Sorry I haven't been posting as frequently, but I have been so busy with my Mom and daughter. My daughter was sick last Friday, took her to the doctor, and she had a bacterial infection. Of course, Mom has kept me fairly busy with her move to rehab Friday, and then through the weekend making sure she had everything. This past Friday was a busy day, and I have been running.
Despite all the hubbub going on in my life, I haven't smoked. Oddly enough, I have dreamed of smoking. Last night, I dreamed I took a couple of puffs, thought it was nasty, and put it out. In my dream, my husband busted me for smoking, and I felt so guilty. He found a pack of cigarettes in my purse or something. All of that was a dream, thank goodness.
I have had some fairly strong cravings lately, but I think it has to do with stress. I know in my mind and heart that smoking doesn't help anything. I guess I can imagine smoking again, but I won't. There's every good reason to stay quit and none to start smoking again. I'm so glad I made the decision to quit, and I'm glad I told my doctor about it, because he prescribed Chantix for me. I just know I couldn't have quit without Chantix.
I hope everyone has a terrific week and you either stay smober or get that way!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
My Mom has had her shoulder replacement surgery. I want a cigarette!
I don't really want a cigarette. My Mom had her reverse shoulder replacement shoulder yesterday morning, and by the afternoon, she was like a hurt animal. She was lashing out at everyone. It was pretty crazy. Interestingly enough, I had no desire at all for a cigarette. I think by now after almost 6 months, I am a non smoker.
I have read stories of people who have caved after being quit for 5 years or more. I don't think I am one of those people, but I guess you never know. I am very grateful to have had the help of Chantix for my quit, and I know it doesn't work for everyone, but it did for me. I am not trying to be pushy about it or trying to "sell" it or anything. I do feel somewhat obligated to mention it though, because the name of my blog has Chantix in the title.
I will be going to see my Mom at the hospital again today. Lord knows what awaits me there. She was so snarly yesterday afternoon, but I knew she was on drugs and in pain. It will get better, so I'm keeping my eyes on the prize, so to speak. That prize would be more function and less pain for my Mom. I just can't stand to see her in pain. I want to just grab her up and protect her from it. I want to be a Mama bear. She's going to really hurt for a while, I know, but the goal is to have her bone on bone arthritis pain go away. She had a knee replacement, so she knows she will feel better over time.
I will get through all this without smoking. I will stay smober and breathe deeply because I can. Isn't that cool?
Hope everyone has a fabulous day!
I have read stories of people who have caved after being quit for 5 years or more. I don't think I am one of those people, but I guess you never know. I am very grateful to have had the help of Chantix for my quit, and I know it doesn't work for everyone, but it did for me. I am not trying to be pushy about it or trying to "sell" it or anything. I do feel somewhat obligated to mention it though, because the name of my blog has Chantix in the title.
I will be going to see my Mom at the hospital again today. Lord knows what awaits me there. She was so snarly yesterday afternoon, but I knew she was on drugs and in pain. It will get better, so I'm keeping my eyes on the prize, so to speak. That prize would be more function and less pain for my Mom. I just can't stand to see her in pain. I want to just grab her up and protect her from it. I want to be a Mama bear. She's going to really hurt for a while, I know, but the goal is to have her bone on bone arthritis pain go away. She had a knee replacement, so she knows she will feel better over time.
I will get through all this without smoking. I will stay smober and breathe deeply because I can. Isn't that cool?
Hope everyone has a fabulous day!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
This weekend will be a long one!
My Mom is having shoulder surgery on Monday, so I'm just sure this weekend is going to be a long one. I know I'll be worrying about her before that surgery. I won't smoke, though. I promise. I'll stay busy as hell cleaning or something.
I went to the mall with my daughter yesterday. What fun! It's an old fashioned indoor mall in Mobile called the Bel Air Mall. I hardly ever go across the Mobile Bay but this was a spur of the moment nothing better to do trip. It was a lot of fun spending time with my daughter. We looked at ovens and dishwashers at Sears, went to Spencer's Gifts to look at all the naughty gifts and T-shirts, and went to the arcade. I watched her do Dance Dance Revolution. The last song was so fast even SHE couldn't keep up with it. I didn't even try it. I didn't want to leave the mall with a bloody nose from falling flat on my face! :)
Looking forward to today and staying smoke free. It's been five months, and I'm still going strong. I'm so happy that I'm over the worst of the quit. I rarely have cravings, and when I do, they are very weak and short lived. I will always be grateful for Chantix because it helped me in my quit so spectacularly. It was a wonder drug for me, so if you are considering quitting, ask your doctor if you can use it to help quit smoking.
Staying smober and breathing deeply! Hope everyone who's quit does the same! Peace y'all!
I went to the mall with my daughter yesterday. What fun! It's an old fashioned indoor mall in Mobile called the Bel Air Mall. I hardly ever go across the Mobile Bay but this was a spur of the moment nothing better to do trip. It was a lot of fun spending time with my daughter. We looked at ovens and dishwashers at Sears, went to Spencer's Gifts to look at all the naughty gifts and T-shirts, and went to the arcade. I watched her do Dance Dance Revolution. The last song was so fast even SHE couldn't keep up with it. I didn't even try it. I didn't want to leave the mall with a bloody nose from falling flat on my face! :)
Looking forward to today and staying smoke free. It's been five months, and I'm still going strong. I'm so happy that I'm over the worst of the quit. I rarely have cravings, and when I do, they are very weak and short lived. I will always be grateful for Chantix because it helped me in my quit so spectacularly. It was a wonder drug for me, so if you are considering quitting, ask your doctor if you can use it to help quit smoking.
Staying smober and breathing deeply! Hope everyone who's quit does the same! Peace y'all!
Monday, August 15, 2011
Uneventful weekend with no smoking! Yay!
That's right! I'm boring! I didn't really do much of anything this past weekend. I saw my Aunt briefly on Saturday, and Sunday was a bra and makeup free day. I didn't go anywhere, but I did make myself a yummy lunch.
I have kicked the cigarette smoking habit, but now I'm hooked on popcorn and frozen grapes. The grapes are good for me, but the popcorn, not so much. I like more than the 100 calorie bags, and I like butter, so I guess I don't have to add 2 and 2 for anyone reading this. :)
My daughter got a job at Pet Smart and she's so happy. She wants to be a vet tech, so this is a good door that opened for her. She's also signed up for online classes at the community college, and I'm so proud of her.
I'll be busy tomorrow taking my Mom to the doctors. She's probably getting shoulder surgery. Her primary care doc has to sign off on that for her, so we're keeping our fingers crossed. We are hoping this will bring her relief, and from what we've heard from the ortho doc, this surgery will do the trick.
Even with all this "stuff" going on, I'm still smoke free. I am soooo thrilled to be able to say that. Cravings are few and far between, and I feel so free. It feels marvelous to take a really deep breath and not cough. Hell, it feels marvelous to simply be able to take a deep breath. I took the dog for a walk today around the neighborhood, then took him to Pet Smart, so we've had our exercise today. I may do a bit on the Wii tonight.
Thank you Phizer for making Chantix, I know there are horror stories out there about it, and everybody is different with reactions to drugs, but this med worked for me. Remember, you have to have the strong resolve to quit. The Chantix will dull the cravings. I hope everyone reading this will get or stay smober by whatever means works.
Stay happy and be kind!
I have kicked the cigarette smoking habit, but now I'm hooked on popcorn and frozen grapes. The grapes are good for me, but the popcorn, not so much. I like more than the 100 calorie bags, and I like butter, so I guess I don't have to add 2 and 2 for anyone reading this. :)
My daughter got a job at Pet Smart and she's so happy. She wants to be a vet tech, so this is a good door that opened for her. She's also signed up for online classes at the community college, and I'm so proud of her.
I'll be busy tomorrow taking my Mom to the doctors. She's probably getting shoulder surgery. Her primary care doc has to sign off on that for her, so we're keeping our fingers crossed. We are hoping this will bring her relief, and from what we've heard from the ortho doc, this surgery will do the trick.
Even with all this "stuff" going on, I'm still smoke free. I am soooo thrilled to be able to say that. Cravings are few and far between, and I feel so free. It feels marvelous to take a really deep breath and not cough. Hell, it feels marvelous to simply be able to take a deep breath. I took the dog for a walk today around the neighborhood, then took him to Pet Smart, so we've had our exercise today. I may do a bit on the Wii tonight.
Thank you Phizer for making Chantix, I know there are horror stories out there about it, and everybody is different with reactions to drugs, but this med worked for me. Remember, you have to have the strong resolve to quit. The Chantix will dull the cravings. I hope everyone reading this will get or stay smober by whatever means works.
Stay happy and be kind!
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
A poem for everyone today!
Mother Teresa's Anyway Poem
People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centered;
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.
What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight;
Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you've got anyway.
You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and your God;
It was never between you and them anyway.
The verse above was reportedly written on the wall of Mother Teresa's home for children in Calcutta, India, and is widely attributed to her. Some sources say that the words were written on the wall in Mother Teresa's own room. However, these words are based on a composition originally by Kent Keith, but much of the second half has been re-written in a more spiritual way. It can be inferred that Mother Teresa did a rewrite and edit of the poem. It is lovely, in my opinion, and I wanted to share.
People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centered;
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.
What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight;
Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you've got anyway.
You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and your God;
It was never between you and them anyway.
The verse above was reportedly written on the wall of Mother Teresa's home for children in Calcutta, India, and is widely attributed to her. Some sources say that the words were written on the wall in Mother Teresa's own room. However, these words are based on a composition originally by Kent Keith, but much of the second half has been re-written in a more spiritual way. It can be inferred that Mother Teresa did a rewrite and edit of the poem. It is lovely, in my opinion, and I wanted to share.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Cleaning like crazy!
Well, that's it...I've been cleaning like crazy today. I broke a salad plate while unloading the dishwasher which prompted me to really clean the hard floors. I'll vacuum later tonight or sometime tomorrow. It's been fun making the house smell good again. I was so busy with my Mom, I just haven't had time to clean like I want to do.
Tuesday night and almost 5 months quit. I still have cravings, but I haven't smoked. I am staying smober and feeling great. I guess the only problem is I have gained some weight this past month because I was eating on the go and not getting my exercise.
I have also developed some neuropathy. At least, I think that's what it is. Bummer. Goes with the territory of diabetes. I'll start trying to make it better with diet and exercise. I'll have to go see the doctor at some point to get the official diagnosis, but I know what it is from reading on the internet and hearing from my aunt who has it. She does not control her blood sugar well. B vitamins are supposed to help, so I'll look into that as well.
On a lighter vein, it's shark week and mob week...what to watch, what to watch? Hope everyone enjoys their week and stays or gets smober! If you are having trouble quitting, see your doctor about Chantix. Worked for me!
Tuesday night and almost 5 months quit. I still have cravings, but I haven't smoked. I am staying smober and feeling great. I guess the only problem is I have gained some weight this past month because I was eating on the go and not getting my exercise.
I have also developed some neuropathy. At least, I think that's what it is. Bummer. Goes with the territory of diabetes. I'll start trying to make it better with diet and exercise. I'll have to go see the doctor at some point to get the official diagnosis, but I know what it is from reading on the internet and hearing from my aunt who has it. She does not control her blood sugar well. B vitamins are supposed to help, so I'll look into that as well.
On a lighter vein, it's shark week and mob week...what to watch, what to watch? Hope everyone enjoys their week and stays or gets smober! If you are having trouble quitting, see your doctor about Chantix. Worked for me!
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