Saturday, September 5, 2009

Smokes For Less

I haven't had a cigarette for three weeks. I think the past month I was just smoking because it was something to do and I've been doing it for so long. Pretty much off and on since I was about 16 or 17. I started taking breaks at work just to have a cigarette. Not good when you work in healthcare and smell like smoke. Almost defeats the purpose. I was smoking in my car when I didn't have Ethan with me. Then it got to the point where I was smoking on my balcony in front of Ethan. Granted, he was inside and I was not, but still, that began to bother me more and more. I kept thinking, "This is not a good thing. This is NOT okay." I finally waited until he went to bed before I smoked and that was the only time I allowed myself to do it. I finally got to not wanting cigarettes at all and having them taste like ass...more so than before.
I really want a glass of wine...or a beer...but cigarettes taste oh so good with alcohol. So I'm holding off. I really want a cigarette too. But I like not spending my money on them, and being able to breathe and not having breath that, regardless of how many times I brush, still smells and tastes like an asstray. I'm pretty excited that I haven't had one for this long. I think the longest I've gone before is a few days, or a couple weeks. New personal best for me! I WIN....for now.......

Alison-1
Cigarettes-0

3 comments:

Amanda said...
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Amanda said...

Alison--

Smoking...Really come on. I thought you gave that up ages ago. AT least you have not smoked around me since U of I. Just think you don't want Ethan to EVER start smoking. And maybe that we be enough for you to QUIT once and for all. However since smoking is an addiction, three weeks is a great start. Keep it up, and don't give in to those nasty things.

Also when am I going to be invited to your apartment?? I'm waiting. I'm dying to see your new place. Call me sometime. Don't be a stranger.

Love ya,

Amanda

(Sorry first attempt, I messed up on)

Emoly said...

Keep it up Alison!!! You can do it! You rock. Kick the cigs in the butts. (ha ha ha)