It was hard, but yet also one of the best days of my quit:-))

[nsd_user663_63998]

Technically I guess I should be posting in Month 2, but didn't seem right, as I'm only just over a month - I'm approx. at 1 month 21 hours and 15minutes and 28secs

Every month I always take my 84 year old mom to the casino for a day of gambling. She really can't do much these days, and always looks forward to this day. So my anxiety was stemming from all the smoking that goes on there:eek: Where I live, smoking is banned in just about all public places, be it indoor or outdoor However casinos here are run by Native American Indians and Tribal land is not subject to California's restrictions - so lots of smoking:confused:

I knew it was going to be a huge trigger day, but for my moms sake, I knew I had to put my big girl panties on and just do it Yep It was full of OMG " I want that" triggers!! but I kept my blinders on and moved around a lot, whenever a smoker got close –

I moved away. I drank about 4 bottles of water, had 3 coffees, finished up the candy in my purse, repeated over and over NOPE and went outside to smell the flowers – and even though exhausted, I ended up leaving without smoking or wetting myself:rolleyes: Best feeling EVER!!!! :D

Weird though, as I write this - some of that stupid want, is trying to come back:eek: but you know - I think I can wash that sucker down with a beer and just call it an early night !!! I'm so not willing to push my luck any further today Happy Thursday all...

[nsd_user663_26699]

Happy Thursday Que! You've done a marvellous job at getting through a day like that.

[nsd_user663_63893]

Que xxx Love your post, and SO proud of you!!

[nsd_user663_58050]

Well done for beating the casino smokers paradise. It's funny, when I've been in such an environment, even as a smoker, I turn against the smoking, hate it, the smell the atmosphere, even with the air-con.

[nsd_user663_63998 in reply to nsd_user663_58050]

Yep - Come to think of it, I'm with you there!! In that kind of environment some smokers are just plain rude!! They have like 3 cigarettes hanging out of their mouths at once and then look at you - like your the weirdo because, your frowning at them as they are blowing smoke into our face go figure

[nsd_user663_58050 in reply to nsd_user663_58050]

...................but daunting being in that environment anyway. Congratulations on passing that test. Fine achievement. Shame that as a non-smoker you probably did come out with the stale smoke aroma following you! ..........onward.

[nsd_user663_63998 in reply to nsd_user663_58050]

you bet I did - oooh went straight to my lavender soap and took a huge whiff and then wiped in all over my clothes. Can't believe I used to smell like them yep onward my friend!!

[nsd_user663_58050 in reply to nsd_user663_58050]

That's funny :0)

[nsd_user663_64024]

Que

I am so proud of you its so difficult but we are taking it in our stride ( yeh go no smoking day ) well done x

[Incy_Wincy]

Wow Que, that's great! You're a star, a hero and an inspiration xx

[nsd_user663_63998]

Ah Thank you so much, you are all so kind forum.nosmokingday.org.uk/c... is weird - not like me to be so wordy as I have been lately!! and although I do love to play around and love a good laugh, I'm actually quite a shy person and really don't talk much forum.nosmokingday.org.uk/c... sure if that was an apology or a statement:confused: but then again maybe it really doesn't matter. Happy Friday everyone- whoop whoop!!!

[Incy_Wincy in reply to nsd_user663_63998]

Que you really make me laugh Happy Friday to you too x

[nsd_user663_59644]

Well done you Que, another trigger conquered, indeed that's fantastic, doing brilliant .

Those stats are building nicely, rant they?

[Canwes 1000 Days Smoke Free]

Que, it's funny in Casino land, sometimes I feel there is so much smoke it turns you off even as a smoker. I was on day 6 of my quit in May and went to spend 6 days in Las Vegas, that was a tough place to visit so early in but it was planned. The Casino's, pools, bars and many other places still let you smoke at will so with less restrictions I found the temptation at every turn. I'm glad you were able to fight off the desire to light up and I'm sure your mom was as well. Good job.