Best thing I have ever done.
I have been off the dreaded smokes now for a number of years and know within myself, it was of the best things I have ever done in my life. Not only have a saved over $165,000 (and that is at old prices per packet) but I also feel a lot healthier. I only wish I could do more to help others kick the dreaded habit, it is really worth the effort. I am starting a new job next week, and the entire workplace is "smoke free". I also had to list if I was a smoker in my job application and it was nice to answer "no". I smoked for many many years and never thought I would be free of the dreaded things, but here I am, smoke free for around 7 years. If you are reading this and want to get off the smokes, do everything you can to succeed, Believe me, it's worth it!
It is success stories like yours that spur others on to success Brad. I would like to have others know that quitting smoking does not have to be as hard as they were led to believe. I found it easy once I finally joined a forum and believed that I could quite smoking, and that I actually wanted to.
Congratulations on your new job, your savings and making one of the best decisions of your life 7 years ago. We are worth it!