I have to say thanks to all of you, your words are very inspiring. I am still smoke free and doing better today. I think MissMarple hit it on the head, it felt almost like I had permission to slip since my buddy at work did, that it was ok, that I could quit again in a day or so. I guess it goes to show you how sly the junkie can be sometimes, finding any reason or excuse to smoke. Maybe a night at the Hollywood Casino is in order, poker, pretty ladies, taking peoples money, its all fun and good. I say it but I won't do it, I've been holed up in this apartment all summer trying to save money for the house I'm trying to buy, and the bank still hasn't said a word to me. You would think 120 days is long enough to decide if they want to accept my offer or not. Maybe this is my source of stress, waiting, and waiting, and waiting. Everytime my phone rings thinking this it the call, everytime I get an email thinking this is it. And yet, here I am still waiting. It is driving me insane!! I have lost a lot of sleep over this. I know its the house I want, and can afford on my income, but I'm not sure how much longer I can wait, I just want out of this apartment and into a nice place. Also with the deadline coming up for the tax credit for new home buyers, I don't want to lose out on that either. Its all so screwed up, never ever try to buy a short sale, it is a joke. OK, I feel a little better now. I am smoke free for another day, another victory in the books. Thanks again everyone....and if just by chance anyone works in a loss mitigation department, we need to talk....LOL Again..thank you for all your concern.
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PB, I would rather than you vent here then smoke. You are right. Each person's quit is their own. For me personally, I like your quit. 0 smokes in 145 days. Are you taking care of yourself? Are you rewarding yourself? Simple things. Go to the Museum of Art to see the Chihuly Display (free in August). Take a walk at Antrim Park, or Goodale Park, or any other park. Get a ticket to a Clipper's game at the new Huntington Park. Dinner and movie tickets at the Movie Theater at Bethel and Sawmill. Head down to Berliner Park and watch the softball leagues. Park at the Golf Course on Hamilton Road across from the airport and watch planes land and take off. I travel almost non-stop for work, and on the weekends when I am home I just want to do simple things. Maybe things like this will help you relieve stress and take your mind off smoking! Wishing you well buddy! N.O.P.E.