Ok, so the first time I Quit I had no troubles. I decided that was it and I was done. Now since starting again I've had a hell of a time getting past the day 1 mark.

I woke up today really wanting a cigarette. I wanted one soooo bad, but decided a shower would probably be a better idea. It was nice, I got in and thought about what I had just done. I had said no and that was big for me.

I leave the house and start off for work in a great mood and get one of those crappy sandwich things they have a gas stations, some coffee and cranberry juice (i've heard the cranberry juice is supposed to help). Surprisingly my morning went great, I was in a good mood and ready for anything.

Lunch break comes along and now I'm feelin the hurt. I keep thinking to myself "how about I just quit tommorrow". I think about it some more and scold myself out. What good would that do? I need to quit, not put off quitting. The rest of the afternoon went the same way as lunch but I did not give in.

Thank god I had Tae Kwon Do class tonight as it gave me something to do for a couple of hours. I double tested to go from orange to yellow to green belt. I walked out with my green belt and great feeling of accomplishment.

Accomplishment and confidence, I think that is a key ingredient here. I felt so proud of myself that I didn't even think of smoking for the rest of the night. Each time you overcome an urge to smoke you've won. Sometimes you need to take it an day at a time, sometimes you need to take it an hour or a minute at a time. Be proud of the steps you've taken and don't give in to those nasty cigarettes.