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Quit Day 4

Posted on August 6, 2018 by janieleeds

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 →

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Falling Down and Getting Back Up

Posted on March 13, 2018 by janieleeds

Seven days cold turkey – check.  One slip up on the night of Day Seven – yup.  Decided that one slip up doesn’t mean I have to start back at Day One – check.  Monday full of strife from the … Continue reading →

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I admit, yes, I’m counting the minutes now

Posted on March 8, 2018 by janieleeds

I’ve got that old familiar feeling again.  So far, it’s stayed away since the start of my quitting Sunday night, but I can feel the energy rising.  That feeling of come on, let’s go outside for a minute and relax … Continue reading →

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Don’t Tell Me It’s A Challenge

Posted on January 9, 2018 by janieleeds

Oh gosh, a good friend just reached out and said, how’s the challenge going?  I bit my tongue, before I took a deep breath and answered: Not a challenge.  Just a way of life LOL. Because that’s how I have … Continue reading →

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