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Are You Diligent?
By Ajung Bound
on May 24 2009 at 9:25 am
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32, Female
Korea, South
Member Since: August 18 2008
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Diligent. It is very much a loved term, here in the ROK. I would say if you could have a crush on a word; Korea is smitten with diligent and all of its forms.
"Oh, he's very diligent."
"She is a diligent student."
"This is Elder Kim (church), he's a very famous and diligent church member."
I've even been called diligent, but flattery is definitely an art form here; so, I didn't give it too much thought.
What I do know, is that I'm still smoke free. It's been eight months and I'm still going. Some days I don't even think about it, but there are times that I can feel hear that evil little voice. You know the one that says one drag won't hurt. You can go in to that bar where EVERYONE is smoking. You'll be okay.
I know I won't. There are so many pitfalls. It's too much and I know that.
July is an exciting time for me, I get to go home for a month and see my amazing family. There will also be my friends. Most of my friends smoke. I'm already making rules. Rule number one is no smoking in the car with me.
This has led me to think about the way in which sometimes we prostrate ourselves to those that remain in the cancer stick haze.
Being a "quitter" means being diligent, even if it means annoying the crap out of your friends/family. For those of us that are attempting to be smoke-free, we have earned the right to protect our quits. No matter what. Friends and family should be willing to make concessions to help us achieve that goal. Overcoming an addiction isn't just a one-man fight. Everyone that loves and cares for us is involved whether they want to admit it or not.
Okay. I'm stepping off my rant 'n rave box. I'll leave on a positive note.
Whether you are ten years into your quit or ten days, there are 60 million Koreans and one American that think you are diligent.
Kate
I have my lungs back!
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Message by Felicia
on May 24 2009 at 9:40 am
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I am 4 days into my pre-quit. 3 more to go.
funny thing about diligence.
My parents used it often. hard work. nose to the grindstone.
it's used in law -- "due diligence"
so I had to look it up.
[I'm a word freak]
"steady, earnest, energetic effort".
diligence is a positive thing!
Thanks for posting.
Felicia
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Message by Here I go Again
on May 24 2009 at 10:35 am
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You sound great at eight months. Good for you. I laughed hard at the SK's having a crush on the word.
Meg
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Message by betsy
on May 24 2009 at 10:37 am
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you certainly are diligent Kate
congrats on your 8 months of freedom
making ground rules for your visit home is excellent...you are also wise
betsy QD 11/10/03
Today is the best day to not smoke!
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Message by Kat_fairykats
on May 24 2009 at 11:16 am
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This gave me a smile, Kate. I also think it is very important and timely for all of us to read. I've already sent one entry to VC today, so I won't be a hogger. But if no one else does, I'm coming back later to do so.
You've certainly hit the nail on the head here about diligence. I think you are very wise to create rules to protect what you have fought so hard for. Shining example here, Kate. Thank you! (and I'm so delighted you get to go home). Blessings :)
"When you quit, your forevers will come to you."
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Message by suzanne110107
on May 24 2009 at 11:52 am
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Thanks for sharing and congrats on 8 months. The thing that stood out to me most wasn't so much the part about diligence, but about how this is not a one man fight. I have often felt that. I am glad to come to this site so that I don't feel that anymore. and yes I am diligent.
Suzanne
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Message by Charry Lou
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I absolutely love it that Korea has a crush on the word "diligent" & it seems that fact belongs somewhere, like in a poem. Thinking, here....
And yes, we as nonsmokers have our rights & if we act obnoxiously, I say hats off to us. We worked hard for our Quits & no-one should jeopardize the clean air & the "space" we have carved for ourselves. Good luck on your time home! Have a wonderful, smokefree time!
charry lou
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Message by Pupcake
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"Being a "quitter" means being diligent, even if it means annoying the crap out of your friends/family. "
hehe, yes I am sure I will annoy some of my family/friends when I say no smoking in my car, they already didn't smoke in my house (even though I did).
Congrats on your successful quit !
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Smokefree since May 5, 2009
"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." ~ Dolly Parton
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Message by Pykke
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You have done well...I am fascinated that you are an English teacher in Korea...what an interesting job...I always wanted to teach abroad, but didn't make it...I taught a lot of ESL here...I am now retired 22 years...Enjoy your career...and so glad at your young age, and in a place where there is a lot of nicotine use, you have been "diligent" about your priorities!!!! Good for you!!!
Pykke
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Message by ChinHi
on May 24 2009 at 3:01 pm
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awesome diligence on your part here !
great stats too.
I agree with you they should help support you and your quit.
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 Felicia
on May 24 2009 at 6:34 pm
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I apologize.
Today I'm wrapped up with myself-- and didn't acknowledge you:
CONGRATS on keeping your quit so long!!
Felicia
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Message by Jeremiah
on May 24 2009 at 8:01 pm
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I absolutely love words and their meanings!! And meaning this, 8 months of smoke-freedom is AWESOME!! I totally agree that we must all be "diligent" in protecting our quits..Whether we like it or not, nico will be "diligently" hiding in our souls waiting to strike out at any oppourtunity we give it..I agree with Kats that this is for sure VC!!
Together
Everyone
Accomplishes
More..
Puto in vestri (Believe in yourself)
4/19/07
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Message by Kat_fairykats
on May 26 2009 at 8:55 am
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I'm really glad Jeremiah sent this to VC...but I came back like I said I would LOL
Hugs Kate :)
"When you quit, your forevers will come to you."
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