10 Weeks!!!!

well, it's been 10 weeks now, 2 without the patch on. didn't think that last little 3rd step patch had much nicotine in it, but boy howdy...what a difference it made without it for the first week!

still a little tough, just have to grit my teeth and bear with it till the urge goes away. i know it's supposed to get easier, but dang it! hurry up and get easier, already! i'm still having dreams that i was smoking, and wake up feeling like i cheated until i realize that it was only a dream. i really hate when that happens.

summer is almost over, and i couldn't be happier. the tourist invasion dies down a little after Labor Day weekend. this year has been the busiest yet for the restaurant where i work, and if you didn't know already, restaurant work is one of the most stressful occupations in the U.S., throw nicotine withdrawl and insomnia into the mix and i've been feeling like a wrung-out dishrag lately.

not to mention that baseball season has been a bit depressing for Giants fans this year.

so, dear readers, i'm not dead, like anyone could tell by the frequency of my posting lately. just tired, stressed, and looking forward to a little quiet time.

thanks for sticking with me, all that have!

that's all for now.