Marlin Jackson

Still Rolling

2006-12-13T15:59:00Z

I have been still holding on so far. Today when I had a discussion with a few of my friends you know they wanted to light up and talk to me. Smelling the smoke in the air was really getting to me. She was like want me to save you a short, I had to decline and get the surprising look. I actually think I can breathe a lil more though. I used to smoke everyday in my truck and the kids would get in and be like It stinks in here. You know me I dont smell nothing. But I can actually breathe now in just that short of time. I am also sleeping better. I don't know not smoking has anything to do with that but hey, if it did I am liking it.

This is hard

2006-12-11T02:59:00Z

This weekend was my birthday and we went out of town to Washington DC. I had a blast it was great. It was an agonizing time though not smoking and all. I am the type of person that when taking long trips I have to have a smoke in my hand. How tough it was. What I have been doing to help with that is chewing gum and drinking water. Maybe it is a fixation of having something in my hand that is doing the trick.. I know though Dentyne and Winterfresh are gonna be making a killing off me. LOL.. So, My girlfriend takes me to this club and we are having a ball. And the smell of the tobacco was just driving me crazy. If you are trying to quit smoking PLEASE try to stay away from it. This is like waving a doggy treat in the air for a dog and they will just try to get it. Having my girl with me though helped out. I guess she noticed how I was feeling and suggested going across the street to a non smoking restaurant/bar. I appreciate her for that. So then it is time for gifts. I actually received a Cuban Cigar from my cousin. I thanked him and kept opening gifts. He asked me later how come I never smoked it. I told him what my motivation was and what I was trying to do. I really did not want to say anything at first thinking what he would think about me but to my surprise he respected that. I told him I would keep it as a souvenier though. One thing I learned this weekend it to be honest and upfront to the people you love because even if they smoke and are not trying to quit, they respect you and will always have your back with what it is you are trying to do. And when you talk to people they may be that extra push you need to make it over that hump.

"Quit Now" Challenge Entry

2006-12-07T13:20:00Z

Hi. I have been smoking for about 10 years now and it is a horrible habit. It started as peer pressure and then became and addiction. I have tried many different ways to quit but to no end. I used to not care to much about myself so it never dawned on me to quit. I currently have a girlfriend of one year who I would like to marry someday, as well as a son that I need to be here for. Smoking will just shorten my life and I know how hard it is since I lost my mom at an early age. My ultimate reason to quit smoking will be to better my health and be the best father and husband I need to be. I also do not want my child to pick up the habit. Even if I don't win this contest I would love for some assistance in this matter. Thank