Well folks, today is Day 183. Since 2016 is/was a leap year, that means I have been tobacco free for exactly HALF OF A CALENDAR YEAR!!! I have to be honest, I joined this site with a weak determination (determination no less but hey!) but bought in thinking I'd better give things a sincere try. I remember flushing my last dip and while watching it swirl to its watery grave I thought to myself "That won't be my last one. I'll probably fail within a couple weeks." Well KTC doesn't allow shit like that so here I am 6 months later with the definitive knowledge that that dip back on April 23rd was in fact my last dip. EVER.
The freedom is incredible. If you are lurking around the site and happen to be reading this right now (maybe with a lip full of cat turd) SPIT THAT SHIT OUT AND SIGN UP. It will be the best decision you have ever make. It may seem impossible to you like trying to pick up a turd by the clean end but I thought the same thing and here I am, 183 days clean and hating nicotine with every fiber of my being.
Just an quick recent example of the progress I've made. Yesterday I went golfing with my uncle and cousin. I told myself before I left the house to remember to grab my can of fake and throw it in my golf bag. Well I completely forgot about grabbing it until I was half way to the golf course and literally said screw it, I don't need it today. We golfed the entire 18 holes and I don't think I even thought about it once. It's great.
Such a heartfelt thanks to my August brothers and the folks from all groups, new and old that have supported me in this journey. You guys are life savers and I'm proud to be in this fight with you all! While my focus will always remain ODAAT, I am looking forward to that second floor and the next 6 months! QLAMF ODAAT!!