I was somewhat surprised to learn that the Nicoderm patches were less expensive than the last time I purchased them. Two or three years ago they were around $50 for the first week’s worth, if I remember correctly. This go-round they were $40 for two weeks worth. Not sure what the change is, but I also don’t remember them not sticking so well. My first patch fell off not long after I applied it, and I still haven’t been able to find it. So, I pulled out a second one and it had to be reinforced with some Scotch tape for a while to stay on. Sexy. Third time’s the charm, though, and it appears to be staying in place. But it’s working extremely well. The habit to reach for one in the morning or after a drink remains, but the desire is nonexistent. Hope it keeps up.

Just in case I have a craving, I have attached a list of reasons why I shouldn’t smoke to my refrigerator to look at every morning and feel inspired. 101 of them. They’re quality and I will share a few with you today.

#16. I’ll be able to smell. Smell like what?
#19. I’ll get fewer glares. I think the glares are more related to my potty mouth and inability to control the volume of my voice after 2 beers.
#20. I’ll save $2. Time to upgrade your incentives.
#25. I’ll grin at No Smoking signs. I did anyway, while smoking in front of them.
#36. Cigarette machines eat my change. Wait, they still make those?
#37. I hate convenience stores. If it weren’t for convenience stores, sometimes I wouldn’t eat.
#38. The only stroke I want is a hole-in-one. teehee
#51. My hands can learn other activities. I’m going to take up the banjo.
#61. The glamour is gone. Nothing more glamourous than #57-59 hacking, wheezing and gasping.
#66. I’ll get more kisses. Yay!
#77. I’m tired of smoking alone. That’s why I try to convert my friends.
#85. I’m getting wiser. You do not know me, do you?
#90. Co-workers will applaud. They’re the main reason I smoked!
#96. When the smoke clears, the facts are clear. Wait, what?
#100. There are no ifs, ands or butts. heh, you said butts.
#101. It’s never too late to quit. Well… that’s not entirely true.

(”I won’t smoke today because…. copyright Journeyman Publishing, 1994.”)

I said the patch was working on the cravings, but that doesn’t mean I’m not becoming a little surly.