WBRepo-Ship of Thieves-Remember the Magic Pt 8

[EllaEnchanted]

The kid just got off a Royal Caribbean Eastern cruise. He went with his mom and her side of the family. I'm curious to see how he compares his halloween cruise with us on the Wonder last year to this one. He said he had an awesome time and that he's hooked on cruising. Oh dear, what have we created????

 

[EllaEnchanted]

My dear, dear friends.....I'm going to need all the help that I can get. Tom told us that he smokes cigarettes and he has no intention of quitting. He'll be 18 in April. We're not going to tell him that he can't smoke here....just not in front of me.....just like John. My problem is that I still fight it because John smokes again. It's going to be an even harder fight knowing that two people in the house smoke and I'm the only one who does not. I don't know if I'm strong enough to fight both people influencing me. I really don't think so. Still, I will give it my best. I know that I'm coming up on my one year anniversary date of quitting and that will help me lock it in, but I don't know if I can keep it going. We'll see.

 

[ibouncetoo]

Deb I do know that 'out of site, out of mind' works for me. The only time I ever think about having a cig (and it's been many years since I smoked), is when I'm sitting with someone who is smoking. The smell of smoke in the air or on someone has the opposite affect. You (and John) must insist that they don't smoke in front of you.

AND....if they are outside sharing a smoke...no laughing and having fun while they are doing it!

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Deb I do know that 'out of site, out of mind' works for me. The only time I ever think about having a cig (and it's been many years since I smoked), is when I'm sitting with someone who is smoking. The smell of smoke in the air or on someone has the opposite affect. You (and John) must insist that they don't smoke in front of you.

AND....if they are outside sharing a smoke...no laughing and having fun while they are doing it!

Thanks Jackie....out of sight worked well for me too. When John didn't smoke, I hardly thought about it. Now it's a constant fight and John will not smoke in front of me either. I just know it and I smell it. I still don't find the smell offensive. I'm waiting for that to happen. I like it. That's my problem. I still enjoyed smoking when I quit. I quit for John not me. That's why I'm having such a hard time with it now. I'm very stubborn and I'm hoping that that will keep me honest. Thank you for coming to my rescue. All of you friends got me to where I am at the moment. I hope it's enough to keep me here.

 

[gaylean93]

My dear, dear friends.....I'm going to need all the help that I can get. Tom told us that he smokes cigarettes and he has no intention of quitting. He'll be 18 in April. We're not going to tell him that he can't smoke here....just not in front of me.....just like John. My problem is that I still fight it because John smokes again. It's going to be an even harder fight knowing that two people in the house smoke and I'm the only one who does not. I don't know if I'm strong enough to fight both people influencing me. I really don't think so. Still, I will give it my best. I know that I'm coming up on my one year anniversary date of quitting and that will help me lock it in, but I don't know if I can keep it going. We'll see.

I'm just on for a second because we have a girl scout field trip today. I saw this post even thought I'm not caught up on the others.

I have never smoked so maybe I shouldn't say anything The physical addiction is gone after a few days. It would be hard for me to tell myself that I wasn't strong enough to quit after the physical addiction was gone. You just miss it but you don't need it. I know this might not help you and I know it is hard to quit. I think it is more of a habit than anything so maybe you need to replace it with something else, that is healthy of course. I have asthma so bad that I would have died if I would have started smoking so I feel lucky that I never even tried it, except for candy ones of course

 

[scottishwee35]

Thanks Jackie....out of sight worked well for me too. When John didn't smoke, I hardly thought about it. Now it's a constant fight and John will not smoke in front of me either. I just know it and I smell it. I still don't find the smell offensive. I'm waiting for that to happen. I like it. That's my problem. I still enjoyed smoking when I quit. I quit for John not me. That's why I'm having such a hard time with it now. I'm very stubborn and I'm hoping that that will keep me honest. Thank you for coming to my rescue. All of you friends got me to where I am at the moment. I hope it's enough to keep me here.

Hi

I never like smoking sorry....I never smoking but I do drink

So I never like people who are smoking in my house... I do tell them to smoking outside because I cannot stand smoking in my house. Sorry as I am not snob, just hate smelling of smoke.

I was happy when the smoking had been banned in pub, restaurant and less smelling on my clothes.

Please don't be afraid to saying something, if he want smoke, tell him outside and explain why ... because you gave it up almost one year - well done.

I am struggling with diet at the moment and thinking start again after Xmas.. as my diet always up and down just like yo yo....

Take Care

Scottishwee35

 

[gaylean93]

I just got the call.................I passed all four tests

 

[scottishwee35]

Hello

I forgot mention that my kids decoration the tree tonight and it look lovely as new xmas light remind me when I was little (old fashion bulbs - not flashing as it turn colour bulbs).

Also we put up lights on the window in livingroom and two kids bedroom as look lovely.

One problem that no snowing now as wish snowing on Xmas Day as it would be nice

Scottishwee35

 

[scottishwee35]

I just got the call.................I passed all four tests

WONDERFUL NEWS

but what kinds of tests - is that for working?

Anyway I am pleased for you.

Scottishwee35

 

[gaylean93]

Hello

I forgot mention that my kids decoration the tree tonight and it look lovely as new xmas light remind me when I was little (old fashion bulbs - not flashing as it turn colour bulbs).

Also we put up lights on the window in livingroom and two kids bedroom as look lovely.

One problem that no snowing now as wish snowing on Xmas Day as it would be nice

Scottishwee35

SNOW I didn't think anyone wanted that. I guess it would be pretty

 

[gaylean93]

WONDERFUL NEWS

but what kinds of tests - is that for working?

Anyway I am pleased for you.

Scottishwee35

I'm trying to get a better job and I took for different tests for four different jobs. One of them was like the high school exit exam that had algebra II on it I passed thanks to Shannon

 

[granmaz]

Hi all. Just got the internet set up. I've skimmed through as we have places to go!!!!!

Great pictures everyone, thanks for posting.

Michelle, sorry about your dad. I hope he does improve.

Connie, you too, it must be hard seeing your mom like that. I hope it is something simple that can be sorted.

Deb, sorry your new family member is going to be smoking. I'm with Deborah, ask him to smoke outside.

We had a wonderful visit with Monica yesterday at afternoon tea. As she said we laughed a lot!!!! Can't believe it is just over 6 months since we saw each other. Going to meet again with Cherie on the 14th.

Another good one from POTD!!
Marilyn--any idea which lock we were in?
Thanks.

The first lock, whichever that was!

Are all of you Florida folks OK after the tornado and storms? Crazy about the Wonder. Glad nobody on was hurt there.

It was a rough few hours with very heavy rain, but we missed the tornado. It cleared up for when we set off to see Monica.

I just got the call.................I passed all four tests

I'm trying to get a better job and I took for different tests for four different jobs. One of them was like the high school exit exam that had algebra II on it I passed thanks to Shannon

Oh, I'm glad you told us which tests!!!

Well done. I think taking tests as we get older is no fun, so good for you!!

 

[scottishwee35]

I'm trying to get a better job and I took for different tests for four different jobs. One of them was like the high school exit exam that had algebra II on it I passed thanks to Shannon

oh great to heard it

Hello Marilyn

Oh dear about storm

Scottishwee35

 

[Tink rules]

My dear, dear friends.....I'm going to need all the help that I can get. Tom told us that he smokes cigarettes and he has no intention of quitting. He'll be 18 in April. We're not going to tell him that he can't smoke here....just not in front of me.....just like John. My problem is that I still fight it because John smokes again. It's going to be an even harder fight knowing that two people in the house smoke and I'm the only one who does not. I don't know if I'm strong enough to fight both people influencing me. I really don't think so. Still, I will give it my best. I know that I'm coming up on my one year anniversary date of quitting and that will help me lock it in, but I don't know if I can keep it going. We'll see.

Deb... We are here for you... Don't give up... the benefits far outweigh the desire...

I just got the call.................I passed all four tests

 

[disneylover5]

I haven't had a chance to read and catch up, but I want to post pictures from my cruise. Now I want to go again.....like RIGHT NOW!! We had such a wonderful trip. Perfect weather~~ True to form Daniel had a great time. He dressed up like Dolly Parton. I will try and post a picture.

Here is the stock photo of the Magic and Wonder together.

 

[Tink rules]

Ok... Just a shout out to everyone...

I'm changing my relationship status on Facebook because my friends son has joined Facebook and if he see's the status he'll know what's up..

ALSO...

PLEASE DON'T MENTION YOU KNOW WHO ON THERE!!!!!

(Otherwise... I'm screwed... )

 

[TammyAlphabet]

I haven't had a chance to read and catch up, but I want to post pictures from my cruise. Now I want to go again.....like RIGHT NOW!! We had such a wonderful trip. Perfect weather~~ True to form Daniel had a great time. He dressed up like Dolly Parton. I will try and post a picture.

Here is the stock photo of the Magic and Wonder together.

I am so glad that you had a great time. I love the photo. I also hope that you will post the picture of Daniel. Why did he dress up, was there a contest or something?

 

[EllaEnchanted]

I'm just on for a second because we have a girl scout field trip today. I saw this post even thought I'm not caught up on the others.

I have never smoked so maybe I shouldn't say anything The physical addiction is gone after a few days. It would be hard for me to tell myself that I wasn't strong enough to quit after the physical addiction was gone. You just miss it but you don't need it. I know this might not help you and I know it is hard to quit. I think it is more of a habit than anything so maybe you need to replace it with something else, that is healthy of course. I have asthma so bad that I would have died if I would have started smoking so I feel lucky that I never even tried it, except for candy ones of course

It's the same thing as wanting chocolate or pumpkin pie or champagne or mickey bars.....you certainly don't need it, but you definitely want it. Why can't people diet and never cheat for the rest of their lives. Why can't they eat 1200 calories a day and that's all. Because it's no fun! You certainly want what you don't need.

After three days the addiction was gone but I have been fighting every day for a whole year. It's like someone taking away your favorite food and telling you that you can never eat it again for the rest of your life. You'll want it more. That's why it's hard. Then imagine everyone in the room drinking champagne in front of you every single day all day long and you could never even have one sip ever again. That's what it's like. If you know they're having it right outside the door and the champagne bottle is full and lying around within reach....you're going to have to muster all your will power not to pick it up and partake with the others. Then do it all day every day forever. Not so easy.

 

[iankh]

My dear, dear friends.....I'm going to need all the help that I can get. Tom told us that he smokes cigarettes and he has no intention of quitting. He'll be 18 in April. We're not going to tell him that he can't smoke here....just not in front of me.....just like John. My problem is that I still fight it because John smokes again. It's going to be an even harder fight knowing that two people in the house smoke and I'm the only one who does not. I don't know if I'm strong enough to fight both people influencing me. I really don't think so. Still, I will give it my best. I know that I'm coming up on my one year anniversary date of quitting and that will help me lock it in, but I don't know if I can keep it going. We'll see.

Feel free to use my shoulder any time.

I however have no experience in rearing no youngin's that's Sukie's department.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Hi

I never like smoking sorry....I never smoking but I do drink

So I never like people who are smoking in my house... I do tell them to smoking outside because I cannot stand smoking in my house. Sorry as I am not snob, just hate smelling of smoke.

I was happy when the smoking had been banned in pub, restaurant and less smelling on my clothes.

Please don't be afraid to saying something, if he want smoke, tell him outside and explain why ... because you gave it up almost one year - well done.

I am struggling with diet at the moment and thinking start again after Xmas.. as my diet always up and down just like yo yo....

Take Care

Scottishwee35

Not smoking in front of me is only half the battle. It's like knowing that the cake you love and want to eat is in the refrigerator but no one is eating it in front of you. You still know it's there and you have access to it. How good is your willpower. Can you dismiss it all the time or will you have a weak moment at some point and lapse. Remember you can never eat that cake again and it will be in your refrigerator every day. How good will you do?