…you can go suck it because I beat you!!!!
I am SO PROUD OF MYSELF!!!
I’ve been more stressed the last few weeks (as you guys know) then I’ve been in a looooooong time. And even though hari kari was calling my name and I kept eyeballing the shotgun and taser, I managed to NOT SMOKE even a single drag!!!
It’s been 4 months, 28 days and 9 hours since I had a puff on a cigarette (not that I’m counting). Yay!! And it was TEMPTING!! That night my sister was my superhero and I sat in my car crying and screaming on the phone to her, there was a pack of unopened smokes just sitting in my glovebox. I keep them there to prove to myself that I don’t need them. And it worked.
Quitting cold turkey after smoking since I was 14 (with a few breaks here and there) wasn’t the easiest thing I’ve ever done, but I’m so excited that I managed to say no to the Yummy Sticks. Yes, I call them Yummy Sticks. Honest to God, smoking is one of my very favorite things on earth. I almost never drink (maybe 2-3 glasses of wine a year), I don’t do drugs (unless you count Valium to go to the dentist) and so smoking was my deliciously wicked vice. Now I have no vices! I can’t even be a slut cause I’m a married old broad. KIDDING! I never was much for the slutty behavior (but I love me some sluts, so if you are slutty I love your slutty ass).
For those of you who have been or who are smokers, you know exactly what I’m talking about. For those of you who have never been smokers, you are truly blessed to not know the misery of not being able to light up. I’ve heard quitting smoking compared to giving up the needle and it doesn’t surprise me one bit!
See, here’s my best friend and me enjoying a nice, yummy smoke after a delicious dinner a couple of years ago. We look so joyful and happy to be alive! Ahh…the good ole days…
So that everyone out there understands why I used to like smoking so much (and I will again if I’m ever terminally ill, dammit!!!!) I’m going to put a little video clip here from the TV show Frasier. This scene PERFECTLY describes what is so tantalizing about a cigarette.
The whole clip is funny, but if you skip ahead to about 1:06 (the clip’s about 3 minutes long) you’ll get to the heart of the true smoker’s dream.
Enjoy! And NEVER start smoking if you aren’t a smoker now. Why put yourself through the hell of quitting? It totally sucks balls. 🙂
XOXOXO
Congratulations to you! And thanks for the Frasier clip, I used to love that show (I don’t why but, every time I say that, I feel this urge to remind everybody that I’m straight) I’m adding quitting to my list…for my thrid try…soon….at some point!
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Thank you!!! I kept wanting to quit, but I just love smoking so much it was a bitch! My savings grace was that I got a chest cold and couldn’t smoke for a few days. Total blessing in disguise because I didn’t go back. I figured if I got through the first 3 days, then I could keep not smoking. Sometimes there are even days now that I don’t think about it. I never thought I’d get to that point! I wish you MUCH luck on your next try!!! I’ve got my fingers and eyes crossed for you. 🙂
Oh, and I totally believe you are straight, even if you DO like Fraser! 😉 Ha!
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I see that picture and I’m all man, I’d totally do those two, oh wait, nope cigarettes. Nasty bitches…lol.
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HA!!! That cracked me up!!! 🙂 Yeah, we are total nasty bitches! Now I just have to get her and the hubby to quit. I know no one can make anyone quit–but I wish I had a magic wand. 🙂
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Lol. who gives a fuck? If it makes you happy, do it. My great aunt smoked until she was 92 and then they made her quit when her kids put her in a home. you know what? she died a month later. Coincidence? Doubtful. I drink way too much and could give two shits what my health conscious friends think. So instead of living until I’m 84 I’ll only live until I’m 79? Oh no?! At least I’ll have had fun!
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You are truly awesome!!! You know I love the attitude of “who gives a fuck”!!! I basically live my life by that philosophy! 🙂
Bless your grandma!! I love someone who’s just like, “eh, fuck it–I like smoking, I’m gonna smoke.” Sorry she passed, but it sounds like she did it her way and I adore that.
Yeah, I’m not particularly health conscious–but as a girl who’s on The Pill, smoking is even worse for you and since I’ve been smoking for soooooo long I figured I’d give my poor body a rest. I was only smoking about 4 a day, but I figured if I could quit, then why not give it a shot. But I swear, if I’m ever terminally ill or the zombie apocalypse is on the horizon, I’m buying 10 cartons and smoking til I puke and drink myself into a stupor! 😉
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Well at least you can have sex like a freak and not get preggers, right?? Lol.
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Preach on, brother. That’s what keeps me sane (and the hubby quite happy!). 🙂
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Well done Jo. I am proud of you. At least you still have sex 😉 If you give up smoking, drinking and sex, you don’t live longer it just seems like it.
Gave up drinking in 2002
Gave up smoking in 2007
Became single in … 2010
Four months cold turkey is better than magnificent. Brilliant … beyond brilliant.
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Why thank you, sir! I feel better just knowing that you are more boring and vice-less than me! 😉 XOXO
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Yep, you can go and vice the night away while I go to bed … alone … sober … cigarette-less … bored … alone (still) … yeah, yeah, yeah. You get the picture. Although why you would picture me in bed is just freaky 😆
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I’m a pervert. I picture everyone in bed. Except my mom, cause that’s fucked up. 😉
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Yeah … that would be a bit fucked. Although why I would be picturing your mum in bed is beyond me. On another note … working out a date with someone who said that she wants us to leave to dating sites and see how it goes for us.
Will keep you posted on that
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Ooohhh! I can’t wait for details!! 🙂 Fingers crossed. 🙂
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Yeah she’s a weird one gut feeling says not a good one
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Then the details will be even more exciting (for my voyeuristic, sick mind!). 🙂
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I haven’t met her yet. She ceased communications on Friday morning. Tried to contact her on match and she was gone
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Yep. Sounds like a whackadoo! RUN!!!!! If she’s weird via email, she’ll be a freak in real life!!!
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Hmmm freak ……. yeah ….. RRRRRRUUUUUUUNNNNNNNN. Or hobble in my case 😉
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congrats! You will find being a non-smoker is a wonderful thing! I quit smoking a year and 4 months ago and I can’t even stand the smell of a cigarette now lol!
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Thank you! Isn’t it funny how we can remember exactly when we had our last puff? Congrats on quitting!
As for the smell…I still love the smell of a cigarette being smoked, but I can’t stand the smell of a cigarette on someone’s clothes. That smell totally grosses me out now. Eww!!!
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I’m proud of you! I’m sure it was very hard but now you’re that much healthier so yay! I could never understand the allure of breathing icky air in and out through a stick but…that’s just me. 😉 Congrats to you. 😀
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You are such a sweetie. Thank you. 🙂 I will be healthier, dammit! I BETTER be after giving up my very favorite thing.
Smoking is an odd thing–I don’t know what is so wonderful and relaxing about it, but it just is. I still miss it…. I blame my friend (the one in the pic) who gave me my first smoke while hiding behind a dumpster at Francis Scott Key mall in Frederick, Maryland. We were 14 and hiding because the cops were roaming around looking for our drunk asses. Man, we were some wild women!! 🙂 I gave her her first joint, so I got even! 😉
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Wild indeed! Glad you got even with her though. But yeah, I’m proud of you. I’m sure we all want you around for a long time, so no more smoking! 🙂 I forgot to mention, I love Frasier…I remember that clip. 😀
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I actually said, “Awwwww” out loud when I read your comment. It wasn’t even a mental, “Awwww.” It was an audible one. You are so damn sweet. Thanks hon.
I loved Frasier too. I love smart comedy. And stupid, inappropriate comedy too. I just like to giggle because my IQ is 8. 😉 XOXO
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This is FABulous news!! Keep going Jodi. I found out in 2002 I have heart disease – cold turkey was easy. Don’t get to this point. Awesome post, inspiring to those who want to quit this legal addiction.
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Thanks, doll! I’m so sorry to hear about the heart disease. My goodness. I’ll be sending prayers. It’s hearing stuff like that that makes me glad I quit. My biggest fear was having to tell my wonderful husband that I smoked myself into lung cancer or some other awful thing. I couldn’t bear to do that. I hope you are feeling okay. Sending you healthy vibes right now. 🙂
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Haha, aww! Lol, I’m not that cute. I’m pretty damn sure your IQ is higher than 8. Comedy is awesome. I can’t believe there are people (who I know) who dislike comedy. They’ll ONLY watch reality tv. WHAT?! Lol.
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Oh shit, posted my comment in the wrong place, ignore me. (Sorry John.) Dumdee doo…
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We still love you! 🙂
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You are adorable x10. 🙂 As for my IQ–okay, I’ll give myself an 11. On a good day. When I’ve gotten lots of sleep the night before.
People who don’t like comedy but do like reality TV? Oh good grief. I watch 1 or 2 reality shows, but most of those make me laugh too (which is why I watch them). Nothing healthier for the soul than laughing. 🙂
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I admire you. Quitting cigarettes is tough and I wish you all the resolve and success in the world. Your body, everyone around you, and the entire health care system thank you!
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What a sweetie. Thanks! Quitting is a BITCH!!! But worth it. And it saves a ton of money. 🙂
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It bet it it is and I bet it does! Stick with it, Sweetie!
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I am a determined mo fo!!! 🙂 XO
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LOL After seeing that clip it makes me so grateful I quit over 22 years ago! Just you wait, Jodi, the smell of cigarettes will gross you out! Keep breathing without them and you smell better too. 🙂
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Doesn’t that clip just sum it all up beautifully? She hits the nail on the head.
Congrats for quitting too! It’s quite freeing. 🙂
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Good for you!! My boyfriend is in the process of quitting chewing tobacco and it’s pretty frustrating when he flips out for no reason, but I’m supporting him 100% even if it means being the punching bag. (figuratively of course, he ain’t no Chris Brown) Keep up the good work!
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“He ain’t no Chris Brown” made me burst out laughing! 🙂 Well done! 🙂
Yeah, my hubby tried to quit smoking for a few days last year and, well…I kinda wanted to kill him. He didn’t take the withdrawal well. Lucky for him, I don’t get bitchy when I quit–though I do eat more. I’ve gained 7 pounds, but that is still healthier than smoking every day. Much luck with your boyfriend!! 🙂
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I quit almost 4 years ago. I miss it almost everyday but being able to walk up a flight of stairs without coughing up a lung makes it worth it. I too started early in life (12) and although I did quit when I was pregnant with both of my kids, pretty much after I quit breast feeding, I picked it back up. It was hard, not gonna lie, but I feel so much better now. Loved the clip! That’s exactly what I loved about smoking. LOL
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Good for you!!! And what a good mommy that you quit while preggers. Cigarettes must be horribly unhealthy for little belly inhabitors (that is so not a word). 🙂
Lord knows I miss it after a meal or when stressed–it’s soooo hard not to light up, but when I set my mind to something I usually make it happen. And I’m one determined broad!
Glad you liked the clip. I remember seeing it when it originally aired and thinking that she’d captured it perfectly. 🙂
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As a non smoker I can not relate, I do know it isn’t easy to resist them since I am married to a smoker…….
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The smartest thing you ever did was not start smoking. 🙂 It’s wonderful while it lasts, then it totally sucks balls when you have to quit! Ugh! 🙂
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Good for you Jodi!! I’m a smoker… Going on and off since my university years, last time off about 2 months ago for one month. You are totally right, it is not a good experience, but is one you have to live (the quitting, no the smoking) at one (or several) point on your life…
Take care and keep strong! 🙂
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Thank you!! Smoking is just so awesome…yum. Like you, I’ve done the on and off thing. Quit for 8 years at one point. I hope I can keep this up for the rest of my life. 🙂
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hey..how did u manage to quit? been trying since ages and ive successfully failed. any hint or tip?
Cheers
Vishal
http://www.vishalbheeroo.wordpress.com
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In all honesty, I just went cold turkey. The key for me was to try and not do things that made me want to smoke. For example, I used to love to go in the backyard and play Angry Birds and chain smoke. Now I never go in the backyard at all because it’s a trigger. Once I’ve been off them for a year or so, I’ll be able to revisit my own yard, but right now it’s too tempting.
I wish you MUCH luck! It’s quite freeing to not have to worry about finding a place to smoke out in public where no one will yell at you. And it’s quite nice not smelling like an ashtray. GOOD LUCK!!
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Super job! Keep it up. I have a friend who quit after she started to put the money aside she used to pay for the smokes. It added up quickly and she would use that money to buy clothes or shoes. She quit months later seeing the money she was wasting.
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That is a great idea!!!! You really can save some bucks. I was lucky as at the end I was down to about 4-5 smokes a day, so it wasn’t too bad, but when I was at a pack a day? Lord have mercy that was an expensive habit! 🙂 Congrats to your friend!
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Congratulations!
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Thank you!! 🙂 It feels good finally quitting–I’ve wanted to for a couple of years. 🙂
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Good post
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Thank you! I’m almost at the 6 month mark. 🙂
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Congrats…I just completed 3 weeks…Look forward to more of your refreshing posts and your guidance.All the best.
Peace & Love, Sanoj
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Good for you!!! Congratulations! I wish for you MUCH success…I know how difficult it is. 🙂
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Thank you madam.
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I quit almost a year ago (people expect you to when you get knocked up) and I still crave them now and then.
It does get better, though…hang in there!
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Congrats!! Good for you. 🙂 Preggers or not (and yeah, that’s a great reason) it’s a bitch to quit! It’s gotten better though. It’s been almost 6 months to the day and not a puff. If I can go this long, I can hopefully go forever. Thanks for the sweet encouragement and for dropping by! It’s lovely to meet you. 🙂
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Maybe quitting was a bitch, but the post was hilarious! Glad to hear you are still on the wagon. Good for you! Think about how much money you’re saving! 🙂
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Thank you! Always happy to help someone giggle. I still want a pack a day, but I’ve not had one puff since quitting. And yes…the money. Holy moly! ❤❤
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I promised my wife that I’d quit when she was going to have a child. Little did I know that she’d get pregnant (I’ve recently figured out how that happened from a book someone gave me). Haven’t smoked since and it was twenty-five years ago. Dreamed about smoking for about ten years, though…
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Surprise Daddy! 😉 No more smokes for you! That was really cool of you though. Stay nice and healthy for your family.
I still fantasize about smoking. Every day. It’s torture!!! 😫😱😳
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My kids are adults, now; and, my wife is my ex. I still don’t smoke.
It’ll take about a year to lose the craving and ten years for your body to accept that fact…
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I think I gave it up coming on 6 or 7 years now and I still crave it. It’s TORTURE!! Yeah, the bod and the brain don’t yet understand that I’d like to live a little longer. 😉
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Reblogged this on GettingrealwithPTSD.
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Thank you so much for reblogging this. I still crave a smoke daily, but haven’t once given into temptation, hard as that can be.
Have a wonderful day and thanks again. Hugs!
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