPE and hone your vigilance. These are the last remnants of addiction, the last neurotransmitters that haven't gotten the memo, YOU QUIT SMOKING. Great Work Today, gfriend. Great work.

Linda.....so sorry the advice you are being given is laced with profanities. They do mean well.

So there is a glass it has milk in it half way.... two people look at the glass.... one person says oh no that glass is half empty... the other person says oh look that glass is half full.... so these two people look at your challenge today.... on Ms Negative Nancy of the half empty glass says... I am a bad person I wanted to smoke.... But Ms Possitive Polly.... she looks at the event and says... How frickin awesome am I... I was stress, to the max, I had to be in two places at once, I had dumb and dumber invading my personal space and then I had that nicodemon in my ear telling me to smoke some skanky random leftover.... but I did not smoke, nope, nope, nope, I trashed that smoke... I stood tall.... I am a freaking quitter. Well done me! Every month it gets better... but be proud of yourself because while this might have been a close call, and I can see it, I have had them... lots because apparently I had secret smokes stashed all over the house.... you answered with the knowledge you have given yourself and you said I don't think so and gave it in.

Congratulations, Tammy on your Six Months of Freedom ! You have built yourself a beautiful and strong quit and we are very lucky to have you here. Thank you for sharing yourself with us, you are a gem. S

Congratulations Tammy! The 6 month feels so great and you've arrived. It's just a matter of repetition from here on out. Next stop, the Lido Deck!

Great job Tammy! What seemed impossible at first glace has become a resounding success! Congratulations!

Huge congratulations to you Tammy on a half a year quit! I have to also thank you for your blogs, they are both beautiful and touching. Dinner and a movie sounds like an awesome reward for such an epic milestone

I quit on a whim on april 1st because i kinda wanted to make it a joke and see how much i could endure. And hey i did it. Nah i keed. We have to laugh too or else we go insane

I guess you can say this is tradition. For 35 years, I have attended my children and grandchildren's Christmas programs. From standing on stage, in kindergarten, and picking their nose, playing a nativity character, singing holiday tunes to playing wonderful music in there high school bands. I have sat through 2 generations now and have cherished watching God's most precious gifts grow into adulthood. Last night was bittersweet, as my youngest grandson is graduating this year. I sat there last night wondering if I was going to get to see another generation grow. Then it struck me. Why yes there is a possibility because I might have the opportunity to live longer for I am no longer a smoker.

This one is a couple years old but yeah...

I have quit on a whim many times. It typically lasted four hours. I had to set up a more structured plan of attack to quit. Went from 30 to 3 cigarettes a day for three days then to NONE. Not sure how well the step-down method works for most but it is what I had to do.

Ha ha, thanks for the tap dancing hunks Doreen, you've been a constant source of inspiration and support. Your pan has moved mountains for me On a serious note however, thank you for always being around with a kind word and support. Kudos to you, this celebration is as much yours as it is mine !!!