Got around and went down to the smoke pit. I had my last two cigarettes...I hope. I finished the last one at 0744 and asked for a little support. It's time to change something in my life for the better! I kind of looked at sugar and soda the past few days as a trial run of cutting out desires. If I look at smoking the same way, I think I can do this...FINALLY. So, here is day one of quitting. I would say trying, but I've failed so many times at trying that I'm not trying...I AM quitting! I'll update the status of my progress. This IS it! I have determination now! :)
Came back to the room for a bit to go over my study questions for my test this morning. I think I'll do alright on this block. I'm not too worried about it. It is all about behavior, traits, and how they mesh in the organizational aspect. Thank goodness I had Organizational Behavior as a class! I think I will do fine. I'm still pondering the lesson and still glad to see that my style of behavior is not necessarily a bad leadership style. I don't have to be a "bad guy" to be a good leader; and, that's some confidence I need moving forward...especially in this position!
Ok...off to test!
So, the test went...well. I scored an 80% on it, which was 16/20. I sure thought I did better than that, but 80% is a pass and that is all that matters! I went back to my room and jumped right into the fourth module. I'm hoping to take that test this Friday or this coming Monday; the sooner, the better!
After a bit of studying, I decided I would head to the gym. I weighed in and, to my surprise, I am now down 11 pounds since I arrived here! I left Florida at 197 and I am now at 186. So, this guy is getting on the health kick! I haven't had any sugar since Friday evening and I haven't had a soda since Saturday at lunch. I'm doing pretty good!
Lunch today was pretty good. I had Swiss steak, green beans, carrots, and fresh bread. The Swiss steak was a bit strange. It was basically beef roas with a tomato/beef gravy; something I may definitely have to try at home!
Sent a message to mother Carol about picking up Christmas presents for the kiddos. She said as long as they weren't big and heavy, they could do it. So, they should have presents from Daddy under the tree this year! :) Now, I just gotta figure out what to get Mommy for Christmas... ;)
Went into work and had a bit of pep in my step today. I was stoked that I haven't had a cigarette in seven hours! I stopped by the smoking area and talked to one of the folks I'm usually down there hanging out with. It was a great feeling to be able to sit there and, even though I felt the urge to smoke, not feel dependant on one!
I finished up my inventory work today. I managed to get almost all of our spare systems full of parts. Just have a few more to get. Otherwise, pretty uneventful at work.
I took a little bit of my free time at work to write a letter to the director of operations for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. I sent an email through the website a few weeks ago and haven't heard anything back. I didn't ask for any handouts from Disney, just some advice on how to make a homecoming special for two young children. We'll see what she says, if anything. I would really like to get in touch at Disney to see if there is anything cool and exciting we can do for the kids. My thought is to meet them at the castle. Otherwise, I really don't know. I also need to talk to my leadership to see if I can wear my uniform I am wearing now to at least greet them. We'll see...I'm sure something will work out!
Dinner was good...a hodge podge, really. I had a grilled club sandwich, taco, burrito, and macaroni salad. Whatever works, right?!?
After dinner was the hardest part of quitting smoking on day one. I had a HUGE craving, but I managed to fight it. After work might be the same too. I just keep giving myself small, concious thoughts...you can do it and you don't need one! So far, I'm doing great...15 hours of no smoking! Only nine more to go in the first 24 hours and I'll be sleeping through at least six of them!
I found out I had mail, so I stopped in to see what it was. I was greeted by a very funny Halloween card from Grandma with a nice letter inside. It's good to hear that Joy is able to share my news with her! I wrote her a letter back, so I'll get that in the mail tomorrow.Alright...work is done and I need to head back for sleep. I am getting up early to catch Meagan and the kiddos, since they are FREE on Wednesday nights! Night all...God bless!
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