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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #445 on: November 08, 2016, 02:50:00 PM »
Finding myself being angry alot lately. When I become angry the thoughts of using increase. I need to say my piece and move on, not let this fester. Always come back to this why am I letting the small stuff control me? Can not do anything so move on.

As always easier said than done. ODAAT
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #444 on: September 30, 2016, 10:14:00 AM »
Congrats on making the 8th floor, Mr. C!!!
Just one and you will be back to where you started, and where you started was desperately wishing you were where you are now.
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #443 on: September 29, 2016, 11:00:00 PM »
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BOOM. In Candi style, just another day...but it looks so cool. See you on text and roll Manana brother
Always! It is a hella nice number, but not as nice as 801 will look in the AM. Couldnt not do it with all of you that hold my ass accountable every day.
I'm a little late to the party. Congrats on 8th floor Mr. C!!
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #442 on: September 29, 2016, 10:41:00 PM »
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BOOM. In Candi style, just another day...but it looks so cool. See you on text and roll Manana brother
Always! It is a hella nice number, but not as nice as 801 will look in the AM. Couldnt not do it with all of you that hold my ass accountable every day.
I'm a little late to the party. Congrats on 8th floor Mr. C!!
Attaboy Candy... thanks for your support, I'll quit with you EDD!
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #441 on: September 29, 2016, 09:32:00 PM »
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BOOM. In Candi style, just another day...but it looks so cool. See you on text and roll Manana brother
Always! It is a hella nice number, but not as nice as 801 will look in the AM. Couldnt not do it with all of you that hold my ass accountable every day.
I'm a little late to the party. Congrats on 8th floor Mr. C!!

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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #440 on: September 29, 2016, 09:08:00 PM »
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BOOM. In Candi style, just another day...but it looks so cool. See you on text and roll Manana brother
Always! It is a hella nice number, but not as nice as 801 will look in the AM. Couldnt not do it with all of you that hold my ass accountable every day.
There are no circumstances in which using nicotine will improve the outcome.

My journey. The best part it is not over yet.

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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #439 on: September 29, 2016, 08:51:00 PM »
BOOM. In Candi style, just another day...but it looks so cool. See you on text and roll Manana brother

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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #438 on: September 29, 2016, 08:20:00 PM »
Congrats on a great milestone and thanks for reaching out! It helps so much!!
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #437 on: September 29, 2016, 06:59:00 PM »
Candi, congrats on 800 !
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #436 on: September 29, 2016, 06:56:00 PM »
Congratulations on 8th floor, sensei!

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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #435 on: September 28, 2016, 07:25:00 PM »
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We are addicts, everything we do is selfish. Quitting itself is a selfish act. Investing in others, staying active, starting dumpster fires, are all 100% selfish acts. The act of either quitting or using are are different ends of the selfishness scale, but both are 100% selfish acts. Me, I choose to be a selfish in a way that benefits me and as a side effect helps others be selfish in reclaiming their lives.
Thanks for helping me get to 100, ya selfish bastard.

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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #434 on: September 26, 2016, 09:31:00 AM »
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We are addicts, everything we do is selfish. Quitting itself is a selfish act. Investing in others, staying active, starting dumpster fires, are all 100% selfish acts. The act of either quitting or using are are different ends of the selfishness scale, but both are 100% selfish acts. Me, I choose to be a selfish in a way that benefits me and as a side effect helps others be selfish in reclaiming their lives.
There are no circumstances in which using nicotine will improve the outcome.

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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #433 on: September 25, 2016, 06:51:00 PM »
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Attn: Newly self appointed bad ass quitters
RE: Committing to the Comma

While your filled with rage and hatered toward nicotine is welcomed and refreshing, it soon will fade. I enjoy watching all of you come out of the gate with such passion and vigor it inspires me. But just like anything else, it too shall fade.

Many of the old krusty BAQ advise you about being quit for today. We speak of easier times and challenges yet unfathomable. Yet you in your chest thumping "I am QFL" turn a blind eye to the sage warns and collective wisdom. This wisdom is built, sadly, upon the remains of many former BAQ, who choose a different path.

The comma will come, but so shall challenges so vast you cannot begin to contemplate them. One thing will bring you through those unimaginable challenges to our egos and quit, the value you place in a simple task. Posting your promise to make it 24 hours nicotine free. Not your brash QFL or commitment to 800 more days, but just making it through today.

Today is all that matters. Today is all I control. Today is what I make of it. All anyone of us can promise is to make it to tomorrow, not forever. Forever is hope and faith. Today is sweat and toil. Making it to tomorrow is something you can hang your hat on.

While I admire the balls to the wall quit, remember that you need to be okay with the person in the mirror. Too often we let ego cover the flaws we seek to hide from ourselves. Learn to deal with those flaws and eventually be proud of them.

You have made it this far, are you in for another day?
This is pure good stuff! ^^^^^ one day at a time is what gets you through. Even past the comma, i still draw on that method. You need to practice that approach repeatedly, that's what arms you for the long haul. Don't short cut your learning, undermine your quit- just follow the method here as hard as you can. That's what works.
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #432 on: September 21, 2016, 11:07:00 PM »
Attn: Newly self appointed bad ass quitters
RE: Committing to the Comma

While your filled with rage and hatered toward nicotine is welcomed and refreshing, it soon will fade. I enjoy watching all of you come out of the gate with such passion and vigor it inspires me. But just like anything else, it too shall fade.

Many of the old krusty BAQ advise you about being quit for today. We speak of easier times and challenges yet unfathomable. Yet you in your chest thumping "I am QFL" turn a blind eye to the sage warns and collective wisdom. This wisdom is built, sadly, upon the remains of many former BAQ, who choose a different path.

The comma will come, but so shall challenges so vast you cannot begin to contemplate them. One thing will bring you through those unimaginable challenges to our egos and quit, the value you place in a simple task. Posting your promise to make it 24 hours nicotine free. Not your brash QFL or commitment to 800 more days, but just making it through today.

Today is all that matters. Today is all I control. Today is what I make of it. All anyone of us can promise is to make it to tomorrow, not forever. Forever is hope and faith. Today is sweat and toil. Making it to tomorrow is something you can hang your hat on.

While I admire the balls to the wall quit, remember that you need to be okay with the person in the mirror. Too often we let ego cover the flaws we seek to hide from ourselves. Learn to deal with those flaws and eventually be proud of them.

You have made it this far, are you in for another day?
There are no circumstances in which using nicotine will improve the outcome.

My journey. The best part it is not over yet.

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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #431 on: September 04, 2016, 02:17:00 PM »
Been a while since I posted personal update.

Day 775. My birthday, the 3rd one since I posted day 1. Definitely the best one so far. Last year was tough, wife didnt even want to have dinner with me or the family. The first one was a blur nothing special, but remember being angry and bitter.

This one... happy and relaxing. Typical sunday nothing special. I dont want or need anything except family time. I am 100% okay with that.
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There are no circumstances in which using nicotine will improve the outcome.

My journey. The best part it is not over yet.