tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post7231356850670958135..comments2024-02-27T23:40:27.282-06:00Comments on I Want a Dumpster Baby: It's Been a Hot MinuteKitkatkootiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04363160740273029255noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-12593974198116555962012-10-31T18:47:03.083-05:002012-10-31T18:47:03.083-05:00I gotta say, I'm usually the influential perso...I gotta say, I'm usually the influential person that my friends and strangers look up to...always positive, always helping. Until I found your link off of FB, your posts are INFLUENTIAL. You're a joy to read. I love to hear about "turn-arounds" in life. We all choose certain paths. But each path chosen, leads you to a different life. You have taken that path for a reason. And that reason is to help others. You can only go up from here. You rock! Diananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-73793590768819264362012-08-22T11:41:57.872-05:002012-08-22T11:41:57.872-05:00I don't think anybody wants to quit. I certai...I don't think anybody wants to quit. I certainly didn't. I LOVE SMOKING. I would be doing it in a second if it weren't killing me and harmful to my babies. I seriously miss it every day. Kitkatkootiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04363160740273029255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-42477267390990028832012-08-02T17:16:36.243-05:002012-08-02T17:16:36.243-05:00Good god, that sounds so hard. I tried smoking a ...Good god, that sounds so hard. I tried smoking a few cigarettes in high school and am so lucky it didn't "take".A Morning Grouchhttp://amorninggrouch.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-81238599816565833072012-07-23T09:43:17.673-05:002012-07-23T09:43:17.673-05:00"A Smoker who is not smoking"...this SO ..."A Smoker who is not smoking"...this SO sums it up. Congrats on quitting! I will admit I inhale deeply if I smell smoke nearby...sometimes go outside with my smoker friends so I can smell some second-hand smoke and guilty of "puffing" (no inhaling) on occasion. I quit smoking 2 years ago and just now might go a day or two without thinking about how nice it would it be to go out and have a smoke. I also found the drinking (loved it too much too) far easier than to give up than smoking.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03364666702821023855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-57060910438734859552012-07-19T13:28:57.856-05:002012-07-19T13:28:57.856-05:00Good for you and your talking all this out and fig...Good for you and your talking all this out and figuring what you need to tell yourself to get in the right mindset. This is a great strength. You know, I have heard from other people who quit both smoking and drinking that smoking was the harder of the 2 for them. That's interesting stuff.Craftwhackhttp://www.craftwhack.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-46601435064885220402012-07-18T06:01:42.196-05:002012-07-18T06:01:42.196-05:00I'd stopped smoking several times before (sinc...I'd stopped smoking several times before (since starting at about seventeen) -- once for a year and a half (late teens), once for five years (mid-twenties), and then the several times I was pregnant/trying (late-twenties). I truly QUIT three years ago this September 3rd.<br /><br />It takes a while. The time I quit for five years was the hardest, as that was after the longest stretch of smoking -- took about a full year until the normal cravings went away. Then took another few years until the super random social situation cravings went away.<br /><br />But the last three drags I took off a cigarette maybe two years ago (after I'd quit) actually made me sick. This was after I'd spent about a year purifying my diet and switching to a lot of plant-based stuff. I think my body just recognizes the poison now.<br /><br />So this time, I'm a REAL non-smoker. It will get easier.<br /><br />xoxo<br />~Steph L.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-85350416198859089572012-07-17T14:40:39.907-05:002012-07-17T14:40:39.907-05:00Maybe I shouldn't tell you this--maybe it'...Maybe I shouldn't tell you this--maybe it's better you don't know! Oh hell-you'll find out eventually! I quit smoking 37 years ago when I got pregnant! Yay me. But still, and you never know when it will strike, I get a whiff of someone's smoke and ooooooh, it's all over! 'I want!'my body screams! Thirty-seven years! Who would think? But most times I catch a whiff, I want to hurl--it doesn't smell like something I should want! But the other times....just gotta go with it--I've never actually smoked a whole one while in one of those states-probably never even took a good drag on one because I know I shouldn't! Good luck--it's a long fight--and don't start another habit to replace it. Just hold on to the electronic butt!Cindy Urban Pickeringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-70741057784484788452012-07-17T11:01:08.848-05:002012-07-17T11:01:08.848-05:00Keep strong, ladies!! It's the most loving pr...Keep strong, ladies!! It's the most loving present you can ever give YOURSELVES! I gave myself the present for my 40th birthday. It will be 15 years soon. The CRAZEE, random cravings do lessen over time. It's like your emotional "child" has to do a constant check for awhile to see if you were serious or not: "Did you REALLY mean NO", just like a child will question a parent who says, "no". Reassure your "EMO-baby" that yes, you are going to do this, and you will get through it. Then give your "EMO" baby some love, and a big bear hug! You all can do this! Just keep that "EMO baby" happy! P.S. After I quit drinking, in a social setting, I became the napkin shredder! I would have a MOUNTAIN of tiny paper balls scattered all over the table...I mean HUNDREDS! Paper napkins were my best friends! Hey, you have to get tricky when you are trying to divert and outsmart yourself! IWADB, you ROCK!! Your honesty, and love for your peeps is a very cool thing to see/read! You, and they, are so going to do this! I am so proud of all you women!!Linda Kicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-24019586475760717962012-07-17T08:05:15.316-05:002012-07-17T08:05:15.316-05:00Thank you for this. I'm waging a battle with m...Thank you for this. I'm waging a battle with myself trying to quit smoking. This post gave me new words to say to myself and a new perspective to try on. This is without a doubt the hardest thing I have ever tried to do. I haven't mastered it yet, but I will!<br /><br />Thank you so much for being willing to share your demons and your victories. It makes a difference.<br />KimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-29797514941105139192012-07-16T21:26:46.238-05:002012-07-16T21:26:46.238-05:00Damn Philip Morris to hell. I want a cig. ALL THE ...Damn Philip Morris to hell. I want a cig. ALL THE TIME!! Just typing that sentence makes me take a deep breath. My dad smoked when I was younger, but us kids got him to quit. Now he says if he makes it to 80 he's starting again, he hasn't smoked in over 25 years and he still craves it.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06596693338479508118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-11547243795575210912012-07-16T19:22:12.824-05:002012-07-16T19:22:12.824-05:00Rock On... Girly! One day at a time... Right?! :)Rock On... Girly! One day at a time... Right?! :)Amyhttp://mommetime.me/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-40017090322759142562012-07-16T18:09:54.995-05:002012-07-16T18:09:54.995-05:00I quit 3 years ago. The last couple of weeks I hav...I quit 3 years ago. The last couple of weeks I have been craving a menthol badly! I haven't given in, but sweet baby jeebus I'd love to.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347825347026680167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-13929479861488618612012-07-16T18:09:54.664-05:002012-07-16T18:09:54.664-05:00I'm not a smoker anymore and I don't have ...I'm not a smoker anymore and I don't have an addictive bone in my body, thank the Lord, but my husband has enough addictions for the both of us. I find you to be a complete inspiration and share your blog with him...he's sober 9 days and I'm hanging on to the hope that someday that might be 9 years. Thank you and way to go!! You rock, girl.MountainMissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04953930388815259729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-66585479188706188782012-07-16T18:08:59.190-05:002012-07-16T18:08:59.190-05:00I quit 3 years ago. The last couple of weeks I hav...I quit 3 years ago. The last couple of weeks I have been craving a menthol badly! I haven't given in, but sweet baby jeebus I'd love to.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347825347026680167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-82620907866625327062012-07-16T17:18:07.309-05:002012-07-16T17:18:07.309-05:00You got this! My dad smoked from 13 to 40 somethin...You got this! My dad smoked from 13 to 40 something and he had to take one of those pills to quit and after about 10 years the smell of someone smoking would make him sick. I am pretty sure that's what keeps him from craving. He also gets to add up the "savings" periodically when he wants a new computer doohickey and that helps him too lol oh he also has 29 years sober,Claricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-73436469669385610422012-07-16T15:48:12.102-05:002012-07-16T15:48:12.102-05:00I have the utmost respect for what you have accomp...I have the utmost respect for what you have accomplished! I think sometimes the entire addiction thing is my addiction. Some of us just seem to have it in our nature. always seem to struggling with one. Started with smokes... switched to food (to the gastric bypass stage)... then caffeine... now fighting the urge to self-medicate with wine. I do have to say, this one scares me the most by far.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-46449201144181978772012-07-16T15:33:21.193-05:002012-07-16T15:33:21.193-05:00Keep the positive energy flowing, just started fol...Keep the positive energy flowing, just started following you, you're one of my mini breaks now since I've moved back home to take care of a cancer struck mother aka my best friend. Also, congrats on getting pregnant :)Harmainnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-64565727924108237772012-07-16T15:03:59.743-05:002012-07-16T15:03:59.743-05:00I love you. Cravings suck balls. You are a fantast...I love you. Cravings suck balls. You are a fantastic baby-maker. That is all. xsnosElyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09880342461581410942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-67055538351161775852012-07-16T14:20:55.744-05:002012-07-16T14:20:55.744-05:00You are an inspiration to many! I have nominated y...You are an inspiration to many! I have nominated you for the Sunshine Bloggers Award. Check out the details here: http://mamasmumbojumbo.blogspot.com/2012/07/award-for-me.htmlMama's Mumbo Jumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02687435816130833120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-17107648074071763722012-07-16T13:29:43.725-05:002012-07-16T13:29:43.725-05:00congrats! that is so awesome. Cravings pass. we...congrats! that is so awesome. Cravings pass. we got this.Kitkatkootiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04363160740273029255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-36717778085757670922012-07-16T13:29:18.518-05:002012-07-16T13:29:18.518-05:00yeah, I hear it never totally goes away. congrats...yeah, I hear it never totally goes away. congrats on 5 years!Kitkatkootiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04363160740273029255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-53193957878222247082012-07-16T13:28:58.754-05:002012-07-16T13:28:58.754-05:00we must have been in parallel universes Sat. night...we must have been in parallel universes Sat. night. I knew I felt the love. good girl, so proud of us!Kitkatkootiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04363160740273029255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-27336909936075184222012-07-16T13:28:29.843-05:002012-07-16T13:28:29.843-05:00thanks Shaina!thanks Shaina!Kitkatkootiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04363160740273029255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-5300758922155091032012-07-16T13:28:18.263-05:002012-07-16T13:28:18.263-05:00you are awesome. Right back on the horse. and ye...you are awesome. Right back on the horse. and yes, for us, it's ALWAYS better than a drink.Kitkatkootiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04363160740273029255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5328811393022080798.post-89401882608331103862012-07-16T13:27:52.338-05:002012-07-16T13:27:52.338-05:00that is really interesting about dreaming about th...that is really interesting about dreaming about them. I totally get it.Kitkatkootiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04363160740273029255noreply@blogger.com