Day 209 as an ex-smoker

Hello everyone!

It has been many days since I put down my last cigarette. Quitting smoking has been a great thing...

I still want a smoke from time to time, but nothing strong enough to get me to go to a store and buy any. I keep telling myself that if I make it to 75 or 100 years, I can think about smoking a few... but I've got LOTS of years before that happens.

For now? My breath is noticeably sweeter and my teeth clean up very nicely. My clothes smell like me (plus some deodorant). And my hair smells like shampoo. Nice...

It's delightful to answer "I don't smoke" when asked. Really it is.

Until next time,

Listen to some nice music, keep the faith, and don't let tobacco rule your life.

194 days without Nicotine

I've now surpassed the half-year mark by a good bit...

I've really thought about smoking lately. I've almost felt like I could start again and just quit later. But my body doesn't want it any more, and my brain is learning (still)...

Really, nicotine is a forever addiction, methinks.

But the nicotine demon can stuff it where the butt don't shine. I'm still free. Free at last...

Observations after a vacation, day 183

WOW.

More than half a year. No smokes, no nicotine.

Still, the nicotine addict says, "Look at those people outside the restaurant. They're lucky. They get to smoke."

But, the ex-smoker says, "Maybe not as fun as smoking, but wow, smell that mountain air!

Observations of an Ex-smoker, 7.11.2007

I had a *real* urge yesterday. The strongest in a long time...

I got through it. I kept focusing on the benefits of NOT smoking... the benefits of NO junk in my system...

Whew. Diet Coke really causes issues with smoking. I have to stop drinking Diet Coke.

Got through it. Again.