Day 87th... moving on....

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Had a couple of minor ones, mostly due to stress @ work, but nothing too serious. Keeping my guard up as usual.

Just feeling kinda down today, a lady I hired into the team, whom I've had the pleasure and honour to work with for the last 4 years, finally decided to move on. Bitter sweet kinda feeling, certainly not a trigger..

Tomorrow, my 16 days vacation starts, Amsterdam, Bruges, London, Paris, hopefully fun, need a break and a breather from all the stress @ work, take stock of this year, 3/4 now, recharge for the last push to close out 2014.

Certainly, one of the biggest challenge this year, is quitting the smokes. It is a bl***dy emotional roller coaster ride, and the ride ain't over. Having come this far (or not very far to be honest), it's actually manageable on most days. I always think about my OH, cycling, delay, or turn on my phone to flick thro some photos when I get the craves, thus far, it has worked.

During these 87 days, someone @ work, whom have started with me, have kinda fallen off the wagon; occasionally smoking only when there's drinks.... it's tough. Another gentleman, seemed to have been inspired, and have decided to give it a go as well.

Chin up, all those who are on this journey, nicotine is simply too addictive to be good. In my book, it is beyond the shadow of a doubt, evil. I hope I can beat it.

Have a great one!

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Edge 87 days is huge, you are pushing through and hopefully your fantastic holiday will make the next few weeks easier for you

It is indeed a huge roller coaster , but my word nearly 3 months now that's fantastic.

Am sure the highs and lows level out as I guess the longer the quit, the weaker the crave I hope

Stay happy and be proud, you are amazing , keep going

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87 days is well and truly on the way Edged, your doing great keep it up and don't be way laid by people who say they are having a few with a beer, although the idea of that may sound appealing,the reality is it's a slippery slope and one you don't want to be on cos your a lovely fresh smelling healthy non smoker if it was so easy to social smoke surely most of us on here would be at it,but it's not we know that really xxx

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Edge, you're probably away on your hols by now, but just wanted to wish you a fantastic time away. You really deserve a good break and I am sure you'll have loads of fun and relaxation.

Also, well done on riding out the craves. If ever there was a man heading for the Penthouse it's you

All the best to you mate

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Well done Edged, yes it really is a rollercoaster but I feel that as your quit gets longer, the ups far outweigh the downs. You are doing so well. Sounds like you need a holiday though, enjoy. :)