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Offline Sand_Fleas_Gotta_Eat

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Re: Day 1... I quit
« Reply #248 on: March 12, 2014, 12:45:00 PM »
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I wish I could write better, y'know?
I'm 35 days away from being a year quit. I can barely comprehend that thought let alone put it into words!

Been thinking about time... And freedom. I have both now and they mean something completely different than they did 330 days ago. Freedom was a need to be rid of the weight of all the time my addiction took. I... Was an absolute junkie. Every part of every day was an exercise in, damn near constant, time management. Is my store open? How early do I have to leave so I can still get dip and be on time? Do I have time to hit the store before I'm late in picking up my daughter from school? It's midnight and I have to get up earlier than my store opens... Should I go now? How early should I load the SUV for vacation so I can hide my shit in a really clever spot (and pat myself on the back for my cleverness in dooshbaggery)? How long can I keep this one in before people are around? It wasn't that long... Should I recycle it for later? When can I take a 1 hr shower so I can shave and dip? Blahblahblahyadayadayada. I could go on and on.

See? Every. Waking. Moment.
I won't berate myself or bemoan the loss because it's past. I'm done. I'm quit.

So, today?... Freedom! It's not just the daily beat down of my addiction and being free of its unbearable weight... It's also the release of the burden to manage it. My time is spent living my life... instead of wasting it.
Posted in Words of Wisdom. Thanks for writing.
It seems that since you've been quit you've been able to manage your time a lot better! Forget the past brother though it is sort of fun looking back at all the stupid things we've done while being under the influence of the bitch. Did the three stooges dip?
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Re: Day 1... I quit
« Reply #247 on: March 12, 2014, 11:39:00 AM »
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I wish I could write better, y'know?
I'm 35 days away from being a year quit. I can barely comprehend that thought let alone put it into words!

Been thinking about time... And freedom. I have both now and they mean something completely different than they did 330 days ago. Freedom was a need to be rid of the weight of all the time my addiction took. I... Was an absolute junkie. Every part of every day was an exercise in, damn near constant, time management. Is my store open? How early do I have to leave so I can still get dip and be on time? Do I have time to hit the store before I'm late in picking up my daughter from school? It's midnight and I have to get up earlier than my store opens... Should I go now? How early should I load the SUV for vacation so I can hide my shit in a really clever spot (and pat myself on the back for my cleverness in dooshbaggery)? How long can I keep this one in before people are around? It wasn't that long... Should I recycle it for later? When can I take a 1 hr shower so I can shave and dip? Blahblahblahyadayadayada. I could go on and on.

See? Every. Waking. Moment.
I won't berate myself or bemoan the loss because it's past. I'm done. I'm quit.

So, today?... Freedom! It's not just the daily beat down of my addiction and being free of its unbearable weight... It's also the release of the burden to manage it. My time is spent living my life... instead of wasting it.
Posted in Words of Wisdom. Thanks for writing.
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Re: Day 1... I quit
« Reply #246 on: March 12, 2014, 11:26:00 AM »
AJ, if they had a show on NatGeo about quitting you would be on it. Dude you have owned this right from the start and set an example for all others to follow.

There are those that emerge on this site and you know they have, it was you!

Great work brother! Ill quit with you any day sugar smacks.
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Re: Day 1... I quit
« Reply #245 on: March 12, 2014, 09:12:00 AM »
Quote from: AppleJack
I wish I could write better, y'know?
I'm 35 days away from being a year quit. I can barely comprehend that thought let alone put it into words!

Been thinking about time... And freedom. I have both now and they mean something completely different than they did 330 days ago. Freedom was a need to be rid of the weight of all the time my addiction took. I... Was an absolute junkie. Every part of every day was an exercise in, damn near constant, time management. Is my store open? How early do I have to leave so I can still get dip and be on time? Do I have time to hit the store before I'm late in picking up my daughter from school? It's midnight and I have to get up earlier than my store opens... Should I go now? How early should I load the SUV for vacation so I can hide my shit in a really clever spot (and pat myself on the back for my cleverness in dooshbaggery)? How long can I keep this one in before people are around? It wasn't that long... Should I recycle it for later? When can I take a 1 hr shower so I can shave and dip? Blahblahblahyadayadayada. I could go on and on.

See? Every. Waking. Moment.
I won't berate myself or bemoan the loss because it's past. I'm done. I'm quit.

So, today?... Freedom! It's not just the daily beat down of my addiction and being free of its unbearable weight... It's also the release of the burden to manage it. My time is spent living my life... instead of wasting it.
When I signed up on KTC AJ was the first person to reach out to me via PM and the first I texted with. He said things like "Congrats on taking back your Freedom" and "Isn't freedom beautiful?". Every message said something about freedom.

I remember thinking this dude really likes Bravehart...that's cool. Whatever works.

Then that morning I walked past my tool chest without reaching into my screw driver drawer for my dip. I drove past my dip store and didn't stop. I bought a cup of coffee and didn't dump it out to spit in it. I didn't disappear from my desk for a half hour to have a fake-shit/dip session. I went home and didn't have to pat myself down to make sure I hid my tin from my wife. I went to bed at the same time as my wife instead of staying up to pack my face with poison.

That night I realized what AJ was talking about. I was free and it really was beautiful.

Keep leading the way AJ...I'm right behind you.

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Re: Day 1... I quit
« Reply #244 on: March 12, 2014, 07:10:00 AM »
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I wish I could write better, y'know?
I'm 35 days away from being a year quit. I can barely comprehend that thought let alone put it into words!

Been thinking about time... And freedom. I have both now and they mean something completely different than they did 330 days ago. Freedom was a need to be rid of the weight of all the time my addiction took. I... Was an absolute junkie. Every part of every day was an exercise in, damn near constant, time management. Is my store open? How early do I have to leave so I can still get dip and be on time? Do I have time to hit the store before I'm late in picking up my daughter from school? It's midnight and I have to get up earlier than my store opens... Should I go now? How early should I load the SUV for vacation so I can hide my shit in a really clever spot (and pat myself on the back for my cleverness in dooshbaggery)? How long can I keep this one in before people are around? It wasn't that long... Should I recycle it for later? When can I take a 1 hr shower so I can shave and dip? Blahblahblahyadayadayada. I could go on and on.

See? Every. Waking. Moment.
I won't berate myself or bemoan the loss because it's past. I'm done. I'm quit.

So, today?... Freedom! It's not just the daily beat down of my addiction and being free of its unbearable weight... It's also the release of the burden to manage it. My time is spent living my life... instead of wasting it.
A big inspiration for me today, showing that it can be done. I'm on day 11 and it's been tough, but I'm determined to be able to write a post like that when I'm almost at a year quit. Thank you for your post!
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Re: Day 1... I quit
« Reply #243 on: March 12, 2014, 03:57:00 AM »
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I wish I could write better, y'know?
I'm 35 days away from being a year quit. I can barely comprehend that thought let alone put it into words!

Been thinking about time... And freedom. I have both now and they mean something completely different than they did 330 days ago. Freedom was a need to be rid of the weight of all the time my addiction took. I... Was an absolute junkie. Every part of every day was an exercise in, damn near constant, time management. Is my store open? How early do I have to leave so I can still get dip and be on time? Do I have time to hit the store before I'm late in picking up my daughter from school? It's midnight and I have to get up earlier than my store opens... Should I go now? How early should I load the SUV for vacation so I can hide my shit in a really clever spot (and pat myself on the back for my cleverness in dooshbaggery)? How long can I keep this one in before people are around? It wasn't that long... Should I recycle it for later? When can I take a 1 hr shower so I can shave and dip? Blahblahblahyadayadayada. I could go on and on.

See? Every. Waking. Moment.
I won't berate myself or bemoan the loss because it's past. I'm done. I'm quit.

So, today?... Freedom! It's not just the daily beat down of my addiction and being free of its unbearable weight... It's also the release of the burden to manage it. My time is spent living my life... instead of wasting it.
You keep writing and I'll keep reading. Proud to be on this journey with u.
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Re: Day 1... I quit
« Reply #242 on: March 12, 2014, 02:32:00 AM »
I wish I could write better, y'know?
I'm 35 days away from being a year quit. I can barely comprehend that thought let alone put it into words!

Been thinking about time... And freedom. I have both now and they mean something completely different than they did 330 days ago. Freedom was a need to be rid of the weight of all the time my addiction took. I... Was an absolute junkie. Every part of every day was an exercise in, damn near constant, time management. Is my store open? How early do I have to leave so I can still get dip and be on time? Do I have time to hit the store before I'm late in picking up my daughter from school? It's midnight and I have to get up earlier than my store opens... Should I go now? How early should I load the SUV for vacation so I can hide my shit in a really clever spot (and pat myself on the back for my cleverness in dooshbaggery)? How long can I keep this one in before people are around? It wasn't that long... Should I recycle it for later? When can I take a 1 hr shower so I can shave and dip? Blahblahblahyadayadayada. I could go on and on.

See? Every. Waking. Moment.
I won't berate myself or bemoan the loss because it's past. I'm done. I'm quit.

So, today?... Freedom! It's not just the daily beat down of my addiction and being free of its unbearable weight... It's also the release of the burden to manage it. My time is spent living my life... instead of wasting it.
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Re: Day 1... I quit
« Reply #241 on: February 10, 2014, 10:54:00 PM »
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Three hundred days
No dip to pack.
Thats fucking quitting,
Thats AppleJack.
Niiiice aj.
Nice job on 3rd floor AJ!
Well done Brother! Quit with you all day.
'clap' AJ
Awesome!
'BanDog' had to give them to u AJ your a badass keep up the strong work...ain't those bananas kewl
I gotta pile on, Congrats! you deserve a GREAT day!
300 days of Fapping in lieu of Dipping...CONGRATS AJ!
Way to go AJ!

'oh yeah'
Congrats on 300!!
Congrats to the first KTC bad ass to reach out to me!!!! 300 days ago was the first day of the rest of your life! Proud to quit with you!
Nice 3rd floor bro! Proud to be quit with u!
yeah! nice job AJ
Turn It up! Congrats AJ!
Damn fine job of quittn bro !!! Thanks for blazing us noobs such an awesome trail to follow.
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Re: Day 1... I quit
« Reply #240 on: February 10, 2014, 09:08:00 PM »
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Three hundred days
No dip to pack.
Thats fucking quitting,
Thats AppleJack.
Niiiice aj.
Nice job on 3rd floor AJ!
Well done Brother! Quit with you all day.
'clap' AJ
Awesome!
'BanDog' had to give them to u AJ your a badass keep up the strong work...ain't those bananas kewl
I gotta pile on, Congrats! you deserve a GREAT day!
300 days of Fapping in lieu of Dipping...CONGRATS AJ!
Way to go AJ!

'oh yeah'
Congrats on 300!!
Congrats to the first KTC bad ass to reach out to me!!!! 300 days ago was the first day of the rest of your life! Proud to quit with you!
Nice 3rd floor bro! Proud to be quit with u!
yeah! nice job AJ
Turn It up! Congrats AJ!
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Re: Day 1... I quit
« Reply #239 on: February 10, 2014, 07:32:00 PM »
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Three hundred days
No dip to pack.
Thats fucking quitting,
Thats AppleJack.
Niiiice aj.
Nice job on 3rd floor AJ!
Well done Brother! Quit with you all day.
'clap' AJ
Awesome!
'BanDog' had to give them to u AJ your a badass keep up the strong work...ain't those bananas kewl
I gotta pile on, Congrats! you deserve a GREAT day!
300 days of Fapping in lieu of Dipping...CONGRATS AJ!
Way to go AJ!

'oh yeah'
Congrats on 300!!
Congrats to the first KTC bad ass to reach out to me!!!! 300 days ago was the first day of the rest of your life! Proud to quit with you!
Nice 3rd floor bro! Proud to be quit with u!
yeah! nice job AJ
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Re: Day 1... I quit
« Reply #238 on: February 10, 2014, 05:35:00 PM »
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Three hundred days
No dip to pack.
Thats fucking quitting,
Thats AppleJack.
Niiiice aj.
Nice job on 3rd floor AJ!
Well done Brother! Quit with you all day.
'clap' AJ
Awesome!
'BanDog' had to give them to u AJ your a badass keep up the strong work...ain't those bananas kewl
I gotta pile on, Congrats! you deserve a GREAT day!
300 days of Fapping in lieu of Dipping...CONGRATS AJ!
Way to go AJ!

'oh yeah'
Congrats on 300!!
Congrats to the first KTC bad ass to reach out to me!!!! 300 days ago was the first day of the rest of your life! Proud to quit with you!
Nice 3rd floor bro! Proud to be quit with u!
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Re: Day 1... I quit
« Reply #237 on: February 10, 2014, 01:38:00 PM »
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Three hundred days
No dip to pack.
Thats fucking quitting,
Thats AppleJack.
Niiiice aj.
Nice job on 3rd floor AJ!
Well done Brother! Quit with you all day.
'clap' AJ
Awesome!
'BanDog' had to give them to u AJ your a badass keep up the strong work...ain't those bananas kewl
I gotta pile on, Congrats! you deserve a GREAT day!
300 days of Fapping in lieu of Dipping...CONGRATS AJ!
Way to go AJ!

'oh yeah'
Congrats on 300!!
Congrats to the first KTC bad ass to reach out to me!!!! 300 days ago was the first day of the rest of your life! Proud to quit with you!
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Re: Day 1... I quit
« Reply #236 on: February 10, 2014, 11:34:00 AM »
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Three hundred days
No dip to pack.
Thats fucking quitting,
Thats AppleJack.
Niiiice aj.
Nice job on 3rd floor AJ!
Well done Brother! Quit with you all day.
'clap' AJ
Awesome!
'BanDog' had to give them to u AJ your a badass keep up the strong work...ain't those bananas kewl
I gotta pile on, Congrats! you deserve a GREAT day!
300 days of Fapping in lieu of Dipping...CONGRATS AJ!
Way to go AJ!

'oh yeah'
Congrats on 300!!
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Re: Day 1... I quit
« Reply #235 on: February 10, 2014, 11:18:00 AM »
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Three hundred days
No dip to pack.
Thats fucking quitting,
Thats AppleJack.
Niiiice aj.
Nice job on 3rd floor AJ!
Well done Brother! Quit with you all day.
'clap' AJ
Awesome!
'BanDog' had to give them to u AJ your a badass keep up the strong work...ain't those bananas kewl
I gotta pile on, Congrats! you deserve a GREAT day!
300 days of Fapping in lieu of Dipping...CONGRATS AJ!
Way to go AJ!

'oh yeah'
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Re: Day 1... I quit
« Reply #234 on: February 10, 2014, 11:16:00 AM »
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Three hundred days
No dip to pack.
Thats fucking quitting,
Thats AppleJack.
Niiiice aj.
Nice job on 3rd floor AJ!
Well done Brother! Quit with you all day.
'clap' AJ
Awesome!
'BanDog' had to give them to u AJ your a badass keep up the strong work...ain't those bananas kewl
I gotta pile on, Congrats! you deserve a GREAT day!
300 days of Fapping in lieu of Dipping...CONGRATS AJ!
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