So it’s been 3 weeks now being a non smoker, and I had a one evening relapse when we had a large family birthday party. I had alcohol during the party, and I was excited because everyone was there. I smoked about 5 cigarettes that evening, and felt gross the next day with the mild hangover and worse, the CIGARETTE hangover. Nothing I hate more than a disgusting smoker’s hangover – yech!!

So I know now that I have two definite triggers that cause such a massive craving, I’m almost helpless in the face of a cigarette. One is coffee, and the other is alcohol and group socializing. So it’s really simple right? Don’t drink alcohol in excess of two drinks and avoid coffee all together. Sounds simple does it not? Well, it’s not. Continue Reading »

It’s 7 days now of no cigarettes – not even one puff. Feels great to have a clearer chest, and no stirring when I wake up now.

Junk is still coming out of my lungs with little black spots in the phlegm. Guess you want that to happen so all the tar and crap leaves your lungs. Continue Reading »