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P.S. Would I have smoked? I would have seriously considered it. I did consider it. Thankfully, I was no where around a cigarette. But, I would not have smoked. It would have taken to many purposeful and willful actions contrary to every thing I’ve gone through these past few months and so out of sync with how I think now that I know that I would have NOT smoked. Taking gum with me today. Not much I can do to distract myself from the cravings while standing in a room full of littles because you know, they are not distracting enough. 😂

I started my new job yesterday and what can I say? After not working for 20 years?! I’m sure that I do not need to describe how I was feeling. 😂 But what I do need to say is at some point I started feeling a little harried and agitated so I checked my phone to see what time it was because it just had to be close to my 1::15 lunch break?? I literally almost broke down because it was ONLY just before noon. So, from that point on I was agitated the rest of day. I actually wanted a cigarette off and on for the rest of the day!!! 😡When I finally went to lunch I went to the bathroom and cried for a full minute before I turned that off because I would still be crying, I think. lol Anyway, all of that just to say, “No matter how well that you think you are doing, that monster is still there. Be vigilant! Guard your quit! The rest of your life is just going to have to be one big long NOPE!!!” I’m just hoping today goes a little smoother. ✌️

Congratulations Opah!

The QuitTrain Olympics 😂 more like the Redneck Games with y’all two. @d2e8b8 and @Doreensfree! 😂😂😂 I’ll check in for an update tonight. ✌️

Thank you @Steven Drojensky!

Teaching assistant for a year round private school. Pre K. It’s an entry level position.

So, I went for my first interview this morning and before I made it back home they called and want me to start at 8 in the morning. The pay is not great but I’m hoping it’ll be enough. A couple of my family members seem to feel that I’ve made a mistake. Making me second guess my decision and well, I guess I’ll see. I will not be getting on here as much, but I will try to check in at least once a day. So, I guess that I will not be the first to obtain all of the badges @d2e8b8! HaHa I’ll miss keeping up with y’all so much. See ya soon! ✌️

Thank you @Boo! 🤗

Mornings were the worst for me too. Some mornings I just stayed in bed weeping under the covers. Stuff of nightmares. Although God has the power to see us through we still have to go through it. So I ask for comfort and peace and strength. It’s hard filling the morning with worthwhile activities. So much of it in the past was spent smoking. 😞

NOPE—Smoking is NOT an option! 🙌

Thanks @Mee! 🙏🏻🙌🤗

Thank you @Robbie! I sure do appreciate your words! I’m thankful for our comradeship! 🤗

You were right @d2e8b8! I am a Contributor now and I MISSED the Enterprise! 😞 I wanted a ride.

❤️ Thank you @Kris! Sweet!! Thank you so much @Abby! I’ll be here!!! 🤗

I love this one. An oldie but hilarious every time.

The same @Kris. My kids mental health is so much more healthier than mine ever was or is. 🤗

WooHoo! I’m an EXPLORER now, don’t cha know?

So a smokers Pokémon game?! Who knew?! 😎😎😎 Oops!!! An EX-smokers Pokémon game!!!!!

Great job, @Kris! Make note of the great feelings you get from your accomplishments! Video yourself having a good ol’ shout it out look what I’ve done! I can do this! Look what I’ve accomplished moment! You can refer back to it on those days that can be a test and trial! We are all so happy for you! Isn’t the QuitTrain the best ride of your life?!

I love the badges and I’m glad to see that everyone is having fun with them. So many people tend to take those things too seriously. Like, do or die kinda serious. Anyway, my question is what happens when we all are top level and have no more badges to earn? 😂

This is great @Robbie! 🙏🏻🤗

Kris—all of what you are going through is normal. There is some information on sleep disruption in some of the videos and embedded in some of the personal posts made by members. I’m not good at sharing links and stuff though. I’m sure someone will send you some links. I’m 100 days in and my sleep issues have lessened some. I seem to currently be stuck at 10:30-bed, wake up at 2, wake up at 4:30–start my day. And that’s with a sleep aid. Diphenhydramine and ibuprofen cocktail. I try to have no caffeine after 2:30. But the sleep deprivation is hard to deal with and get through. It makes for some really long days. I’m hoping mine will balance out more when I go back to work. In the beginning of my quit I looked up tips on getting a good nights sleep. Tried most of them and stuck with what worked for me. I do hope that you can get some rest soon!

Well said @Kris!