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Published: Dec 28, 2005
Author: Christine
Post Date: 2005-12-28 19:31:42 by christine
Keywords: Resolutions?
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What do you anticipate, hope for, or dread for 2006?
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#1. To: christine (#0)
Once again, the hope is to lay down the cigarettes for good. Quit date is set for Jan 1.
Bush: Worst. President. EVER.
I have been doing a lot of reading about the hazards of fried food. For my New Year's resolution, I am quitting it totally. 100%. Completely. Starting next week absolutely no more reading!
I vow to become the next Miss Teen Black America!
And I'm optimistic. See, I think you can be realistic and optimistic at the same time. I'm optimistic we'll achieve -- I know we won't achieve if we send mixed signals. I know we're not going to achieve our objective if we send mixed signals - gwbush
LOL, I manage quite well to avoid reading about various hazards, I should probably swear off NPR.
And I'm optimistic. See, I think you can be realistic and optimistic at the same time. I'm optimistic we'll achieve -- I know we won't achieve if we send mixed signals. I know we're not going to achieve our objective if we send mixed signals - gwbush
so you have a hope and dread at the same time.
The Iraq War is an unconstitutional, unjustifiable conflict devouring innocent lives and abetting the growth of an increasingly lawless leviathan state. It must be ended -- now.
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The Iraq War is an unconstitutional, unjustifiable conflict devouring innocent lives and abetting the growth of an increasingly lawless leviathan state. It must be ended -- now.
I made a resolution many years ago to never, ever make another New Year's resolution. So far, so good...
#2. To: christine (#0)
#3. To: christine (#0)
#4. To: Jethro Tull (#2)
#5. To: justlurking (#1)
#6. To: Jethro Tull (#2)
#7. To: christine (#6)
 | Gold and silver are real money, paper is but a promise. |
#8. To: justlurking (#1)
You can do it JL. I'm guessing I had my last Kool in 1982? I loved those suckers.
#9. To: christine (#5)
and a starter kit of Nicorette inhalers and three friends to quit with me.
so you have a hope and dread at the same time.
Bush: Worst. President. EVER.
#10. To: Dakmar (#3)
Good luck, Dak. If you win, the ribs are on me at Sylvia's....
the next Miss Teen Black America
#11. To: justlurking (#1)
Ah, now come on....nobody likes a quitter!
Once again, the hope is to lay down the cigarettes for good. Quit date is set for Jan 1.
"Shit, Earl....you shot Ted Hollister!"
#12. To: Jethro Tull (#8)
I keep reminding myself I laid down the booze back in Dec of 87. I can do this. It's weird though, now that I have a quit date, I have become a chain smoking fool.
You can do it JL. I'm guessing I had my last Kool in 1982? I loved those suckers.
Bush: Worst. President. EVER.
#13. To: orangedog (#11)
hee, sometimes I love them, but most of the time now I hate them. And my fine Republican Gov that raised the tax on them this past summer is going to do it again this year. Forget that crap.
Ah, now come on....nobody likes a quitter!
Bush: Worst. President. EVER.
#14. To: justlurking (#12)
One suggestion, that I've made to others who wanted to quit. First, switch to a brand that has NO ADDITIVES, and smoke only that brand for at least one month, preferably two. Then, and only then, go ahead and quit. Cold turkey seems to work best. But right now you are most likely addicted to two things, nicotine and the additives in cigarettes. So first get rid of the additive addiction, then get rid of the nicotine addiction. Because trying to quit both at the same time can be more than most people can handle, and don't think that wasn't the plan.
| Gold and silver are real money, paper is but a promise. |
#15. To: justlurking (#12)
The stuff laid me down. After I turned 40 something, it was over afa me holding it. Zero tolerance to this day, and that's fine with me. The smoking thing was all downhill after a week. Be ready for food to taste lots better tho :)
I keep reminding myself I laid down the booze
#16. To: Elliott Jackalope (#14)
Does "No Additives" mean the smae thing as "Additive Free"? Cause it says the latter on every box of Winstons I've come across in the last decade, and believe me, RJReynolds brands are not the path to pathogen-free living they claim.
And I'm optimistic. See, I think you can be realistic and optimistic at the same time. I'm optimistic we'll achieve -- I know we won't achieve if we send mixed signals. I know we're not going to achieve our objective if we send mixed signals - gwbush
#17. To: Elliott Jackalope (#14)
That's why I got the Nicorette Inhalers. Strictly nicotine with no additives to inhale (oooh another plus, I can appease my nicotine craving in my cubicle:P)plus it will help with the hand to mouth habit. Canadadrugsonline sells the starter kits and refills without a prescription. Good mail service and great price.
One suggestion, that I've made to others who wanted to quit. First, switch to a brand that has NO ADDITIVES, and smoke only that brand for at least one month, preferably two. Then, and only then, go ahead and quit. Cold turkey seems to work best. But right now you are most likely addicted to two things, nicotine and the additives in cigarettes. So first get rid of the additive addiction, then get rid of the nicotine addiction. Because trying to quit both at the same time can be more than most people can handle, and don't think that wasn't the plan.
Bush: Worst. President. EVER.
#18. To: Jethro Tull (#15)
My exercise bike will get a work out.
Be ready for food to taste lots better tho :)
Bush: Worst. President. EVER.
#19. To: All (#16)
I was just conteplating the graphics on the packaging of my fave brand of cancer sticks and feel quite foolish to report a red, white, and black color scheme - same as the nazi flag.
And I'm optimistic. See, I think you can be realistic and optimistic at the same time. I'm optimistic we'll achieve -- I know we won't achieve if we send mixed signals. I know we're not going to achieve our objective if we send mixed signals - gwbush
#20. To: Dakmar (#19)
OMG! LOL!
same as the nazi flag.
Bush: Worst. President. EVER.
#21. To: justlurking (#20)
Suckered Again!
And I'm optimistic. See, I think you can be realistic and optimistic at the same time. I'm optimistic we'll achieve -- I know we won't achieve if we send mixed signals. I know we're not going to achieve our objective if we send mixed signals - gwbush
#22. To: Dakmar (#19)
red, white, and black color scheme - same as the nazi flag.
#23. To: Jethro Tull (#22)
And I'm optimistic. See, I think you can be realistic and optimistic at the same time. I'm optimistic we'll achieve -- I know we won't achieve if we send mixed signals. I know we're not going to achieve our objective if we send mixed signals - gwbush
#24. To: Dakmar (#23)
Roan, the God of Water at play?
#25. To: Jethro Tull (#24)
Just a bunch of rocks, you have over-active imagination and will be dealt with. :)
And I'm optimistic. See, I think you can be realistic and optimistic at the same time. I'm optimistic we'll achieve -- I know we won't achieve if we send mixed signals. I know we're not going to achieve our objective if we send mixed signals - gwbush
#26. To: justlurking (#13)
http://stuffyourown.com is your friend. I cut off my greedy state back in July.
And my fine Republican Gov that raised the tax on them this past summer is going to do it again this year. Forget that crap.
"Shit, Earl....you shot Ted Hollister!"
#27. To: orangedog (#26)
quit now! you're not helping! :P
The Iraq War is an unconstitutional, unjustifiable conflict devouring innocent lives and abetting the growth of an increasingly lawless leviathan state. It must be ended -- now.
#28. To: Dakmar (#16)
Don't know. I had a friend who switched to Winstons before quitting, and according to him it made a difference. If you want to be really sure, I suggest you check out Shermans or another "boutique" brand. I used to smoke, got up to a pack a day, then said "what am I doing?" and quit right then. However, since I only smoked Shermans, quitting was no big deal.
Does "No Additives" mean the smae thing as "Additive Free"? Cause it says the latter on every box of Winstons I've come across in the last decade, and believe me, RJReynolds brands are not the path to pathogen-free living they claim.
| Gold and silver are real money, paper is but a promise. |
#29. To: justlurking, ALL (#17)
my hope is that i get through another year without the loss of a loved one. i don't know what to expect for 2006, but i have to admit, i'm anxious given the state of the state. i don't do resolutions because i've never kept one but i'd like to attempt to reduce my anxiety quotient.
The Iraq War is an unconstitutional, unjustifiable conflict devouring innocent lives and abetting the growth of an increasingly lawless leviathan state. It must be ended -- now.
#30. To: orangedog (#26)
And I'm optimistic. See, I think you can be realistic and optimistic at the same time. I'm optimistic we'll achieve -- I know we won't achieve if we send mixed signals. I know we're not going to achieve our objective if we send mixed signals - gwbush
#31. To: christine (#27)
How about if I only talk about "light" cigarettes? They're supposed to be almost good for you, from what the fine folks at phillip-morris used to say. I can't imagine anyone having trouble giving those up. ;^)
"Shit, Earl....you shot Ted Hollister!"
#32. To: Elliott Jackalope (#28)
There's tobacco grown by AmerIndians called Free Spirit or some such generic nonsense. Friends who have tried their cigs say you have to huff on them or they'll go out. Store-bought cigs keep burning whether you're there or not.
And I'm optimistic. See, I think you can be realistic and optimistic at the same time. I'm optimistic we'll achieve -- I know we won't achieve if we send mixed signals. I know we're not going to achieve our objective if we send mixed signals - gwbush
#33. To: orangedog (#31)
Gold and White? Which country are those colors supposed to make me hate?
And I'm optimistic. See, I think you can be realistic and optimistic at the same time. I'm optimistic we'll achieve -- I know we won't achieve if we send mixed signals. I know we're not going to achieve our objective if we send mixed signals - gwbush
#34. To: Dakmar (#33)
Vatican City, of course!Gold and White? Which country are those colors supposed to make me hate?
"Shit, Earl....you shot Ted Hollister!"
#35. To: orangedog (#34)
And curse Sir Walter Raleigh
He was such a stupid git. 
And I'm optimistic. See, I think you can be realistic and optimistic at the same time. I'm optimistic we'll achieve -- I know we won't achieve if we send mixed signals. I know we're not going to achieve our objective if we send mixed signals - gwbush
#36. To: Dakmar (#35)
How else can a man top a raging success like Roanoke Island than to bring tobacco back to England? The way I see it, giving tobacco to the white man was the Indian's idea of a payback for firewater.
And curse Sir Walter Raleigh He was such a stupid git.
"Shit, Earl....you shot Ted Hollister!"
#37. To: christine (#29)
That also would be nice on this end, but I already know, it's something I will have to go through again. Probably before June.
get through another year without the loss of a loved one.
Bush: Worst. President. EVER.
#38. To: orangedog (#31)
I smoke lights. But stuff your own and all, it's time. I am noticing some short windiness that wasn't there before. I know what that means.
How about if I only talk about "light" cigarettes? They're supposed to be almost good for you, from what the fine folks at phillip-morris used to say. I can't imagine anyone having trouble giving those up. ;^)
Bush: Worst. President. EVER.
#39. To: justlurking, All (#1)
As a heavy smoker for just over 40 years (I even forced myself to smoke with morning sickness due to both pregnancies!), I tried quitting on my own several times. Read on the internet where the nicotine is out of body after 72 hours, and then the rest is just habit or some such. What worked for me was GOD.....so when I say, Thank God, I really mean it. I knew for myself that after trying to quit numerous times, I wasn't gonna bullshit myself. At the same time, I was afraid to ask God because I didn't want to be the one that sullied His reputation. But one evening, I literally rolled it over on Him. Told Him I couldn't do it on my own (He already knew that) and asked for the strength to make it thru one urge to smoke at a time. I went to bed with that in my prayers and woke with those prayers. I left a near full pack of cigarettes on the coffee table, alongside the lighter and an ashtray. I wasn't going to try to 'shit myself'. I can honestly say I never had a craving for a single (or a lot) puff off a cigarette since that evening. If even the image of a cigarette crossed my mind, I merely asked God for another dose of strength. May will start my FIFTH year of smoke free. People smoking around me doesn't bother me---it just doesn't interest me. The big benefit besides showing that God is awesome and in charge, better health, more $$$ to spend or save........I can tell the liberal do-gooding congresscowards to kiss my ass on my footing the bill for health insurance for others when they've driven the costs up to the point that I can't afford it!!!
#40. To: Dakmar (#3)
And hide in a woodpile?
I vow to become the next Miss Teen Black America!
Hey, Meester,wanna meet my seester?
#41. To: rowdee (#39)
Heya chick! That same similar situation worked for the booze with me. I forget sometimes how damn hard that was to give it up. I can be around it now and others snookered off their ass and it does not bother me in the slightest. Congrats on 5 years:) to you and JT
Bush: Worst. President. EVER.
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