I used to smoke on the front porch, every single morning, while drinking coffee and doing puzzles. Since I quit, we have cleaned the front porch from end to end, I've washed the cover that goes on the glider, and we've had the screens replaced. The last part was done about 4 weeks ago. But for 84 days, I have not sat on the front porch with the dog to watch the world go by ..... until today.
It's about 68° outside and I wanted to sit on my damned porch with my dog. And so, I did. Mini urges came and went, and after about 5 minutes of communing with the dog, I came inside. But you know what? I survived and didn't really want to smoke. It was more like I was reminded that I used to smoke there. But it's not the same. No ashtray, no ashy mess on my side table, and no cigarette trash everywhere.
I can't wait till I can sit out there for 10 minutes and beyond.
Another forward step taken.
Donna
Day 84
Good for you! That's the way we do it...one step at a time. I WISH I could sit on my porch---but it is about 14 degrees here and has been what I call "ice chipping" all day long....it's not snow but it's not rain. And every blessed tree and railing and sidewalk is covered with ICE. So be grateful for your 68 wherever you are!
It is difficult to go places that were our regular smoking places. I could not sit.....ANYWHERE.....with a cup of coffee. I could stand and move around but the minute I sat----I wanted to smoke. Humans are funny creatures! I am 9 years quit now and the ONLY place where I ever think having a cigarette MIGHT be fun is at NASCAR (DON'TJUDGE! I go with my husband....it's fun to people watch. I don't really understand any of it but Pocono Raceway is about 10 minutes from our home.) Talk about a place that has not gotten the word about the evils of smoking.......it's NASCAR! Everyone smokes (and drinks)
Anyway---I digress-----good for you for conquering the porch for a bit. Next time will be longer. No sense in giving up something you loved doing. Now, you will love it as a non smoker.
Stay Strong