Day 127, Here We Go Again

Although I am back to work it is very quiet in the office. It appears a fairly large number of people elected to take time off between Christmas and New Years. Lucky devils! It's not so bad though although I did get used to sleeping in. And being generally lazy which explains why there are still no photos from my trip earlier this month. I'll get around to it eventually...

One hundred seventeen day quit and $878.00 saved according to GetQuit.

Day 124, Lazy Sunday

Biscuits and gravy for breakfast, baking 8 mini loaves of banana bread for gifts, watching "B" movies on TV. And nary a care in the world. Nice...

One hundred fourteen days smoke free and $855.00 saved according to GetQuit. Happy Holidays!

Day 121, It's Getting Close

Hopefully I can take tomorrow off for an added mental health day away from the office. Although I am not "feeling" the holidays I am looking forward to some quiet time. I might even manage to post some comments and photos from the trip. Which, I am happy to report, was nearly effortless on the non-smoking front. It's become normal rather than something I am consciously aware of since mid-way through the trip. How cool is that?

One hundred eleven days (111!) smoke free and $833.00 saved.

Day 119, Back To Work

With a reluctant nose to the grindstone I am back at work after my trip to the great cities of the Pacific Northwest. Although I know Seattle well I always love visiting. And after a whirlwind tour of Portland I can safely predict I'll be back. I don't get out of the office enough!

Thanks to Chantix and stubbornness I am 109 days into my quit and have saved a whopping $818.00.

Home sweet home.

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Ah Family...

Crying babies, excited tots, and barking dogs. Priceless...
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Sad farewell...

It is this some sadness that I depart from Portland bound for Seattle. True, I am anxious to see family and my new nephew. Still, I have so enjoyed my all too brief stay in this fine city. Thanks to many who made me feel apart and at home with special shout outs to Maggie and Bob.
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News flash...

An estimated 300 Santas descended upon downtown Portland last night to the consternation of local bartenders and cab drivers. There was one casualty, a Santa who succumbed to extreme merriment curled up in a pool of wretch on the sidewalk.
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Guess who's coming to lunch...

The lunatic who was circling me at the train station. She was mutilating a mango she brought on board while demanding "Jackie Kennedy killed them all!". Who gave this nut job a knife?
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Snow...

Have not seen it in years. Not like this.
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Free at last...

Lord, free at last.
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Holy Mary

Mother of Jesus, an announcement. Now if only this deranged lunatic would quit circling me!
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Sigh

Nearly an hour late with no estimate my enthusiasm is rapidly turning to dread. I would much rather be home than sit here in purgatory surrounded by insane inhabitants of train depots. What has become of my one and only hard earned break from the burden of daily existence?
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It begins

I am awaiting the bus which will deliver me to my destination. The coastline starlight. I have never boarded a train thus my premature enthuasiasm. Upon my arrival and subsequent orientation I will continue my report.
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Testing...

From my phone.
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Day 107, If Ever It Were "TGIF!"

Well, after a couple of long days and nights and much earlier mornings than usual I am nearing the end of a week from hell. And the extra effort has paid off, at least professionally. I have completed two major projects on time and will polish off the third by the end of the day. Working all the extra hours has minimized the stress and I have to admit I've been so busy I have not thought about smoking all that much. Which is odd 'cause work stress is when I would smoke most often.

Many little chores are left to be done after work then I board the Coast Starlight bound for Portland for a much needed weekend away before heading on to Seattle for a family reunion. I hope every one's holiday's are shaping up and the quit is going well. More upon my return Monday the 17th.

Day 105, Hump Day and Night

It looks like it is going to be a very long day. And night. I'll take a little time for myself once I get home ofter work then start back at it. Sigh - where to begin.

I think the Chantix GetQuit counter is a little loopy today. I count ninety five days smoke free but it is claiming ninety seven with $728.00 saved.

Day 104, One Down Three To Go

I survived another work day and am that much closer to leaving this place and not looking back for a little while. Unfortunately, the terrible storms that have bedeviled the Great Pacific Northwest have caused Amtrak to cancel the two lines I'll be taking. Now, I don't feel too bad because that's just an inconvenience if they are not running by Friday. Bear in mind that five poor souls lost their lives due to these storms. My heart goes out to their families and loved ones.

Day 103, Crunch Time

I have five days to crank out a ton of work prior to my trip North. And it's going to be tight! Plus, I need to organize, pack, and get the apartment ready for my ten day absence. Stress, stress, and a little more stress! But, despite all the stress I am not smoking when I normally would have gone gonzo.

Hope everyone else is having an easier time of it!