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And So 2020 Begins…
Well, it’s January 3rd and I guess 2020 has officially begun with people back to work and kids back to school. I’m still so messed up on what day it is since the holidays began. It just seems like a … Continue reading
Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50
Tagged 2020, addiction, hypnotist, online dating, quit smoking
6 Comments
Single Parenting College Kids With Anxiety
I don’t know if it’s some planetary alignment or just plain exhaustion lately, but I’m tired. And yes, I slipped up so I need to get back on the quit wagon. But I did make it 10 days without smoking … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, divorce
Tagged anxiety, bad behavior, college kids, depression, ex-wife of a narcissist, kids and anxiety, patience, quit smoking, therapist, videogames
21 Comments
Quit Day 6
On Valentine’s Day, I began feeling sick with a cold. With each puff of the few cigarettes I chose to inhale, I felt that yuck. If you’re a cigarette smoker, you may know what I mean. The mind wants a … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, divorce, finding happiness at 50, love
Tagged cigarettes, cold turkey, emotions, ex-wife of a narcissist, lungs and grief, quit smoking, smoke free
30 Comments
Make Me Lose Control
Whenever I hear that song Make Me Lose Control by Eric Carmen, I start remembering that summer when the guy I was dating played it whenever we were in his car. While we’re still friends, he’s married, has kids but … Continue reading
Posted in finding happiness at 50, love, music, Uncategorized
Tagged 80's music, breaking bad habits, Eric Carmen, fantasy, looking for love, memories, passionate kisses, quit smoking
10 Comments
I’m Now Seeing A Younger Man Once A Week…
Did I get your attention? I’m laughing because for those of you who know me, you’re wondering what I’m up to and for those that maybe don’t know me, you’re thinking – cougar? LOL Cougar…in my dreams…more laughter…hmmm….nah…. But no. … Continue reading
Why Smoke?
Well, so far, day 5 is going good. I’m still too stuffed up with this cold to smoke which helps tremendously. But I know that I am a work in progress in the whole quitting smoking arena. I think many … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, finding happiness at 50
Tagged advice, breaking bad habits, cigarettes, guilt, health, quit smoking, relationships, shame, smoking after divorce
4 Comments
Quit Day 4
I didn’t plan on quitting. I know you’re supposed to do that countdown thing, but I woke up on Friday morning with the mother of all head colds and so I haven’t been able to even think about smoking. I’ve … Continue reading