The Nicotine Trap

I’m addicted to smoking.  
I started several years ago (about a pack a day) and haven’t been able to quit.  Like a true addict, I am planning on quitting in the near future- just not right now. 
Since starting this blog, I’ve been examining more closely the connection between cigarettes and my personal happiness- looking at my [...]

Not All Roses

As I was looking over the blog, I realized that I’m giving off the impression that I’m always overjoyed and thrilled to encounter the world. 
This, sadly, is simply not true.  While I’m generally an upbeat person, I have my moments like everyone else.  I’m learning that the trick, however, is to a) mitigate those moments [...]