Well, I made it through the rodeo with my diet and my quit intact. I had at  the very beginning, a little plate of nachos and a mountain dew and that was it! No funnel cake, no fried twinkie, no hot dog, hamburger, BBQ, beer, NOTHING.

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The guy next to me smoked nearly nonstop the whole 4 hours. He was maybe 45ish and looked closer to 60. PLUS the constant smell of stale smoke was a terrific reminder that I could be smelling and looking just like that, and it reinforced my decision to stay quit.  I had a few tough moments. Right before the performance, when everyone is gathered arond the pens, taking stock of the bulls, admiring the calves, when some folks my age were smoking and looking pleased and content.

But it was just a moment.


I did not drink, which I typically do. I had just as much fun sober. I never bring my kid, but he had a good time, plus it was impossible for me to drink with him there, which was my little back up plan.


I am pleased with the results. It has shown me that with the proper preparation and planning, I CAN do things I thought I wouldn't be able to do.


Genesis
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