It’s been a darned unfair day, filled with drear injustice. Every time I sat down, briskly or not, I fell into a skewed memory moment, and reached for a cigarette. I don’t do the tedious counting thing so I can’t say how many years it’s been since I took a good drag at my favourite…
Oh well. You never do get over the memories, no matter how long it’s been…
11 responses so far ↓
Mary Lee McClure // May 7, 2009 at 6:37 pm
Or the malevolent and unwanted/uninvited occasional craving, as welll, eh?
Bonnie // May 7, 2009 at 6:47 pm
John if they make me stop eating chocolate I will be in a real pickle!
Jas // May 7, 2009 at 6:52 pm
So true. I’ve a co-worker who has given them up, though it’s been for short enough a time that he still keeps track. Used the imposition of a new tax on them here in Colorado to get started, and doesn’t look back.
He said he’s fallen off the wagon once or twice, but has yet to buy another pack, which is half the battle.
lou // May 7, 2009 at 6:57 pm
I know it might seem like a chore, but if you want to get rig of those nags completely Allen Carr puts it all into perspective, and with none of the usual scare-tactic drivel. You’ll get it at the library, it’s easy and quick and I’ve given it to other ex smokers here in my library and they felt relieved after reading it.
Mind you though, some days you’re just in the mood of an aul dark yearning. Hugs, x
wayne // May 7, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Oh yall are really talking about cigarettes! I was going to mention chemistry and how it smolders.
novie // May 7, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Eighteen years here, and I still feel the craving when I smell a cigarette outside, from afar. However, all I need to do is smell one up close indoors and I feel nauseous. I still take it one day at a time. The urge never leaves me.
gary // May 7, 2009 at 11:09 pm
If the doctor told me I had six months to live, or an asteroid was due this afternoon? You KNOW I would go buy a box of cigars.
Jim // May 8, 2009 at 1:15 am
28 years, 6 months, and 1 week since I quit… (ah, but who’s counting?) but yes indeed I know exactly what Gary means and also the temptation/urge that stirs you.
~ Sil in Corea // May 8, 2009 at 1:55 am
Emphysema (and the other crap) just isn’t worth it, eh?
Monique // May 8, 2009 at 2:49 am
I quit August 1, 1980. There were some years which were especially stressful when I craved one, but I didn’t light up. I haven’t had the urge to smoke for a long time. I’m glad I quit, both for the benefit of my health and my pocketbook.
Edward McCain // May 8, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Idle hands make for the Devils’ playthings , John. You’re gonna have to keep busy to keep that monkey off your back.
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