Happy Anniversary to ME!

Among the congratulatory messages I received today from bc.quitnet.com, this is my favourite...

WHO'S BETTER THAN YOU TODAY? You've made it! A whole 2 months without a cigarette! In that time, you've successfully navigated the physical chaos of withdrawal, the emotional highs and lows of early quit, and the pitfalls of relapse!

I'm going to celebrate my anniversary by going for lunch with one of my new non-smoking friends. The best part is -- she's not a new friend so much as she is a new non-smoker. She quit smoking five days ago!!! (Way to go, Dana!) Her best line so far this week... "What the hell is happening with my taste buds?" Welcome to the world of being able to taste food again, my friend.

I'm enjoying being Dana's support buddy in the BC Lung Association's QuitNow and Win contest - in addition to being a contestant myself. Registration for this year's contest has closed and all us former smokers are just counting the tobacco-free days until they draw for the $5,000 grand prize. But in case you're thinking this might be your year... keep the contest in mind for the 2012 edition. You can quit anytime on or after May 1st, and be eligible.

Other recent developments on this journey include being asked to submit an article to the local newspaper about quitting smoking... I'll post a copy here once it's gone to print.

Sushi for lunch... so excited.