Day 50...

Hi all,

Day 50 and time to check in...

Last time I wrote I mentioned about my fear of going to Bathurst to watch the V8s - this with its culture of drinking and smoking...

So Bathurst - I was fearful and temptation was great but I did it - I SUCCEEDED - - I did NOT smoke at all.

I put this down to choice. Every time a craving snuck up (especially with an alcoholic beverage in my hand) I CHOSE not to smoke. I told myself I did not want it. And I grabbed a chupa chup instead. It worked. Chupa Chups last so much longer than a craving and go well with rum and coke (lol)

Many of my smoking friends have been inspired by my quit and have said they will follow soon. I offer them support as I do for all of you guys reading this.

I'm not out of the woods yet and I fully comprehend the dangers of my long journey ahead but as each day passes I feel I get stronger and think less about smoking. My partner continues to smoke (even in the car) and it doesn't bother me anymore. I no longer want to rip the ciggie out of his hand and consume it. Rather, I know he will quit when he is ready and for his own reasons but I think he is secretly watching what I go through and how I cope before he tackles it himself.

Good luck all - we can do this!!!!