DAY 1 : It's the first day of spring and my first day as a non-smoker. I am glad I had spent my time and effort to cut back, and cut out several of my most "wanted" cigarettes! Clearin up my sewing and craft room was a wise thing to do as well. I've been keeping my mind and hands busy! I sure wish the weather would be more spring like ... my joints do better with the temps in the 60s, anything below that shortens my walks and hikes. Well ~ I have plenty to do and sugar-free candy and gum, along with the patches (my first patch went on about an hour ago) so I am good to go! ~ My "adopted niece" just had a baby girl yesterday ... if my mood begins to turn ugly or if my spirits drop I will only need to think of them!