Today is my quit day.
Please say a lil prayer for me.
Or send a lil message to the Universe if that's your thing.

I've been smoking again for three weeks after a three month quit.
Prior to that, I smoked for a year, after a two year quit.
And prior to that, I was a 35 year smoker. At my worst, I smoked 3+ packs a day.

It's progress, not perfection.
I'm getting there.

Stress is my fallback. So, I've got to learn a better way.
I know why I fell this last time.
I was not practicing the behaviors necessary in order to stay smoke free.

I've learned that smoking is a learned behavior. And in order to stay smoke free, I have to practice other behaviors. In the past, I've joined a chorus and a gym. Both of those behaviors - singing and exercising - helped me stay smoke free. Well, it's spring time now, and I'm out in the garden and mowing the lawn. There's my exercise. And I can sing to the radio all I want.

Wish me luck!

I'll be visiting this thread to let you all know how I'm doing. Cuz, today is the first day of the rest of my life!

Peace!