14 – the age I smoked my first cigarette
25 – the age I took back control of my life and stepped into…
That’s right. Today is the day that I am breaking my habit and nipping it in the butt. *pun intended* And in doing so I’m going to tell you a little bit about how and why:
I started just like most people do..it was just something you did. Some of my friends were doing it, my daddy had smoked his whole life (well the parts that I was around at least) and so I just slid right into the habit as well. It started off on occasion, then over the years it increased into habit.
Am I proud of it? No.
Was I a “chain smoker”? Getting to that point..
Would I go back in time and not smoke my first one? No.
Don’t get me wrong on that last one, it is a terrible habit which has caused many people to loose their lives and much anguish for loved ones, but it was indeed a part of who I was. I was a smoker and I am not ashamed to admit that. There are many memories in which cigarettes and smoking were a part of and I wouldn’t take those back what so ever, BUT I know that I am now ready to have great and lasting memories with out the added detail. I am a very mentally-attached type of person (for everything), and I knew it would come a time when I was ready to quit, and that time is NOW.
Am I incredibly excited that I know I have the power to break free from the chains and live my life habit free? You bet your bottom dollar I am!!
Am I aware of how difficult it may or may not be? Yes.
Am I worried? Not so much.
Why? Because I have an INCREDIBLE support system to help me along the way. Even this morning when I told my twitter family about my new venture, I was floored with the great responses and encouragement.
I know that I may slip up along the way, but I know even more that never again will I be chained down by the thoughts or limitations smoking can bring into your life.
I am so very excited about this new journey and I hope that you are as well.
xoxo Jennie B
