Good morning,Feel soo nice to be up and around.  See the problem with me when I get depress, I just stay in bed and watch television all day. Since I have returned on my anti's I stay up from the time I get up, which is 5am and do my chores in the house, and take a shower and exercise, feel so great to be active again.The temperature here in Ontario, Canada is beautiful today, hopefully the humidity stays down.Last night my son called to inform me that his dad, my ex, my hubby and himself were planning a birthday party for me on saturday, but had to cancel since three of the couples on the invitation list were going to a music festival, so they have reschedualed it for next saturday. I knew something was going on, all week my hubby was on the phone and would tell me to go in the other room with a grin on his face, lol. So a party next week eh, lol. should be fun.Last night we were discussing how a fresh coat of paint would rejuvenate the whole house. I want to put color this time around. I think I will start putting money aside to finish off the basement. We have a big basement, but it's not finished. But I'm sure with approximately 2000.00$ we would be able to finish it off pretty nicely. I have enough furniture to set up a living space down there. I watch those tv shows on remodelling houses for a nice low budget and I think I will make this one of my project for the winter. It's sad to have all of this space but not usuable enough to put in some nice furniture due to the humidity. Man I have big plans in my head today. lolMonday I have an appointment with my PCP, some results should be in. I feel soo much better since I've cut down dramatically on my smoking, hopefully on the 15th I can quit alltogether.My older sister Kris is quitting so we are making a pack to quit together. The patch and gum really does work.Ok, I will close for now and would like to wish all of you dear friends a pain and side free day.Mckenzie One day at the time

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Dear Buddy, Sooooooooo Glad your feeling more up. It\'s the pits to be feeling low. I can relate big time. when I was depressed I did the same thing. yes color sounds good. I always stick with blah. I might take your lead and do the samething. a little color never hurt anyone. Bless you my friend Love D
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I am hoping you REALLY quit smoking. I am on my 22nd day of quiting. I use the patch and lozengers, they are GREAT !!!!, most of all think of the times you crave the most and change your routine. Hope you are feeling better. Throw yourself some kind of party....You deserve it.
I hope you and your friend support each other, it helps.
Dave
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Keep on keeping on. Sounds like you\'ve got lots of good positive things going on in your life right now. focus on them and stay Happy. were all in ths together and I\'m pulling for ya. xo Oh, I wont be around for the weekend, so, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, ETC... LOL Make yourself a great day. xo Shake..
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Hang in there sweetie, the quit smoking thing is a long struggle, but I know you can do, Its been 8mths for me now and starting to smoke one or two here and there, I have got to start pill again real soon, I don\'t want to start again, I will not give up ! It does make a person depressed .I have been dealing with that a lot myself, Life changes big time when smoking is not a part of it, from company, to friends even, Hard to adjust, but we have to put our health first, always been hard to put myself on the top of the list, I so pray you find the strength and know I am here pulling for you, When you are told your lungs are in bad shape, it does change your outlook I do believe, Take care dear friend, and best wishes Much love Sharla
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Mck, I am having great success with the Chantix it\'s day three for me smoke free. Good luck to you and your sis and remember I am here for you too.
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So wonderful you\'re kicking the cigarette habit! I\'m so very proud of you! And investing your energy in making your home your beautiful haven is such a wonderful distraction! Pick really earthy colors and something that really makes you look forward to going into the rooms... There are great shows on TV on how to spruce up a house on a budget... You can do this! I\'m so looking forward to my move to Toronto... 3 more days and a wake up until my gastric bypass surgery. When I\'m healed and back up to 100% (or so) I\'ll begin really working on my immigration. Right now, I have to focus on my health and my greif.
Sending you love,
Jessica