The former addict in me

Exactly six weeks ago I decidd the cigarette I was smoking, was going to be my last. At that moment, I really wasn't convinced I would pull it off, and I actually kept my cigarettes for a while, in case I would slip back. There's no use having to buy new ones when you still had some, right?

So anyway, that's six weeks ago now, and I haven't taken one single puff since. Smoking is officially behind me now, and even though I've had smoke-free periods before, I'm totally convinced this time it's gonna last! This is not just a presumption, I actually have some reasons.

First of all, I realised the insane amount of money I used to spend on smoking every month. That money can buy me a lot of Madonna tickets, and of course to me that can be a big drive. Furthermore, as of next year, there's a smoking ban in bars and clubs in Holland, so the former addict in me actually decided never to go out anymore. Thinking about it, I realised just how pathetic that sounds. It's pretty insane to think you can't have a good time without cigarettes, so it's good to be smoke-free before the ban actually comes into place.

Then, of course, there are the obvious reasons, like health issues and the fact that smoking actually smells (something you don't realise while smoking yourself). I have to admit health issues weren't my first concern, but it's a good plus.

So, keep your fingers crossed that I will never succumb to the temptation again, and will remain an ex-smoker for the rest of my life!