Mature Vapors (Immature ones too!)

[CharlieGirl]

Hey my sweeties! I didn't see anyone mention it, but I may have just missed it...becoming a vet has nothing to do with how long you have or have not had a cigarette, just how long you have been a member of ECF. So yes indeedy you will become a vet Mookie on your Dec. date! I became a vet as of my join date in Sept. not my quit date in July. And when you reach that esteemed status, you will also be rewarded with the "ECF Veteran" title above your avatar to remind one and all that you have stuck to your guns for a full year! Think about it, that is a pretty admirable accomplishment for a former compulsive smoker to boast about! Say it loud, "I vape and I'm proud!" Every cigarette you don't smoke is a victory! Give yourself credit!!!

 

[Mookie]

You know that little angel that sits on one shoulder and the little devil that sits on the other one? Well you know I luv ya, right? But I'm going to play devil's advocate for a minute. If you have to remind yourself to smoke 'em, why do it? Does it have to be exactly three a day? If they taste like crap, how about just smoking if you really want to?

I don't know if it will work for you, but that's how I have done it the whole time. I know that if I feel like having a cigarette, I can. I had one at my niece's wedding. And it didn't taste like crap, it tasted fine. And I didn't want a second one immediately afterwards, you know how that is sometimes?

For me, if I forbid myself to do something, I want it even more. So maybe I'm playing with fire here, but I think it's okay, so far.

I hope you feel better soon, sweet Mooks.

I was just smoking as an experiment to see if it would help with the depression. I've battled on and off with depression for 20 years but could always fix it with a change of meds. Since I quit smoking a year ago nothing is working so I started wondering if I smoked a few cigs a day if maybe that would help. I just picked three for some unknown reason. I wanted it to be enough to help but not enough to get me hooked again. I don't think it's really helping and the only way to know is if I went back to smoking like a pack a day. But there is no way in he## I am going there. So I'm going to chalk this up to a failed experiment and I'm glad it failed! Because I vape AND I'M PROUD!

 

[JerryRM]

Way to go, Mookie.

 

[sandybeach]

Mookie, I'm proud of you too!!!

And so is Chester!



(He's helping me do laundry )

 

[dlsw]

I was just smoking as an experiment to see if it would help with the depression. I've battled on and off with depression for 20 years but could always fix it with a change of meds. Since I quit smoking a year ago nothing is working so I started wondering if I smoked a few cigs a day if maybe that would help. I just picked three for some unknown reason. I wanted it to be enough to help but not enough to get me hooked again. I don't think it's really helping and the only way to know is if I went back to smoking like a pack a day. But there is no way in he## I am going there. So I'm going to chalk this up to a failed experiment and I'm glad it failed! Because I VAPE AND I'M PROUD!

YOU ROCK, Mooks!!!

 

[dlsw]

Good morning, beautiful peeps.

 

[JerryRM]

Good morning peoples and good morning, Di.

 

[CharlieGirl]

I was just smoking as an experiment to see if it would help with the depression. I've battled on and off with depression for 20 years but could always fix it with a change of meds. Since I quit smoking a year ago nothing is working so I started wondering if I smoked a few cigs a day if maybe that would help. I just picked three for some unknown reason. I wanted it to be enough to help but not enough to get me hooked again. I don't think it's really helping and the only way to know is if I went back to smoking like a pack a day. But there is no way in he## I am going there. So I'm going to chalk this up to a failed experiment and I'm glad it failed! Because I VAPE AND I'M PROUD!

You go girl! I'm proud of you too. And proud to know you. And be your friend! Oh lordy, where's my snot rag?

 

[CharlieGirl]

Hi All, keepin' screwy hours again! Sandy your ..... cat is adorable! I B C N U Q T!

 

[sandybeach]

Hi All, keepin' screwy hours again! Sandy your ..... cat is adorable! I B C N U Q T!

Thank you Hahaha Char, where's your snot rag? And I had to pronounce every letter of that because I didn't get it until I got to Q
TTYLXOX

Mooks, we are all rooting for ya!!!!!!!
This depression thing is a big mean poo poo head
Hugs and more hugs.

 

[dlsw]

Good morning, everyone!!

 

[dlsw]

Hi All, keepin' screwy hours again! Sandy your ..... cat is adorable! I B C N U Q T!

I B C N U 2 Q T!!!!!! Hi Char!

 

[JerryRM]

Good morning, code talkers. LOL

 

[Mookie]

I am SOOOO excited. My boss said in another week or two she will put me back to per diem status!!! No more having to work just evenings on the dementia unit! I'll go back to working all units and all shifts. It's a little difficult being a pinch hitter because you never get to know a unit or the residents very well but I much prefer that than what I've been doing. So no more e/o weekend and e/o holiday either! I can take vacation whenever and for as long as I want. Ahhhhh, I so love the freedom! Of course I do have to turn it around and do some worrying or I wouldn't be me. With per diem there is no guarantee of hours so you never know what your paycheck will be like or if you'll even get one. It's a constant worry but I am happier that way than being tied down to regular shifts that you have to do. It sucks the energy, excitement and vitality out of me. For some reason in my mind it becomes a drag - something you HAVE to do rather than something you want to do.

Now I just have to hope I get enough hours to pay the bills. I'm lucky that I don't have to make a lot of money because Chuck takes care of most of the bills and will completely take over if needed. He would prefer I help out and so would I though. Plus we can save more towards early retirement with my working. My vaping budget just went down the toilet. I am going to have to severely cut back on spending but it is so worth it.

I am so happy and just wanted to share my good news. Hope everyone is having a great Saturday!

 

[JerryRM]

Hi Mookie, I'm very happy that you are happy.

 

[bobalex]

Hi Sandy, Rave, Mooks, and everybody else I used to see around here until Life Got WAAAAAY CrazyBusy.

Things have finally calmed down a bit and I thought I'd check back in and see whazzup. I've been working on this video off and on in my spare (almost nonexistent) time and finished it off this morning. Hope y'all like it.



Bob

 

[Iffy]

Absolutely brilliant!!! Standing applause!!! Watch out Cannes, here he comes!!! Emmy nomination!!!

 

[BWhare]

Ditto Iffy's comments all around. A very fine job good sir.




but wasn't there a big reveal... project... on the horizon before you decided to disappear in the realms of the real world? you've been gone far too long.....

 

[bobalex]

but wasn't there a big reveal... project... on the horizon before you decided to disappear in the realms of the real world? you've been gone far too long.....

If you go back in this thread to somewhere in August you'll find out The Hush Hush Top Secret Project imploded. Life's tough. As much as I'd like to ... can't talk about it. Confidentiality boilerplate forbids it.

In the meantime ... The Real World isn't cooperating with my needs for mo' money. So I've had to work way too hard for way too little. Not complaining ... just reporting from the field. Now that Real Life has subsided somewhat ... I can return a bit to my indolent ways and waste spend more funtime here on ECF.

 

[BWhare]

If you go back in this thread to somewhere in August you'll find out The Hush Hush Top Secret Project imploded. Life's tough. As much as I'd like to ... can't talk about it. Confidentiality boilerplate forbids it.
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Of course... Now I remember. I think that I was so disappointed for you at the time that I just mentally blocked the whole thing. Oh well, it's time for bigger and better things (when time permits). Real Life can be something that really gets in the way at times