The last time I tried to quit, I made it 2.5 days before I went to play pool and being in the pool hall make me say screw it, I ripped off the patch and bought a pack of smokes. Well, about a month ago, I set May 1st as the day to try again, because as of today, smoking will no longer be allowed indoors, anywhere. I'm doing the gum this time instead of the patch. The patch actually caused nerve pain. I've only had one piece of gum so far today, and its lasting almost an hour. You only chew it for a few seconds and then "park it" between your gums and cheek like chew. Seems to be doing the trick.

I've also been praying for the obsession of nicotine to be removed today. I know I'm powerless over nicotine and my life is definitely unmanageable because of cigarettes. So....I'll be doing a 4th step soon on my resentment at cigarettes. Last time, I didn't use the steps. This time I am, sooooo maybe it'll work!!!!