I had to travel out of state for the night to give a presentation for work. This is something I do often, but it was the first time I would be doing it without smoking. I was nervous as I would be driving (something I don't often do as I live in NYC) and speaking to a very large group. I actually like giving presentations but smoking right after giving one was something I have done for 13 years. I thought about how I would manage---stocked up on gum, my favorite music and hoped for the best. The drive was actually fine but after I finished the presentation--I had an overwhelming craving to smoke. So much so that I thought that I really wanted to drive to get cigarettes. Instead--I took a deep breathe, put on some music and basically sang at the top of my lungs for the drive back to the hotel. I am certain that people driving next to me thought I was nuts. But it worked! I am happy to say I didn't give in! Day 6 and still going!!!
