tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post7891430771117017544..comments2023-11-05T06:57:26.677-05:00Comments on The Weather in the Streets: ...a madness has seized me...Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14061893047279652658noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-13081327744908516352009-01-29T16:04:00.000-05:002009-01-29T16:04:00.000-05:00Hey...good for you. I just spent two days around a...Hey...good for you. I just spent two days around a walking chimney, and trust me...sweet ain't what I would describe how he smells. <BR/><BR/>Did you know a smoker's lungs can go back to being pink and nonsmoking in appearance in a few years? Your body is going to LOVE you!muralimanoharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14422995764649985209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-65577282897436110052009-01-29T00:06:00.000-05:002009-01-29T00:06:00.000-05:00Keep up the good fight, Leah! I'm not with you, b...Keep up the good fight, Leah! I'm not with you, but I'm here for you!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387041422819664987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-46713639138067264362009-01-29T00:05:00.000-05:002009-01-29T00:05:00.000-05:00Funny story - my aunt has been smoke free for year...Funny story - my aunt has been smoke free for years, but she told my mother in an email the other day that as soon as she gets the "non-operable" diagnosis, she's starting again IMMEDIATELY.<BR/><BR/>Okay, maybe not funny to everyone. But in my family, it's hilarious...Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387041422819664987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-29841584127993068252009-01-28T21:44:00.000-05:002009-01-28T21:44:00.000-05:00@Hunter, oh yes it's agony...thanks for the words!...<B>@Hunter</B>, oh yes it's agony...thanks for the words!<BR/><BR/><B>Rich</B>, omg I'm getting paranoid about my breath now! I swear I get plenty of kisses!!!! *furtively pops in a Winto-green Lifesaver*Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061893047279652658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-24570579828715163782009-01-28T21:41:00.000-05:002009-01-28T21:41:00.000-05:00I used to smoke and I know what you mean. I have b...I used to smoke and I know what you mean. I have been free of it for 15 years now. I wish you luck - you may get more kisses with better smelling breath.Neponset River Bridge Dighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075298141941291648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-215181724459438632009-01-28T21:18:00.000-05:002009-01-28T21:18:00.000-05:00Leah I feel your pain. I have smoked since fifteen...Leah I feel your pain. I have smoked since fifteen and quit twice/ Once for four years sarted for ayear then quit for 5 years only to pick it up last April. Smoking is something I love even though its horrible what it does to you and the way it smells. Non smokers will never understand. The way you describe it is just how I feel. I have seen people wuit and never look back. For me it's a daily battle when not smoking. I think of it everyday wishing wanting almost lusting for that drag. I know I have to quit again and I will but I have to do it when I want...not when someone else wants me too. good luck.hnter1018https://www.blogger.com/profile/11357754994267135456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-23428980584020427142009-01-28T20:14:00.000-05:002009-01-28T20:14:00.000-05:00ah Jimmy, always a cheering up from you!<B>ah Jimmy</B>, always a cheering up from you!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061893047279652658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-14772967950293249742009-01-28T15:50:00.001-05:002009-01-28T15:50:00.001-05:00Brandy Rose give those smokes a little smooch from...<B>Brandy Rose</B> give those smokes a little smooch from Leah!!! lol xoLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061893047279652658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-20357292246137328482009-01-28T15:50:00.000-05:002009-01-28T15:50:00.000-05:00QG: it's definitely a one-day-at-a-time thing, rig...<B>QG</B>: it's definitely a one-day-at-a-time thing, right? I guess it's like a diet--even if you fall off the wagon, you still shouldn't totally give in or beat yourself up (see, I'm already anticipating falling off the wagon, damnit!!!!!) But so far so good--<BR/><BR/>Walking is great. I'm going to end up stalking my neighborhood like a ghost, at all hours of day and night!!!! <BR/><BR/>xoxoxoLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061893047279652658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-70797493832088455662009-01-28T15:43:00.000-05:002009-01-28T15:43:00.000-05:00I know exactly how you feel! I hugged my pack to ...I know exactly how you feel! I hugged my pack to me as I read this knowing that I will soon be leaving them, ending our long time love-hate relationship. It sucks!Brandy Wilcoxenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09122750349062262051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-5068448087836969172009-01-28T15:12:00.000-05:002009-01-28T15:12:00.000-05:003:10 and this is the first time I've actually WANT...3:10 and this is the first time I've actually WANTED a smoke. I may go out and take a walk this afternoon just to kill a few minutes. Did it this morning and it worked fine. I'm thinking this evening when I could take a few on the back porch is when I'll fight my demons.Queen Goobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02579192188338877091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-38628284383679716182009-01-28T11:34:00.000-05:002009-01-28T11:34:00.000-05:00Hi QG, last night I took a walk after my daughter ...Hi <B>QG</B>, last night I took a walk after my daughter had gone to sleep; even though it was cold, it was very nice. I stopped in for a coffee and some groceries and strolled a bit, and it was fine. Today I'm having a devilish time of it.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061893047279652658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-68283905340113045852009-01-28T11:18:00.000-05:002009-01-28T11:18:00.000-05:0011:15 and still going strong. I even took a break...11:15 and still going strong. I even took a break and walked the neighborhood behind my office complex this morning. <BR/><BR/>And for the record, I promised my offspring I would quit....last year...and I <B>hate</B> breaking a promise.Queen Goobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02579192188338877091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-88568081818225944872009-01-28T09:42:00.000-05:002009-01-28T09:42:00.000-05:00Hi Bob!<B>Hi Bob</B>!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061893047279652658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-48213073897321432392009-01-28T09:31:00.000-05:002009-01-28T09:31:00.000-05:00It's a bad unhealthy habit.It's a bad unhealthy habit.The Mistresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07109289531733623207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-57916594808512728982009-01-28T09:02:00.000-05:002009-01-28T09:02:00.000-05:00Hi girls! A smoke-enders' help blogline...but I ju...Hi girls! A smoke-enders' help blogline...but I just wanted to remind anyone who smokes but isn't ready to quit, not to feel guilty or worried, ya know?<BR/><BR/>xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061893047279652658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-86688677510253223152009-01-28T08:32:00.000-05:002009-01-28T08:32:00.000-05:00Okay....it's 8:30 and I'm with you so far....no sm...Okay....it's 8:30 and I'm with you so far....no smoke as of yet. I'll hang with you today, Leah! <BR/><BR/>Karen - I'm so proud of you, too. Maybe it IS time for me as well.Queen Goobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02579192188338877091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-25537753386229896292009-01-28T08:01:00.000-05:002009-01-28T08:01:00.000-05:00Don't be a masochist, Leah, throw on a patch!! It ...Don't be a masochist, Leah, throw on a patch!! It helps, it really, really does. Then you can concentrate on breaking yourself of the mental hold it has on you without jumping out of your skin from nicotine withdrawal. Then you can wean yourself off the patch much easier.Karen ^..^https://www.blogger.com/profile/05197114237324824217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-50246967088643925962009-01-28T07:34:00.000-05:002009-01-28T07:34:00.000-05:00Thank you dear Suzanne! That helps. It really doe...Thank you dear Suzanne! That helps. It really does.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061893047279652658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-5150958205032034602009-01-28T07:15:00.000-05:002009-01-28T07:15:00.000-05:00To my darling "loopy" cigarette free friend,YOU GO...To my darling "loopy" cigarette free friend,<BR/><BR/>YOU GO GIRL!!!! I quit in 1986 after only 8 short, stupid years. Wow, that's over 20 years ago!!! Gives self hug...YOU GO GIRL!!! You'll get the hang of it. Trust me. I'll keep checking in to lend support. DON'T GIVE UP DAMIT!!!! I swear to God you can do it. And once you kick it, you can basically do anything in life because that's the hardest MFing thing you'll ever do. Trust me. And Karen...GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>Love you guys,<BR/>MeSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111045716713716292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-58082398201188390972009-01-28T06:31:00.001-05:002009-01-28T06:31:00.001-05:00Oh and can you tell I'm a bit loopy?6:31 am and no...Oh and can you tell I'm a bit loopy?<BR/><BR/>6:31 am and no cigarette.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061893047279652658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-64361147827789639772009-01-28T06:31:00.000-05:002009-01-28T06:31:00.000-05:00@Skeeter--yes, but a sweet, sweet ashtray.Maybe it...<B>@Skeeter</B>--yes, but a sweet, sweet ashtray.<BR/><BR/>Maybe it's just me, I don't mind it. But then I like to kiss a man with whiskey on his breath too. It's less tame than mouthwash, although in the end the ingredients are the same.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061893047279652658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-83850614689785662582009-01-28T01:30:00.000-05:002009-01-28T01:30:00.000-05:00Hi Leah,I too am a reformed smoker. Just loved tha...Hi Leah,<BR/><BR/>I too am a reformed smoker. Just loved that "filthy habit". Have a cigar every once or twice a week now. Don't miss smoking caigarettes at the moment, but even after years of not smoking them, I still think about sparking one up, especially when things are going badly.<BR/><BR/>You know all the reasons for quitting. They are every where and a million people are more than happy to tell you about them. None of that matters though. When you quit, you will and for your own reasons. Those are good enough.<BR/><BR/>One thing dear, as sweet as kisses are, they really do taste like licking an ashtray.<BR/><BR/>Best wishes,<BR/><BR/>SkeeterSkeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187266415669955956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-90055202396234197642009-01-28T00:42:00.000-05:002009-01-28T00:42:00.000-05:00Good luck Leah.I know all about the partner giving...Good luck Leah.I know all about the partner giving up as it was hell going through it when Mark gave up 15 odd years ago. it was worth it in the end. A colleague at work just had a heart attack at the age of 36 years old. Of course everyone is saying she will have to give up smoking now.Joyful Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02120278098833278432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545649522016852351.post-82982364351681847202009-01-27T22:55:00.000-05:002009-01-27T22:55:00.000-05:00I support you 100%. Besides, I am of the recent qu...I support you 100%. Besides, I am of the recent quit club. <BR/><BR/>I am now one full week and a half off the patch. I'm hoping to stay way away from the damn irresistible things. <BR/><BR/>I won't say it is bad for you, as we all know it is. I wont say it is expensive, as that makes me really mad when people say it to me (people who waste WAY more money on even more stupid things) and I won't say it is a dirty nasty habit either, because there are other dirty nasty habits that people have, that just aren't as obvious. <BR/><BR/>I can't really say anything without sounding pompous and judgmental, so I wont. Besides, I'm struggling too. Still. <BR/><BR/>I wish the best of luck to you. I hope you succeed in this. I hope I do too.Karen ^..^https://www.blogger.com/profile/05197114237324824217noreply@blogger.com