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Going to the ballet with the kid.

So it doesn't matter what stage of our quit we are in we are going to face triggers to wanting a smoke. The earlier you are in your quit the more triggers you will face and you will be surprised how many things you will learn were triggers and you didn't even know. So first rule of triggers avoidance... don't expect your triggers to be concurred over night, it took time to program your brain with all your smoking triggers its going to take time to unprogram them. The first few days of quitting are often the most challenging. You’re likely to have strong regular cravings due to nicotine withdrawal and also from smoking triggers. Being prepared and knowing what to expect can make things easier. As each day passes the cravings occur less and less often. They grow weaker until you’re not thinking of smoking for days, then weeks, then months at a time. You just need to beat the triggers, outsmart the little buggers, and beat them into oblivion one by one. Triggers are all those little habits, experiences, situations and feelings that you have learnt to associate with having a smoke. Some can just be avoided but some can't. So change your routine.... I used to get up, fill the kettle and put it on as I went outside for my first hit... every morning it was the same thing....didn't matter if I needed the loo.... nothing happened before that first smoke.... so I switched it up... get up, go to the dunny, have a shower, then a coffee.... I changed the pattern, and the trigger lost its strength and went away. The whole first year was a master class in avoiding triggers, re-writing them, and deleting them from my mind. Everyone who quits faces triggers, some are the same, some are different.... so oldies and inbetweenies share you tricks of the trade with our newbies... how did you deal with your triggers. Here are some tips from the quit people down under:

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Reading the crapiest of crappy books so I can help the kid with her frickin English homework.

Congratulations @Parsley for being 7 months smoke free. Well done Parsley. 7 months is a nice, solid foundation for a lifetime smoke free. You are doing so well and its great to read your updates when you pop in. Hope you do something special today to celebrate your 7th month of freedom.

16... Omg multitasking sticks....willwo fees never cease?

Kinda looks like a Fraggle....so cute. Congratulations.

and she said YOUNG!

Congratulations @MLMR for being 7 months smoke free. Well done because you have fought to keep your quit despite what life has thrown at you. You should be super proud of yourself because you have grown so much as a person with your quit and are now so much stronger. It has been wonderful sharing your journey and I look forward to many more milestones. You bring so much to the board both to this behind and those ahead and you have become a wonderful support. Keep the quit beautiful.

How can that not be your favourite smell... it is the 2nd best smell in the world, after a Bunnings sausage sizzle.

3....greetings all

Eden by Cacharel Milton Llyod - love Hot Couture by Givenchy Champs Elysees by Guerlain Most days though it's just the body wash, shampoo and deodorant cos someone in my office whinges if we wear smellies.

So I'm looking at this little plastic container with the yellow lid and thinking you've had me fasting since last night, nil by mouth, and now ya want me to fill a cup???? I'm Gunna be sitting here for ages. Hmm....should I dye my hair?....bloody brilliant game of footy last night.

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No pic, but. It's ligit....and I do invoke the SLoX (Slippy's Law of X).... X=6 6th of October City, Egypt

1... Evening Northern Gents ...you do realise the numbers are goin the wrong way? Or morning??...no the Brits are morning...you guys are evening...same as me, jus yesterdee.

Crazy - Gnarls Barkley How can I improve it?

False!!!!! TNP considers watch pro sport on the telly a firm of exercise.

Ball gag

False. TNP is scared of spiders.

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Yeah the whole of Groote island ....and some rural coastal areas in The Territory. The bigger one is off the WA coast, Veronica,...Vonnie is nasty looking, went from cat 1 to 4 overnight but expected to be a 5. Pretty active season this year.

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-3... its always a good day when we can hand out the