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Another Quit Date!

ShawnP
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  One week ago today, I was arriving in Vegas. I can't believe how fast this week has gone! There wasn't enough time spendt with our Ex family. The friendships that you build here are unique. Our common bond, our addiction. 
   
  I did get to do a few things on my bucket list while i was there. The Eiffel Tower, Gondola Ride and Botanical Gardens. In addition to those, Righteous Brothers concert, Breakfast and a time of sharing in Kathy's room, Champagne Brunch Cruise, an excursion on top of Hoover Dam and Fremont street.
   
  On this smoke free journey, not only do you quit smoking but have a renewing of your body and mind. I had smoked for over 25 years and tried to quit many times through the years. A part of me wanted to quit but there was that other side that didn't until i found this site. It was at that time that i got my   A-HA moment! I knew beyond a shadow of doubt when others believed that i could never quit that I was in the right frame of mind to make it a life long commitment. I proved them all wrong!  Here i am, 4 years later and still on my journey.
   
   This past weekend, I realized  there are things about me that need to change! I had that  A-HA moment   AGAIN! I will be embarking on a mission of self discovery. There are events and people of my past that i let hurt me.  As a result,  I am my worst nightmare. It's time to quit and embrace my future.
   
  Here on this site, we tell others that want to quit, to make a plan. I am putting those words into action for the next chapter of this journey. Thanks to everyone here that has supported me! Thanks to Cindy, Sarah, Rick, Tommy, Patty, Jim, Stacie, Kathy, Mark and their families for a great time in Vegas! Can't wait for the next reunion! Until then......
   
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About the Author
I am 51 yrs old and live in the Greater Cleveland area. I started smoking at a young age. I think it was more peer pressure at that time and just a few cigarettes a day until i became "LEGAL" to smoke. I then started smoking a pack or more a day, using stress as my excuse to smoke more. In reality, I realized after i quit smoking that there is no excuses for smoking. I am approaching 4 yrs next month, but I still have to work to protect my quit. I am here on Ex faithfully helping others and in return helps me. We call it here on Ex "Collateral Kindness" here is a link to my blog, 1 yr later that explained my trials in the the beginning of my quit. https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/blogs/ShawnP-blog/2013/03/14/one-year-later