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My First Vacation


10 years ago 0 60 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
carol - just coming back from my vay-cay and you are leaving today!  you sound prepared!  think you will be just fine.  i didn't prepare for anything, just did my usual, winging it... still smoke free...
hope you have a spectacular time hiking and enjoying mother nature! xo 
10 years ago 0 152 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0

 
Thanks Sarah, your confidence is well placed :)  I will keep in mind being happy this is my First smoke Free vacation!!!
 
Thanks Ashley, I just went out and read the Emergency Coping Plan.  Will print it and take it with me :)
 
Talk to all of you soon.  I will be off grid for much of the trip in the wilds with no access!
 
Carol
 
10 years ago 0 11216 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
It sounds like you are well prepared Carols!

Be sure to read over the Emergency Coping Plan in the Education section before you go too.

Have a fantastic time and enjoy all the sights and smells smoke free!


Ashley, Health Educator
10 years ago 0 23 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Good luck on your first trip Carol, I hope you have a lovely time.

Remember to reep the benefits of being a non-smoker. I have every confidence that you will return a non-smoker and remember to be happy that another first is complete in this new life.
 
Just think, NOPE, not today, not ever!

Sarah
10 years ago 0 152 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0

 
Tomorrow I leave on my first vacation as a non-smoker in almost 40 years!!! 
 
Many stressors are removed; a plane ride without cigs, where can I smoke at the hotel, how long between stops so I can smoke, etc.  But a few new stressors have appeared LOL.  What if another tour member smokes?  They still allow smoking at some of these out of the way restaurants in Montana, Idaho, etc.
 
My Quit Kit is ready and will be with me at all times.  It is stocked with SF gum and candy, nic gum (just in case!) and most importantly my affirmation cards that I can use to screw my head back on straight if cravings hit and self doubt creeps in.  Also I will always have water with me!
 
Wish me luck, the new non-smoking me is venturing out on her first trip, of many to come!!!
 
Carol
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