DAY 4: The Open Gate

[Storm.3.1.14]

All my past quits have always failed on Day 4. Always.

But, no...not on this Day 4!

   Don't you see? I've never made it this far before, ever! I've made it to the gate again...but pushed it open this time! So, yeah, this is a memorable day for me. It most certainly is an event, and that's why I'm openly celebrating with you, just as I have openly shared and celebrated on the other important days leading up to this. (And, no, from here on out I will not be blogging about every...single...day...of...my...quit. Four is all you get, for awhile. Haha!)

   Now...Day 5 and Day 55 and Day 505 are all still ahead of me, of course. Totally unfamiliar territory, and I know this. No need to remind me. But, you know what? I'm not afraid. Let me say that again: I...am...not...afraid. Because I want this. Because I prepared. Because I'm not alone.

So, here's to a NEW KIND OF DAY 4! And here's to walking forward into Day 5!

Stay strong, and I'll see you around the comments section for a change...

[limsi31]

Hey Storm

Myself & my Best friend are here reading your comments ,,,and we are on day 2,,,feeling like you are miles and miles away....but keep on the good work,,,and hopefully you will have more to say before day 55, because we need words right now...

Best,

Us - weak and feeling hmmm 😞

[Storm.3.1.14]

Just sent you a specific private message, Limsi. Check your inbox...

[SarahP]

this makes me very happy!

[Geist]

This calls for the "F" word!  FABULOUS!!!!!!!  How exciting for you, Storm!  Kind of a 'goose bump' moment...keep up the great job!  Just wait!  It gets SO much better!

I completely understand where you are coming from by saying you don't want to blog about EVERY SINGLE day of your quit.  I think if you give cigarettes any more attention than necessary is kind of silly, really.  At least that is MY humble opinion.  It's YOUR blog, so YOU blog about whatever YOU feel like blogging!  If you want to blog about an incredible meal, do so!  If you just want to rant and rave (like I tend to do...) then you just go ahead and rant.  Rave!

[Ms.J_11-10-2013]

AWESOME!!  BRING ON DAY 5 AND 6 AND 7 AND YATTA YATTA YATTA.

You got it going on!!!

Ms "J"

[newlife5]

storm we very much want to hear about your journey...i dont care if you write about it everyday....thats why we are here... our family and friends get tired of hearing aboiut our quit everyday and say  discouraging things...but us ... we know how hard it is ... some days you just want to complain... and otherdays  you just want to brag... we have been there and done that ... never feel like you cant come here to do that...

congrats on day 4... you are almost out of hell week

[stonecipher]

Congrats on Day 4!

[klv]

Listen to me Strom. Do not sell yourself short in anyway. Four days IS a big, big deal.

Continue to think about all those other 3-4 day "tries" w/o this community support. You had no skin in the game, no accountibility.Some where in the back of your mind you would always give yourself premission to re-start. Why? Life stressors were stronger than your committment to stay quit, period. This time its totally different. You own this quit and you're kicking butt. Be proud of who you have become!  I know I am. 

[elvan]

Storm, I really am proud of you and I know how incredibly difficult those first days are...those first HOURS.  You have obviously passed a really important milestone in your quit and you will keep on going.  I had a friend of mine try to get me to go outside with her today so she could smoke.  I told her that it was waaay too cold out there and that I am really not feeling all that well, my arthritis is in a full blown flare.  She was clearly more than a little disappointed, maybe even pissed at me but you know what? This is my quit and I am going to take care of it and if she gets her nose ouf of joint, so be it.  I hate to think that I was that way when people I cared about quit but the fact is, I probably was, I certainly did not offer the encouragement that this site does.  Keep coming back and blog whenever you feel like it, every day, every hour, every time you feel a need to reach out.  Many of us have been where you are right now and many are coming up behind you.  Congratulations!

[Sootie]

Your blogs are so positive..........they should be "required reading" for all newbies.

THIS is the attitude that creates success.

[lindan_7-14-10]

I have read your blogs recently and want you to know, that I am proud of you. I have had more stop and go moments with quitting than I care to remember. I am in my forever quit now ( 1329 ) FREEDOM days. NEVER!!! NEVER!!!! EVER!!!!!! give up, you are on your way to a life that is out there waiting for you to grab hold of...a life free of nicotine addiction. Congrats to you, Storm...I am smelling VICTORY for you♥

[lois2]

way to go,  proud of you

[ladybug21]

Wow ! the first 4 days are usually torture, and you are so happy, this is huge ! So glad you blogged, and hey Storm, you keep on blogging every day if that is what works for you to help you stay quit !!! we look forward to hearing from you.

if i were gonna blog today day 53, it would be "Distractions really do work". I had a strong craving, used distractions to make it go away. and it did. yay.  colored a picture and painted my nails. that's what worked for me today. too cold to go out and walk. no matter what, i could not have smoked because i have no cigs. so again, being prepared really works too, but mentally the distractions were awesome. 

keep on rocking your quit. you are awesome !!!

Diane

[Strudel]

You are for sure not alone! Congrats!

[Giulia]

Because I want this. Because I prepared. Because I'm not alone.

Yes.  Yes.  And Yes.  Desire helps.  Preparation makes ALL the difference.  And support is the clincher.  Onward!

[pir8fan]

Carry on! Smartly!

[cheyenne7]

Congratulations Storm---that is huge, you passing thru the gate that use to be closed...it can't close on you now...you are thru it, and you are in your forever quit!!!

I'm so proud of you, and your quit...I always enjoy your blogs...

They are very thoughtful and inspiring!!!

[cheryl_1-1-14]

There you go.  It's official.  You didn't even have to rename day 4.  You just had to show it who really is boss.  Feel proud that you are moving on to day 5.  We never had any doubt.

[ACT269]

Fabulous!

[vickynel]

Congratulations on making it through your 4th day and stepping it up this time! 😄 And thank you for the excellent comment on my blog!

[marilyn_marmac]

Congratulations on day 4. Your day of new beginnings. You have a way of writting that inspires both new and vetern quitters, so I do look forward to more post when you hit your celebration days. In the meantime....I'll be seeing/reading you in the comments section.

[jonnyfry]

There isn't much left to say Storm as everyone has said it all.  Congratulations buddy.  I will second that I wish there was a way for every new person coming here to read each and every blog you have posted.  Your an inspiration to us but think a new commer would really relate. Boo Yah Man.....

[Mrs.Rum]

When smoking is really not an option, all kinds of wonderful things can happen.  You can do this.

[Storm.3.1.14]

Again, as always, THANK YOU for the wonderful support!

I really, really, really wish this website had a LIKE button so I could acknowledge each comment. Or perhaps the option to comment within a comment. But, alas, all I can do is shout "THANK YOU!" here and hope that you all feel my appreciation.