Reply #176: I quit 4 months ago to the day [View All]

My blood pressure was actually higher than normal when I went to the doctor last week. Of course that may be the extra 15 pounds I added to my already lard-covered body. I also expected my immune system to get a little stronger, but it hasn't. I still get sick at the mere mention of a cold going around. No change in energy levels either. If anything, the extra weight has made me less energetic and I feel closer to a heart attack than ever.

On the plus side, I went out to a bar last week, sat with and talked to smokers, and managed to not go completely ape-shit. Haven't had a smoking dream (that I can remember) in a few weeks either.

Smokers who don't want to support the cigarette industry: With minor effort, you don't have to. Get yourself one of these ($50 for top-o-the-line), a box of these (less than $3) and a bag of tobacco straight from the farmer ($20, about 1.5 cartons worth). I recommend the Ramback Gold for the tastiest smoke you've ever tried. After a little practice, you'll be able to whip up 20 cigarettes in less time than it would take you to run out and buy a pack. Plus you get to become a tobacco connoisseur. You know how sometimes you take a drag and it tastes sweet? That's when you hit a good chunk of tobacco. Make one out of pure Virginia tobacco, and every puff will taste as sweet. And you'll save money.

Damn, now I really want a cigarette. Mmmmmm, Ramback....