Just typed in my stats on the stats thread and whilst doing so, had a thought about all the "firsts" I have achieved since my quit. Thought I'd share them!
Managing to walk past cigarette counter, purchase a newspaper, without being sucked in to buy some cigarettes or even being tempted.:eek:
Having money left in my account and purse at the end of the month!!!
Being able to buy myself a new pair of boots for £75 without having to resort to credit card (reward for myself!;))
Not having to stand on the doorstep, like a fool, in this freezing cold weather to get my fix!
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Just typed in my stats on the stats thread and whilst doing so, had a thought about all the "firsts" I have achieved since my quit. Thought I'd share them!
Managing to walk past cigarette counter, purchase a newspaper, without being sucked in to buy some cigarettes or even being tempted.:eek:
Having money left in my account and purse at the end of the month!!!
Being able to buy myself a new pair of boots for £75 without having to resort to credit card (reward for myself!;))
Not having to stand on the doorstep, like a fool, in this freezing cold weather to get my fix!
That last one really struck a chord with me!
Was driving in town the other day and saw a chap standing outside a restaurant sucking on a cigarette like his life depended on it. For the first time in my life, I pitied a smoker for their addiction and thought to myself "I'm glad I don't have to do that anymore-I'm so glad I've broken free".
The extra money is lovely too-so far I've treated myself to my favourite perfume, 4 CDs and a manicure. Next on my list is a new camera!
Like you, I too can go in a shop and not even notice if they sell cigarettes, whereas before, I would always try and spot my favourite brand and make a conscious effort to see if I 'needed' a new pack.
I'm only in my first month still but I'm beginning to feel that I haven't 'given up' anything, I've just chosen a better life instead.
And isn't it nice to be able to actually "smell" that perfume that you have had the money to treat yourself to?
I bought myself a second pair of boots today (they were a bargain, honest!;)) my DH thinks I am giving up one addiction for another, potentially more expensive one, lol
Can relate to the feelingsof not feeling you have given anything up, I have "thankfully" felt like that from the start (hope it lasts!)
Talking of smell. I like the fact that I can still smell the fabric conditioner on my nice clean clothes for more than 10 minutes before it stinks of stale smoke. YUK.
Had a lady come into work yesterday and I could tell she was a smoker from 20 paces. To think that I smelled like that...oh dear.
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