So I went to this massive party at my alma mater, kind of a reunion thing with bands and hot dogs and drunkenness lots of old friends...most of them smokers.
I didn't smoke!!
I was really worried about the temptation because these are the people I started smoking with, and because this is the type of situation that I bought cigarettes for, when I first started smoking, and because I knew there would be moments when a cigarette would be just the thing, would feel like me.
But it wasn't that bad! I definitely craved, but I didn't even consider grabbing a cigarette and lighting. I knew how disappointed in myself I would be if I smoked. I just kept in my mind all of the reasons I didn't want to smoke. I may have become a bit of an annoyance to the smokers, perhaps, but I didn't smoke!!!!
Now I can go anywhere and do anything and know I can handle not smoking without ruining my fun. It takes preparation and mindfulness, but it was worth it. Smoking isn't me anymore!
Oh, I also wanted to share my five-month reward. It just worked out to be about five months, but I've been working on it for a long time.
I got a new job!!!
The one I have is stressful and lonely and very very deadline driven (I'm a bureau reporter). My new job is going to be much more pleasant and goal-driven and friendly. I'm going to be a marketing coordinator for the red cross. This is my last full week of work at my old job.
Anyway, that's all here. Hope everyone has a lovely, smoke-free week.
Quitter
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/3/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 157
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,149
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $337.55
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17
