Well folks,
As many of you know, I am going back to school to get my Master's and teaching certification. Last semester, my first semester back in school, was a great success... got wonderful grades, however this semester has been more of a challenge for me and I'm not doing as well as I would like. I have more practicum classes where I have to spend a considerable amount of time in classrooms and such, not to mention the fact that I have a new job, which leaves less time for homework. Unfortunately, my time spent on the SSC has been taking up my valuable homework/study time and my grades are starting to reflect this. School is very important to me and I cannot risk getting bad grades.
I am a bit apprehensive to do this, given my previous track record of leaving and slipping within 3 days, but I feel that at this point, school is very important. I have every intention of keeping my quit and if I feel it sliding, I will be here in a heart beat to regain my focus to continue on.
Unfortunately, the SSC has become a new addiction for me. As such, it doesn't work to "cut back." As we ALL know from smoking, cutting back works in the short term, but we're back to usual amounts in no time at all. Therefore, I think I have to treat this just like smoking... N.O.P.E. - Not one [b]Post[/b] Ever.
I will miss all of you deeply, but at this point, it is necessary for me to move on with my smoke free life and pursue my ambitions of being an Elementary School teacher. I will try to check in from time to time, as time permits. I wish everyone here the best and I really will miss you all.
Crave the Quit!
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[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 108
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,723
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $356.4
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28
