Yesteday was my first time out fishing since my final quit. Prior to going I was wondering whether I would have cravings or triggers. I had mentally prepared myself because for me smoking and fishing always belonged together. After being out on the pier all day, I learned a valuable lesson someone had mentioned in a blog or comment.
Yes there were people all around smoking. I could distinguish the tar smell. Cigars, pipes, cigarettes some chewing. It did not bother me, I guess because that was not my focus. I was so glad that I was able to share a day with my grandkids and did not have to walk away to find a place to smoke. No cravings, no triggers, no urges, no desire to smoke. It was the last thing on my mind. I had not mentioned to my grandkids that I was still not smoking. I wondered if they noticed, but I did not question them.
But back to the lesson. While driving home the light bulb came on in my brain. Yesterday is gone. I do not have to focus on WHAT WHERE WHEN HOW I USE TO SMOKE but that I JUST DON'T DO THAT ANYMORE. I had an exhilirating 118th day smokefree. I AM A NON SMOKER.
P.S. My 11 year old granddaughter caught the most fish.
