Temptation and other Noteworthy Thoughts

I am now nearing the end of Day 4 of being a non-smoker. It is strange, but most of the time I already consider myself a non-smoker. It was relatively easy until today. I don't know what it was about today that made me desire a cigarette so strongly, but for a brief period I nearly gave in to the temptation to smoke. However, that would have required showering, dressing, doing my hair and driving to town to buy cigarettes and I just didn't feel like doing all that. Guess the temptation wasn't as strong as I thought it was. Nonetheless, I was very grumpy for several hours and found myself having to apologize for the things that came out of my mouth. Eventually I gave up trying to fight it alone and called Lindsay. We had a nice chat that quickly got my mind off the temptation to smoke and I've been fine ever since.

On another note, Marcus came home from work the other night and dropped a bombshell on me. Our move to the Pentagon was not suppose to occur until November or December, but he had just found out that his report date is now October 15th. YIKES! That is great in the sense that we will be settled by the time the holidays arrive; however, that gives me very little time to get the house ready and sold and even less time to purchase a new home. He was afraid to tell me because he thought I would freak out since I just quit smoking. His co-workers suggested that he wait and tell me while he is away on business in a couple weeks. Geesh, I am NOT that bad! I wasn't thrilled, but I didn't freak out. I did work my tail off this weekend painting everything in the master bedroom and finishing up the paint in the dining room. I still have to paint the master bath, the laundry room, two walk-in closets, shannon's bath and her bedroom, and the living room all before the contractors come on July 5th to completely refloor the entire house. I may not want to leave once all this work is finished!

On the BEST note, this morning I purchased three airline tickets for Jason, Lindsay and Finn to come visit us from July 22nd to July 30th!!!! I am very excited and trying to plan some fun things for us to do while they are here. With the big move this will probably be the only time I will be able to visit with them until next winter.

If I disappear next week, rest assured it is not because I have given in to the temptation to relapse into smoking. It is only because I am knee deep in paint. Have a great week!