Author Archives: skinnysmoke

Sick of it All

I am so sick of my workout music! I’ve been going for hour-long walks these last few weeks and I swear that half of those walks are spent skipping through songs on my phone/mp3 player. I’m lucky enough to have a … Continue reading

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Why I Dread the Weekend

Yes, I dread weekends. Actually I really love weekends, but at the same time I hate them. Don’t get me wrong, I love having time off work and spending time with all my boys, having time to garden and get chores done around the … Continue reading

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2 months!

Tomorrow marks my first 2 months of being a nonsmoker! I feel great!!!! Except for the fact I think I’m getting sick…again!!!! I don’t know what the hell is going on with my immune system, it’s like I just can’t get well … Continue reading

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Time Flies!

Wow! I’ve just realized that I’m almost at my 2-month "anniversary" since I quit smoking! Time really did fly by, it doesn’t hurt that I’ve been ridiculously and crazy busy this whole time. I’m also loving this gorgeous summer-like weather … Continue reading

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I Give Up.

I’m so frustrated! I’m stuck in a weight loss rut and I can’t get out. I want to be motivated, but I’m just not and I can’t figure out the reason. I have been exceptionally busy the last few weeks and that’s … Continue reading

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There’s No Place Like Home

Two words….Big Boy. I was born and raised in Bismarck and this last weekend my family and I traveled back home to visit my parents and sister who live there. If you’re from Bismarck the 1 place you just have to … Continue reading

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Do Over.

I think I’m going to turn over a new leaf today and start anew. After this weekend I need to figure out exactly the kind of person I want to be. I don’t want to be the person I am when I drink, and … Continue reading

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Who Would’ve Thunk It?

I’ve almost reached the 1-month mark of my nonsmoking journey. I’m really surprised at how uneventful it has been. I occasionally hear stories of those people who decided one day to give up smoking and never look back; I actually have … Continue reading

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Slowly, but surely.

Day 24 of no smoking. I actually had a couple of minor nic fits today; once while watching "The Lovely Bones," before I had to go to work and one while driving and thinking about going to Cabo again next spring and … Continue reading

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Back in My Groove.

Day 23 of no smoking!!!! Hooray for me!!! My husband is on day #2 today. Technically it’s day #1 since he did have 1 cigarette yesterday, but I’ll let this one slide. I know he can do it, he’s done it … Continue reading

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