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Saturday, January 20th, 2007
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If you’ve been following along on my resolution to stop smoking, here’s an update. I am out of the closet! I had not “announced” to my family what I was trying to do, but I told my daughter about this blog and she discovered my secret when she visited here. Although I had not spoken my resolution out loud, my hubby did notice that I was not taking the “cigarette breaks” in the evenings.

Yesterday was another really good day, but again, we had a snow day here and I had my granddaughter the whole day. She does not let me out of her sight, so, no smoking! I do have to say though that it was not as hard to abstain as it was when I was smoking more. And, I didn’t make up for it in the evening so I consider it a victory. So, I’m still following my plan and working towards the day when it will be cold turkey for me.

I found this website to be very helpful to me and if you are facing this same struggle, I hope you can too. Good luck!

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rubyredshoes
I like the Wizard of Oz, as you can probably tell by my screen name. I love jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, cooking and most of all, reading. My favorite genres are suspense and mystery. I live in Maine but was born and raised in Philly. I have 3 grown children and 1 marvelous granddaughter who keeps me young!

  1. Antman
    January 23rd, 2007

    Hey rubyredshoes, I am pulling for you girl. I know you can do it. Stay focused, keep your eye on the prize. (I bet your granddaughter is beautiful) and know that others are pullin for you. You go girl. Keep those progress reports coming. I wanna watch you get there, cause I know your gonna!


  2. rubyredshoes
    January 23rd, 2007

    Antman, it is so great to hear this encouragement! It really makes me want to succeed. My granddaughter is gorgeous, but of course, my opinion is not unbiased.


  3. meggieli
    January 23rd, 2007

    Hey Ma!! Here I am sitting in sales traing… (yawn) Anyway… I know what you’re going through trying to quit cold turkey… that’s how I did it. Of course, with a couple of cocktails, I tend to smoke a few, but other than that I’ve been good. You have your whole family and or course all of your wonderful “web-based” friends that are pulling for you!!
    Hope all is well.. and to Antman…. Ruby’s granddaughter takes after her “Auntie M”… thus she IS beautiful!! ; )


  4. Phoenix
    January 23rd, 2007

    I’m over here to root for you via Antman.
    I gave up the dreaded weed a fortnite ago and haven’t looked back! You are doing so well….keep to it!
    love Phoenix


  5. Antman
    January 23rd, 2007

    I just gave you a shout out! I want to give you all the encouragement I can! Keep me posted!


  6. Melissa R. Garrett
    January 23rd, 2007

    Hey rubyredshoes, what a wonderful resolution!! Hooray!! I’ll support you kicking your bad habit if you support my family in kicking ours - the boob tube. It’s all about baby steps, though . . .

    Good luck!


  7. Jennifer
    January 23rd, 2007

    Hey girl… I’m right behind you! You can do it! I just know it!


  8. Sherrykins
    January 23rd, 2007

    Hey rubyredshoes,

    I’m here to encourage you also. You can do this with all the support and encouragement you’ll be getting from the blogosphere. antman is looking for a 100 visitors a month to give you the encouragement to quit. I agree with antman, this is very doable! You are going to be too busy reading your comments to even think about a smoke. hehe

    Stay focused……you CAN do it!!!!


  9. amos
    January 23rd, 2007

    u can do it! :-)

    peac4d.
    amos

    p.s. persistence beats resistance - and “it never helps to worry, it never hurts to pray.” ~ larry norman


  10. rubyredshoes
    January 23rd, 2007

    I feel like a kid on Christmas morning! Thank you all so much for stopping by and I want you to know how much I appreciate it.

    Thanks, Meg, not only for stopping by here, but also for your support.

    What a great bunch of people you all are!

    Antman, thanks so much for the shout out. What you are doing is great! In fact, it is the topic of my latest post.


  11. rubyredshoes
    January 23rd, 2007

    Thanks, Melissa, maybe we can keep each other occupied so you won’t miss the tube and I won’t miss the cigarette! Hope you’ve bought some games or puzzles!


  12. rubyredshoes
    January 23rd, 2007

    Hey, I forgot to mention, my wonderful daughter in law is also quitting. I hope we can help each other stay strong. We can do it, Chrissy!


  13. Melissa R. Garrett
    January 24th, 2007

    Checking back in today Ruby - I’ve got the radio going this morning for background noise. How are YOU doing??

    :-)

    Best of luck to your DIL too!!


  14. rubyredshoes
    January 24th, 2007

    Hi Melissa

    I’m staying strong! Still finding out when my “problem times” are, ha ha.

    Thanks for reminding me - I think I will send off an encouraging email to my DIL at work.

    I like to do karaoke, would you like me to entertain you? Or, I love to read - maybe we could read a book together!


  15. Michael Mather
    January 24th, 2007

    Ruby,

    Very best of luck with quitting the smokes. I am sure that you will find the will to do it.

    Mike


  16. rubyredshoes
    January 24th, 2007

    Thank you, Mike. It helps to know I have people pulling for me. Thanks for stopping by.


  17. Coop
    January 24th, 2007

    Hi Ruby,
    I just found your site from my buddy Antman. As a personal trainer heart says “Go For It”, and I wish you the best of luck. As a dad and a husband, I can only imagine how much better you will feel, and how much stronger, and longer you will be around to enjoy your family.

    Good luck!
    Coop


  18. rubyredshoes
    January 25th, 2007

    Thanks, Coop. Family is my main motivation but I know I will feel better too. I appreciate your stopping by to encourage me.


  19. Matthew
    January 25th, 2007

    Ruby:
    Look on the Antman’s blog for my comments of support. I’m new at this, so I put them on his site. However, they are sincerely meant. LOL, Matthew


  20. meggieli
    January 25th, 2007

    I think I might have a resolution of my own…As silly as it sounds, I can’t stop flipping through channels on the TV. I get watching something that interests me, and then the wonderful world of commercials hit. I HATE commercials. I flip around until I find another program that grabs my interest, so I start watching that, then forget that I was watching something on another channel. I don’t mind it so much, except when I miss something good, but it drives my partner absolutely nuts!! So… instead of watching one full show, I end up watching bits and pieces of many and end up not really knowing what’s going on with any show. Again, not so frustrating for me, but others HATE watching TV with me. This is something I will try to work on as best as I can.

    A BIG THANKS!! To everyone that has stopped by to show encouragement for Rubyredshoes. I’m sure she really appreciates the support. Melissa… good luck cutting back on the boob tube. It’s so easy to get sucked in!!


  21. rubyredshoes
    January 25th, 2007

    Thanks, Matthew. I will definitely go over to visit Antman. I am new to all of this too - I guess we’ll learn it together!


  22. rubyredshoes
    January 25th, 2007

    Meg is my daughter. Poor kid, she doesn’t stand a chance. I thought my husband wrote that post! He does the exact same thing and trust me, it is annoying!

    Good luck with the resolution, Meg. Feel free to write your own post if you want. Thanks for stopping in.

    My DIL is doing great - she is on her fourth day of cold turkey with the help of the patch. Go Chrissy!


  23. rubyredshoes
    January 26th, 2007

    Tomorrow is “Q Day”!!! I’ve decided I have cut down as much as I am going to and that it is time to Quit! Keep your fingers crossed for me, as I am not using any aid at this point.


  24. Antman
    January 31st, 2007

    So? How are you doing? 4 days in. You still on track. No cigs? Give us an update, if you haven’t already! I will link to your updates so let me know!


  25. rubyredshoes
    February 17th, 2007

    Thank you Antman! Starting week 3!!!!

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