Allco, I still get that too. It always surprised me, "Woah, where did THAT come from"? is always what I think. I just tell myself, "we don't do that anymore" and move on. I don't think it will ever go away, but as long as it is just a passing thought that we don't (or rarely) act on, I'm ok with it. I often have passing thoughts of slamming my car into fellow motorists too, and I'm probably more likely to do that at some point than I am to buy another pack of ciggies. At least that is my hope.
Congrats on the 5 months allco! I wonder if we ever get to a point where we don't know EXACTLY how long it has been? Do you think we don't see the the regulars from last year on this because they have gone back to ciggies? It would be nice to hear from them anyway, at least sometimes.
Thanks, Axl. I don't know. Growing up, I remember a friend of the family who quit back in the late 60s or early 70s who could tell you to the day how long it had been... and this was 20-something years after the fact. I'm hoping by that point, I won't be paying so much attention.
Roth, I don't know what your nic habit was before with the ciggies, but I don't think 5 portions in a day is a lot. I normally do 6, two at least of which are extra sterk. I don't think I would stay sane on only 8mg portions. Just a thought.
On a weekday, I'd guess that I typically use 7 or 8 portions. On the weekends, it's probably a few less as I seem to hang on to them a little longer. Snuff is hit or miss on a daily basis. Some days I'll take half a dozen pinches other days none.
Allco, I too have cravings too and unfortunately have acted on some. Maybe I'm weak. Hell I don't know and am done with the guilt trips. I can use eight portions a day, half a dozen pinches or more, and vape a ml or better of 30mg liquid and still crave a smoke. Maybe I'm just broken. As long as I'm not smoking full time then I figure I'm accomplishing something.
That's the way I look at it too, hitt. This is the harm reduction train, not the veggie burger and granola nothing bad for me train.
Although I admit, I still have that year old stale pack of smokes in my truck to ward off a panic attack. Voodoo...maybe
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My emergency pack is somewhere in the back of the freezer.
On the subject of the demise of self-responsibility:
Judge: McDonald's must pay obese employee $17.5K - Health - msnbc.com
The 32-year-old man said he felt forced to sample the food each day to ensure quality standards remained high, because McDonald's hired "mystery clients" to randomly visit restaurants and report on the food, service and cleanliness.
The man also said the company offered free lunches to employees, adding to his caloric intake while on the job. His identity was not released.
Will these judges ever go away? But I guess our future nanny state would depend on 'em, though. Does anyone know if we have a emoticon representing my head banging on the desk??
Speaking of being being irresponsible, I saw that the McRib is back "for a limited time." I know there's nothing in that sandwich that should technically be classified as "food," but they're so tasty.
As far as once or twice a year indulgences go, I guess that one's not so bad.
On a completely unrelated note, my "taste" for straight tobacco flavors seems to have made a comeback pretty much over night. Maybe someday I'll figure out what's behind all the changes in what I like and don't at any give time. It's funny to me because it doesn't happen with other things. I'm a Coke drinker and I don't wake up suddenly liking Sprite instead. Go figure.
Guess it's time to quit messing around the forum and get a few things done.
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. Back when my younger daughter was small, her grandpa got the Thriller video to thrill her ('cause that's what grandpa's do, I s'pose). She was probably around 6 and it scared her to death. Every time she came over she had to see it, then would run to the kitchen shortly after it started. I think it took her about a year or so before she saw the entire thing, but it was always a priority to make the attempt, never the less.
