I woke up today, to a new day

[lv4dogs]

Thanks to some conversations Gina & I had (yes I met Gina's Ark Inc. yesterday, she is an awesome person) and a lot of other reasons I quit smoking today! Gina just really made me wake up when she said that I should stop killing myself. Thanks Gina for the extra push.
No more cigs for me!
So far I'm doing ok, I didn't smoke that much to begin with & usually quit often anyways.
It is a little hard sometimes though, like when other workers are here at work as they ALL smoke, it will be hard around my family as they ALL smoke too (thats about the only times I used to smoke, at work, around family and sometimes one in the evening after work, when I'm outside).
As for my friends well it won't be too hard... I think & hope. Some smoke, some don't, and the ones that do usually don't smoke that much & not inside or around anyone anything like that either.

I hope I can quit for good this time.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Yay! Good for you - I tried and failed a few times before I decided that I was going to stop. Had to be my decision and not to please other people - sounds to me like you've made your mind up! Good luck - take each day at a time

[JenBKR]

Yay congrats! I know how hard it is, I quit close to a year ago, then wavered for a while by having one every once in a while, but then decided to just stop for good. It's so hard, but making the decision to once and for all quit is the best place to start. Good luck!

[Anita Cholaine]

Congrats! That's a great decision...Good luck!

[Corinna]

That girl really des have some kind of magic doesn't she . Good luck and glad you got to meet her.

[Vela]

Good luck with that! It's hard but trust me when you have done it you will be SO glad you did. I used to smoke about 8 years ago, quitting was really hard but boy I sure love not smoking now. Will keep my fingers crossed for you! YOU CAN DO IT!

[Jadapit]

Good for you!! I really need to stop smoking. Gina is so right it will kill you.

[beeniesmom]

Great decision Sue!
Be tough and resist the urge. It gets easier as time passes.
You will always want one but the desire won't be as strong.
You are doing the best thing for yourself and for your loved ones.
Tell those co-workers to smoke outside. If they know what you are trying to do, most likely they will respect your efforts and go away.

[Suki Wingy]

You are right that is an EXCELENT decision!
Just remember how healthyer your pets will be if they never get second hand smoke!

[anna_66]

Good for you! I really hope that you can resist the urge to smoke when everyone else is doing it. I know how hard it is, just try not to be around them when they do it. Honest, it DOES get easier
I've been smoke free for almost a year now and I still want one sometimes. I just try to busy myself with something else, then the craving goes away.
Good Luck!!!

[Jessika]

Oh yay CONGRATS! It seems like everyone is quitting lately! My best friend quit shortly after new years, my mother quit ON new years and you too! That makes me so happy. If you can make it through the first three days, you CAN DO IT! Just chew lots of gum or suckers!

[Chilli]

Wonderful! I love to hear people quitting smoking. Luckily my dad quit a year or two ago and my Mum quit about nineteen years ago as soon as she found out that she was going to have her first baby.
Unfortunately, my Grandmum lost her battle with Lung Cancer(which also caused bone cancer) caused from smoking last year. She wasn't expected to die as soon as she did, but the fluid caused from the Chemo built up around her heart and caused a heart attack. That year leading up to her death was hard on everyone, but especially her. She left behind her two dogs, and it was so sad to see her older dog looking so lost without her.
I'd hate to see that happen to anyone, especially someone like you who has such a passion for animals.
Good luck!!

[Karen]

Congratulations!!!!! Any need for encouragement, let us know! Smoking has killed too many people we know and love, don't let you be one of them!

[lv4dogs]

I want to thank each & everyone of you for your kind words & support. It is working, I'm on day #2 and still no cigs. The only time I really crave one is a few times throghout the day at work, because ALL of my co-workers smoke. And no I can't get them to go outside or away from me, sometimes I can't even get away from them.

It really isn't TOO hard for me as I didn't smoke that much to begin with. I NEVER smoke in my house or around kids or animals or around people who have issues with it and the only time I would smoke in my car is if I was alone (no people or pets).
I usually only smoke about 3 to maybe 7 or so tops (on a bad day) cigs a day. I used to smoke one in the morning, it was my cup of coffee since I don't drink coffee, then maybe I'd smoke a couple while at work, then one when I get home from work. And possibly when my nerves are shot.
Sometimes I'd smoke a couple if I was drinking with friends too.

[Corinna]

Keep it up. You'll feel better for yourself.