Eleven days after I quit I was on the Internet and searched on "quitting smoking" since I thought I needed to learn more about it. I found on About.com a forum that was just about that: quitting smoking! I quickly joined and have not left. Many friends have been made and many people have been helped because of this place. It has helped thousands of people to quit this nasty habit and stay that way.
I became a moderator a few years after I quit. The moderator's job is to oversee the forum to help educate and support those who are quitting smoking. We also make sure people play nicely and follow the forum rules. There is a guide who oversees the entire forum and writes the major articles, educational and current news items. I absolutely love my job as moderator because I feel like I am paying it forward and that's an awesome feeling.
One of my friends who has visited the forum and is one of my heroes, is now very sick. She is a lung cancer survivor but I really can't go into what is wrong with her now (it's not cancer, thank God). I am asking for prayers. She's such a special person to so many and we need for her to get better. Pray, pray, pray!
I really want to go on an anti-smoking rant but I won't. Remembering how I felt when people shoved down my throat the cons of smoking I just won't go into it. If you smoke, you know what you are doing to your body. If you don't, you know you are living a healthier life because you aren't polluting your lungs. If any of you are interested in quitting, leave a comment and I'll get you the information you need. I am always here for anyone who desires to quit. That's the first step in becoming a healthier and happier you!
Otherwise, life is chugging along. I am absolutely loving my new job since every day is a challenge. It feels good to be using my brain and trying to figure things out. And you know it's tough for an old person to use their brain. LOL Just kidding.
Thanks for reading my blog. I know it's not anything special but it feels good to just write about things.
Until next time....
Linda
