More than 4 years now without nicotine and a milestone of large proportion

This past January 22 (a few days ago, 1.22.2011) marked the fourth anniversary of my cessation of smoking and nicotine use. I smoked my last cigarette at 10 P.M. on 1.22.2007 in the basement bathroom of Rowan St.

Chantix took my initiative and desire and helped me to make the crucial steps away from nicotine and from the act of smoking.

My determination to remain smoke- and nicotine-free has truly paid off in better health, better cash flow, and so many other things... there is a long list of what is improved...

I don't miss smoking or nicotine highs, even though I now commute about an hour a day (in each direction). My car smells great, and my family is still very much better off without cigarettes in our daily life.

Today, January 28, 2011, the lease ended on my little rental house in Raleigh. Rowan St. is sold, the apartment is long gone, and the rental house is back in the hands of its owners.

I am no longer a Raleigh person. I have moved on to a new life.

I have truly gotten a new life. And joy is with me as is the most beautiful Flower in the Garden.

Peace. Vivid Peace.

Still, no smokes!

HAH! Still no smoking and it's coming up on my fourth anniversary of nicotine freedom!

Interesting... those green Newport signs still trigger me (mildly) sometimes. Whatever chemicals are in those... they're powerfully addictive.

So very lucky

Interesting. No smokes needed, life is hard sometimes, even sad... but still, no smokes.

And the house just sold after 10 months on the market.

Reasons to celebrate. Reasons to breathe easier.

Still not smoking: the NicoTroll will not prevail!

Whuff!!!

1352 days, 12 hours, 22 minutes and 48 seconds smoke free.

47338 cigarettes not smoked.

12 months, 1 day, 14 hours of your life saved.

Your quit date: 1/22/2007 10:00:00 PM