I cannot believe that yesterday I wanted to smoke as bad as I did. I started my new job and I just have to share this with all of you.
Today was AWESOME! Not only am I part of the lead team (management team), I have an administrative assistant! My day started with a managers meeting consisting of the plant lead team (me included). Every area reported, and then the mill manager told me what I will be responsible for reporting every day. My opinion was asked on a couple of issues; which I was able to present in an intelligent manner. I was off to an awesome start!
The day progressed. I was taken to lunch with 5 members of this lead team and the conversation was very positive. The subject of golf came up and all of a sudden I find myself included as part of some company tournament thingy (I have no idea what you call it). This part may not be so good. I hope they have a good sense of humor. :blush:
After lunch, THIS IS THE AMAZING PART� I was talking with my boss (the controller). Out of no where, he told me that he quit smoking 2 weeks ago! Someone try to tell me God doesn�t put us in places for a reason; go ahead, tell me. I told him about my quit and we talked about his. Of course, I just had to tell him about this site and how wonderful being quit is. I even included the part about how quitting has changed my life.
So a new chapter begins in my smoke free life. I have the opportunity to reach out to yet another quitter and help them in the quit process. I am now working in the capacity I have been working towards for a long time, and I make a lot more money.
Is quitting the best thing I have ever done for myself? You better believe it! I absolutely love this smoke free life. I am a positive, confident person with a bright future instead of an addict hiding from the world. Thank you so much for helping me get here. I could not have done it without all of you.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 409
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,195
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1431.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 36 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13