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!

[lv4dogs]

Thanks everyone!
The only trouble I have had so far is when the co workers are here, they smoke up a storm. But I've been good so far!

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

You've got that right! I'm going to write up a short post about our meeting here in a minute!

[Queen of Poop]

Very good for you!!! Give up that nasty habit, we need you around for a good long while. My husband gave it up 4 years ago this May. If he can quit and stay quit anyone can. You have my total support!!

[Corinna]

We need to send her here 22 year old son took it up about 18 months ago . Ran out one day and no money man I almost killed him rotten atitude

[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!

[pnance]

Good for you, you'll definately feel better in the end. My dad smoked for about 30 years before he finally gave it up about 4 years ago, believe me if he can quit I know you can do it!!!