June 28, 201412 yr So, I quit 5 months ago. Look understand this, I smoked properly. A couple of packs a day, an attitude that says, "live life, be happy". To me, quitting smoking was about admitting that mortality might actually apply to me. I'll be honest. I am a lot more fun than your partner. But you are far better going home with your partner, they are better looking and better partner material than me. I quit, because my beautiful wife said, "what will I do if you die first?" I have responsibilities. Therefore I will quit. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm On account of my massive ego, I now feel obliged. So, I quit. I read the book, the EasyWay. I quit on vacation. I made a simple decision, I will not smoke when I wake up. I didn't. Did I get craves? Yep. But then I always got craves. The cigarette caused a crave. When I read posts saying, this is easy...I was furious! it's not Effing easy I screamed! It isn't. But actually, it kind of is. Do not Smoke. That is it. There are people that post here, that I would fight for. There are one or two that I would die for; After 5 months...you can all do it. This fat bloke in a skirt guarantees it.
June 28, 201412 yr I quit, because my beautiful wife said, "what will I do if you die first?" I have responsibilities. Therefore I will quit. I love this statement. Very powerful. I didn't want to quit when I started this a year and a half ago. Honestly, I thought if I did want to, I could quit anytime I wanted. It wasn't until my son asked me to quit that I basically said "fine, I'll quit." I really thought I would just quit long enough to satisy his little demand and then start back up again. I had no clue. But I have a responsibility to him and my daughter. I owe them this. I owe myself this. I love them enough to love myself more. And sometimes that's all it takes. One question by someone we cherish to make us see the light. I am so proud of you El Bandito man. You have done awesome !!!
June 28, 201412 yr I simply love your sense of humor. I'm so glad you have made it to 5 months. What a wonderful accomplishment, to say the least!! :D
June 29, 201412 yr I simply love your sense of humor. I'm so glad you have made it to 5 months. What a wonderful accomplishment, to say the least!! :D I second that
June 29, 201412 yr Hey el - I personally think La Bandita is a lucky gal You are doing great and I love the way you are supporting everyone here ... Oh and congrats again on 5 months !
June 29, 201412 yr Stu dear friend......you said it so perfectly....... Your wife is a lucky lady......selfish folk don't care what happens to the ones left behind..... Although my quit is a wee bit longer,you inspired me to fight on when you joined the board...... Hugs Doreen
June 29, 201412 yr Cheers Stu - really great post. Newbies, pay heed to this wise mans words! And congrats on 5 months :)
June 29, 201412 yr Cross dressing sorry golf ball chasing window licking rocket surgeon finally said something smarter than a cat. But I think the mrs was just wishful thinking out loud. She got dancing shoes hidden and probably a car in mind with the insurance. Good job queen of Scotland
June 29, 201412 yr Author Cross dressing sorry golf ball chasing window licking rocket surgeon finally said something smarter than a cat. But I think the mrs was just wishful thinking out loud. She got dancing shoes hidden and probably a car in mind with the insurance. Good job queen of Scotland Logically, given an infinite amount of time even a cat will type a Shakespeare sonnet eventually...
June 29, 201412 yr Good on Mrs El B for saying something that made you think :) Those constant craves were mad weren't they! All day every day, thinking about your next cigarette. No wonder I got so little done, mentally exhausting! So pleased you have 5 fabulous months of freedom my friend! x
June 30, 201412 yr Author Mrs B - despite her obvious terrible taste in men...often says very wise things...
June 30, 201412 yr Congrats... you should be very proud of yourself.. you have done someting AWESOME. Keep on keepin on.
June 30, 201412 yr Stuart, what a lovely thought provoking post...so glad you are here. Thank you for everything you do, and a big Congratulations on five months....
June 30, 201412 yr You are a cool dude (USA) accent lol You are a top chap (English accent) :) What's scottish then?? lol
June 30, 201412 yr Author What's scottish then?? lol Youuuuuuz the bessssssst pint a friend can have....hic.....
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