Well, gang I did it! One hundred days with not even ONE cigarette! I think I’ve done it this time. The cravings are far and few between and when I smell a cigarette it makes my stomach turn. That’s not to say I don’t get cravings anymore at all. They come, and sometimes the are strong. Especially when I am around my smoking friends. I can only take about 2 or 3 hours before the cravings start really getting to me. So, for any of my friends who might think me a bit anti-social lately, do you smoke? I miss you guys, but it’s necessary for my success at this. My friends rock, and I’m sure some of them understand completely, some of them understand but want to punch me in the throat, and some of them are probably reading this right now thinking, ‘!!! That’s who’s been missing the last 100 days!” LOL

So, what’s next? Well, the next piece of getting into shape would be diet. So, while maintaining success with the non-smoking thing, I will be trying to garner success in the diet arena. This means smaller portions (especially when eating out), better quality food, and smarter ingredients. I mean, smarter like better choices — not smarter like dogs versus cows…

Here’s to another 100 days of no smoking. I’d like to do the cliche bullshit where I tell you guys how stupid it is, and how you should quit, and how you life would be so much better, blah blah blah. But, I know better. I’ve been on both sides of the fence, and while I feel 150% convinced that it’s better on this side of the fence, I know how nice it is to walk on the other side as well. :) Smoke one for me, and if you decide to join us on this side of the fence, I’ll welcome you just the same. :)

Life has been pretty busy lately, and I haven’t had as much of a chance to write as I would have liked. So, I will give a quick update to things goin on in my life.

Happy Dad’s day to all the dads out there. I had a pretty good day — hung out with family and just tried to relax. Heidi and Rhys got me a really nice Fossil watch, so that was freakin awesome! Rhys did a very good job keeping the secret from me, much to our surprise. He mentioned that he had a “surprise” to give me on “Mother’s Day” a few times, but never gave away the secret. :)

I’m still not smoking! WOO HOO! I have a few patches left to go if I want to finish out the program, but honestly, I’m pretty much done with it. I tried to put a patch on today and it didn’t stick very well, so I just tossed it. I think I’m truly done with the whole smoking thing! Feels good to be done with that shit. OMG. I still get cravings, but I have enough will power to fend off the cravings this time. I just gotta keep my exposure to smokers limited for a time, else I know I will fall.

I have been thinking of taking up online poker again. It’s an online game that 1) I like to play, 2) takes little time, 3) doesn’t have a monthly cost, 4) can actually win money! So, we’ll see. I noticed that Poker.com seems to have turned into a portal of sorts. I used to play there when it was a gaming site. I know the US Govt has frowned on online gaming, so I will have to check into the current laws, etc… BOOO

That’s about it for now. I’m gonna get to work, and try and enjoy the day! Chat at you guys later!

So, how am I doing so far? Well, I’m not going in 5th gear like I’ve tried in the past. YES! I’ve tried. Which is why I’m not doing that this time: I failed so miserably in the past that most of you who know me didn’t even notice that I was trying to improve anything!

So, I’m concentrating on a couple few things, in a very particular order:

1) QUIT SMOKING - How fucking long have I been smoking? Ridiculous long time. I remember when me and buddy of mine named Jason — no no, the other Jason — had our first drag off a cigarette at the ripe old age of 12. We can thank his grandpa for the left over K-rations and the rancid ass Lucky Strikes that were left in them. Thus began my adventure into Smokerville. Ahhh what a shit filled experience it’s been. I mean, if you could equate taste to a texture, smoking would be like sandpaper. Mmmm! Good times. Nine days into my quitting and so far so good! Thanks Nicoderm!! I saw what the pills do to a friend of mine, so I’m not touching that shit.

2) Remotivate at work - Why? Good question. If you get a good answer let me know. I’m going to give it my best shot to remotivate myself and not feel like I’m caught under an epileptic hippo watching Pokemon. Give yourself a pat on the back if you get that reference. Actually no.. You should probably get out more if you get that reference. … Actually I should probably get out more for making that reference…

3) Diet - Yep. Diet. Not that I’m going to hit this one hard. This is my tertiary “would-be-nice” goal. The “red-shirt” on my list if you will. :) But, if I can manage to do better on my diet and exercise, that’s bad ass. Not to mention, I’m sure this has a huge bit to do with numbers 1 and 2.

So, that’s where I’m at. Hope everyone out there is doing well, and all that happy shit. Chat at ya later!