Proud to say I will be a quitter

[SirDerek]

Scenes from the stone window....

sorry just a little introspection since passing the 1,500 mark over 2 weeks ago. It always seems to come around from time to time discussions about posting roll every day and what I will call the impact and thoughts of those who are more seasoned in their quit, and if the reason to continue. Now for new guys, yes the posting is vital to success. It builds the accountability, it lays the foundation of taking back something in your life....your word. But this is for a lot of the others (as evidenced by the fact when you look at the older quit groups and see that there are not too many posting anymore:

And something popped into my head where I think everyone can relate to:

How many of us have grown up watching our favorite movies or television shows. Heck there are some movies I have seen over 100 times, and shows like Cheers or MASH again I know when live and then in syndication I have seen every single episode they made. So we go on living day after day until we sit down one day and turn on our favorite. As we are watching, all of a sudden we see something and/or make a comment "I do not remember that".....and laugh or cry again like we had not done before....But as I led in, we know we have all seen/watched it before, so why the sudden feeling like we had never seen it before...

Well when this happens its because we have drifted away. We failed to remember the past of what we watched, what we did. And without that memory and/or connection to that part of our past, we never know what might happen again.

This I believe defines the reason for always keeping in touch, where ever that might be, and making being quit real in your life, where you need to make the connections with those others who stand beside you.

Now does it mean to post roll everyday, that I will leave up to others to say, but what I will say is that every day we need to think about where we came from, that we need to think about those who have stood side by side with through our fight every day, and that we at least promise to our self that we will never go back to the way we were. But that we will keep moving forward and never lose the connections or lessons we have learned along the way so that history will not repeat itself.

[Thumblewort]

Today marks the start of my 5th trip around the sun being nicotine free. (a full 4 years completed) Many things have changed in these trips, as the castle that was started looks nothing today like it had back then.

The chips and marks on the walls from all of the beating and fending off of craves, has been replaced by a well-cared for surface that is smooth and decorative, without a blemish on them now.

The set of armor that was likewise dented, scarred and worn is now a shining testament to good winning out over evil, and set aside for me to see and remember what it was like.

Another difference is the once well-trod floor and crowded table, is now almost bare, only seeing the company of a very select few that have followed the similar path for these years.

Lessons are learned every day. And even from within this castle I continue to learn each and every day. I keep learning to make myself a better person and see how making that initial decision to get nicotine out of my life has led to much more. For me it has been: weight loss, better physical shape, lower BP and cholesterol, lessen sleep apnea, regaining the understanding of what my word means, a nice money savings, and a great life enjoying with my wife and sons.

I knew it would be a journey, but that was the quest I set out on those 4 years ago when I initially said that I was "Proud to say that I will be a quitter".

And now as a person I see that I still have far to go, but I am getting there one day at a time.

Bad ass.

Congratulations Derek!

Awesome my friend! This ODAAT shit works! Quit on!

Derek thank you. I will continue to keep us the same distance apart.

Yes the table is empty with those that have found their own kingdom of freedom, but it is up to us to keep inviting new guests to the table.

Congrats on 5 years SD!!

Congrats on 5 years Sir D! Glad to trail along and learn from you.

4 years my friend and a lifetime of experiences between us all. Much like a small sample size of the world, our group has been stripped of many. The core remains intact. The core values, standards, morals, ethics are all still present in each of us from October 12. We have each ventured to new lands to set up shop in our own kingdoms. Each year, each 100 days, we reunite and reminisce of times gone by and cherish in moments to come. I am proud to know you and know the days will come that we gather again as one, this time in person, to cherish the blessings of being QLAFM.

Gratz to you Sir Derek, thank you for having my back!

[eric71]

Today marks the start of my 5th trip around the sun being nicotine free. (a full 4 years completed) Many things have changed in these trips, as the castle that was started looks nothing today like it had back then.

The chips and marks on the walls from all of the beating and fending off of craves, has been replaced by a well-cared for surface that is smooth and decorative, without a blemish on them now.

The set of armor that was likewise dented, scarred and worn is now a shining testament to good winning out over evil, and set aside for me to see and remember what it was like.

Another difference is the once well-trod floor and crowded table, is now almost bare, only seeing the company of a very select few that have followed the similar path for these years.

Lessons are learned every day. And even from within this castle I continue to learn each and every day. I keep learning to make myself a better person and see how making that initial decision to get nicotine out of my life has led to much more. For me it has been: weight loss, better physical shape, lower BP and cholesterol, lessen sleep apnea, regaining the understanding of what my word means, a nice money savings, and a great life enjoying with my wife and sons.

I knew it would be a journey, but that was the quest I set out on those 4 years ago when I initially said that I was "Proud to say that I will be a quitter".

And now as a person I see that I still have far to go, but I am getting there one day at a time.

Bad ass.

Congratulations Derek!

Awesome my friend! This ODAAT shit works! Quit on!

Derek thank you. I will continue to keep us the same distance apart.

Yes the table is empty with those that have found their own kingdom of freedom, but it is up to us to keep inviting new guests to the table.

Congrats on 5 years SD!!

Congrats on 5 years Sir D! Glad to trail along and learn from you.

4 years my friend and a lifetime of experiences between us all. Much like a small sample size of the world, our group has been stripped of many. The core remains intact. The core values, standards, morals, ethics are all still present in each of us from October 12. We have each ventured to new lands to set up shop in our own kingdoms. Each year, each 100 days, we reunite and reminisce of times gone by and cherish in moments to come. I am proud to know you and know the days will come that we gather again as one, this time in person, to cherish the blessings of being QLAFM.

[Nomore1959]

Today marks the start of my 5th trip around the sun being nicotine free. (a full 4 years completed) Many things have changed in these trips, as the castle that was started looks nothing today like it had back then.

The chips and marks on the walls from all of the beating and fending off of craves, has been replaced by a well-cared for surface that is smooth and decorative, without a blemish on them now.

The set of armor that was likewise dented, scarred and worn is now a shining testament to good winning out over evil, and set aside for me to see and remember what it was like.

Another difference is the once well-trod floor and crowded table, is now almost bare, only seeing the company of a very select few that have followed the similar path for these years.

Lessons are learned every day. And even from within this castle I continue to learn each and every day. I keep learning to make myself a better person and see how making that initial decision to get nicotine out of my life has led to much more. For me it has been: weight loss, better physical shape, lower BP and cholesterol, lessen sleep apnea, regaining the understanding of what my word means, a nice money savings, and a great life enjoying with my wife and sons.

I knew it would be a journey, but that was the quest I set out on those 4 years ago when I initially said that I was "Proud to say that I will be a quitter".

And now as a person I see that I still have far to go, but I am getting there one day at a time.

Bad ass.

Congratulations Derek!

Awesome my friend! This ODAAT shit works! Quit on!

Derek thank you. I will continue to keep us the same distance apart.

Yes the table is empty with those that have found their own kingdom of freedom, but it is up to us to keep inviting new guests to the table.

Congrats on 5 years SD!!

Congrats on 5 years Sir D! Glad to trail along and learn from you.

[ChickDip]

Today marks the start of my 5th trip around the sun being nicotine free. (a full 4 years completed) Many things have changed in these trips, as the castle that was started looks nothing today like it had back then.

The chips and marks on the walls from all of the beating and fending off of craves, has been replaced by a well-cared for surface that is smooth and decorative, without a blemish on them now.

The set of armor that was likewise dented, scarred and worn is now a shining testament to good winning out over evil, and set aside for me to see and remember what it was like.

Another difference is the once well-trod floor and crowded table, is now almost bare, only seeing the company of a very select few that have followed the similar path for these years.

Lessons are learned every day. And even from within this castle I continue to learn each and every day. I keep learning to make myself a better person and see how making that initial decision to get nicotine out of my life has led to much more. For me it has been: weight loss, better physical shape, lower BP and cholesterol, lessen sleep apnea, regaining the understanding of what my word means, a nice money savings, and a great life enjoying with my wife and sons.

I knew it would be a journey, but that was the quest I set out on those 4 years ago when I initially said that I was "Proud to say that I will be a quitter".

And now as a person I see that I still have far to go, but I am getting there one day at a time.

Bad ass.

Congratulations Derek!

Awesome my friend! This ODAAT shit works! Quit on!

Derek thank you. I will continue to keep us the same distance apart.

Yes the table is empty with those that have found their own kingdom of freedom, but it is up to us to keep inviting new guests to the table.

Congrats on 5 years SD!!

[Candoit]

Today marks the start of my 5th trip around the sun being nicotine free. (a full 4 years completed) Many things have changed in these trips, as the castle that was started looks nothing today like it had back then.

The chips and marks on the walls from all of the beating and fending off of craves, has been replaced by a well-cared for surface that is smooth and decorative, without a blemish on them now.

The set of armor that was likewise dented, scarred and worn is now a shining testament to good winning out over evil, and set aside for me to see and remember what it was like.

Another difference is the once well-trod floor and crowded table, is now almost bare, only seeing the company of a very select few that have followed the similar path for these years.

Lessons are learned every day. And even from within this castle I continue to learn each and every day. I keep learning to make myself a better person and see how making that initial decision to get nicotine out of my life has led to much more. For me it has been: weight loss, better physical shape, lower BP and cholesterol, lessen sleep apnea, regaining the understanding of what my word means, a nice money savings, and a great life enjoying with my wife and sons.

I knew it would be a journey, but that was the quest I set out on those 4 years ago when I initially said that I was "Proud to say that I will be a quitter".

And now as a person I see that I still have far to go, but I am getting there one day at a time.

Bad ass.

Congratulations Derek!

Awesome my friend! This ODAAT shit works! Quit on!

Derek thank you. I will continue to keep us the same distance apart.

Yes the table is empty with those that have found their own kingdom of freedom, but it is up to us to keep inviting new guests to the table.

[pab1964]

Today marks the start of my 5th trip around the sun being nicotine free. (a full 4 years completed) Many things have changed in these trips, as the castle that was started looks nothing today like it had back then.

The chips and marks on the walls from all of the beating and fending off of craves, has been replaced by a well-cared for surface that is smooth and decorative, without a blemish on them now.

The set of armor that was likewise dented, scarred and worn is now a shining testament to good winning out over evil, and set aside for me to see and remember what it was like.

Another difference is the once well-trod floor and crowded table, is now almost bare, only seeing the company of a very select few that have followed the similar path for these years.

Lessons are learned every day. And even from within this castle I continue to learn each and every day. I keep learning to make myself a better person and see how making that initial decision to get nicotine out of my life has led to much more. For me it has been: weight loss, better physical shape, lower BP and cholesterol, lessen sleep apnea, regaining the understanding of what my word means, a nice money savings, and a great life enjoying with my wife and sons.

I knew it would be a journey, but that was the quest I set out on those 4 years ago when I initially said that I was "Proud to say that I will be a quitter".

And now as a person I see that I still have far to go, but I am getting there one day at a time.

Bad ass.

Congratulations Derek!

Awesome my friend! This ODAAT shit works! Quit on!

[worktowin]

Today marks the start of my 5th trip around the sun being nicotine free. (a full 4 years completed) Many things have changed in these trips, as the castle that was started looks nothing today like it had back then.

The chips and marks on the walls from all of the beating and fending off of craves, has been replaced by a well-cared for surface that is smooth and decorative, without a blemish on them now.

The set of armor that was likewise dented, scarred and worn is now a shining testament to good winning out over evil, and set aside for me to see and remember what it was like.

Another difference is the once well-trod floor and crowded table, is now almost bare, only seeing the company of a very select few that have followed the similar path for these years.

Lessons are learned every day. And even from within this castle I continue to learn each and every day. I keep learning to make myself a better person and see how making that initial decision to get nicotine out of my life has led to much more. For me it has been: weight loss, better physical shape, lower BP and cholesterol, lessen sleep apnea, regaining the understanding of what my word means, a nice money savings, and a great life enjoying with my wife and sons.

I knew it would be a journey, but that was the quest I set out on those 4 years ago when I initially said that I was "Proud to say that I will be a quitter".

And now as a person I see that I still have far to go, but I am getting there one day at a time.

Bad ass.

Congratulations Derek!

[SirDerek]

Today marks the start of my 5th trip around the sun being nicotine free. (a full 4 years completed) Many things have changed in these trips, as the castle that was started looks nothing today like it had back then.

The chips and marks on the walls from all of the beating and fending off of craves, has been replaced by a well-cared for surface that is smooth and decorative, without a blemish on them now.

The set of armor that was likewise dented, scarred and worn is now a shining testament to good winning out over evil, and set aside for me to see and remember what it was like.

Another difference is the once well-trod floor and crowded table, is now almost bare, only seeing the company of a very select few that have followed the similar path for these years.

Lessons are learned every day. And even from within this castle I continue to learn each and every day. I keep learning to make myself a better person and see how making that initial decision to get nicotine out of my life has led to much more. For me it has been: weight loss, better physical shape, lower BP and cholesterol, lessen sleep apnea, regaining the understanding of what my word means, a nice money savings, and a great life enjoying with my wife and sons.

I knew it would be a journey, but that was the quest I set out on those 4 years ago when I initially said that I was "Proud to say that I will be a quitter".

And now as a person I see that I still have far to go, but I am getting there one day at a time.

[Pinched]

"Yet today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of this earth."

I had to borrow this quote from one of the all time great ball players, as today I feel this way because of the bonds that formed within my Oct12 group.

I have met 2 of those who provided me a great gift, beyond what I could ever have expected. The others I swear I will shake their hand, hug them, take them and their family out to dinner when I get the chance. You can count on that. And if that means trips to Missouri, Michigan, Georgia, Ohio....so be it.

you guys (and gal) are amazing.

New quitters, never underestimate the bonds that you can form in your group when you quit. What can be, is limitless.

You are a pretty amazing dude Derek, glad to have you on this journey with me

[SirDerek]

"Yet today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of this earth."

I had to borrow this quote from one of the all time great ball players, as today I feel this way because of the bonds that formed within my Oct12 group.

I have met 2 of those who provided me a great gift, beyond what I could ever have expected. The others I swear I will shake their hand, hug them, take them and their family out to dinner when I get the chance. You can count on that. And if that means trips to Missouri, Michigan, Georgia, Ohio....so be it.

you guys (and gal) are amazing.

New quitters, never underestimate the bonds that you can form in your group when you quit. What can be, is limitless.

[Thumblewort]

Derek, congratulations on hitting 1,300 days of consecutive quit. You sir are one hell of a quitter and an even better man. I am glad to have you here, and thrilled to have you be a part of my quit. Thank you to all that you have done here and I look forward to seeing many more days from you here.

I second this. Congratulations and thanks again for all the support you give all of us!

SD, congrats on your 1300 days!!

Thank you so much Pinched, RDad and ChickDip.

It's been another tough floor to get through. Not so much in the realm of cravings or anything there, but with continuing to find out who I am, and how I handle stress and will most likely say depressed times.

But I have come to learn one important thing, and that is the bonds that we form within our group here, can extend far beyond getting nicotine our of our lives. Once made these bonds can become like family and more, as we already know we can lean on one another from our experience in the first 100 days, but this leaning I have seen, can be used for other aspects of our life.

So I cannot say enough for my Oct12 family, and those who hope they know who they are, You are the best.

Derek, you are a good man, proud to quit with you!

[SirDerek]

Derek, congratulations on hitting 1,300 days of consecutive quit. You sir are one hell of a quitter and an even better man. I am glad to have you here, and thrilled to have you be a part of my quit. Thank you to all that you have done here and I look forward to seeing many more days from you here.

I second this. Congratulations and thanks again for all the support you give all of us!

SD, congrats on your 1300 days!!

Thank you so much Pinched, RDad and ChickDip.

It's been another tough floor to get through. Not so much in the realm of cravings or anything there, but with continuing to find out who I am, and how I handle stress and will most likely say depressed times.

But I have come to learn one important thing, and that is the bonds that we form within our group here, can extend far beyond getting nicotine our of our lives. Once made these bonds can become like family and more, as we already know we can lean on one another from our experience in the first 100 days, but this leaning I have seen, can be used for other aspects of our life.

So I cannot say enough for my Oct12 family, and those who hope they know who they are, You are the best.

[ChickDip]

Derek, congratulations on hitting 1,300 days of consecutive quit. You sir are one hell of a quitter and an even better man. I am glad to have you here, and thrilled to have you be a part of my quit. Thank you to all that you have done here and I look forward to seeing many more days from you here.

I second this. Congratulations and thanks again for all the support you give all of us!

SD, congrats on your 1300 days!!

[rdad]

Derek, congratulations on hitting 1,300 days of consecutive quit. You sir are one hell of a quitter and an even better man. I am glad to have you here, and thrilled to have you be a part of my quit. Thank you to all that you have done here and I look forward to seeing many more days from you here.

I second this. Congratulations and thanks again for all the support you give all of us!