Man of the Year Awards

[manker]

I am glad to hear that tho' I was unaware that you weren't feeling so good. It is also good to read about you giving up smoking, I'm afraid that we're in the same boat. I gave up initially last March, just before the babe was born - he is blooming, incidently. Thank you for asking

My non-smoking status lapsed more than a month back, but I'm back suffering with the cravings now and have been for a little under 2 weeks. It's not pleasant but, like you, I think I'll succeed. Eventually

[Everose]

They say the important thing is not to 'quit' quitting, Manker. Now that is an adjustment for me. All my life I am told not to be a 'quitter'........stay right in there........don't give up! Now I am trying to say 'keep quitting, keep quitting, keep quitting!!'

Dang. 'Quit' has such a clear, concise, snapping sound to it, doesn't it?



Manker, while in the hospital, they had me wear this little heart monitor. (No heart problems, that was checked out very thoroughly, and mine is working great, but they made me wear one anyway.) Anyway, I 'snuck' out about six times during my stay for a quick smoke outside. They finally told me I wasn't fooling anyone, that while outside smoking, my monitor beeped at their desk and drove them crazy as my heart rate went up considerably each time I smoked. Kind of showed me the effect it does have on you, though.

[manker]

It surely does. If only the reality of it were the same - once you've quit, there is no going back. Regarding other things too, not just smoking.

I fear I may be a slave to the weed until such a time as it's banned in my local pub, that's the only place my defences seem to slip

[Everose]

I think I understand what you are saying, Manker. Sometimes, the habits, the friends, the good moments and memories and the haunts are lost, too, in making such a change? ................

It is a scary thing to start making new ones of all the above.





But a challenge, too, no?


A rough one for me is Mr. Cloud smokes. Tis a hard thing. I don't want to become a nagging reformed smoker. He lives here too, and has his rights.


HEY!!!! I think I figured it out, Manker. I need to find me a 'smokeless' pub where I can spend some time in!

[manker]

I am looking forward to becoming a nagging ex-smoker

You're right though in both instances of what you say above, it is a challenge - and one that I am inspired by ... sometimes. Often though, since I'm not prepared to change my lifestyle dramatically, the temptation to light up while drinking gets the better of me.

It's going to be a bit tricky for you too if Mr Cloud (curious pet name ) continues to smoke indoors but you seem a lot more confident that I at this moment. Is there no possibility you could turn him into a porch smoker?

[Everose]

Very strong possibility. He has already volunteered to not smoke in the house. That will help a lot. We smoke a lot on the patio with our coffee, though. I will have to avoid the patio for awhile. Or take some carrots or something to munch on.


Oh my gosh. Carrots. Relish Plate. Thanksgiving Dinner at my parents.

I need to get myself and my relish plate I am taking ready. I am late!!!!


Have a great Thanksgiving Day everyone!


Later!!

[Strangelove]

We dont celebrate it here, but have a good one Everose