Thank you Mercy for reminding me how great it is to be a non-smoker. I have been to several social gatherings and I just love that I don't have to leave the room or the party. I get to stay for all of the action and it really is a great feeling knowing I won't miss anything by having to leave for a smoke. It made me laugh to read about how your friends lit up right after getting out of the car. I remember that feeling, always thinking about when I will be able to have my next cigarette. I don't miss that at all!
Thanks for reinforcing what I already know, but needed to hear - it's great to be a non-smoker!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/22/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 53
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,719
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $212
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9
I went to a Wedding this weekend and the same thing happened, the people around me were all smokers and ever 1/2 hr. or so they would go outside to smoke and come back all smelly. Boy did it feel to good to say I do not have to do that anymore.
Hoorah for us!
:)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/1/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 74
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,866
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $370
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 5
Doesn't it feel good to realize how far you have come? Way to go Mercy!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/29/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 46
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 559
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $187.68
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 32
Way to go Mercy - You reminded me of why this quit is so important...I remember the days when I was ALWAYS going outside and trying to sneak smokes in between trips from place 1 to place 2. Freedom is a good thing!
Windy
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 244
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,894
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1220
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 23 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 6 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16
Thats great news MERCY, you keep that beautiful quit. I think all of us reach a point were we see this ugly addiction for what it is, and really its hard work...its alot nicer to be smoke free...all the best jeanigirl
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/28/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 15
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 200
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $71.25
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 11
YAY Mercy!!! Good for you :) I'll bet you feel great today for it too.
Ahh, another success :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/2/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 41
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,034
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $332.51
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 13 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20
Well,
Last night was my first night out. Meaning.....out with the girls.
I had two beers (I next to never drink)...and we heard this awesome band. Had fun dancing. I don't go out too often like that and I was worried as the whole group smokes.
I was amazed that I didn't think about it too much. At one point (just once) I even went outside with them when they had to smoke,rather than stay inside alone. I didn't even fancy the thought to cheat. Can you believe that????
Infact.... I was glad I was quit. All night they had to go outside. I didn't have to do that anymore. And....when they came back in....they stunk. Of course, I wouldn't tell them that.....but they did stink...and bad.
So another hurdle accomplished. I even laughed to myself when we got out of the car and both of them quick lit up as we walked to the club. They only had time for about 3 or 4 drags off the cigarette. What a waste...... especially at what they cost!!
Guess what I am saying is............For the first time I saw the addict...from outside the box looking in.
Mercy
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/21/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 112
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,248
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $500.64
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 14 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 49 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51
