Tempest's Squall

haha It has been rough to say the least. But I am making it. The only side effects I am having is extreme lethargy and depression. But I am going strong. Haven't been around much because just thinking about it or talking about it was making me want one and bad too. So I needed a break from it all.

I am a non-smoker. May it last, may it last!

As of October 10th, 2008 (tomorrow)...five days away from my quit date. So much going through my mind. So many emotions running rampant through my body. I feel torn in two. But I am sticking to my quit date. Just so much to learn and study, am I ready? I know that mentally I am there, ready to quit. Physically it will be a fight. However, emotionally I am a wreck! One minute I am thrilled to stop smoking, then the next minute; I am worried I have not done enough. Only time will tell and right…

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This is reason 151 for waiting to quit smoking until Oct. 15th. I have to go for an endoscopic procedure on Friday Oct. 10th and I am getting nervous too. For I truly think it is my gall bladder giving me fits and that means more surgery after this one on Friday. But in the mean time I am still logging my usage and separating myself from my smokes. I can't let this slow me down for my goal date. I want this time to stick and be the quit I brag about. The date that saved my life. The date my n…

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Such a surge of excitement to quit I almost wan to jump right into it. But I think that would be far too hasty. I really need the time to work on the triggers and changing those reactions from smoking to something else. I have noticed that if I keep the log of usage I smoke less and am very much aware of the cig I am smoking. So it is working for me. also it helps to see those triggers, make me take the time to look at why I am smoking, and finally helps me to change my mind and wait a little lo… Continue