28 Oct 04
Originally posted by chaswrayChange yours first, I find it offensive to all those who are vertically challenged:
Please change the location in your profile. That is a very derogatory comment to the many fine citizens of the world who are handicapped.
Thanks
On a serious note I worked for a local charity for ten years. On one trip I took a lady in a wheelchair on a pilgrimage to Lourdes. It was a magical fantasy, the sun shone, and I carefully wheeled her into the sacred font. We stayed there for what seemed like a lifetime as she closed her eyes and prayed. And i swear to you that was the last time that she ever used that wheelchair.
28 Oct 04
Originally posted by chaswrayYou shouldn't be wearing your son as a badge, but I have no desire to upset any one accidently.
Yes and the father of a profoundly handicapped young man. I've been around the profoundly handicapped for some 30 years and I find the word retarded to be offensive.
I have already (3 hours ago) been asked by a young lady to remove semi-retarded - as soon as someone gives me something better to replace it with you can consider it done.
Ever smiled?
Bests
CnB
28 Oct 04
Originally posted by claretnblueHow about Semi-Sensitive? 😉
You shouldn't be wearing your son as a badge, but I have no desire to upset any one accidently.
I have already (3 hours ago) been asked by a young lady to remove semi-retarded - as soon as someone gives me something better to replace it with you can consider it done.
Ever smiled?
Bests
CnB
28 Oct 04
Originally posted by dannypitanyYay! Good for you!!!!! hang in there!
Hi. My name is Danny. I have been a non-smoker for 22 days. I smoked (cigarettes) for the past 11 years & although I feel like sh*t right now ... I know that (this immediate torture that I am going through) will soon go away.
I just wanted to let all you guys & girls know that I have not been in a good mood lately.
Also, that I have been very emo ...[text shortened]...
So, anyway, I just wanted to let you all know that I am a non-smoker & proud to be too!!!
D.
28 Oct 04
Originally posted by elvendreamgirlThanks ...
Yay! Good for you!!!!! hang in there!
It's pretty tough, but anything is possible (I geuss). Thankfully the cold sweats have past & the physical cravings no longer exist.
The rest is just psychological.
It actually feels good to get some of this "crap" out of my head & in-turn receive all these warm wishes😳
It has done me wonders today. Actually, today has been the best day since I've stopped.
So, there you have it. The RHP community/family rocks.😀
Glad to be a part of it.
28 Oct 04
Originally posted by dannypitanyThis is so true.
The rest is just psychological.
I tell you when I quit, I purposely did so on December 28th. You know how they say 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months are the big 3 hurdles? Well I wanted to put it to the test. On my third day was New Year's Eve. I went to this big, rockin' house party where EVERYBODY was smoking. I mean everybody. Full ashtrays in every room. I literally stared at ashtrays all night and spaced out when people tried talking to me. But I told myself, "Self, if you make it past tonight then every craving after this will be a cakewalk to get through." I convinced myself that this was the case. As it happens, I didn't even take a drag that night and have not smoked since that day. Everytime I get a craving I think back to that New Year's party and say to myself "Self, this is nothing."
Hopefully this little anecdote will help you...
28 Oct 04
Originally posted by darvlayAwesome ...😀 It is totally going to help me.
This is so true.
I tell you when I quit, I purposely did so on December 28th. You know how they say 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months are the big 3 hurdles? Well I wanted to put it to the test. On my third day was New Year's Eve. I went to this big, rockin' house party where EVERYBODY was smoking. I mean everybody. Full ashtrays in every room. I lite ...[text shortened]... and say to myself "Self, this is nothing."
Hopefully this little anecdote will help you...
D.