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Finishing up Day 2

dwwms
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I'm nearing the end of my second day of freedom - my attitude is still in the right place and so it's going pretty good. I see people during the day smoking and really rather than thinking I'm missing out on something, I rather feel sorry that they need to smoke. Of course I've had some cravings today, but nothing too bad - except one. I took the dog for a walk after work around town and we'd gone to his favorite store - Three Dog Bakery! (No, the dog isn't spoiled  ). When I came out of the store, out of the blue, it hit me hard. I wanted one (I used to smoke when walking him around town). I stopped, acknowledged the urge, and then proceeded across the street. Surprisingly, across the street was a dirty ashtray on a table. Man did it stink!! Kind of surprised that I noticed just how disgusting it was - wouldn't have day before yesterday.

Thanks again for all the support!

Doug

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I've smoked for 40 years - now in my late 50s, the health effects are starting to catch up to me. It terrifies me as I love the outdoors and enjoy nature, hiking, camping, fishing, and canoeing. My wife quit 10 years ago and really wants me to quit as well, she keeps telling me it'll be hard to hike with an oxygen machine! We live in the mountains with two pets - a dog & a cat. She is semi-retired and I hope to retire within the next few years - I want to enjoy my retirement.