DAY 10: April 23, 2007

Today is DAY 10. The white strips are starting to show positive results. Still fending off the urges to smoke. I'm finding that it affects me more at night than during the day. Probably because there's more to do during the day to keep me busy.

I have noticed that more people are smoking outside. I don't know why, but I seem to be able to smell cigarettes burning but I don't see anyone close by actually smoking. Perhaps my subconscious mind is still looking for the nicotine dose.

Yesterday, a person was within about 6 feet of me. She smoked. The stale "smoke" smell didn't necessarily offend me, but, for the first time in a long time, I'm starting to understand a little better what all the fuss is about.

The bike is working well for me. I'm biking about 15 miles a day. I can cover a lot more territory than with walking. I also find it seems to be a little more of a work out and easier on the joints.