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I got quite the education on vaping tonight and this from a 17 year old kid. A junior in high school. I had heard he was vaping but the last time he was here I wasnt. So tonight was my opportunity to ask him about it. In front of his parents. Yes, they know that he vapes even though he's not of age ? He says he uses the non nicotine vape but my argument was is that safer? And just because the manufacturer says there's no nicotine in them, how does he know for sure? And if there isn't, what's in it to keep you going back for more? He says that he guesses about 50% of high school kids are vaping! I then told him of the teenager who was hospitalized for wet lung. I also told him how when I was his age smoking was allowed literally everywhere not realizing all the damage smoking does. And how I was his age and had people my age telling me not to smoke and how I wish I had of listened. Twenty years from now is when we will start seeing the ramifications of vaping. There can be nothing good about inhaling vapor. Moisture causes mold, will this be the new number 1 lung disease? Lastly I told him about the three inhalers I use daily and the cost of each one and told him that if I didn't care about him I wouldn't be telling him any of this. I'm happy to say that he was actually pretty receptive to what I said and said he needed to hear it.

My distractions were staying glued to the boards whether it was reading, posting, replying to posts, celebrating milestones and especially socializing and playing games. It was a great way to keep my mind busy and off the constant craves.

I agree with everyone Linda, don't be so hard on yourself. If anything be proud of yourself for throwing that damn cigarette down the disposal. You're in charge now! And I hope that your floors turn out beautiful even if it is taking longer than expected....

See you next year boo, merry Christmas

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

False, not allowed here. Our shops say no shirt, no shoes, no service. TNP is fluent in more than one language

I've got eyes in the back of my head

A head above the rest

Good to see you @Lilly, beautiful picture!

Congratulations again runfree

Congratulations on four years quit runfree!

Up ahead

Stop by and pick me up @Linda Thomas !!

True, as stated already there is no Christmas at our house this year TNP owns a pair of overalls

Half full Flu shot or not

You've been gone too long miss Jane....

You're doing great Kate and any of those treats sound good to me

Congratulations Kate, you're officially done with Hell week! I think carrot cake is a perfect reward for such a hard week

Yes it is weegie but have you ever tried to take a selfie with a flip phone?! Lol

Great post lust I wanted to share that one preparation step I took was to stop smoking where I normally smoked so that when I quit I didn't associate those places with smoking.

This one I call "Dont eat me now"

Hats, although it doesn't really get cold enough here to warrant buying either lol Wrapping paper or gift bag?

Isn't it great Kate? I noticed right away that my hands and feet were so much warmer now

Country, actually suburbs Quilt or comforter

That's awesome @notsmokinjo, what a good kid you got there No, no liquor gifts given this year TNP will leave out cookies and milk for santa