The locals appear friendly.
You know. I think this is my last time at quitting smoking, because I am never going to start smoking again. Now… I am not saying that I will never ever have a drag again, because I’ve seen too many ex-smokers have a drag when they are a bit pissed or stressed but right now I feel like I won’t be a “smoker” again.
I can’t believe how slowly I am going through money, though it helps that I am taking my lunch to work as well.
Dudes, when you smoke and buy a coffee and buy your lunch you can say bye bye to at least $23. And my breathing, last night we went for a walk and I kept doing little jogs, because I WANTED to. I had energy and… stuff.
I’ve been patchless the past 2 days and feel ok, not grumpy, just probably a little more straightforward with some people than usual.
Other things I have noticed:
* Wow, the day is REALLY long with no ciggie breaks
* People really… smell after a ciggie
* The ocean is really salty – I think I am getting my sense of taste back
* Pubs smell like they did when I was a kid – presumably I am getting my sense of smell back too.
* I am saving money on gum too. At least $7 a week.
Also, I have now ascertained that those first ten days were the worst, I don’t want to start smoking so that I have to go through those 10 days again.
So. Yay. Go me.
What? The gym? **whistles innocently**
Oh. THE GYM.
It was… fine. Nothing overly shocking but you know, it’s never going to be fucking delightful to have a fat pinch test done is it?
Luke, the trainer, had empathy and was gentle with me. I am booked in for my introductory session next Friday arvo. On the positive side I am about as flexible as you can get (lucky Mick) and I have extremely strong abdominal muscles.
Apparently these muscles are merely hiding under a gazillion layers of fat.
Wee, little fuckers, come out, come out wherever you are.
And thank YOU for all of your lovely comments… you like me, right now, you like me!
Now, go and pre-order this book… Free postage if you do it before February 3rd! Unless you are in the UK or Ireland, in which case get OFF YOUR ARSE AND GET DOWN THE SHOPS!
You are amazing baby. So So SO proud of my girl.
My bruises are gone now, so those first 10 days? A memory
Yes.
I am very lucky
you know, habits form during 40 days. if you servive 40 days “being good”, then you won the battle. so hang on!!
this year must be “the year of health” because everyone seems to take care of themselves. including me, my BF and many friends, too.
You can do it!
I remember feeling the same when Blair and I gave up smoking. He has never even had a drag since and he used to smoke way more than me. All of a sudden everything else stinks!! I can’t stand the smell of smoke on people and I cringe when I see people smoking but….. if i am off my face I quite often scab a drag, then regret all 3 seconds of the hideous experience.
holy moly you are going great guns
a friend of mine has quit smoking and she said her senses are in absolute overload now… must be a cool feeling!
(ooh and a PLUG! thanks comrade!)
Arghhhhhhhhhh! Lala, i am with you, i’ve been going to a quit clinic and my quit day is tomorrow (on a friday?????). I am saying goodbye to my little cancer sticks with a bottle of woine (to myself) and 1000 of the little blighters – my lungs don’t know what’s hit them, oh well, go out on a high (and a hangover). lady at the clinic said she wants me to wear patches for 3 months – so not the look I was going for the beach in Brazil. Oh Well.
I salute you sister! x x x x x
Ha. I am about as Flexible as a tree trunk. And abdominal muscles? What are they?
YOU ARE AWESOME.
This is awesome. We went about 4 days of giving up caffeine before having a relapse. I wish I had your willpower.
Well done, Possum! The days ARE bloody long without a cigarette break, aren’t they? It has ALWAYS pissed me off the amount of breaks smokers have at work. Hallelujah, she’s seen the light, people. Well done, La La. xxx