Day 4: The Return of Taste

The first thing I noticed today was that everything is starting to taste really good. Even something as mundane as the carrot stick snack in my lunch bag had wonderfully subtle flavors. There's a good an a bad side to this. On the plus side, I'm tasti… more »
Posted Under Smoking Cessation on 03.19.2009

36+ hours, and I haven't killed anyone yet...

Although I do feel like complete crap. Lightheaded, upset stomach, tired as all hell, and can't concentrate. I play on an APA pool league where I'm ranked as a 5, but should be a 6. Tonight I was beaten by a 3. Ouch. The cravings are difficult to… more »
Posted Under Smoking Cessation on 03.17.2009

Smoking Cessation Journal, Day: -1

The Monkey on my back for 20+ yearsIt's time to quit smoking. What you're looking at here is hopefully the last cigarettes that I'll ever have in my possession. After 20-some years of having the nicotine monkey on my back, it's time to shake it off. A… more »
Posted Under Smoking Cessation on 03.15.2009