GypsyButterfly

The last time I had a drink was, eight months ago. I don't care for beer or wine. Though, do get a taste for mixed drinks (such as, Long Island Iced Tea) every now & then. Alcohol has never been a part of my or my & my husband's life, so, we don't tend to associate with anyone like that either. Which certainly helps. Of course, I was always a solo smoker. I never cared to smoke around others. I didn't even want to go outside if a neighbor was standing out there. I considered it my private time.

Hi, Slow. I don't always have time to respond to posts, so, I can be a lurker too :) Hope you're enjoying what you're reading, are receiving good support & making friends.

Hello & welcome, Shea. Hope that your quit goes well, you enjoy your time here, find the support you need & make many new friends.

Hello & welcome, Kps. I go back & forth with my quits. They haven't lasted more than a few days. I smoke a couple of packs a month. The thing is, I was a non smoker most of my life. Yet, it seems as difficult to stop as it does for those who have been smoking since they were a kid & having a couple of packs a day. I do hope you enjoy your time here, receive the support you need & make many new friends.

I haven't visited lately, but, tried this past week. I use Chrome, but, it came up the site wasn't secure. I also tried with Firefox & Explorer, same thing. It looks like that's been corrected. I figured the certificate just needed to be renewed. I wasn't taking any chances, in case, the site had been hacked or something.

Sugar packets & napkins you can score at any fast food place. Straws & condiments too. If you come back with someone else's pants & have no idea whose they are, then, hopefully, a good time was had by all.

I've played the Movie title in my pants game. For example, A Walk in the Woods....in My Pants. Depending on the title, some of them could be quite funny. I don't really know Nancy, so, not sure what business (or pleasure) I'd be having in her pants. Is she wearing them? Am I wearing them? Is this a pair built for two? There are many possibilities for this.

My husband & I watched that last Sat. We both like Bill Murray & Melissa McCarthy. I thought it had some humorous & touching moments. You're right about that end speech. We should all be so fortunate that someone says something so uplifting about us.

Maybe if it's a bar of chocolate with bits of bacon in it. That could work. I do prefer dark or semi sweet chocolate. I don't know if those would do better than milk chocolate. One of my favorite salty sweet treats is chocolate covered pretzels.

If that's the case, then, I prefer clams or tacos (or whatever other food euphemism people use) more. Now back to the previous intent Babs had for this thread.

I grew up having sausage more than bacon, so, I tend to make/get that for breakfast more often. Sometimes I do have a taste for bacon. I do like sweet & salty/savory together. I don't think I'd care for chocolate & bacon, though.

I'm not sure what your particular loss is. I've lost things of sentimental value. I've lost a home. I've lost pets. I've lost family. I've lost friends. None of it is easy. I can understand wanting to find comfort in a smoke. Don't go there. You've come too far. Sending good thoughts & big hugs. I work from home, so, am online throughout the day. You're welcome to pm, if you need to vent or anything.

Good for you. Day 5. Taking walks are a good overall exercise. If you're near a park or anywhere that's more in nature, I'd suggest walking there. Even if you can't go very far at first. It will still be peaceful & serene.

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Hello & welcome, Lila. It's not easy, but, it sounds like you're standing strong. I can't really add anything regarding improvements. I was only smoking the past five years & at most, a pack a week. I was down to half, when I joined a few weeks ago. If there have been changes, they're subtle, because, I haven't noticed anything. Other than, I need to find a new indulgence. Sending good thoughts & big hugs your way.