Crossword: 11:25
Google Searches: 0

Eep, well that's what I get for doing the puzzle at 2:30.

28 Days Later

I last had a cigarette December 19, 2017. This is my second time quitting, and I'm pretty determined to make it my last. It's considerably easier this time around. Cravings are cravings, but they go away as long as I have something to occupy my time with. Like a blog, or applying for an internship at Wizards of the Coast R&D. My brother was supposed to quit, too. I quit ten years ago, and he followed me. He fell off the wagon 3 years ago, and I followed him. He said it was a New Year's resolution, and he was going to get his roommate to quit with him (quitting works best when you have someone to keep you honest). He was still smoking when I left.

I used a nicotine patch the first time, and it was helpful, partly you can't really smoke while wearing one. Early on, I tried to cheat, but more than one drag made me sick. This time I just stopped, despite exercising my usual trigger of drinking while hanging out with other smokers. It's easier to quit when you know the destination. You feel like crap for a little while, but then you start to feel better, and hungrier. The usual nicotine replacement makes you hungry too. Reach for a cookie instead of a Lucky.