Julie_Kim's Blog

Awww...that is terrible. Hey, consider it a small setback but keep trying. You seem to really want to do this, so I am with you.

Rachel

"quicker than cockroaches hiding from the light."

That made me laugh! I got this image of me scurrying to go to an area where I could smoke. Some days are definitely better than others, I must say.

Dewey - good to see you again. Chocolate is my other weakness but it seems more acceptable. I am on a serious Mr. Goodbar kick and the delectable asian treat, Pocky - chocolate covered biscuit sticks!

I have tried the nutella. I think its...interesting. I mean, I wouldn't turn it down if someone gave me some but it's not like I ever go "mmmmm, some nutella sounds real tasty right about now."

That is reserved for reeses peanut butter cups, snickers bars, caramel and great vanilla ice cream!

i challenge julie kim to a rocky road ice cream eating contest!!!!

Holy cow, Dewey. First of all, I have a bottomless pit for icecream. Picture that wacky Japanese guy who always wins the hotdog eating contests on Coney Island (recently he was diagnosed with an arthritic jaw, yikes!!) I love ice cream. Have you ever been to the Franklin Fountain on Market Street. The ice cream is handmade and kinda pricey but so worth it cause there's no air pumped into it so you get this brick of ice cream. Yowza! Peanut butter ice cream with choco bits is one of my favorite. But really great vanilla ice cream is the top of my list, I guess I am old school like that.

Donnie, thanks for your support. Smoke free for five years. That's a wonderful thing. Congratulations. I hope to get there soon.

Fear You not I do, Julie Kim.

That was my yoda impression.

Heh.

Another addiction of mine is coffee.

wawa is running a deal now, buy a donut and any size coffee is 59 cents.

Of course I am drinking my 24 ounce tub of joy as I type this.

Hi Julie-My 2 year quit date is coming up in October. I've been enticed to wanting a ciggy from time to time and almost caved in a little over a month ago when a huge loss came into my life. I came within inches of doing it but I told myself that unlike another huge loss that took place over 10 years ago when I picked one up after 5 years of quitting, I wouldn't let the ciggy or situation control me this time. I would have felt horrible now if I had done it.
I say don't beat yourself up, you have committed to quitting and this time you will stick to it. I have seen the positives in quitting and keeps me strong.
1.Lots more money to spend on things I really love, like books, massages, facials etc.
2.My hair and clothes don't stink and when I smell someone that recently lit up I think(did I smell like a dirty ashtray too?)
3.My lungs thank me and I don't feel as winded now and I no longer have the smokers cough.
4.My house and car smell like they should and not like that stinky, stale ashtray.
5.I can go to restaurants and not care(I live in NJ)that there isn't a smoking section.
The best reason I'm glad that I quit is because my girls have been begging me to for a long time.
So stay strong and before you know it'll be a 2 year anniversary for you too. I know that you can do it!

Keep up the good work, one day at a time, addictions are tough to beat, and then we never really "beat" them--we always need to be vigilant, and aware that our addiciton is just waiting for us to slip. It is good that you are reaching out to others, I have found that I could not overcome my own addiction, without the help of others who are in the same boat.

Julie,
My personal feeling is that smoking a cigar is a no no since it has tobacco in it and by smoking one will allow the nicotine to go into your bloodstream. My husband would enjoy one from time to time(he quit when I did)before he quit. Now he won't even smoke one for fear that the nicotine craving will come back which could lead him to going back to smoking. The temptation isn't worth the risk. Keep up the great work. I know you can do it!!!!

Well, it's been one month ciggie free today. Thanks for sharing your own experiences with me, it makes me feel better that others got hooked and then have gotten unhooked.

As for the cigar thing, I guess I knew it was a bad idea but I was hoping for someone to say, "well, it's ok because you puff a cigar." Guess not :p

WHyznott, thanks for sharing your story about battling alcoholism. I guess every addiction must be like this. Where it just sits deep under your skin.

Anyhow, will keep you guys posted.