Speaking of traveling, I've been spending some time planning trips, and going over different routes in the last few weeks. There are so many places and things I want to see, and there's never enough time or money it seems. I've made plans for at least a month off in early summer, financed by the money I used to spend on cigarettes.
It's been almost 12 weeks now as a non-smoker, and I've finally gotten to the point where I actually don't think about it as much anymore. There are times when something will trigger me to reach for a cigarette, or where I get a craving, but it's much different than it was. A craving now is not really intense, more like a passing feeling or thought. Even the smell of cigarettes isn't as awesome as it was when I quit, and it smells much worse in a small space. There is a sense of relief and thankfulness as well now that I've finally quit the habit. I keep putting away money each week, and watching that account grow is a reward in itself. Although I don't really notice myself feeling any better, I think once I can drop the weight I've gained since quitting, I will notice improvements in how I feel as well.
The rowing machine arrived, and I've been working out on it for a little over two weeks now. Most days it feels like it will kill me! I haven't seen any results from it yet, but I think with time it will certainly begin to whip me into shape. My eating habits are also terrible, and hopefully I can learn to improve them as well. It seems like getting rid of the smoking habit has opened my eyes to how unhealthy I've become, and I would like to get into better shape now that nothing is holding me back.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the veterans that have served, and are serving, in the armed forces. I will never understand the true price they paid for my freedom, and therefore will never be able to thank them enough.
