I am 44, been smoking for 27 years and ready to quit. I will use every avenue I can. I am hoping to make some new friends like me and that we can help each other. I am also a little afraid. It has been the center of my life for soooo long. It seems every decision I made has revolved around smoking, consciously and unconsciously. Nice to see all the blogs. I have already learned so many things to try.