I noticed today that the counter on the blog had turned 180 days since my hypnosis session and formal quit time. I almost missed that I had reached the milestone all ex smokers eventually reach... 6 months and counting.
The last 6 months have not been without temptation and some degree of failure. I wouldn't be truthful with you if I told you that I hadn't touched as a single smoke in the last 6 months. Honestly, that would be a total fabrication. I have, on occasion... and usually under the influence of legal intoxicants, succumbed to the temptation to smoke a cigarette. Please understand that this has not made me a smoker, but just continued to reinforce that quitting was a good idea. I still consider myself a non-smoker, and I don't intend to restart the habit.
That being said, I'm glad that the process of quitting has been as easy as it has been. I am still using replacement therapy including either a patch or nicotine lozenge daily. I really don't know if I need them or if they are just a crutch. I don't really care at this point as long as I continue not smoking. As the doctor said... the patch is a whole lot better for your health then smoking.
Well... that's it for now. I hope that in another 180 days I can write about the next major milestone being as unremarkable as the first. I assume that at some point it won't be about counting anymore. It will just be something that I look back at and wonder why I ever smoked in the first place.
- ND
PS - The $680ish saved so far is helping to finance my petroleum addiction.
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9 comments:
Nice job Uncle Dan!
I am really proud of you for quitting smoking and the amount of money you have saved is INSANE! I hope you keep doing it! I LOVE YOU!
Love,
Emmy!
BTW? Do you have a youtube account?
I do have an account on YouTube, but I dont have a special page set up or anything. Why do you ask?
- ND
PS- Love you too.
PSS - Thanks for the encouragement.
I'm chewing about 10 pieces of nicotine gum a day.
It seems to be working, although I'm at like 3 weeks.
Also, I'm not counting an occasional cigar.
Bro. Dave
Cigars and pipes should be considered outside the non-smoking clause, because they smell better and make you look smart and sophisticated. ; )
I hear the word sophisticated in the voice of "The Ladies Man" character from SNL. Did anyone else?
Just wanted to know... your welcome! Love ya!
Love,
Emmy
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Google it.
OMG! Bacon floss...
I didn't have to google it. It's the damn funniest thing I've heard since I don't remember when...
Jim... You are a magnificant bastard. If only you would write a manefesto... you would have your first devoted follower.
- ND
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