MarylandQuitter

Instead of smoking in the garage while drinking my morning coffee or sitting outside polluting the fresh air with wafting cigarette smoke, I can now enjoy my coffee inside or on the deck while I read the forum. No cigarette smoke to get in my eyes or act as a distraction to the peace and quiet of nature. Here are a couple of pictures I took yesterday on a misty Maryland morning as seen looking out the windows of the great room. Love my no smoking life!

Have you ever worn leg warmers? If so, do you still wear them? Do you still play Simon?

1 dog and 1 cat. We had a hamster that the kids named Chad (after my their uncle, my brother) but the cat killed it. No more kids in the plans. My wife says 3 is enough but I grew up watching Eight Is Enough so...lol

First, will the guest of honor be present?

When the thought of smoking enters your mind, what is your first thought to counter it?

6 months is a HUGE milestone!!! Congrats, Melody!

I will not smoke today. Today I promise to not smoke.

How are you today, Gabby?

What is happening to your child?

Way to go, Evelyn!! Please don't ever be concerned about using the SOS system because it's why we have it. Only be concerned about not using it because it could make the difference in whether or not you smoke. Things are tough but you're much stronger and more durable. :)

You say that you're the queen of relapsing but there are others who've relapsed many more times than you have and are now enjoying long quits. The only quit that matters is the present one. The rest have no influence on this quit. Our emotions aren't always indicative of the truth. Are you happy when you've relapsed and are afraid to quit again? You're happy when you've made the decision to quit and put out your last cigarette and then that happiness fades. So what? Quitting smoking isn't about making making us feel all warm and fuzzy - it's about saving our lives come hell or high water. It's about keeping our quits as we navigate through our ever-changing lives and not smoking for this day only, no matter what obstacles or challenges that may come our way. As your quit ages, you'll become comfortable in your new life of not being a slave to nicotine. Right now you most likely associate smoking with your coping mechanism to experience life. Smoking is your back-up plan but as you put another day in the books as a non-smoker, you will have learned new ways to cope without smoking. You may not be aware of this each day, but once you reach longer periods of being quit, you'll be a happy non-smoker because of this. You won't always be happy (who is?) but you will always be happy that you're not a smoker. Get through today and deal with tomorrow when it comes. Hang in there and keep this quit. :yes:

I see you around but noticed that you haven't posted much. Are you doing okay?

We're here Amy. Remember that sometimes our minds can be our own worst enemy. It sounds like you're holding your own but please remember to stay close to this board and post and SOS if you need to. We'll be here and put some coffee on when you're ready. :)

Hope you're having a great birthday, TAC! I assume you're on the road somewhere with your new RV. Hope you're able to get on the internet pretty soon and check in.

Hi Gabby! Nice to meet you and thanks for introducing yourself. It's 11 PM here in the eastern part of the United States. :) How is your quit going right now? Is it easy or are you struggling with anything?

She's been around, just hasn't posted.

What were you eating?

I got the coffee covered. :)

I never thought I could enjoy my coffee more without a cigarette. My morning coffee and cigarettes was a ritual that I looked forward to and now, it's makes me sick think of ruining a perfectly brewed cup of coffee with a nasty cigarette. Now instead of hovering outside to smoke, I sit in my chair, feet up, drinking coffee and reading this forum. Can't beat that.

Upper body (power) this morning

Permission granted to Quit Train to post and use these pictures from Adbusters.Org as long as they stay on this site. :) Joe Chemo The real Marlboro Country Philip Morris in Asia Utter Kool cigaretttes, Fool Tobacco executives hide behind sexy models

You're the first person that I've ever heard of that never tried asparagus. I like to grill it. I like bean green casserole but I prefer my green beans to be partially cooked by boiling. I like them still crunchy. crunchy munchy

Welcome back, Jimmy!

Fortunately you can walk nearly a mile. All you need to do is give your best. :)

You posted this in the exercise thread. Have you done this yet today? If not, do it and get your mind away from smoking.