You guys... The one day that I don't manage to log in till this hour and you surprise me with this??? Maybe I should do that more often...lol
Seriously now... Wow! What an honor! I've been on this site long enough to recognize how big this is - there are quite a few of the "big names" in the gallery of HOF. And now me??? Thank you. I know I have said it before, but I would not be here today without each and every one of you guys. I owe my quit to this site - mods, old timers, new comers... you are all part of this.
It is amazing to see how we connect with each other, how easy it is to give advice, how easy it becomes to reach out when you know that you will get help... I am a pretty private person, used to handle my problems without asking for help. And I did try at the beginning to do just that. But, when you realize that this is one battle that you don't have to fight on you own, that there are always people here that will give you that little nudge so you can move forward (or a serious kick in the ash if they feel you're ready to move backwards...), that changes your whole perception. And you realize that these friendships are part of what keeps you quit. And you start helping the new comers. And that is when you realize that you are not a rookie anymore.
So this is what you gave me over these months. Friendship, warmth, support... and the confidence that I can come here at all times and cry for help without feeling I will be judged as weak or whiny (even though I KNOW that is how I felt....lol)
And guys, don't worry, I will reward myself BIG for the one year anniversary... more about it in a couple of weeks...
I cherish each and every of you. And I hope I will manage to give at least as much as I receive from this site.
Keep the quit
Cristina
My Mileage:My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 331
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 11,585
Amount Saved: $1,506.05
Life Gained:Days: 31
Hrs: 12
Mins: 1
Seconds: 12
