Oh thank you Joel. You just made my night. You are so kind. It’s been a rough day as one of my kitties is sick and I’ve spent the day too much here just killing time and waiting to go to the vet, etc. He is very old, over 18 years, and very precious to me. He will make it a little longer I think. Now I get to go out in the crisp night air and walk! I’m excited to not smoke today more than days past. Thanks for sharing the journey. And yes, to what you said before, I agree, “the tru essence of life lies in it’s uncertainty “ I love this thought. 

Wow Lorie you have a kittie? Thats cute. Is he fat? Kitties tend to be lazy and fat as they get older.They are vey cute. How beautiful life they have

Goodnight Lorie, i hope you will have a better sleep tonight. Take care.

Yes, I have 3 kitties and a small dog. I love animals very much and cannot imagine life without them. This one’s brother was kind of chubby, but this one is not. They were both big boys though, part Maine Coon and in his prime this one weighed about 17 pounds. Now he is a waif. My younger two are brother and sister and they are just right. I try not to let them get too chubby as like for us, it isn’t healthy. They all sleep with me too and I love it. Purring all night.

Good night Joel. I forget you are I think 3 hours ahead of me. Tomorrow will be your month right? We will have to celebrate!

Mondays and tuesdays, i work night shifts Lorie. Its 1:20 here and i have my breaks now.smokers everywhere!they rush for their fix during their breaks. I am glad i am different. Sleeping with kittens.. Thats so cute.i hope you will have a great sleep now, as the kitties. How is your stepson doing? How is his dad? Am i asking personal questions? Please tell if i am.

Yes, they like to sleep with me, and I like it too. That is the thing about smoking. Always the stress of the next fix. Sometimes planning while still having one! Ugh. It creates so much stress really. Yes, be glad to not do this.

I just got back from my walk. It is definitely Fall weather and chilly. 

My Stepson is good! He lives in Seattle, so I don’t see him all the time, but usually once a month or so. We are quite close. His dad, my daughter’s dad, lives here in Portland. I don’t see him much either. Actually the last couple of years since my daughter is older I don’t. I’m ok with that. 
Do you have classes in person too or not because of Covid?

No Lorie, we have online classes in Microsoft Teams. And occasionaly we must visit the college for certain subjects as we need computer servers as networking students.i am so proud of you Lorie. You are indeed a strong women.keep up the good work. I hope you had a better sleep?are you going to the Vet today? How is your kittens?

Good morning Joel!!!

HAPPY 30 Days! 

Im glad to hear your classes are like this. It is safer right now. No, we don’t need to go to the vet, but we do have to give him some IV fluids. The vet taught us how to do this before and my daughter is good with it. Me not so much, so maybe I’m not so strong as you think! Haha!
I have a work thing to go to this afternoon and won’t be back till later. I hope your day is just the best and that you are very proud of yourself! You should be!!!

Thankyou Lorie.. Its one month smoke free... Long way to go. I am so happy you remembers my quit date. That means a lot to me. Love you so much.

How are you today?

Are you concerned about Covid?