GUS (Gave Up Smoking) is a self-sustaining community support diary for Kossacks in the midst of quitting smoking. Any supportive comments, suggestions or positive distractions are appreciated. If you are quitting or thinking of quitting, or have quit, please -- join us!
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Pedro v A.J.
I hafta tell you, I'm terrified. It's no secret around here that I'm a Yankees fan. I know we got owned last night but the series isn't over yet! It's only one game for hell's sake! I like to think that we're like a cat playing with it's mouse - just waiting, waiting, waiting...to move in for the kill!
GUSsack Roll Call...!
Here's the list of GUSsacks and GUS buddies (people who quit before GUS or who never smoked but whose lives have been affected by smoking) as of October 29, 2009 (pipe up if you should be on the list and we somehow missed you!):
1BQ, 3rdGenFeminist, Abra Crabcakeya, addisnana, AfroPonix, alstradamus, amk for obama, andsarahtoo, Anne933, aoeu, arcadesproject, Archie2227, ArthurWolf (in memoriam), awkawk, Ballgame9, bamablue, barnowl, bgblcklab1, Bike Crash, BirderWitch, bkamr, bleeding heart, blue husky, BlueinKansas, Blue Intrigue, bluestatedem84, BoiseBlue, Brahman Colorado, breedlovinit, BrowniesAreGood, bsmechanic, burrow owl, Cali Scribe, Cen Den, Chocolate Chris, ChurchofBruce, coppercelt, dadanation, dangoch, demkat620, Dexter, DiegoUK, Dingodude, donnamarie, DRo, droogie6655321, duckhunter, EdgedInBlue, Everest42, fhamme, Fineena, Flea, flumptytail, FrugalGranny, Garrett, gooners, greylox, gchaucer2, Geiiga, grndrush, High Tide, Im a frayed knot, Indexer, indyada, Interceptor7, inventor, itsbenj, Jahiz, JamesEB, Jeffersonian Democrat, john07801, jmadlc55, johngoes, Jyrix, jvolvo's Mom, jwinIL14, kai99, kailuacaton, Kelly of PA, kestrel9000,kfd313, khloemi, Khun David, Ksholl, labwitchy, Lady Kestrel, ladypockt, langerdang, LarsThorwald, Last Starfighter, Laurie Gator, Lipstick Liberal, litoralis, lmdonovan, luvsathoroughbred, maggiemay, magicsister, marknspokane, mdemploi, michael1104, Mikeguyver, Minerva1157, MinervainNH, Mother of Zeus, mskitty, nannyboz, ncsuLAN, Nick Zouroudis, nottoosureanymore, one pissed off democrat, Ordvefa, OverTheEdge, paige, PaintyKat, Pennsylvanian, phrogge prince, Positronicus, post rational, psycho liberal, PvtJarHead, red mittens, relentless, revelwoodie, rkex, roadlion, rosebuddear, Safina, SallyCat, Sark Svemes, seenaymah, Scrapyard Ape, sgary, sheddhead, smartcookienyc, spmozart, SpotTheCat, Tay, theatre goon, TigerMom, triciawyse, trueblueliberal, Turn VABlue, Turtle Bay, uc booker, Unduna, Unforgiven, Vacationland, webranding, weelzup, Wes Opinion, willy mugobeer, Wood Dragon, x
Now, sports fans understand stress and we all know that stress is a smoking trigger. Even though we all want our team to win (Go Yanks!) it's more important that we try to keep our stress levels at a manageable level so we don't smoke or do something else that is harmful to us or someone we love. After all, it IS just a game. Even if we lose. I know we don't really remember that when it's say, six to one. Not that I'm bitter or anything...
Most all of my friends here at GUS know I've been under an incredible amount of stress lately; that's not including the Postseason, by the way. The stress that I've been going through, and many of you as well, is way more real than sports. But stress is still stress. Through all of that I'm not smoking and neither should you. We are stronger than this addiction and we are here to support each other no matter what. Even if you happen to be a Phillies fan! :)
Now, if the Yankees can be stronger than the Phillies, well what else do I hafta say besides you're all invited to the (non-smoking) reception before Derek Jeter and I fly off in our private jet to an exotic honeymoon! I'll send a postcard!
One of these days I'll learn how to post all the pictures I took of the Yanks when I saw them in Seattle a few weeks ago - then the haters will be sorry! I only took about a million! :)
I'd like to also take this opportunity to thank everyone here for being so wonderful. I value each and everyone here more than you will ever know. I sincerely value your friendship and support. Everyone should be so lucky...even if you are a Phillies fan!
HA! One last thing. I'm taking it as a good omen for this evening. My Jeter away jersey and my A-Rod home jersey were waiting on my porch when I got home. Man I love mail order.
Sorry for the crappy diary - but we're here for the game anyway!
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