Ok. Yes its late. Yes I'm running on fumes. But I am just so happy because since 7 minutes ago it has been 90 glorious days since I have smoked a cigarette!! Its a direct result of coming here, putting together an EX plan, tracking my smokes, identifying my triggers, cutting out all the things that would cause me to want to smoke in my first 30-45 days, and every day after that PROTECT MY QUIT!
Aside from the countless personal thank you's I owe to so many wonderful people here (I'll blog more tomorrow). I just had to share something: For the last few days, I dared to dream about what I could do to treat myself once I made it to the 90 day mark. After all, I've saved close to $1500.00 in my quit. Should I go on a vacation? Buy a new TV set? Fix up the other car? Get a gaming system? I had no idea. Then, today. An opportunity knocked that I couldn't possibly believe!!
I am getting a puppy!!! I haven't had a pet of my own since I lost my best friend and confidant about 4 years ago. I am getting an 10 month old Mastador. This relatively new, very strong, smart, and unique breed is part English Mastiff, and part Labrador. A very good friend of mine got her a few months ago, and just had to move to a smaller place and cannot keep her. He called me tonight, and asked me if I wanted to give her a good home. She's crate trained, housebroken, had her shots, and I'm getting her spayed. I'll post pictures later this week! The irony of all this. Guess what her name is?
Karma.
I couldn't be happier! Off to obedience school I'll go with her, and she'll be my little big girl who can help me look after my sons. I know this is all mushy and probably is making some of the guys on here gag, my apologies. But at 90 days smoke free, I am a very proud papa! I promise pics later this week as the transition is made!
Thanks again to all of you, for everything you've done and continue to do.
- schwack
