Good Morning Everybody, a bright crisp start to the day. I can hear all the birds singing away as though they really do believe that spring has finally landed
If you are still in the process of thinking about quitting, your success lies in the planning... planning to stop, planning towards your chosen quit date, planning on how you are going to do it
If you have already quit, planning also plays a huge part in maintaining your smoke-free lifestyle - Planning ahead to ensure you're not going to get 'caught out', planning for what you will do if a craving raises it's ugly head, planning for any up and coming celebrations - parties, Christenings, family gatherings etc - situations where you used to smoke.
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Hi Emjay, I'm not feeling too bad today, It was the same after my hysterectomy, as long as i behave and do as i'm told everything goes fine, maybe I'm a quick healer of course all the tablets i'm on helps, I feel tipsy half the time
The fact that you've stopped smoking too will help your body to heal much quicker, the benefits of quitting always continue. It's just that we can't always see or notice it
Hi Sue, keep looking after yourself, especially NOT to do lifting, that caught me out a couple of years ago.
Well, thank you for the ladder, it's a good way to see it, and I am on 'I will try' (again). I have put on the patch - got a stock in. I have been putting one on then ripping it off over the last few months. I have to stop, my throat has been so sore for over a month now, so I am scared (again) of having been caught at last by my terrible, horrible smoking habit. I managed over 3 months as a complete non smoker last year, and then went through a 6 month gradual decline, as if I could really have a couple of days not smoking, then a couple of days having a few. It doesn't work.
I thought that maybe if I 'come out' and declare my intent again here it will help. And it has been encouraging seeing Buttons and others using the blogging to help. Maybe I can do that too?
What a pain it is, worrying every single day, with every cigarette, about being a smoker - just to be free of the worry would be wonderful, magical! Fingers crossed I get there
Thank you all for being here, all the time, every day. I have never stopped looking in, following people's journeys and pleased to see the successes and share the pitfalls too, hoping to be successful one day. Jillygirl you are an inspiration Thank you so much.
What a beautiful morning - typical for those poor people who have to go back to work today. I thought I'd try my riverside walk this morning. I haven't done it since it started raining last year and as we haven't had any for a little while I donned my walking boots and off I went. The place I was expecting to be wet was but someone had broken into the field next door so I could continue. There's still so much standing water everywhere (road flooded at one point) I don't know when it's ever going to dry out. It's also a route I like on my bike but definitely not possible til I don't know when.
Nice to see all the new people on here. Right off to get on with my packing.
A bit of sunshine makes us all feel brighter methinks! Saying that, the sun has gone in and the sky is grey, but am still smiling. Am feeling a bit brighter again today, but my energy levels are low! I have some ironing to do, will do an hour and then cook tea, spag bol and garlic bread today.
Have been catching up my home accounts this morning, a nice easy day, back at work tomorrow! I shall deffo be having a snoozette later!
Fingers crossed for your daughter's results Jilly x
Happy packing Andi! How long are you away for this time?
Betts- Do whatever it takes to keep your mind off smoking! You can do it! I still don't carry any cash with me so I don't have the money to buy any. I was shocked the other day, I popped in to a local garage for some petrol and the cigarettes in there were £8.73 for the brand I smoked. I nearly fainted! before long they'll be a tenner a packet! I don't want to know how much money of mine has gone up in smoke over the years but like to know how much I'm saving since I stopped!
Since stopping I have become a proper miser! I guess not smoking has made me more aware of how much everything costs. I was always out shopping! I don't need any new clothes, I've still things in my wardrobes that still have labels on!
Hi Chick, am off for 10 days this time - helping to celebrate my sister's "big" birthday.
Good morning everyone Not usually this late 'on the board' but had to go to Leeds this am to get something sorted for the car. Did quite well as roads seemed relatively quiet although that may be us as it's not often we need to go on the motorway these days. Anyway, got there did what we needed to do at the DVLA office and then home again the scenic route (the old roads to see what's changed from last time) and we did it all just under 3 hours so were quite pleased. Can't believe that they are shutting that DVLA office as (a) it looks really new with nice fittings, etc., (b) the staff were extremely helpful and quick and (c) there were people coming in all the time but I suppose that could have been because it is the beginning of the month. Apparently, 10 people were made redundant last week but it would seem that the bulk of them will loose their jobs in December this year - what great timing, a really nice and thoughtful Christmas present. Everything then that was done at the local offices ('cos Leeds isn't the only one they are shutting) will be centralised and done from Swansea - don't know about your experiences with Swansea but sometimes they leave a lot to be desired. Way of the world at the moment as everywhere seems to be hit with places closing and people loosing their jobs.
Talking of work, I'm back in tomorrow but short week which is nice but think as far as the Easter holiday goes, it's been that cold and we've had a few showers of really fine snow, that it's not encouraged people to get out and about - well certainly not us two anyway.
Well hope everyone enjoyed the break from working (well those of us that had a break that is - some poor people had to carry on working - monky this means you!) just a shame that the time seems to go twice as quick as normal. Roll on the next bank holiday - May Day, 6th May?
Enjoy the rest of your day people and remember, to err is human for a right cock-up trust your computer!!!!
Take care and remember, TOGETHER WE ARE DOING THIS!
Buttons52
Hello John
Great news about Amor and so pleased that they are resting and content.
John, so pleased that Amor's finally out and back with Vida. They should sleep well tonight and not disturb you, especially with their full little bellies. (Oh no, that's you with a full belly! ) Did you get any cakes today? I thought you made them.
Hi all, I got lay wade by visitors all day, by the time they left I was exhausted and fell asleep, just hope i can manage to sleep tonight now I'll need to try and catch up with all the posts now, if my one brain cell can manage it
Hope you all had a great day and are enjoying your evening xx
monkyAdministratorCake sniffer outer• in reply tosue52
Aup Sue, you have a nod if you want one gal
yes I know what you mean about catchup with 1 brain cell
there nice enough Pete, the just don't know when to leave, the hints i was giving, they must have no brain cells, at least i'm more intelligent that some people then
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