Wow, has it been a week since I posted? I have been very busy. I am still smoke free, eleven days and counting. It is starting to feel "normal".
This is my last week off before I go back to school for the accelerated summer semester. Yesterday I went and bought the two books needed for the two classes....OUCH! Man, books cost almost as much as tuition! Two used books, $180.00. It feels like I have been off forever, but I am so glad that I followed suggestions, and resisted the urge, and took last semester off. It has been a good thing for me to slow down. A very good thing.
Last weekend, hubby, doggy and myself went away for the weekend. We went to the Cumberland Gap and had a real good time. The people in Kentucky are so very nice, and love to just stop whatever they are doing and chat. The part of the Gap where Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee intersect was really cool too. We took in all the scenery as well the history. I am so grateful I live in the time that I do. I don't think I would make a very good pioneer woman! My favorite stop was Cumberland Falls, even though it was packed and the was no where to park a motor home, but we found a place and had a nice picnic next to the Cumberland River. I am very grateful that we had a safe trip, no bear encounters, good doggy, and yes we had allot of fun! No big master plan, just going where we wanted when we wanted. Checking out old forts and historic sites on the way. The final night we opted to sleep in a parking lot and went to dinner at the "Olive Garden". That was really nice! Usually I cook all the meals on the road, unless we go to Wendy's or something like that. So, that was very, very nice!
Today is a busy day. I am taking my sponsee and myself to get our hair done. After that I will drop her off at day treatment and come home and gather up the critters and off to the vet we go for shots and check-ups. Hopefully when I get home I will have some time to do some sewing. I have been sewing up a storm and have some really cute tops and now I am working a skirt.
So off I go fellow bloggers. Thanks again so much for all the support and encouragement on the quitting smoking. I am taking it one day at a time. And you better believe I spent all that money I am saving on not smoking on some really nice things while in Kentucky. Usually a trip that way means cheaper tobacco, this time it was jewelery and pottery!
7 comments:
girl, I smoked 36 years. I have been stopped for 14 months. I do "chain-chew" the nicotine gum, but I'm OK with that for now.
It's great to be a non smoker. Just listening to my voice on an old answering machine and now-it's night and day. It was hard-but for me it has been worth it.
GOOD FOR YOU.
Congratulations on the 11 days + on quitting smoking. You will find with each day it gets easier and easier dear friend. (Hugs)Indigo
My daughter and son in law live in Kentucky, and I've seen a lot of sights when I've visited. But not Cumberland Gap. I like historical places, I hope I can get there. Sounds like a great, relaxing trip.
Folks in Kentucky are generally very nice. I speak from experience!!!
Woohoo!!! Keep up the good work - You are doing it - and I love how you describe feeling 'almost normal!"
The pictures are great - my parents lived in Lexington for a while - Kentucky is pretty country and the southern hospitality rings true!
I ceased smoking in 1976 February. (I finally 'ceased' instead of 'stopped', because when I stopped, I always started again -grin.) True!
Used AA Steps AND the 'buddy' system.
Guess that was sort of programish also?
Today 33 years later I STILL enjoy sitting on the 'smoking side' of the porch. Still don't know if it's becauyse of liking the smoke smells, or the unproven fact that smokers might be more interesting than the 'plasma' bunch!
Peace...God will help you, because there will be times ONLY He can help
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Cumberland Gap is in a beautiful part of the country. My parents retired not too far from there in a little town outside Abingdon, Virginia. Thanks for the beautiful photos! I'm glad you had a nice trip.
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