2 years today since me and these bad boys parted ways.Some days now I forget what an accomplishment it is to stop smoking after 20 years. Occasionally I still want one. Some days I can't remember the exact date that I quit. I don't remember the smell, the control it had over me, the impact on my health or my wallet. Most days I can't remember the struggle which is probably why on odd days I think a cigarette would be just the thing. When I do take the time to stop and remember I recall the battle of a lifetime, and I feel very, very proud of this achievement. It's amazing what I can do when I put my heart and mind to things.
Wow - I really think you should be celebrating tonight. It is a magnificent achievement and a testament to your determination.
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud! I don't even know you and I'm so proud! You should celebrate it. Maybe spend how much you would have spent on them in a month on something just for you!!
ReplyDeleteThat is such an achievement! you should definitely be proud of yourself. Make sure you walk a little taller tomorrow!!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness - 20 years!!! That is a fantastic achievement. You have every right to feel proud of yourself :)
ReplyDeleteWay to go you!! what an achievement - keep at it, its a good thing!
ReplyDeleteI hope you remember the struggle and pat yourself on the back for the strength it took to win. Good for you! That's a lot of willpower.
ReplyDeleteGood for you! Do something extra special for yourself today to celebrate!
ReplyDeleteWow! You really can do a New Year's Resolution, can't you??
ReplyDeleteGood for you, quitting is such a huge achievement!
ReplyDeleteJust awesome! I managed to quit about 18 months ago and it was a huge effort so I totally commend you! Kudos!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you, I dont know you either, I feel in awe of you and I am a smoker of 32 years with a couple of attempts at giving up, one lasting nearly 12 months. You may be my inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWell done. I was a chain smoker in the end after 26 years and it has been 3.5 years (and an additional 20 kilos)since I quit but it was all worth it. I still dream about smoking though, weird huh?
ReplyDeleteIts a monumental acheivement - be very proud of yourself.
It takes courage to kick long established habits of any sort, so its a fantastic achievment. And as each year passes you can celebrate, as there's an array of health risks that wind back to being level with a non-smoker. So goooo Tinniegirl!
ReplyDeleteHip-hooray, t5hat's good stuff. Big battles are easy to forget, but you're still gaining from the result, so congratulations! on the anniversary.
ReplyDeleteYou should be very proud indeed. I am a reformed smoking too and three years later, I (like you) still very occasionally think ooh I fancy a cigarette - but I know I just cant go there and then luckily the moment passes.
ReplyDeleteHi - Im Amanda by the way :)
wow-great continued job I know it isnt easy either. I havent had one since finding out I was pregnant, never really was a big smoker but did like to have the odd one while having a drink. So here is to your continued success!! I hope you are proud of yourself. Everyone is rooting for you!!
ReplyDeleteCheers Kyla
Congratulations! I quit on October 18, 2001 after far too many years as a smoker myself. I don't miss it in the least! Now when I smell cigarette smoke, I cringe. Yes, I am one of THOSE reformed smokers :-))
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