A few updates: I volunteer with the local police department and was on call for an event tonight. This morning, I thought about asking a friend to cover me and that I would just stay home. I nixed that negativity and went. I put on my nametag and my "uniform" and greeted and registered people like a champ. I had my quit smoking rock in my pocket and found I didn't need to refer to it at all. The guy I was working with, well, I did show him my rock and it turns out he quit 5 years ago. We didn't go into it too much, but it was good to talk to him.
After the cop event, I got a fish sandwich at McDonald's. No cigarette in the drivethrough!
Then, miracles of miracles, I drove home and didn't smoke. I pass a number of places that sell cigarettes on the way to and from the police station, so to me, not having cigarettes didn't matter; I could get them at any time. I didn't!
I have to go get fitted with a shoulder immobilizer tomorrow. It's a pretty good hike out of town. I'm not sure why I'm so obsessed with driving, but it's a former weakness for sure.
Tonight, I'm in pretty good shape. I have a minor headache, but that's okay. It's better than coughing and wheezing.
Good night, all! Thanks for your help and support. Day 4 is coming up.
