Good morning, big dummy here started smoking again. I hate it. I don't hate myself.
I'm not disappointed in myself. I'm just getting ready in the back of my mind (boy, it's a disorganized mess back there) to quit again next Monday. I know the drill. I let myself float above my worries and "take a vacation". I go to Florida (in my mind) and drink fresh squeezed orange juice and go down to the beach and look and listen to the ocean.
Worrying about the future is so pointless. In fact, it's counterproductive. The future hasn't been written yet. Life is full of surprises. Yes, usually sh1tty ones, but not always. :-)
If you're not here, we miss you. Come back.
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