New Quitter

[SAM83]

Day 255 - 3/26/14
Well About 250 days into my quit life changes continue to happen. Going through a very rough patch of life but I am quit, there hasn't even been a single time where I contemplated if a dip would make it better.

I am well aware that I am human which means I am always one dumb ass move away form going right back into addict behavior. That is why I continue to carry a can of fake dip with me, hell this can has been in my pocket for well over a month and the seal hasn't been broken yet. It is kind of my "break glass in case of emergency" stash.

I have preached not doing the minimum for a while now, yet here lately I travel so much and lack patience to post in every group from my damn phone. I post as much as I can when I can, but I never hesitate to post with my DFs in October 2013.

I have seen the highs and lows of quit so far and I can say the his are much better than the lows. Looking forward to coaching baseball practice again tonight dip free and finally saying I can be a role model for these boys.

Today I quit, there is no chance of that little weed calling me back today. I gave my word and right now that is all that matters. So until tomorrow 'Finger' Nicotine.

P

Quit with you P! Life indeed has it highs and lows....I have been really struggling at work with some things that are beyond my control, but I know, as you do, that any thought that having a dip would somehow make it better is a flat out lie. In fact, we know it would simply make it so much worse. Set the example for the youngsters you coach and the family you love, at the end of the day it is those activities that define who you are and strive to be. You are an inspiration in my quit and the time you are able to spend here has made difference.

[AppleJack]

Day 255 - 3/26/14
Well About 250 days into my quit life changes continue to happen. Going through a very rough patch of life but I am quit, there hasn't even been a single time where I contemplated if a dip would make it better.

I am well aware that I am human which means I am always one dumb ass move away form going right back into addict behavior. That is why I continue to carry a can of fake dip with me, hell this can has been in my pocket for well over a month and the seal hasn't been broken yet. It is kind of my "break glass in case of emergency" stash.

I have preached not doing the minimum for a while now, yet here lately I travel so much and lack patience to post in every group from my damn phone. I post as much as I can when I can, but I never hesitate to post with my DFs in October 2013.

I have seen the highs and lows of quit so far and I can say the his are much better than the lows. Looking forward to coaching baseball practice again tonight dip free and finally saying I can be a role model for these boys.

Today I quit, there is no chance of that little weed calling me back today. I gave my word and right now that is all that matters. So until tomorrow 'Finger' Nicotine.

P

See!?!

THIS... is real life. Dealing with it like a grown up. Rolling with the punches. Facing it head on. Enjoying it at ALL levels. Highs to lows. We avoided that for too long. Rock on brutha...

[Pinched]

Day 255 - 3/26/14
Well About 250 days into my quit life changes continue to happen. Going through a very rough patch of life but I am quit, there hasn't even been a single time where I contemplated if a dip would make it better.

I am well aware that I am human which means I am always one dumb ass move away form going right back into addict behavior. That is why I continue to carry a can of fake dip with me, hell this can has been in my pocket for well over a month and the seal hasn't been broken yet. It is kind of my "break glass in case of emergency" stash.

I have preached not doing the minimum for a while now, yet here lately I travel so much and lack patience to post in every group from my damn phone. I post as much as I can when I can, but I never hesitate to post with my DFs in October 2013.

I have seen the highs and lows of quit so far and I can say the his are much better than the lows. Looking forward to coaching baseball practice again tonight dip free and finally saying I can be a role model for these boys.

Today I quit, there is no chance of that little weed calling me back today. I gave my word and right now that is all that matters. So until tomorrow 'Finger' Nicotine.

P

[Its_Got2Happen]

Day 236 - 3/7/14

I am two days away from my first Nicotine free birthday since I turned 12.Ã,  Although I am very excited for this next milestone I am down right embarrassed to admit that shit.Ã,  What kind of idiot start an nasty addiction at that age?Ã,  What kind of asshole would condone someone at the age of 12 starting that habit?Ã,  How can an Eagle Scout, a retired Marine, a father, a professional man let some little piece of shit weed control their life for that long?

Oh well, fuck it I am quit today and that is going strong for 236 days now, we are taught not to look ahead and see the future but the past is a great reminder of why I am quit.Ã,  My own son will turn 12 this month too, and all I can hope is that he is smarter than his dumbass old man was/is.

On a lighter note, I have been driving my new truck now for a little over a week.Ã,  It is quite nice not having that Copenhagen smell, finding those little dip turds dried up all over the place (in the glove box, center console, door panel, ashtray, carpet...).

I look forward to many more hurdles, milestones and more of these happy days taking my life back from addictions and afflictions.

P

Happy Birthday Pinched!

Congrats on the nic free Birthday, the new car  the kick ass example for your boy. So many of us are walking the same path, trying to set better examples for our kids.....

The past is a good reminder however, I really like this quote:
"When I am anxious it is because I am living in the future. When I am depressed it is because I am living in the past. ~Author Unknown"
Life should be more like a car windshield, a lot of area devoted to looking at where you are and a very small amount devoted to a rear view mirror.

WT getting philosophical wid it. I like it!

Good work P, head up and keep looking forward.

That's what I am doing today first dip free bday since the ice age. Proud of you Pinched you are here everyday in the trenches kickin ass. Like reading your thread. keep up the good work and enjoy that day you deserve it.

Freedom.

Happy Birthday.

Semper Fi.

'Birthday'

Great post! Happy Birthday and so glad you're here. My quit is more protected because you support it! Thanks pinched.

Happy Birthday Brother! Semper Fi!

Happy bj oops bday

Happy Birthday! My gift to you http://youtu.be/wIcoMI6rjaM

belated birthday greetings from your 'older twin' 3-9 is a fine day for a birthday party indeed!

The firsts keep racking up when you are proactive about quitting!!!

Keep it up and look forward to meeting you whenever that project comes back on line in Dallas!

Awesome post. I remember my first nicotine free B-day, it was almost on my HOF day. I too started dipping at a very young age, and I too have a young son, (10 years old). I talk with him and my younger son about tobacco and other drugs all the time. Quitting has opened up some awesome dialogue for us on these subjects. They know the dangers, they know what addiction is, they watched me struggle. They watched their grandfather have half his neck cut out due to smoking. They know that their friends will be dipping and smoking and doing other drugs and hopefully............................God willing................................they will make better choices than you and I did. Happy Birthday Pinched.

[cbird65]

Day 236 - 3/7/14

I am two days away from my first Nicotine free birthday since I turned 12.Ã,  Although I am very excited for this next milestone I am down right embarrassed to admit that shit.Ã,  What kind of idiot start an nasty addiction at that age?Ã,  What kind of asshole would condone someone at the age of 12 starting that habit?Ã,  How can an Eagle Scout, a retired Marine, a father, a professional man let some little piece of shit weed control their life for that long?

Oh well, fuck it I am quit today and that is going strong for 236 days now, we are taught not to look ahead and see the future but the past is a great reminder of why I am quit.Ã,  My own son will turn 12 this month too, and all I can hope is that he is smarter than his dumbass old man was/is.

On a lighter note, I have been driving my new truck now for a little over a week.Ã,  It is quite nice not having that Copenhagen smell, finding those little dip turds dried up all over the place (in the glove box, center console, door panel, ashtray, carpet...).

I look forward to many more hurdles, milestones and more of these happy days taking my life back from addictions and afflictions.

P

Happy Birthday Pinched!

Congrats on the nic free Birthday, the new car  the kick ass example for your boy. So many of us are walking the same path, trying to set better examples for our kids.....

The past is a good reminder however, I really like this quote:
"When I am anxious it is because I am living in the future. When I am depressed it is because I am living in the past. ~Author Unknown"
Life should be more like a car windshield, a lot of area devoted to looking at where you are and a very small amount devoted to a rear view mirror.

WT getting philosophical wid it. I like it!

Good work P, head up and keep looking forward.

That's what I am doing today first dip free bday since the ice age. Proud of you Pinched you are here everyday in the trenches kickin ass. Like reading your thread. keep up the good work and enjoy that day you deserve it.

Freedom.

Happy Birthday.

Semper Fi.

'Birthday'

Great post! Happy Birthday and so glad you're here. My quit is more protected because you support it! Thanks pinched.

Happy Birthday Brother! Semper Fi!

Happy bj oops bday

Happy Birthday! My gift to you http://youtu.be/wIcoMI6rjaM

belated birthday greetings from your 'older twin' 3-9 is a fine day for a birthday party indeed!

The firsts keep racking up when you are proactive about quitting!!!

Keep it up and look forward to meeting you whenever that project comes back on line in Dallas!

[Minny]

Day 236 - 3/7/14

I am two days away from my first Nicotine free birthday since I turned 12.Ã,  Although I am very excited for this next milestone I am down right embarrassed to admit that shit.Ã,  What kind of idiot start an nasty addiction at that age?Ã,  What kind of asshole would condone someone at the age of 12 starting that habit?Ã,  How can an Eagle Scout, a retired Marine, a father, a professional man let some little piece of shit weed control their life for that long?

Oh well, fuck it I am quit today and that is going strong for 236 days now, we are taught not to look ahead and see the future but the past is a great reminder of why I am quit.Ã,  My own son will turn 12 this month too, and all I can hope is that he is smarter than his dumbass old man was/is.

On a lighter note, I have been driving my new truck now for a little over a week.Ã,  It is quite nice not having that Copenhagen smell, finding those little dip turds dried up all over the place (in the glove box, center console, door panel, ashtray, carpet...).

I look forward to many more hurdles, milestones and more of these happy days taking my life back from addictions and afflictions.

P

Happy Birthday Pinched!

Congrats on the nic free Birthday, the new car  the kick ass example for your boy. So many of us are walking the same path, trying to set better examples for our kids.....

The past is a good reminder however, I really like this quote:
"When I am anxious it is because I am living in the future. When I am depressed it is because I am living in the past. ~Author Unknown"
Life should be more like a car windshield, a lot of area devoted to looking at where you are and a very small amount devoted to a rear view mirror.

WT getting philosophical wid it. I like it!

Good work P, head up and keep looking forward.

That's what I am doing today first dip free bday since the ice age. Proud of you Pinched you are here everyday in the trenches kickin ass. Like reading your thread. keep up the good work and enjoy that day you deserve it.

Freedom.

Happy Birthday.

Semper Fi.

'Birthday'

Great post! Happy Birthday and so glad you're here. My quit is more protected because you support it! Thanks pinched.

Happy Birthday Brother! Semper Fi!

Happy bj oops bday

Happy Birthday! My gift to you http://youtu.be/wIcoMI6rjaM

[traumagnet]

Day 236 - 3/7/14

I am two days away from my first Nicotine free birthday since I turned 12.Ã,  Although I am very excited for this next milestone I am down right embarrassed to admit that shit.Ã,  What kind of idiot start an nasty addiction at that age?Ã,  What kind of asshole would condone someone at the age of 12 starting that habit?Ã,  How can an Eagle Scout, a retired Marine, a father, a professional man let some little piece of shit weed control their life for that long?

Oh well, fuck it I am quit today and that is going strong for 236 days now, we are taught not to look ahead and see the future but the past is a great reminder of why I am quit.Ã,  My own son will turn 12 this month too, and all I can hope is that he is smarter than his dumbass old man was/is.

On a lighter note, I have been driving my new truck now for a little over a week.Ã,  It is quite nice not having that Copenhagen smell, finding those little dip turds dried up all over the place (in the glove box, center console, door panel, ashtray, carpet...).

I look forward to many more hurdles, milestones and more of these happy days taking my life back from addictions and afflictions.

P

Happy Birthday Pinched!

Congrats on the nic free Birthday, the new car  the kick ass example for your boy. So many of us are walking the same path, trying to set better examples for our kids.....

The past is a good reminder however, I really like this quote:
"When I am anxious it is because I am living in the future. When I am depressed it is because I am living in the past. ~Author Unknown"
Life should be more like a car windshield, a lot of area devoted to looking at where you are and a very small amount devoted to a rear view mirror.

WT getting philosophical wid it. I like it!

Good work P, head up and keep looking forward.

That's what I am doing today first dip free bday since the ice age. Proud of you Pinched you are here everyday in the trenches kickin ass. Like reading your thread. keep up the good work and enjoy that day you deserve it.

Freedom.

Happy Birthday.

Semper Fi.

'Birthday'

Great post! Happy Birthday and so glad you're here. My quit is more protected because you support it! Thanks pinched.

Happy Birthday Brother! Semper Fi!

Happy bj oops bday

[Sand_Fleas_Gotta_Eat]

Day 236 - 3/7/14

I am two days away from my first Nicotine free birthday since I turned 12.Ã,  Although I am very excited for this next milestone I am down right embarrassed to admit that shit.Ã,  What kind of idiot start an nasty addiction at that age?Ã,  What kind of asshole would condone someone at the age of 12 starting that habit?Ã,  How can an Eagle Scout, a retired Marine, a father, a professional man let some little piece of shit weed control their life for that long?

Oh well, fuck it I am quit today and that is going strong for 236 days now, we are taught not to look ahead and see the future but the past is a great reminder of why I am quit.Ã,  My own son will turn 12 this month too, and all I can hope is that he is smarter than his dumbass old man was/is.

On a lighter note, I have been driving my new truck now for a little over a week.Ã,  It is quite nice not having that Copenhagen smell, finding those little dip turds dried up all over the place (in the glove box, center console, door panel, ashtray, carpet...).

I look forward to many more hurdles, milestones and more of these happy days taking my life back from addictions and afflictions.

P

Happy Birthday Pinched!

Congrats on the nic free Birthday, the new car  the kick ass example for your boy. So many of us are walking the same path, trying to set better examples for our kids.....

The past is a good reminder however, I really like this quote:
"When I am anxious it is because I am living in the future. When I am depressed it is because I am living in the past. ~Author Unknown"
Life should be more like a car windshield, a lot of area devoted to looking at where you are and a very small amount devoted to a rear view mirror.

WT getting philosophical wid it. I like it!

Good work P, head up and keep looking forward.

That's what I am doing today first dip free bday since the ice age. Proud of you Pinched you are here everyday in the trenches kickin ass. Like reading your thread. keep up the good work and enjoy that day you deserve it.

Freedom.

Happy Birthday.

Semper Fi.

'Birthday'

Great post! Happy Birthday and so glad you're here. My quit is more protected because you support it! Thanks pinched.

Happy Birthday Brother! Semper Fi!

[Mthomas3824]

Day 236 - 3/7/14

I am two days away from my first Nicotine free birthday since I turned 12.Ã,  Although I am very excited for this next milestone I am down right embarrassed to admit that shit.Ã,  What kind of idiot start an nasty addiction at that age?Ã,  What kind of asshole would condone someone at the age of 12 starting that habit?Ã,  How can an Eagle Scout, a retired Marine, a father, a professional man let some little piece of shit weed control their life for that long?

Oh well, fuck it I am quit today and that is going strong for 236 days now, we are taught not to look ahead and see the future but the past is a great reminder of why I am quit.Ã,  My own son will turn 12 this month too, and all I can hope is that he is smarter than his dumbass old man was/is.

On a lighter note, I have been driving my new truck now for a little over a week.Ã,  It is quite nice not having that Copenhagen smell, finding those little dip turds dried up all over the place (in the glove box, center console, door panel, ashtray, carpet...).

I look forward to many more hurdles, milestones and more of these happy days taking my life back from addictions and afflictions.

P

Happy Birthday Pinched!

Congrats on the nic free Birthday, the new car  the kick ass example for your boy. So many of us are walking the same path, trying to set better examples for our kids.....

The past is a good reminder however, I really like this quote:
"When I am anxious it is because I am living in the future. When I am depressed it is because I am living in the past. ~Author Unknown"
Life should be more like a car windshield, a lot of area devoted to looking at where you are and a very small amount devoted to a rear view mirror.

WT getting philosophical wid it. I like it!

Good work P, head up and keep looking forward.

That's what I am doing today first dip free bday since the ice age. Proud of you Pinched you are here everyday in the trenches kickin ass. Like reading your thread. keep up the good work and enjoy that day you deserve it.

Freedom.

Happy Birthday.

Semper Fi.

'Birthday'

Great post! Happy Birthday and so glad you're here. My quit is more protected because you support it! Thanks pinched.

[slug.go]

Day 236 - 3/7/14

I am two days away from my first Nicotine free birthday since I turned 12.Ã,  Although I am very excited for this next milestone I am down right embarrassed to admit that shit.Ã,  What kind of idiot start an nasty addiction at that age?Ã,  What kind of asshole would condone someone at the age of 12 starting that habit?Ã,  How can an Eagle Scout, a retired Marine, a father, a professional man let some little piece of shit weed control their life for that long?

Oh well, fuck it I am quit today and that is going strong for 236 days now, we are taught not to look ahead and see the future but the past is a great reminder of why I am quit.Ã,  My own son will turn 12 this month too, and all I can hope is that he is smarter than his dumbass old man was/is.

On a lighter note, I have been driving my new truck now for a little over a week.Ã,  It is quite nice not having that Copenhagen smell, finding those little dip turds dried up all over the place (in the glove box, center console, door panel, ashtray, carpet...).

I look forward to many more hurdles, milestones and more of these happy days taking my life back from addictions and afflictions.

P

Happy Birthday Pinched!

Congrats on the nic free Birthday, the new car  the kick ass example for your boy. So many of us are walking the same path, trying to set better examples for our kids.....

The past is a good reminder however, I really like this quote:
"When I am anxious it is because I am living in the future. When I am depressed it is because I am living in the past. ~Author Unknown"
Life should be more like a car windshield, a lot of area devoted to looking at where you are and a very small amount devoted to a rear view mirror.

WT getting philosophical wid it. I like it!

Good work P, head up and keep looking forward.

That's what I am doing today first dip free bday since the ice age. Proud of you Pinched you are here everyday in the trenches kickin ass. Like reading your thread. keep up the good work and enjoy that day you deserve it.

Freedom.

Happy Birthday.

Semper Fi.

'Birthday'

[Ready]

Day 236 - 3/7/14

I am two days away from my first Nicotine free birthday since I turned 12.Ã,  Although I am very excited for this next milestone I am down right embarrassed to admit that shit.Ã,  What kind of idiot start an nasty addiction at that age?Ã,  What kind of asshole would condone someone at the age of 12 starting that habit?Ã,  How can an Eagle Scout, a retired Marine, a father, a professional man let some little piece of shit weed control their life for that long?

Oh well, fuck it I am quit today and that is going strong for 236 days now, we are taught not to look ahead and see the future but the past is a great reminder of why I am quit.Ã,  My own son will turn 12 this month too, and all I can hope is that he is smarter than his dumbass old man was/is.

On a lighter note, I have been driving my new truck now for a little over a week.Ã,  It is quite nice not having that Copenhagen smell, finding those little dip turds dried up all over the place (in the glove box, center console, door panel, ashtray, carpet...).

I look forward to many more hurdles, milestones and more of these happy days taking my life back from addictions and afflictions.

P

Happy Birthday Pinched!

Congrats on the nic free Birthday, the new car  the kick ass example for your boy. So many of us are walking the same path, trying to set better examples for our kids.....

The past is a good reminder however, I really like this quote:
"When I am anxious it is because I am living in the future. When I am depressed it is because I am living in the past. ~Author Unknown"
Life should be more like a car windshield, a lot of area devoted to looking at where you are and a very small amount devoted to a rear view mirror.

WT getting philosophical wid it. I like it!

Good work P, head up and keep looking forward.

That's what I am doing today first dip free bday since the ice age. Proud of you Pinched you are here everyday in the trenches kickin ass. Like reading your thread. keep up the good work and enjoy that day you deserve it.

Freedom.

Happy Birthday.

Semper Fi.

[traumagnet]

Day 236 - 3/7/14

I am two days away from my first Nicotine free birthday since I turned 12.Ã,  Although I am very excited for this next milestone I am down right embarrassed to admit that shit.Ã,  What kind of idiot start an nasty addiction at that age?Ã,  What kind of asshole would condone someone at the age of 12 starting that habit?Ã,  How can an Eagle Scout, a retired Marine, a father, a professional man let some little piece of shit weed control their life for that long?

Oh well, fuck it I am quit today and that is going strong for 236 days now, we are taught not to look ahead and see the future but the past is a great reminder of why I am quit.Ã,  My own son will turn 12 this month too, and all I can hope is that he is smarter than his dumbass old man was/is.

On a lighter note, I have been driving my new truck now for a little over a week.Ã,  It is quite nice not having that Copenhagen smell, finding those little dip turds dried up all over the place (in the glove box, center console, door panel, ashtray, carpet...).

I look forward to many more hurdles, milestones and more of these happy days taking my life back from addictions and afflictions.

P

Happy Birthday Pinched!

Congrats on the nic free Birthday, the new car  the kick ass example for your boy. So many of us are walking the same path, trying to set better examples for our kids.....

The past is a good reminder however, I really like this quote:
"When I am anxious it is because I am living in the future. When I am depressed it is because I am living in the past. ~Author Unknown"
Life should be more like a car windshield, a lot of area devoted to looking at where you are and a very small amount devoted to a rear view mirror.

WT getting philosophical wid it. I like it!

Good work P, head up and keep looking forward.

That's what I am doing today first dip free bday since the ice age. Proud of you Pinched you are here everyday in the trenches kickin ass. Like reading your thread. keep up the good work and enjoy that day you deserve it.

[Diesel2112]

Day 236 - 3/7/14

I am two days away from my first Nicotine free birthday since I turned 12.Ã,  Although I am very excited for this next milestone I am down right embarrassed to admit that shit.Ã,  What kind of idiot start an nasty addiction at that age?Ã,  What kind of asshole would condone someone at the age of 12 starting that habit?Ã,  How can an Eagle Scout, a retired Marine, a father, a professional man let some little piece of shit weed control their life for that long?

Oh well, fuck it I am quit today and that is going strong for 236 days now, we are taught not to look ahead and see the future but the past is a great reminder of why I am quit.Ã,  My own son will turn 12 this month too, and all I can hope is that he is smarter than his dumbass old man was/is.

On a lighter note, I have been driving my new truck now for a little over a week.Ã,  It is quite nice not having that Copenhagen smell, finding those little dip turds dried up all over the place (in the glove box, center console, door panel, ashtray, carpet...).

I look forward to many more hurdles, milestones and more of these happy days taking my life back from addictions and afflictions.

P

Happy Birthday Pinched!

Congrats on the nic free Birthday, the new car  the kick ass example for your boy. So many of us are walking the same path, trying to set better examples for our kids.....

The past is a good reminder however, I really like this quote:
"When I am anxious it is because I am living in the future. When I am depressed it is because I am living in the past. ~Author Unknown"
Life should be more like a car windshield, a lot of area devoted to looking at where you are and a very small amount devoted to a rear view mirror.

WT getting philosophical wid it. I like it!

Good work P, head up and keep looking forward.

[PQ260]

Today is the first day of the rest of my life. As of 5:00pm 3/7/2014. I will quit chewing. I have had enough of the lies to my kids and family. Been chewing for 25 years, everyday. Going to watch my boys play in a 4th grade AAU tournament and want to be able to watch them for many years to come. I'm nervous.

[Grizzlyhasclaws]

Day 236 - 3/7/14

I am two days away from my first Nicotine free birthday since I turned 12.Ã,  Although I am very excited for this next milestone I am down right embarrassed to admit that shit.Ã,  What kind of idiot start an nasty addiction at that age?Ã,  What kind of asshole would condone someone at the age of 12 starting that habit?Ã,  How can an Eagle Scout, a retired Marine, a father, a professional man let some little piece of shit weed control their life for that long?

Oh well, fuck it I am quit today and that is going strong for 236 days now, we are taught not to look ahead and see the future but the past is a great reminder of why I am quit.Ã,  My own son will turn 12 this month too, and all I can hope is that he is smarter than his dumbass old man was/is.

On a lighter note, I have been driving my new truck now for a little over a week.Ã,  It is quite nice not having that Copenhagen smell, finding those little dip turds dried up all over the place (in the glove box, center console, door panel, ashtray, carpet...).

I look forward to many more hurdles, milestones and more of these happy days taking my life back from addictions and afflictions.

P

Happy Birthday Pinched!

Congrats on the nic free Birthday, the new car  the kick ass example for your boy. So many of us are walking the same path, trying to set better examples for our kids.....

The past is a good reminder however, I really like this quote:
"When I am anxious it is because I am living in the future. When I am depressed it is because I am living in the past. ~Author Unknown"
Life should be more like a car windshield, a lot of area devoted to looking at where you are and a very small amount devoted to a rear view mirror.

Nice post pinched. I too worry about my children and nic.