Chin up, Pink---You have two weeks under your belt and should be elated!!!
However, I know exactly how you feel. I miss my 'smokin' buds, but don't trust myself to be with them right now for any extended period. I have had to change my routines and habits, and [i]they[/i] are part of the changes. I have noticed, that by quitting (several times now) that I have come to know myself better and I have finally reached an understanding with myself---through trial and error and soul-searching. Relationships change all the time. Our interests begin to go different directions, our friendships evolve, something happens-good or bad, other relationships take over, etc.... my older children reminded me of what I have said to them in the past when I mentioned missing two friends that smoke: You are who you associate with. It kind of struck home with me. I used to tell them, if your friends drink or smoke dope, it is likely that you are too. We associate with people with whom we have common interests with. Not completely the same when we talk about smoking (legal) cigarettes---but look around you---We DO associate with people with the same ideas, morality, goals and beliefs!!!
I find I want to go places where smoking is not allowed---movies, church, malls, etc...to cut down on the temptations. Plus, I like those places and no longer have to calculate when I need to leave for a fix! I find I get irratated with my smoking friends and their devotion to nicotine, so I avoid them.
Okay...I'll shut up....just rambling thoughts that I think a lot about...
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/8/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 16
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 831
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $128
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 17 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49
