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Rick Jr

Mayfly, you were one of the first to hit me up when I joined here. Your support is appreciated more then you will ever know. I am very proud of you hitting that Hall of Fame! Honored and Blessed to be Quit with you!

Delahunt

proud to be quit with you today man

FLLipOut

Quote from: Athan on April 04, 2019, 07:54:27 PM
Quote from: worktowin on April 04, 2019, 03:22:06 PM
Quote from: Skolvikings on April 04, 2019, 02:20:10 PM
One hundy, you should be walking ten feet tall with your chest puffed out.

Congrats bro, let's keep it going.

It is an honor to quit with a winner like you, Mayfly.  Congratulations on your first huge accomplishment of many.  It gets way better from here.
YOU are the shizzle!  I done knowed it right when I seen you, knowed right then an thar you's gonna ring that hunert bell!!
Congratulations on a great quit, Mayfly!  Keep being the leader you have been for the past 100+ days!  Quitters like you are the reason this site works!
Just one and you will be back to where you started, and where you started was desperately wishing you were where you are now.
"The best way out is always through." - Robert Frost
"I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you!" - Samwise Gamgee
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Athan

Quote from: worktowin on April 04, 2019, 03:22:06 PM
Quote from: Skolvikings on April 04, 2019, 02:20:10 PM
One hundy, you should be walking ten feet tall with your chest puffed out.

Congrats bro, let's keep it going.

It is an honor to quit with a winner like you, Mayfly.  Congratulations on your first huge accomplishment of many.  It gets way better from here.
YOU are the shizzle!  I done knowed it right when I seen you, knowed right then an thar you's gonna ring that hunert bell!!
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"I can't quit for you. I will quit with you" Ready
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worktowin

Quote from: Skolvikings on April 04, 2019, 02:20:10 PM
One hundy, you should be walking ten feet tall with your chest puffed out.

Congrats bro, let's keep it going.

It is an honor to quit with a winner like you, Mayfly.  Congratulations on your first huge accomplishment of many.  It gets way better from here.

Skolvikings

One hundy, you should be walking ten feet tall with your chest puffed out.

Congrats bro, let's keep it going.
Be humble... grow everyday.

I fear I will always be chasing the vortex like a drug. None will be as special as my first hit.

MY HOF SPEECH

kybo

Congrats on hitting 100!! 

IQWYT!!
"No regrets, that's my motto. That and everybody Wang Chung tonight."
"That's what's great about the outdoors, you know. It's one giant toilet."
"i thought I could stay at the party forever, it don't work that way, cause that shit will kill ya" -- Stevie Ray Vaughan

HOF date: 4/16/182nd Floor: 7/25/183rd Floor: 11/02/184th Floor: 2/10/195th Floor: 5/21/196th Floor: 8/19/197th Floor: 12/7/198th Floor: 3/16/209th Floor: 6/24/2010th Floor: 10/02/2011th Floor: 1/10/2112th Floor: 4/20/2113th Floor: 7/29/2114th Floor: 11/7/2115th Floor:  2/14/2216th Floor:  5/25/2217th Floor:  9/2/2218th Floor:  12/11/2219th Floor:  3/21/23

Bug Guy

3 more days big haas! You are crushing this quit and it's a glorious thing to see. Absolutely proud of you and all that you have done to spearhead this group to it's first milestone of 100. Looking forward to the next 100 big bro, keep leading the pack!
[spoiler=Random Quotes]"The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his."
- General George S. Patton

SDMF- Strength Determination Merciless Forever
GIFD- Get It Fucking Done

-Zakk Wylde

Take what you need and give your best.[/spoiler]

INTRO | HOF SPEECH | HOF WRITEUP
QUIT 1/4/19 HOF 4/13/19 2ND FLOOR 7/22/19 3RD FLOOR 10/30/19 4TH FLOOR 2/7/20 5TH FLOOR 5/17/20 6TH FLOOR 8/25/20 7TH FLOOR 12/3/20 8TH FLOOR 3/13/21 9TH FLOOR 6/21/21 DANGLE FLOOR 9/29/21 11TH FLOOR 1/7/22 12TH FLOOR 4/17/22

eschmit04

Mayfly well said sir! I love waking up to badass quit motivation like that! Proud of you sir! Keep up the great quit!

AWright2262

Quote from: mayfly on March 20, 2019, 11:53:25 PM
T minus 14 mother effin days til Hof!!  Woohoo! 

Ok, I made it through the funk.  It reared its ugly ass around day 65 or so and I had a few interesting patches but now its happy days again!  I almost feel as though I turned a corner while in the funk.  Let me explain.  It was hard to get on and quit and to support others.  It was hard to give a crap even at work.  I even had a foggy as hell morning similar to the first week.  But you know what?  I crushed that shit, like it was a hanging curve ball over the plate.  I just plowed through it, like a hot knife through butter. 

It was easy, because I make the decision to quit EVERY DAY and for that day only.  Once the decision has been made, the rest of the day is cake. I don't need nic, and it feels good knowing that but I only make that decision for today.  Forget about tomorrow.  I can quit for a day and thats all I need to succeed. Life is always going to be filled with ups and downs and I can accept that much easier now.  Life goes on anyways right?

Living without nic is now a part of my life that I enjoy, almost need.  I want to quit and that makes all the difference in the world.  Before, I used nic to fill in the gaps, to take the edge off.  Just about every damn thing I did, I had a lipper full of shit in.  Now, I just face whatever the day brings.  I face life head on. Without nic, and its pretty glorious.  Being a quitter has never been so much fun, I just wish I had done this years ago.

I just love waking up to positivity like this.

Keep doing what you're doing and I'm sure it will pay off for all of us in the end.

AW
QD 1-22-2019. HOF 5-1-2019.  1st floor

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- John F. Kennedy

mayfly

T minus 14 mother effin days til Hof!!  Woohoo! 

Ok, I made it through the funk.  It reared its ugly ass around day 65 or so and I had a few interesting patches but now its happy days again!  I almost feel as though I turned a corner while in the funk.  Let me explain.  It was hard to get on and quit and to support others.  It was hard to give a crap even at work.  I even had a foggy as hell morning similar to the first week.  But you know what?  I crushed that shit, like it was a hanging curve ball over the plate.  I just plowed through it, like a hot knife through butter. 

It was easy, because I make the decision to quit EVERY DAY and for that day only.  Once the decision has been made, the rest of the day is cake. I don't need nic, and it feels good knowing that but I only make that decision for today.  Forget about tomorrow.  I can quit for a day and thats all I need to succeed. Life is always going to be filled with ups and downs and I can accept that much easier now.  Life goes on anyways right?

Living without nic is now a part of my life that I enjoy, almost need.  I want to quit and that makes all the difference in the world.  Before, I used nic to fill in the gaps, to take the edge off.  Just about every damn thing I did, I had a lipper full of shit in.  Now, I just face whatever the day brings.  I face life head on. Without nic, and its pretty glorious.  Being a quitter has never been so much fun, I just wish I had done this years ago.

Half-assed effort only gives half-assed results

Cravings are like March madness...survive and advance-Bgbdbrd

There are two types of quitters on KTC. Those who post every damn day no matter what. They could survive a plane crash 50 miles from Nome Alaska and would kill a polar bear with a pocket knife, write their days quit on ice with its blood, snap a pic with their cell phone and text it to Drome. Then there are those who always have an excuse not to post or to post late. -bicycleptic

eschmit04

Great work mayfly! You are a badass quiters!

A lot to be proud of in this post. I have kinda followed in your foot steps. Obviously quit the nicotine, me and my wife are eating much healthier, I'm trying to find time to exercise but I am walking about 4.5 miles throughout the day. I have not quit drinking but have greatly greatly reduced it!

I'm proud of you dude! Your doing awesome things for yourself and loved ones!

Keep it up you are making quiting look easy!!!

ES

Quote from: mayfly on March 04, 2019, 02:18:38 AM
Wow, it has been awhile since I posted in my intro but I have been busy quitting!!  Anyways, I hit 68/50 today..  Really cool to be pushing towards the last 30 days or so until hof.  Also really nice to see March start their hof celebration!  We're next, woohoo!!!

Wanted to emphasize that my nic quit is going good but I have to really work to keep it fresh and exciting.  The funk is real for me and has been real for a week or 2.  I'm really not tired of quitting but just feeling a little bored by it really.  Glad to recognize this and am really working my way through this.  Some days are harder than others.  Talking it through with others and visualizing the odaat mantra is helping.  Now is not the time to get complacent and I know this.  My guard is up!!  I am quit today and when tomorrow becomes today, I will quit again. 

I am really proud to say that I have made some postive changes to myself since I quit.  I now exercise regularly, about 3 times a week which is pretty good with my schedule.  I eat healthier meals and have way more energy.  My sleeping pattern is so predictable and I have never felt what true tiredness was until a month or so ago.  I get into bed and basically hibernate every damn night!!!  Sleep never felt so good.  My mind is slowly beginning to change, I know it will take close to 2 years to complete the rewiring.  How in the hell did I mess myself up so bad??? Making the wrong choices is how and now I am making the right ones and edd at that! 

Today was special to me in that I hit 50 on my alcohol quit!  Wow is all I can say.  Don't ever remember quitting the juice for that long and I really feel so much better.  The clarity of mind has really inspired me to focus on myself.  Stress management is a huge goal and I am putting myself out there slowly to gain those small victories as I learn to do everything again without booze or nic.  Baby steps, I know, but still important as stress was and still is a huge trigger for me.

See you on roll!

mayfly, as one of my April quit brothers, it's been a joy to go on this journey with you thus far. I want to add how impressed I am by all the positive changes you are making in your life, and ALL AT ONCE! I'm not much of a drinker, but I wish I could say I was dedicating myself like you are to other healthy choices in addition to the nic quit. I'm proud of you, I'm proud to quit with you, and - of course - we've only just begun, my friend.
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[spoiler=Extras]
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We are always dreaming of something, it is up to us to DO something to make our dreams come true. Here, that starts with quitting!


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[/spoiler]

Freedom Day: 1/6/19     HOF: 4/15/19     2nd Floor: 7/24/19     3rd Floor: 11/1/19     1 Year: 1/6/20     4th Floor: 2/9/20     5th Floor: 5/19/20     6th Floor: 8/27/20     7th Floor: 12/5/20     2 Years: 1/6/21     8th Floor: 3/15/21     9th Floor: 6/23/21     10th Floor/Comma Club: 10/1/21     ODAAT Toward:     3 Years: 1/6/22

worktowin

Quote from: mayfly on March 04, 2019, 02:18:38 AM
Wow, it has been awhile since I posted in my intro but I have been busy quitting!!  Anyways, I hit 68/50 today..  Really cool to be pushing towards the last 30 days or so until hof.  Also really nice to see March start their hof celebration!  We're next, woohoo!!!

Wanted to emphasize that my nic quit is going good but I have to really work to keep it fresh and exciting.  The funk is real for me and has been real for a week or 2.  I'm really not tired of quitting but just feeling a little bored by it really.  Glad to recognize this and am really working my way through this.  Some days are harder than others.  Talking it through with others and visualizing the odaat mantra is helping.  Now is not the time to get complacent and I know this.  My guard is up!!  I am quit today and when tomorrow becomes today, I will quit again. 

I am really proud to say that I have made some postive changes to myself since I quit.  I now exercise regularly, about 3 times a week which is pretty good with my schedule.  I eat healthier meals and have way more energy.  My sleeping pattern is so predictable and I have never felt what true tiredness was until a month or so ago.  I get into bed and basically hibernate every damn night!!!  Sleep never felt so good.  My mind is slowly beginning to change, I know it will take close to 2 years to complete the rewiring.  How in the hell did I mess myself up so bad??? Making the wrong choices is how and now I am making the right ones and edd at that! 

Today was special to me in that I hit 50 on my alcohol quit!  Wow is all I can say.  Don't ever remember quitting the juice for that long and I really feel so much better.  The clarity of mind has really inspired me to focus on myself.  Stress management is a huge goal and I am putting myself out there slowly to gain those small victories as I learn to do everything again without booze or nic.  Baby steps, I know, but still important as stress was and still is a huge trigger for me.

See you on roll!

Keep doing what you are doing, and stay engaged here.  We win together, we lose alone.  The time you are in now is a pretty typical funk period.  But... great times are ahead with the HOF celebrations.  After that, likely another funk.  Start thinking about how, as a quitter that has made it 100 days, you can take on a new quitter and walk with them to the greatness that you are feeling now.  You are a dude that knows how to win, and its great to see you succeed in this journey.  It gets a lot better from here - just keep quitting one day at a time.


mayfly

Wow, it has been awhile since I posted in my intro but I have been busy quitting!!  Anyways, I hit 68/50 today..  Really cool to be pushing towards the last 30 days or so until hof.  Also really nice to see March start their hof celebration!  We're next, woohoo!!!

Wanted to emphasize that my nic quit is going good but I have to really work to keep it fresh and exciting.  The funk is real for me and has been real for a week or 2.  I'm really not tired of quitting but just feeling a little bored by it really.  Glad to recognize this and am really working my way through this.  Some days are harder than others.  Talking it through with others and visualizing the odaat mantra is helping.  Now is not the time to get complacent and I know this.  My guard is up!!  I am quit today and when tomorrow becomes today, I will quit again. 

I am really proud to say that I have made some postive changes to myself since I quit.  I now exercise regularly, about 3 times a week which is pretty good with my schedule.  I eat healthier meals and have way more energy.  My sleeping pattern is so predictable and I have never felt what true tiredness was until a month or so ago.  I get into bed and basically hibernate every damn night!!!  Sleep never felt so good.  My mind is slowly beginning to change, I know it will take close to 2 years to complete the rewiring.  How in the hell did I mess myself up so bad??? Making the wrong choices is how and now I am making the right ones and edd at that! 

Today was special to me in that I hit 50 on my alcohol quit!  Wow is all I can say.  Don't ever remember quitting the juice for that long and I really feel so much better.  The clarity of mind has really inspired me to focus on myself.  Stress management is a huge goal and I am putting myself out there slowly to gain those small victories as I learn to do everything again without booze or nic.  Baby steps, I know, but still important as stress was and still is a huge trigger for me.

See you on roll!

Half-assed effort only gives half-assed results

Cravings are like March madness...survive and advance-Bgbdbrd

There are two types of quitters on KTC. Those who post every damn day no matter what. They could survive a plane crash 50 miles from Nome Alaska and would kill a polar bear with a pocket knife, write their days quit on ice with its blood, snap a pic with their cell phone and text it to Drome. Then there are those who always have an excuse not to post or to post late. -bicycleptic