It's been 4 years and more than 4 months since I quit smoking. I've not had any nicotine of any kind since my quit date, 1.22.2007 (10:00 P.M. exactly).
And now, to strengthen my heart, I've had no caffeine for more than two weeks. I had cut down dramatically some time back, but have now pretty much left it in the dust. No headaches or sleepiness now. Just plain sodas, water, decaf, and good stuff like juice and milk. Well, maybe a beer now and again!
My life is on a tack that's pretty hopeful. And I've gotten to this part of the Journey to Bodhi without nicotine!
Peace to all. Back soon.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
Still hanging in there!
Today, I am STILL smoke-free and my real weight is only about ~10 lbs more than it was when I graduated from college. I actually lost weight this past 12 months.
No Smokes. No kidding. No worries. I'm not looking back!
From my http://quitnet.com gadget (edited for brevity):
1504 days, 15 hours, 54 minutes and 14 seconds smoke free.
52663 cigarettes not smoked.
13 months, 12 days, 6 hours of your life saved.
Your quit date: 1/22/2007 10:00:00 PM
No Smokes. No kidding. No worries. I'm not looking back!
From my http://quitnet.com gadget (edited for brevity):
1504 days, 15 hours, 54 minutes and 14 seconds smoke free.
52663 cigarettes not smoked.
13 months, 12 days, 6 hours of your life saved.
Your quit date: 1/22/2007 10:00:00 PM
Friday, January 28, 2011
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.
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.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
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.
Interesting... those green Newport signs still trigger me (mildly) sometimes. Whatever chemicals are in those... they're powerfully addictive.
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