March 2005


Links N' Stuff23 Mar 2005 12:35 am

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Life's Events & Observations20 Mar 2005 10:20 pm

No smoking now for 1 week, 1 day, 18 hours, and 31 minutes.

Gained 4 pounds probably due to the amount of cheap licorice I’ve been consuming.

I’m wondering how long it takes before the cravings and desire go away?

Many people who I’ve told that I quit (some that I knew had quit themselves), tend to say, “it’s hard, but I sometimes still smoke when I drink.” I don’t really count that, and I definitely don’t count people that quit smoking cigarettes, and increase their pot consumption. Um…still smoking!

ME says:
wait..did I tell you I quit smoking?
Friend says:
no
Friend says:
when did that happen?
ME says:
1 week 2 days ago
Friend says:
how’s that going?
Friend says:
I dunno, the hardest part is staying quit after a few months
ME says:
not there yet…but I can imagine
Friend says:
it’s been like 2 years for me I think
Friend says:
I’ve only had a couple of smokes
Friend says:
and I was super drunk
Friend says:
but
Friend says:
I replaced smoking tobacco with smoking pot
Friend says:
so I didn’t really do myself any good
ME says:
still smoking!
Friend says:
I’m trying to cut it out

High Times16 Mar 2005 03:02 am

It’s been 5 complete days without smoking, and I am not going to turn back.

Last week I only had a few cigarettes left, and I was going to ask my bf to pick some up for me on his way down; and then I changed my mind. Just like that I said, “never mind, I don’t need any. I am going to quit.”

What triggered this was me having to admit that I smoke last week, and my Grandma potentially over hearing. I have been a closet smoker for years. My family does not know, or if they do, they don’t/didn’t say anything. My mom knows/knew, but I have never smoked in front of her. My dad knows I have, but assumed it was just a “phase”. Dammit I wish it had been.

Before I started smoking I was the most annoying non-smoker. I wouldn’t want anything to do with a smoker, and then 1 day I thought I would try it to see “what the big deal was”. Then it became a game. When could I have the next one, and how would I be able to sneak it. Soon it became normal, and my circle of friends changed. I started skipping school, and that just snow-balled the rest of my life. All because I started smoking…..

So now I have to really watch that I don’t gain weight, because I can’t use the excuse that I just quit smoking. People don’t/didn’t know.

I’ve heard that quitting smoking really messes up your metabolism; not just with increased munchies. What I have noticed, is my breath smells, and my hair dried out - FAST - but also got really oily at the roots. I’m getting my hair cut tomorrow before the ends start to split. I think my body temperature has increased as well. I wore a t-shirt comfortably on Saturday, and everyone else was bundled up complaining. One night I was so hot I couldn’t sleep, and contemplated turning on the air conditioner! Imagine….air conditioning during March with snow still on the ground! But I just couldn’t cool down, and really needed to fall asleep.

What I am also finding, is that I am not craving physically a cigarette as much as I thought I would. I am craving mentally. Much like when I was on crutches, and had to consciously think about not putting any weight on my foot (the pain quickly reminded me though if I forgot). Everytime the phone rings, and I begin a conversation, I feel the need to “light up”. Whenever I want a “rest”, I feel the need as well. There are a few other situations that trigger my want for a cigarette, but I just have to do something else. I have been eating licorice.

I never thought I would do it, because I really did enjoy it. It’s disgusting when you think about it, and so dirty too. So 5 days down, and the rest of my life to go. All I can say is that the rest of my life may now be longer, thanks to my wise decision to quit.

Complaints Department and Friends & Family10 Mar 2005 10:15 pm

How disturbing is it when you find out your bf’s using your deodorant?!

After his trip to Wal-Mart today, he walks in to my apartment carrying what he referred to as his “here deodorant“. Then he adds, “so I don’t have to use yours anymore”.

I’m all for sharing, but for some reason things like deodorant, underwear, socks and especially tooth brushes cross the line.

What puzzled me most though, was that he would want to leave here smelling like Baby Powder. :)

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