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Loophole

United States867 Posts

October 25 2012 05:37 GMT

#1

Today I saw a spotlighted article about Ret quitting smoking. He challenged other TL community members to join him. I'm jumping in with him. I've been smoking for 21 years, a pack a day for 15 of that. I also go out to the bars and drink a lot. I'm going to quit smoking cold turkey with Ret and cut back on the drinking. I have no idea what to expect. Ideally, this will leave me healthier, and with a lot more time for more important things in my life, like my GF, my career pursuits, and Starcraft.

I'm not going to make a big deal out of this. I'll post just a few lines each day here to explain how it's going and what it's like. Wish me luck! And thanks Ret for the motivation. Here's his post:

http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=377560

Edit:
I think I'll follow Ret's lead as well with getting my room and workspace cleaned up. Here's what it looks like now. It's been like this for... ever. Probably will take a few days to get straightened out.

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4.11 stars based on 9 ratings

A3mercury

United States26 Posts

October 25 2012 05:38 GMT

#2

Thats so good man.. that crap will literally kill you lol GLLLL (^-^

sour_eraser

Canada932 Posts

October 25 2012 05:44 GMT

#3

GL man!
It will be challenging but worth it ( at least IMO )

jcroisdale

United States1543 Posts

October 25 2012 06:18 GMT

#4

No way cold turkey is going to work if you've been a pack a day for 15 years. Goodluck though is going to be a rough road.

Polar_Nada

United States1548 Posts

October 25 2012 06:35 GMT

#5

best of luck man! i heard it has been tough on ret.

Loophole

United States867 Posts

October 25 2012 06:58 GMT

#6

Thanks, guys. I think I can do it jcroisdale. I know it seems like a long time to quit now, but I've been thinking about it for a long time and I'm ready to change.

y0su

Finland7871 Posts

October 25 2012 07:02 GMT

#7

I'm glad he's inspired you... but put a little effort into it. What really impressed me with Ret's post was the before/after pictures. He didn't just say "I'm gonna turn some shit around", he actually did it. Cleaning your place up once isn't the final result but it can at least show people you're more serious. I do however hope to see your posts each day! GLGL

Loophole

United States867 Posts

October 25 2012 07:06 GMT

#8

Agreed. It's easy to say you're going to do something. Actions speak louder than words.

Fueled

United States1610 Posts

October 25 2012 07:09 GMT

#9

Good luck, man!

Adersick

United States216 Posts

October 25 2012 07:33 GMT

#10

It's gonna be a royal pain, but you can do it! Ret is right in saying the first 6 days are going to be hell, but with determination you can quit. Go for it man!

galtdunn

United States977 Posts

October 25 2012 07:34 GMT

#11

Post after pics of your room!

imPermanenCe

Netherlands595 Posts

October 25 2012 09:14 GMT

#12

On October 25 2012 16:34 galtdunn wrote:
Post after pics of your room!

Yeah I'm curious as well :p

GL!

Tommylew

Wales2717 Posts

October 25 2012 09:22 GMT

#13

Good Luck!!! My room use to look like that 10 years ago...lol

yaxv

Denmark50 Posts

October 25 2012 10:37 GMT

#14

Glad to hear another is determined to go through the tough road, wish you all the best! :-)

IceCube

Croatia1403 Posts

October 25 2012 10:55 GMT

#15

Protip (in case you fail with room cleaning at least):
+ Show Spoiler +

1. take a picture when you clean your room
2. move some stuff around
3. take another picture
4. repeat step 2
5. repeat step 3
...
6. PROFIT

Yaqoob

Canada3408 Posts

October 25 2012 11:02 GMT

#16

I hope everything works out with you

SCC-Loophole Fighting!

Zerg.Zilla

Hungary5029 Posts

October 25 2012 13:12 GMT

#17

Wow that's a messy room

Anyway good luck!

docvoc

United States5491 Posts

October 25 2012 13:49 GMT

#18

This will work out, TL has faith in the both of you. Also clean that room up, young man.

AgentW

United States7725 Posts

October 25 2012 15:35 GMT

#19

Good luck to you!

On another note, are you a Buffalo Bills fan?

Loophole

United States867 Posts

October 25 2012 15:54 GMT

#20

On October 26 2012 00:35 AgentW wrote:
Good luck to you!

On another note, are you a Buffalo Bills fan?

By blood! =) Hopefully our D can get things turned around and we can salvage this season.

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