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See This Show!

So I was just doing the usual surfing over Facebook posts while sipping my first cup of coffee. I started clicking links and was soon watching videos my incredibly talented friend (and occasional minister) posted about his ongoing show City Love Song. Not only was I reminded yet again how impressive this show is, but I was humbled by a simple principle I seem to have lost lately. I have been heartily focused on my challenges quitting smoking and been unfortunately focused upon myself. That aim has never relieved me of any difficulty. When I can focus outwards and say try to help someone else out, the miracle happens that I feel better.

Now what does all that have to do with Jack and City Love Song? Easy. He is launching one of the most incredibly ambitious tours VERY SOON. Chances are, if you are reading this you either live in a city he will be visiting (NYC is the first spot) or you might know someone in one of his global stops. If you do, GO SEE THIS SHOW or tell your friend to. It's delightful and fun and a truly unique experience.

As for your Captain here, I think I might try spending a little more time discussing the awesomeness around me, rather that the temporary irritations of quitting the cigarettes. That is even boring to me. Thank you all for the support and I will keep you updated!

Luck

I am one lucky guy. While I know I have a Jeckle and Hyde within me, it's felt all the more obvious over the last smoke-free month. I am not a fan of the "I quit smoking so allow me to be a jerk" camp, but my ability to catch it has definitely been slower. I am glad to say that has been improving, but man am I ready to not feel like a bad guy while trying to do something good.

Can't Light Up

Today marks the one month point of my Quitting Smoking 2011 campaign! As was stated yesterday, it has not been flawless, but impressively close. Hell, close enough I've been annoyed I have not trespassed more. Yeah, it's one month crazy talk.

One interesting observation I've had of late is whenever I am asked if it's still tough and EVERYTIME I want to say YES, it's the truth. None the less, there are times when I don't think about it too. Those are the good times, but much like willing myself to fall asleep, I can not control them. Even just thinking, "hey, I have not thought about smoking in a few hours," inevitably leads to wanting one quickly thereafter.

For the most part, I am doing well by just procrastinating that next trespass. Oh, I'll have a cigarette, but not tonight. That seems to be some healthy, self bull-shitting. Hoping this effort sticks!

So it goes

While my 2 am post last night was recorded on Sunday, it doesn't feel like it should count for today's post. It also reminds me my "all or nothing" approach to life is not usually a good one. To me if the record isn't perfect it's f**ked. That approach has led to me giving up on a lot of worthy starts way to soon. My quit smoking campaign has not been flawless, but it surely is A LOT better than nothing. Hell, the few drags have been so few in a way I don't even think they get to count. There's that all or nothing angel again. Truth of the matter is, there are very few areas of my life that require perfection. Everything else lies in the grey and as long as I don't turn them into black or white, all or nothing, I get to do some cool things. As far as Stupie goes, I am appreciating the challenge of writing daily and the thoughts it is flushing out. It's keeping me honest and working harder.

Just for laughs...

I actually woke up remembering you my dear readers. While I may have missed the day, I will add more later.

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