Hi TB and welcome, exciting isn't it? I have been smoke free since 11/11/12, my entire family has stopped, and 17 friends too!! We are all still in shock that we don't smoke butts! It' is sooo easy that we are waiting for the "other shoe to drop", so to speak... hasn't happened. A great hobby and a freedom that I am so happy about! You will find your way, alot of research to do to get to where you want to be with being a ex-smoker.. check out wikipedia and the facts of nicotine.. not addictive. Anyway, it is such a relief not to wake up and hurry out the door to smoke a ...... right? See you around the best forum out there!!