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10 years !
By ChinHi
on July 25 2011 at 3:02 pm
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59, Female
some island
, United States
Member Since: July 06 2002
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Honestly, 10 years ago, I did not see myself here. I really did not, but day by day, minute by minute of choosing life got me here. Also a LOT of massaging my ears/hands/feet as I breathe IN thru my nose over and over again. and tears, I REM crying so much at the beginning, wondering if I would like the new non-smoking me? I teased about buying stock in Kleenex. I had a hard year that year... 2001. I quit in July one week before a new job, then 9-11 happened and I still chose NOT to smoke. (I amazed myself) I told myself instead of quitting on New Year's I could smoke just one if I still wanted to; I did NOT! I kept putting myself off, saying, oh you are just tired, take a nap or bath instead. Oh you are just hungry, snack on something and then you can smoke if you still want. Watch out for HALT being too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. They all can be triggers. Find and use the 6Ds. Write out what your goals are. keep them nearby to read and remember when you forget. Make a first aid kit to take with you. You are used to carrying sickerettes and lighter/matches so bring hand toys, healthy snacks, worry stone etc, to keep your hands and mouth busy. Or just suck air thru a straw; some really liked this. read in the Quit Tips journal to see much more advice.
"Although time may be fleeting, the warmth of human experience endures." by Flavia
A Let the Earth be Glad card:
The faithful heart sees its commitments not as millstones but as anchors.
flip side of card
The splendor of this day and the glory of God's creation remind us of all that is beautiful and good in the world.
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WAY TO GO ME! I ROCK !!
KCL = Keep Choosin' LIFE
"Never leave another quitter behind" by BTBASSER
Namaste
Mahalo Karyn and lindy our SHEROs
7/25/01
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Message by joules
on July 25 2011 at 3:08 pm
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congratulations Chin. What a huge milestone.... You have alway been such a great inspiration to me - especially at the beginning when you constantly held my hand
"Never leave another quitter behind" borrowed from BTBasser to whom I owe such a large part of my quit............quit date February 14th 2007
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Message by TASHIA1959
on July 25 2011 at 3:13 pm
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Some very good advice here Chin!
Thank you for all the loving support you give us here!
 YEARS!!!
WOW!!!
You really do!
Do you have any special plans??
I chose freedom on: 2~3~12
The only difference between try & triumph is the 'umph' You put into it!
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Message by ozzy
on July 25 2011 at 3:35 pm
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Don't dream up thousands of reasons
why you can't do what you want to; find one reason why you CAN.
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Message by hollyo
on July 25 2011 at 4:35 pm
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Congrats Chin...10 years is awesome. Thanks for all you do for us here at QSJ.
hollyo
quit date 12/10/10
One Day @ a time
relapsed; 11-12-11
New quit date 1/10/12
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Message by JuniaSE
on July 25 2011 at 6:26 pm
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Congratulations on your 10 years!! That's great! You've done a beautiful job!!! Thank you for all advices you're always giving us! <3
WONDERWOMAN - living in the moment <3
QD: 03/13/11 at 9pm
Totally Nicotinefree: 07/23/11 at 4.15pm
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Message by betsy
on July 25 2011 at 9:30 pm
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Congrats on 10 fabulous years of freedom
Thank you for 10 years of giving
You are the best!
And
just for this special occasion ~~~
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betsy QD 11/10/03
Today is the best day to not smoke!
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Message by Jeremiah
on July 25 2011 at 9:48 pm
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 OMG at Betsy's post!! LOL!!
Thank you ChinHi for being here for so many of us throughout the year's!!
I personally am grateful for your guidance and kind word's of encouragement when I needed them!! Enjoy your special day today!! Okay, I gotta ask..Do you still have ear's after massaging them so much?? J/K!!
Together
Everyone
Accomplishes
More..
Puto in vestri (Believe in yourself)
4/19/07
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Message by Quitastic!
on July 25 2011 at 10:00 pm
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CONGRATS and Thank you so much for all of your help, and for cheering me on and for reminding us all to breathe in through our noses while massaging hands/ears/feet.
~Emily
Quitter since 10/16/09
Smoke-free since 1/1/10
Nicotine-free since 3/22/10
I take comfort in knowing that with each non-smoking day I grow stronger! It will get easier over time!
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Message by Babs
on July 25 2011 at 11:04 pm
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BRAVO AT TEN YEARS CHIN!
Not One Puff Ever and
Keep a Sense of Humor.
Babs ~ 9/15/06
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Message by syscokid
on July 26 2011 at 4:13 am
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Your advice is priceless and timeless - off to "Viewers Choice" !!! You are one of my Angels and I am so happy I got the chance to meet you and your husband John. Thanks for quitting in 2001 and never giving up on "dear old Dave". I owe a debt of gratitude to you Eve! You are a God send to this site - Thanks for all that you do to improve the lives of others.
I Love you more than you know,
Dave
Quit chewing 08-31-10 and quit smoking 11-30-05
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Message by peter d
on July 26 2011 at 5:33 am
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everything has been said before I got here
so I will just say thank you for being here
quit date--Dec 26, 2007
hold on tight to your dream,,,,
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Message by schatzy
on July 26 2011 at 8:01 am
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I can't find the Number Ten in the photobucket, but I can wish you a Happy ten year anniversary. You were one of the friends that helped me get to over three years. Thanks for everything, girlfriend.
hugs Heidi
Lots of hugs
Heidi
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Message by PackyLou
on July 26 2011 at 8:33 am
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I am SO glad I checked in here today!! I want to add my congratulations and thanks, too!! Your words are always so simple and true...and you have been faithful to the newbies...I believe you have had a huge impact on many lives, more so than you will ever know, most likely.
Best of the day to you!!! thanks so much
"I took the road less traveled by ~
and it has made all the difference..."
QD: 9/10/07
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Message by Kat_fairykats
on July 26 2011 at 7:00 pm
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An entire decade of staying true to yourself and to your goals. What a wonderful accomplishment! You are such a good example to all the children who look up to you, and for those of us here. Thank you for your service and congratulations on a very special lunaversary.
"When you quit, your forevers will come to you."
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Message by Scout
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Better late than never! Congratulation on a decade of clean air! So proud of you!
Scout; QD 5/17/05
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