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Hey everyone, I is back, had a great smoke free holiday

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Nope

I finally cracked it. 2 weeks and 18hrs in. I'm using an app to track my progress. Going the gym regularly so I feel the benefit there. Playing football with my 7yo son, feeling the benefit there. Better energy levels all round. Money in the pocket and not being wasted on the sticks of death is a massive factor in my quit, maybe not more than playing footy with my son but up there like. All in all feeling very good. And the bank balance is looking better without spending nigh on £60 per week to kill myself.

NOPE!

I would like to say, Ummmmm... Nope

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Still getting urges but I'd say I'm on the low end of the amount of them. Seeing the urges as just thoughts at the moment. I'd say I think about them 2 or 3 times a day. It's pretty easy to bat them away at the moment with the benefits being felt in other parts of my life. I bought Nicotine gum when I originally started this thread, and when I originally meant to pack it in in March. The gum is still there but I don't want to take any of it because I actually feel like I don't need it and I don't want to have nicotine in my body at this point and definitely not in the future. From previous experience the gun makes me feel as bad as I do when I was smoking. I used to suffer strong anxiety straight after and during a ciggie and I'd get the same feeling from the gum. I feel confident this time. Feeling good.

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G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required).

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G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required).

OO I don't even know what this is but ... it seems appropriate!

I like your attitude tocevoD That really is half the battle (probably more than 1/2). Focusing on the positives you're seeing now and realizing just how bad smoking made you feel. Keep that train of thought and you'll be successful!!

Great job @tocevoD

Good to hear you have two weeks behind you @tocevoD, that's great

Love yer enthusiasm, Doreen! But I think the score is Overcome -2 Doreen -3 Me -4

I went with a combination stain/polyurethane @Brioski. The only brand available where I live that's a combo stain/polyurethane is this one: Varathane. I got it at Home Depot in the paint department. They have several different color options. Some have a satin finish whereas others are gloss. I'd go satin . If you want to know the specific process I used, shoot me a PM and I'll give you a step be step description. My concern with your project would be the kind of wood your accordion doors are made from. Most I've ever seen are either plywood or a thin laminate over plywood (to keep them light for opening and closing). If that's the case with yours, it may be tricky sanding them and then applying a natural wood finish. Plywood or laminates don't take well to heavy sanding then depending on the wood grain once they are sanded, how will they look with a natural wood finish? From your comment above I assume they are currently painted? Like I said earlier, feel free to shot me a PM with whatever info. on your doors that you have - pic would be great too! I'll do the best I can to give you recommendations. Here's my big coffee table after 3 coats of finish with a light sanding between coats. One more coat tomorrow, a light sanding and then an application of paste wax & ... it's done

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Do we need a DIY thread .? Just saying Lol x

Well done .. You are seeing so much beniefts Already. We are proud of you !

Excellent toc!!! What are some tools you use when/if urges come on? Proud of u!!

Bacon

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This is an awesome update @tocevoD! I’m so proud of and happy for you! Keep up the great quit!

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Thank you, reci!! I’ll snap a pic and pm u when I can, busy week this week. Maybe over the weekend. I haven’t started anything yet. I’ll have to see what kind of wood/material it is. Thank you for the offer!!

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Congratulations Robin. Well done and keep it up. Best wishes.

Cristóbal Quit Date: 14 October 2012 Posted on QSMB Jul 25 2010 by JWG. She was 17 and thought it was cool She was 18 knew she was in control She was 19 living in the fast lane She was 20 and would quit before hitting 21 She was 21 and thought new years eve was better She was 22 the new job was to much stress right now She was 23 and her fiancée smoked anyways She was 24 the baby would be fine, what’s a little nicotine She was 25 what else is there for a stay at home mom to do She was 26 job interviews are just to demanding She was 27 in this job you have to be social She was 28 her uncle just died but she would be alright She was 29 thinking this time Im ready and 30 is my number She was 30 maybe just one more year She was 31 who can handle a divorce all alone She was 32 working two jobs and life’s to hard She was 33 and the new boy friend doesn’t mind anyhow She was 34 wedding plans are all she could do She was 35 his kids are so wild , just need the break time to time She was 36 a quit would have to wait , to much on her plate She was 37 forty wont be to late She was 38 a daughter and two steps sons a mini van and career She was 39 one more year and so done She was 40 are you crazy and gain weight She was 41 and probably couldn’t anyways She was 42 and enjoy smoking She was 43 but I should try, just for a month She was 44 her little girl smoking, and wonders what went wrong She was 45 The Doctor said it wasn’t good She was never 46 In Memory of JWG - Reposted by Cristóbal JWG Died of Lung Cancer shortly before his 4 Year Anniversary, 6 weeks after his diagnosis. Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/10730-jwg-post-she-was-16-and-beautiful-jul-25-2010/

That’s really nice reci!! It def seems warmer. I’m redoing my accordion closet doors and was wondering how to start. I got some citrus paint peel stuff to help before I sand. Then winging a stain color. A poly finish is all u need after stain? You’re making me feel better abt this project lol. Yes Sandi very hot and humid in Jersey too. AC to the rescue. The service for my former student is Thursday, parents asked some of us to speak so I am. Oy. Sad all around.

Thank you for your support! Much rejoicing and shoe rewards!

That does look great Reciprocity!! It's a rainy very humid Sunday here in NYC so I'm just staying in with the AC on.

Thank you!!

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