278 days smoke free

Wow, 278 days smoke free. Have not visited here for a while but had a little  "wouldn't mind a puff thought yesterday".   Had a drink of water, walked outside and did something different, thought all gone.  Time taken, approx 3 minutes.  I have now saved $2780.  I am saving up for a camper or poptop caravan, just a small one that I can just hook up to and head off.

I am so happy with my accomplishment.  This time of year and where I live is always a very stressing time.  I live in a remote rural area and we had the 2003 fires rip through here.  I feel for anyone who is in a fire affected area and I think this has a little to do with that thought I had.  I also man our CFA shed when we have a fire near us, this helps our community know that we are on the ball and many call in to have a chat and a cuppa and I can show them where fires are and what is in place.  This is helpful to them and I feel good that I have helped.  I must bragg now.  I also recieved Australia Day Citizen of the year from the Omeo Lions and East Gippsland Shire.  I think my giving up has helped me to be more focused on my volunteer jobs.  woo woo,  good luck to all who are giving up and who have given up.  Do not knock yourself if you have a puff, many do and you just start again.  Much like trying to lose weight, you just had to have that vanilla slice, it does get easier over time.  I have two friends who have now given up, both had puffs but they continue with their goal to be smoke free, take care everyone