I am 10 days in

[Derk40]

Today is Day 45.  I haven't had the chance to be on this site as much as I like to be.   I still make sure to keep reading this KTC quitopedia on my phone when I am in line, or have a few minutes.

Never too busy to post roll though, that is like brushing teeth in the morning.  One just does it.  100% and proud. 

Drove up to Northern California this weekend with my wife.  I got a good job offer up there, so we will be moving the family.  The important part, is that I used to make that drive fairly often with a turd-lip.  Not this time, or ever again.  Had seeds at the ready and all mind-prepped to fight a crave battle that never came.  I know that when I am prepared for battle, nic thinks twice about coming at me.  I try not to give the bitch the chance for an ambush.

Shook my head at the guy in front of me at the gas station who was upset that they didn't have long cut and was making the clerk go through all the cans to find some form of death he liked more than the next.  Just 45 days ago I was him exactly.  The control that crap had-sheesh.  It seems like a lifetime ago and yet, seems like yesterday.  I am never going to be that guy again. Freedom tastes too good. Quitting with all of you one damn day at a time.

Very nice update. This is so simple yet it works. Post roll. Keep your word. Repeat tomorrow.

Congrats on the new gig!

Congrats! You are owning this QUIT! Knowledge is power

Congrat on the new job! You are right on with posting roll every morning... it is something we just do. Proud to be quit with a bad man like you!

[jake frawley]

I know that when I am prepared for battle, nic thinks twice about coming at me.  I try not to give the bitch the chance for an ambush.

Well done! This is the key here. We have to keep our daily battle at the forefront of our minds. When we do this we cannot be blindsided! We all have the tools we need to succeed. We just have to use them and be on top of our game! You are doing it! Feels good huh?

[Dougie]

Today is Day 45.  I haven't had the chance to be on this site as much as I like to be.  I still make sure to keep reading this KTC quitopedia on my phone when I am in line, or have a few minutes.

Never too busy to post roll though, that is like brushing teeth in the morning.  One just does it.  100% and proud. 

Drove up to Northern California this weekend with my wife.  I got a good job offer up there, so we will be moving the family.  The important part, is that I used to make that drive fairly often with a turd-lip.  Not this time, or ever again.  Had seeds at the ready and all mind-prepped to fight a crave battle that never came.  I know that when I am prepared for battle, nic thinks twice about coming at me.  I try not to give the bitch the chance for an ambush.

Shook my head at the guy in front of me at the gas station who was upset that they didn't have long cut and was making the clerk go through all the cans to find some form of death he liked more than the next.  Just 45 days ago I was him exactly.  The control that crap had-sheesh.  It seems like a lifetime ago and yet, seems like yesterday.  I am never going to be that guy again. Freedom tastes too good. Quitting with all of you one damn day at a time.

Very nice update. This is so simple yet it works. Post roll. Keep your word. Repeat tomorrow.

Congrats on the new gig!

Congrats! You are owning this QUIT! Knowledge is power

[Evil_Won]

Today is Day 45. I haven't had the chance to be on this site as much as I like to be. I still make sure to keep reading this KTC quitopedia on my phone when I am in line, or have a few minutes.

Never too busy to post roll though, that is like brushing teeth in the morning. One just does it. 100% and proud.

Drove up to Northern California this weekend with my wife. I got a good job offer up there, so we will be moving the family. The important part, is that I used to make that drive fairly often with a turd-lip. Not this time, or ever again. Had seeds at the ready and all mind-prepped to fight a crave battle that never came. I know that when I am prepared for battle, nic thinks twice about coming at me. I try not to give the bitch the chance for an ambush.

Shook my head at the guy in front of me at the gas station who was upset that they didn't have long cut and was making the clerk go through all the cans to find some form of death he liked more than the next. Just 45 days ago I was him exactly. The control that crap had-sheesh. It seems like a lifetime ago and yet, seems like yesterday. I am never going to be that guy again. Freedom tastes too good. Quitting with all of you one damn day at a time.

Very nice update. This is so simple yet it works. Post roll. Keep your word. Repeat tomorrow.

Congrats on the new gig!

[CaliforniaSlim]

Today is Day 45. I haven't had the chance to be on this site as much as I like to be. I still make sure to keep reading this KTC quitopedia on my phone when I am in line, or have a few minutes.

Never too busy to post roll though, that is like brushing teeth in the morning. One just does it. 100% and proud.

Drove up to Northern California this weekend with my wife. I got a good job offer up there, so we will be moving the family. The important part, is that I used to make that drive fairly often with a turd-lip. Not this time, or ever again. Had seeds at the ready and all mind-prepped to fight a crave battle that never came. I know that when I am prepared for battle, nic thinks twice about coming at me. I try not to give the bitch the chance for an ambush.

Shook my head at the guy in front of me at the gas station who was upset that they didn't have long cut and was making the clerk go through all the cans to find some form of death he liked more than the next. Just 45 days ago I was him exactly. The control that crap had-sheesh. It seems like a lifetime ago and yet, seems like yesterday. I am never going to be that guy again. Freedom tastes too good. Quitting with all of you one damn day at a time.

[Derk40]

Day 35 update. Things are marching along just fine. Truth is, there haven't been any harsh cravings for a while. The nicbitch is subtley whispering that I have this licked. I know that the fact that I even hear that in my brain means I don't, so NicBitch, hear this "I will not be falling for that load of crap. I am quit and posting roll every damn day"

Had my first cave-dream last night. Wasn't even chew.... I dreamed myself an electronic cigarette cave. WTF??? LOL I never even smoked, and certainly not those things. Perhaps nic attempting to find a less guarded path than chew. It ain't gonna work, but woke with an ugly knot in my gut from dreaming that cave.

In other quit news, I had been hitting the sunflower seeds pretty hard for that first month of my quit, but a few days ago, the interest just kind of went away. I keep them around, especially in the car, just in case. Perhaps my brain realized all I got from seeds was seeds, and no matter how many I went through, they weren't going to have nicotine in them.

Posting Roll, Keeping my word and wearing out my KTC library card. It really is that simple. One of the badasses said it best.. "Simple, Not easy, but simple." I wish I remembered who that was to credit them properly. This place works and I am thankful every day that it exists.

Right on... Do not listen to her Slim! She be a liar. The day we have this whipped and don't need to fight is the day we lay down for a permanent dirt nap. That will not be for a long time, so I will fight this along with you daily until that day comes. Stay on it brother. QLF ODAAT!

[CaliforniaSlim]

Day 35 update. Things are marching along just fine. Truth is, there haven't been any harsh cravings for a while. The nicbitch is subtley whispering that I have this licked. I know that the fact that I even hear that in my brain means I don't, so NicBitch, hear this "I will not be falling for that load of crap. I am quit and posting roll every damn day"

Had my first cave-dream last night. Wasn't even chew.... I dreamed myself an electronic cigarette cave. WTF??? LOL I never even smoked, and certainly not those things. Perhaps nic attempting to find a less guarded path than chew. It ain't gonna work, but woke with an ugly knot in my gut from dreaming that cave.

In other quit news, I had been hitting the sunflower seeds pretty hard for that first month of my quit, but a few days ago, the interest just kind of went away. I keep them around, especially in the car, just in case. Perhaps my brain realized all I got from seeds was seeds, and no matter how many I went through, they weren't going to have nicotine in them.

Posting Roll, Keeping my word and wearing out my KTC library card. It really is that simple. One of the badasses said it best.. "Simple, Not easy, but simple." I wish I remembered who that was to credit them properly. This place works and I am thankful every day that it exists.

[B-loMatt]

It is 28 days now.  The moon has waxed and waned through a full cycle without ol' Slim takin a dip.  Seems like something worth taking note of. So, there, it is noted.

I haven't had terrible craves lately, though the bitch does start whispering when I am in line at the gas station staring at the rack of cans.  Nothing I can't handle.  What the vets have said, I may be starting to understand-- This Caving-is-not-an-option thing.  Fully committing to not caving takes some of the pressure off.  With caving off the table, the bitch's crave-thoughts have nowhere to go but do disappear into the ether, there is simply no traction for those thoughts in my head.  Sure, they drive through pretty regularly, but, since I know I won't cave today, the thoughts don't park in my brain for very long any more. 
I feel good, (even if slightly irritable) but I continue to read enough threads from start to finish to know I have many more trials up the road a piece and I need to pack now for that journey.
Nothing earth shattering, just updating my intro to stay connected to KTC.  Too many folks falling off lately... The kool-aid here is good.  Not sure why some quitters have such a hard time drinking it.
Today I quit with everyone who has posted anything on my thread-good, bad, or otherwise, it really helps keep me quit.

I really enjoy reading your posts slim. I'll quit with you any day old slim.

Gotta agree with Srans; you get it. Keep on getting it. And like OIB told me keep using your KTC library card- there is awesome quit buried in these hills; grab a shovel and go mining!

Proud to be quitting with you slim!

I echo the same thing as these badasses. Its great to be quit with you bro. Keep choppin that wood one day at a time. Everytime I see your name that 2pac song California Love pops into my head. West Coast, knows how to quit. Ha.

X2. You are winning C.S.! Keep it up. No worries about the future bad days 'cause that's part of life for everyone. Just keep drinking the kool-aide and keeping your tools sharp for when you need them, and you will be fine. I will quit with you EDD.

[KC_Guy]

It is 28 days now.  The moon has waxed and waned through a full cycle without ol' Slim takin a dip.  Seems like something worth taking note of. So, there, it is noted.

I haven't had terrible craves lately, though the bitch does start whispering when I am in line at the gas station staring at the rack of cans.  Nothing I can't handle.  What the vets have said, I may be starting to understand-- This Caving-is-not-an-option thing.  Fully committing to not caving takes some of the pressure off.  With caving off the table, the bitch's crave-thoughts have nowhere to go but do disappear into the ether, there is simply no traction for those thoughts in my head.  Sure, they drive through pretty regularly, but, since I know I won't cave today, the thoughts don't park in my brain for very long any more. 
I feel good, (even if slightly irritable) but I continue to read enough threads from start to finish to know I have many more trials up the road a piece and I need to pack now for that journey.
Nothing earth shattering, just updating my intro to stay connected to KTC.  Too many folks falling off lately... The kool-aid here is good.  Not sure why some quitters have such a hard time drinking it.
Today I quit with everyone who has posted anything on my thread-good, bad, or otherwise, it really helps keep me quit.

I really enjoy reading your posts slim. I'll quit with you any day old slim.

Gotta agree with Srans; you get it. Keep on getting it. And like OIB told me keep using your KTC library card- there is awesome quit buried in these hills; grab a shovel and go mining!

Proud to be quitting with you slim!

I echo the same thing as these badasses. Its great to be quit with you bro. Keep choppin that wood one day at a time. Everytime I see your name that 2pac song California Love pops into my head. West Coast, knows how to quit. Ha.

[Derk40]

It is 28 days now.  The moon has waxed and waned through a full cycle without ol' Slim takin a dip.  Seems like something worth taking note of. So, there, it is noted.

I haven't had terrible craves lately, though the bitch does start whispering when I am in line at the gas station staring at the rack of cans.  Nothing I can't handle.  What the vets have said, I may be starting to understand-- This Caving-is-not-an-option thing.  Fully committing to not caving takes some of the pressure off.  With caving off the table, the bitch's crave-thoughts have nowhere to go but do disappear into the ether, there is simply no traction for those thoughts in my head.  Sure, they drive through pretty regularly, but, since I know I won't cave today, the thoughts don't park in my brain for very long any more. 
I feel good, (even if slightly irritable) but I continue to read enough threads from start to finish to know I have many more trials up the road a piece and I need to pack now for that journey.
Nothing earth shattering, just updating my intro to stay connected to KTC.  Too many folks falling off lately... The kool-aid here is good.  Not sure why some quitters have such a hard time drinking it.
Today I quit with everyone who has posted anything on my thread-good, bad, or otherwise, it really helps keep me quit.

I really enjoy reading your posts slim. I'll quit with you any day old slim.

Gotta agree with Srans; you get it. Keep on getting it. And like OIB told me keep using your KTC library card- there is awesome quit buried in these hills; grab a shovel and go mining!

Proud to be quitting with you slim!

Roger that, Slim... Caving is not an option! Keep killing it ODAAT. I am quit with you bro.

[Dougie]

It is 28 days now.  The moon has waxed and waned through a full cycle without ol' Slim takin a dip.  Seems like something worth taking note of. So, there, it is noted.

I haven't had terrible craves lately, though the bitch does start whispering when I am in line at the gas station staring at the rack of cans.  Nothing I can't handle.  What the vets have said, I may be starting to understand-- This Caving-is-not-an-option thing.  Fully committing to not caving takes some of the pressure off.  With caving off the table, the bitch's crave-thoughts have nowhere to go but do disappear into the ether, there is simply no traction for those thoughts in my head.  Sure, they drive through pretty regularly, but, since I know I won't cave today, the thoughts don't park in my brain for very long any more. 
I feel good, (even if slightly irritable) but I continue to read enough threads from start to finish to know I have many more trials up the road a piece and I need to pack now for that journey.
Nothing earth shattering, just updating my intro to stay connected to KTC.  Too many folks falling off lately... The kool-aid here is good.  Not sure why some quitters have such a hard time drinking it.
Today I quit with everyone who has posted anything on my thread-good, bad, or otherwise, it really helps keep me quit.

I really enjoy reading your posts slim. I'll quit with you any day old slim.

Gotta agree with Srans; you get it. Keep on getting it. And like OIB told me keep using your KTC library card- there is awesome quit buried in these hills; grab a shovel and go mining!

Proud to be quitting with you slim!

[srans]

It is 28 days now. The moon has waxed and waned through a full cycle without ol' Slim takin a dip. Seems like something worth taking note of. So, there, it is noted.

I haven't had terrible craves lately, though the bitch does start whispering when I am in line at the gas station staring at the rack of cans. Nothing I can't handle. What the vets have said, I may be starting to understand-- This Caving-is-not-an-option thing. Fully committing to not caving takes some of the pressure off. With caving off the table, the bitch's crave-thoughts have nowhere to go but do disappear into the ether, there is simply no traction for those thoughts in my head. Sure, they drive through pretty regularly, but, since I know I won't cave today, the thoughts don't park in my brain for very long any more.
I feel good, (even if slightly irritable) but I continue to read enough threads from start to finish to know I have many more trials up the road a piece and I need to pack now for that journey.
Nothing earth shattering, just updating my intro to stay connected to KTC. Too many folks falling off lately... The kool-aid here is good. Not sure why some quitters have such a hard time drinking it.
Today I quit with everyone who has posted anything on my thread-good, bad, or otherwise, it really helps keep me quit.

I really enjoy reading your posts slim. I'll quit with you any day old slim.

[CaliforniaSlim]

It is 28 days now. The moon has waxed and waned through a full cycle without ol' Slim takin a dip. Seems like something worth taking note of. So, there, it is noted.

I haven't had terrible craves lately, though the bitch does start whispering when I am in line at the gas station staring at the rack of cans. Nothing I can't handle. What the vets have said, I may be starting to understand-- This Caving-is-not-an-option thing. Fully committing to not caving takes some of the pressure off. With caving off the table, the bitch's crave-thoughts have nowhere to go but do disappear into the ether, there is simply no traction for those thoughts in my head. Sure, they drive through pretty regularly, but, since I know I won't cave today, the thoughts don't park in my brain for very long any more.
I feel good, (even if slightly irritable) but I continue to read enough threads from start to finish to know I have many more trials up the road a piece and I need to pack now for that journey.
Nothing earth shattering, just updating my intro to stay connected to KTC. Too many folks falling off lately... The kool-aid here is good. Not sure why some quitters have such a hard time drinking it.
Today I quit with everyone who has posted anything on my thread-good, bad, or otherwise, it really helps keep me quit.

[30isEnuff]

Day 25.  All is good.  Feeling strong, getting some sleep, and took B-LoMatt's advice and read up on some solid quitter's 20s.  The fog comes and goes, but all in all, I am not having a tough time with the 20s so far.  Staying close to this site, to build up the supplies so I will be prepared when the next hellstorm arrives.

Misc Ramblings:
Reached out to a new guy a few days ago-- Tratliff.  He seemed gung ho and I gave him my number and we PMed a few times.  Then..Poof.  Disappeared.  Just seemed lame. Won't respond.  Starting to make more sense why some of you vets get so pissed off at long time quitters you have invested a lot into.  Guess it is just part of this struggle.  If there is protocol for getting these jackasses back in line, let me know.

On the other hand, getting a random "stay quit" text from a brother, or seeing the vets/supporters, quit with me on a day, really does strengthen the resolve and accountability. 

As for today, I am quit, and keepin' the nicbitch at bay.

I have had this happen too, and it sucks. It is hard to understand when someone fights through the first few days, and then is gone, but take that feeling and make your quit stronger: Not only would you let your quit group down if you were to cave, but especially all the bad assed quitters who are posting on your thread... You have yourself one bad assed quit going Slim! Keep drinking the Kool-Aid.

Slim, if it were easy then everyone could do it.
Keep up the hard balls to wall work. Never give up, never surrender.
NAFAT and ODAAT and your daze will stack up very quickly.
It all gets much better...that is a promise.
Quit on!

[B-loMatt]

Day 25. All is good. Feeling strong, getting some sleep, and took B-LoMatt's advice and read up on some solid quitter's 20s. The fog comes and goes, but all in all, I am not having a tough time with the 20s so far. Staying close to this site, to build up the supplies so I will be prepared when the next hellstorm arrives.

Misc Ramblings:
Reached out to a new guy a few days ago-- Tratliff. He seemed gung ho and I gave him my number and we PMed a few times. Then..Poof. Disappeared. Just seemed lame. Won't respond. Starting to make more sense why some of you vets get so pissed off at long time quitters you have invested a lot into. Guess it is just part of this struggle. If there is protocol for getting these jackasses back in line, let me know.

On the other hand, getting a random "stay quit" text from a brother, or seeing the vets/supporters, quit with me on a day, really does strengthen the resolve and accountability.

As for today, I am quit, and keepin' the nicbitch at bay.

I have had this happen too, and it sucks. It is hard to understand when someone fights through the first few days, and then is gone, but take that feeling and make your quit stronger: Not only would you let your quit group down if you were to cave, but especially all the bad assed quitters who are posting on your thread... You have yourself one bad assed quit going Slim! Keep drinking the Kool-Aid.