"You cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage to turn away from the shore"

I didn't write this but thought it might help a newbie realize exactly what they're dealing with. How do you feel about a friend who has to go everywhere with you? Not only does he tag along all the time, but since he is so offensive and vulgar, you become unwelcome when with him. He has a peculiar odor that sticks to you wherever you go. Others think both of you stink. He controls you totally. When he says jump, you jump. Sometimes in the middle of a blizzard or storm, he wants you to come to… Continue

I am a nicotine addict!

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It's hard to find a real hero these days. People are worshipping pro athletes that are little more than thugs, Movie stars worshipped till they think they are a god. More bad examples are looked up to than good ones can be found. But we have one in our midst.

I'm 2 years older than Michael Patterson. What makes me so special that I sit here fairly healthy & broken all the rules for most of my life & can do pretty much what I want while he suffers his torment. Not knowing what t…

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As I was making the real decision to quit back in 2004, one of my reasons was anger. No not road rage or the anger from being wronged, but a self inflicted anger. I was so angry at myself for smoking for so long. I was angry at myself for allowing my selfish pleasure to take the place of my loved ones. I was angry at myself for letting cigarettes have so much control over my life. I was angry at myself for wasting so much money on smoking. I was angry at myself for putting this off for such a…

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I was scared to death. I had been smoking way too long to live through withdrawals.

What is it about quitting that just scares the hell…

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