1 month and 10 days

It has been a month and ten days since decided to quit smoking. I cannot say that I totally did not smoke a cig within that month and ten days. It has been challenging for me to quit. I have been smoking since I was in college, and that was like 10 or 9 years ago. So when I decided to quit, I knew it was the right time and I know i'd be able to do it.

For the past two years, I noticed that I have been sick almost every other month. I initially thought it was just due to the insane weather. So I continued my unhealthy habit. When I again got sick last month, I have realized already that it was due to my unhealthy lifestyle. I don't sleep at least 7 or 8 hours a day. I don't drink multivatamins. I don't exercise. And I have a very bad habit that I could not seem to get rid off, I smoke.

I have always told my friends, that the only person that would be able to make me quit smoking will be me. So that day, when I got sick and realized that I do not want to die early (seriously I was thinking that) I decided to quit smoking. Heaven was on my side since all of my work friends who smoke no longer has the same break schedules as mine. Hence, no more yosi buddies. I decided to just chit chat with my friends whenever it is my break or after eating during lunch time. I was really determined.

After a month of not smoking, I became really proud of myself as I was able to accomplish the goal I set upon myself. However, due to some unforseen reason, I suddenly craved for it. I then decided to just smoke one last time, and I did. It was okay, but the feeling of satisfaction that I felt before whenever I smoke is no longer there. I relaized by smoking that last cig that it is really something that I do not need. I can live my life without it. Plus, my skin would improve and I don't have to worry that I smell bad because of the smell of cig smoke.

I am quite certain now hat I will be able to continue not smoking in the following months or even years. Here is to becoming a healthy person and living longer. Cheers!