tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post2212622988539208876..comments2023-07-17T02:47:53.243-07:00Comments on moanerplicity: Almost Three Weeks Smoke-Free. Applaud Me!Moanerplicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-88461707381821860192011-01-17T14:42:25.074-08:002011-01-17T14:42:25.074-08:00I guess this is where I do my Sarah act.
Although...I guess this is where I do my Sarah act.<br /><br />Although it was never my intention, it occurs to me that I may have insulted those of us afflicted with some sort of addictive associated behavior. For that I apologize to no one in particular but to everyone in general. It was wrong for me to "minimize" those experiences that were different from my own with quaint but possibly Curioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03784893681266233567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-37548087481632317592011-01-17T07:08:54.646-08:002011-01-17T07:08:54.646-08:00Claps and daps my dude...for the write and the wil...Claps and daps my dude...for the write and the will not to light up!<br /><br />It's hard to permanently vacate from familiar surroundings. I've never been a smoker but I've seen through friends and family that quitting can be a real bitch.<br /><br />As you revealed so beautifully here, the experience has been grueling but I'm sure necessary.<br /><br />I applaud your strength myjae octoberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15812743531934424257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-43036271298671851342011-01-16T06:54:11.104-08:002011-01-16T06:54:11.104-08:00:Curious said: "They say that it's easie...:Curious said: "They say that it's easier to give up heroin than it is to give up cigarettes"<br /><br />Curious, people say alot of trite phrases and don't know WTH they are talking about. <br /><br />Although I am not trying to minimize the uphill battle of kicking cigarette, the struggle of kicking Heroin is like fighting a gray back gorilla. <br /><br />Now, if you ask me,CareyCareyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08832737883766894892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-42461579626324141032011-01-16T01:55:18.991-08:002011-01-16T01:55:18.991-08:00@ Curious:
It's RUFF, man. Funny thing is, I...@ Curious:<br /><br />It's RUFF, man. Funny thing is, I no longer crave or miss cigs. What I miss/crave most is FEELING calm within. I really miss having a good night's SLEEP! The issues of stress & anxiety, coupled w/ shortness of breath (as my lungs slolwly grow use to a smoke-free environment) leaves me feeling overwhelmed to the point I'm afraid to sleep even when I'm Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-37878606900205055222011-01-15T18:05:25.547-08:002011-01-15T18:05:25.547-08:00They say that it's easier to give up heroin th...They say that it's easier to give up heroin than it is to give up cigarettes. I wouldn't know since I've never had heroin and I've given up giving up cigarettes.<br /><br />They also say, in addition to the obvious health benefits, that not only does sense of smell come back after quitting but so does your sense of taste. Is that true, does food actually taste better to you now? Curioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03784893681266233567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-58738306259817366822011-01-10T09:01:27.769-08:002011-01-10T09:01:27.769-08:00@ Fee:
Thanks, Felicia. I really had myself beli...@ Fee:<br /><br />Thanks, Felicia. I really had myself believing that I NEEDED nicotine to write, to be creative & to jump-start my muse. There have been studies that suggest nicotine stimulates a part of the brain that ushers in creativity... so some of this stuff wasn't ALL my imagination.<br /><br /><br />Meanwhile...<br /><br />Going into WEEK FOUR now!<br />;-)<br /><br />One.Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-88459977646177890512011-01-08T20:10:51.758-08:002011-01-08T20:10:51.758-08:00Applauding, baby...not only your success, but the ...Applauding, baby...not only your success, but the writing of your experiences. And the beautiful insight that you've gained into your reasons for continuing to reach for your "twenty muses."<br /><br />BRA-VO! ;)Felicia Moniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09818959964833434203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-70892810265167370362011-01-08T15:15:47.110-08:002011-01-08T15:15:47.110-08:00@mZ E:
Thanks for the visit. Yes, I realized tha...@mZ E:<br /><br />Thanks for the visit. Yes, I realized that after the first smoke-free week I was gonna be very serious about quitting for good, THIS TIME! <br /><br />Thanks for the support. Every little bit, & every encouraging word actually does HELP to keep me in it to win it!<br /><br /><br />One.<br /><br />LinMoanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-15604122569988783752011-01-08T15:12:10.026-08:002011-01-08T15:12:10.026-08:00@ Rebecca:
Hey, thanks for the props! And yes YO...@ Rebecca:<br /><br />Hey, thanks for the props! And yes YOU too deserve some for giving up those mad addictive, calorie-packed, can't-really-drink-just-one-a-day soft drinks! Your struggle is just as real & valid as mine & I wish you continued strength & willpower in your battle!<br /><br />One.Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-62335961010153820232011-01-07T18:34:18.712-08:002011-01-07T18:34:18.712-08:00thats a REALLY BIG Accomplishment! *clapping* also...thats a REALLY BIG Accomplishment! *clapping* also *high-five*<br />Not many can go even a week and for you to be up to 3 weeks is Awesome! *smile* Keep up the good work! I'm rooting for you! <br />Stay Blessed..Mz Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15022174567166836651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-65867739177986236172011-01-07T18:17:37.905-08:002011-01-07T18:17:37.905-08:00Ok, I'm standing up and giving you a standing ...Ok, I'm standing up and giving you a standing ovation. Seriously. The hardest part is over. Well done my friend and I'm happy that you are taking many good things into consideration as to the benefits of giving up this very addictive and alluring habit....<br /><br />Since you no longer reek like cigs, realize mucho ladies will be seeking your attention. Hell's yea!<br /><br />As rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248554235709475320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-18899476743327563082011-01-07T13:23:01.462-08:002011-01-07T13:23:01.462-08:00@ Lovebabz:
With these soup-coolers of mine, ki...@ Lovebabz: <br /><br />With these soup-coolers of mine, kissing has never been a problem. But I would like my kissers & kissees to walk away having enjoyed the experience to the FULLEST & yes, w/ a mo fragrant aftertaste... lol. <br /><br />I agree. Cigarettes & old lovers DO have a certain magnetic appeal that can draw us right straight back into our clutches! IF we LET them!<brMoanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-70970790084835207572011-01-07T13:14:34.386-08:002011-01-07T13:14:34.386-08:00@ Tia:
Thanks so much, Mami. We can't expec...@ Tia:<br /><br />Thanks so much, Mami. We can't expect better of a New Year if we are not willing to try, put in some work, & DO better for ourselves. This is just my personal attempt to do better; my contribution to that concept.<br /><br />Happy New Year, Tia!<br /><br /><br />One.Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-83369082598337618052011-01-07T13:10:28.986-08:002011-01-07T13:10:28.986-08:00@ Chet:
Wow! Et tu, Chet? It's mos def a st...@ Chet:<br /><br />Wow! Et tu, Chet? It's mos def a struggle & a battle on the daily. But I'm beginning to feel like I can WIN this. & if I can work this, then surely YOU & others can as well.<br /><br />We are so much stronger than our compulsions, our habits, our vices & those voices in our headz!<br /><br />Thanks for the kudos.<br /><br /><br />One.Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-18359591948072964742011-01-07T13:04:27.758-08:002011-01-07T13:04:27.758-08:00@ D-Place:
Thanks, bruh. I didn't realize th...@ D-Place:<br /><br />Thanks, bruh. I didn't realize those 'Ports had you by the short & curlies too. I have my own theories about Newports & just why they seem to be a BLACK burden. <br /><br /><br />One.Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-26433319810660280002011-01-07T10:29:17.155-08:002011-01-07T10:29:17.155-08:00I like the kissable part... and if I run into you ...I like the kissable part... and if I run into you in NYC I will!<br /><br />Happy New Year! I am so THRILLED! I am on my coffee table clapping and stomping as if you just one the pulitzer!<br /><br />Keep the faith, there will always be a pull to smoke and if you do, you slip back into a familiar place...cigarettes and ex-lovers are seductive that way.Babz Rawls Ivyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04059921674059371076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-72308791461333561462011-01-06T14:44:45.451-08:002011-01-06T14:44:45.451-08:00Wow that is absolutely wonderful!!! 2011 is our ye...Wow that is absolutely wonderful!!! 2011 is our year...new beginnings and a new start! I applaud you job well done!!Tia's Real Talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12549106444031149802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-29521547166343199952011-01-06T11:42:22.840-08:002011-01-06T11:42:22.840-08:00By all means you're to be applauded for giving...By all means you're to be applauded for giving up the cigarette smoking and taking back your health and willpower.<br />"strength does not come from physical capacity, it comes from an indomitable will." Mathatma Gandhi<br /><br />It takes more than just willpower to shake the Newports off, I'm diligently trying to give them up myself, but they too have been my companion for a Chethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883472492247470269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-13478457872143119762011-01-06T00:03:59.902-08:002011-01-06T00:03:59.902-08:00Standing Ovation!! I'm gonna try this year to...Standing Ovation!! I'm gonna try this year too.D-Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11910123960971438134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-33948849042587658222011-01-05T14:31:59.411-08:002011-01-05T14:31:59.411-08:00@ Carey:
Oh man. Leave it to you to bring the p...@ Carey:<br /><br />Oh man. Leave it to you to bring the pain. LOL. You know what? I need your pov b/c it stops me from becoming TOO cocky or over-confident. <br /><br />You don't really KNOW me, Carey, but I'm a very, VERY, VURRRR strong-willed cat. I've had to be & now that's become a part of my history. I KNOW what I'm made of, b/c I've been tested. I'Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-7662581080527187912011-01-05T14:22:39.091-08:002011-01-05T14:22:39.091-08:00@ The True Urban Queen:
Thanks for the comment. ...@ The True Urban Queen:<br /><br /><br />Thanks for the comment. I'm not really in humor mode yet. This is one of those nasty lil side effects. :-(<br /><br /><br />One.Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-2914730864927455172011-01-05T14:20:43.292-08:002011-01-05T14:20:43.292-08:00@ MsKnowItAll:
Wow! Happy Anniversary! Your sto...@ MsKnowItAll:<br /><br />Wow! Happy Anniversary! Your story truly INSPIRES me. For real! You make what I'm facing seem like it's really worth all the pain & discomfort I'm currently experiencing! <br /><br />I KNOW can DO this! Thanks for confirming this & for reppin a new smoke-free reality, my Sista! <br /><br /><br />One.Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-27856474721158329312011-01-05T14:17:12.921-08:002011-01-05T14:17:12.921-08:00@ Wynnn:
True words, my friend! I'm finding ...@ Wynnn:<br /><br />True words, my friend! I'm finding this to be the case more & more each day.<br /><br />SJ!<br /><br />One.Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-41609062756335620442011-01-05T14:15:59.029-08:002011-01-05T14:15:59.029-08:00@ CG:
Thanks, MaMa! I'm trying to make some ...@ CG:<br /><br />Thanks, MaMa! I'm trying to make some positive change in my own life & maybe inspire a few other nic-heads to join me!<br /><br /><br />One.Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190292992150344693.post-21399325830150788632011-01-05T14:14:01.845-08:002011-01-05T14:14:01.845-08:00@ wildstorm:
Thanks for visiting & for the co...@ wildstorm:<br /><br />Thanks for visiting & for the congrats. I hope I'll continue to EARN them!<br /><br /><br />One.Moanerplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750801733829859144noreply@blogger.com