I'm trying to quit smoking. I've been trying for years. I've had some successes but mostly failures. I started my day off without one. It's midday now, and I've got a patch on, but I still want one. It's just the habit of having an enjoyable smoke and sitting out in this 111-degree weather to have it. Hmm, maybe not the greatest thing after all? Anyway, I'm struggling with it like I always do. I told myself today, 'No more, I'm done,' like I have a thousand days before.

Today, I will up the ante. Today, I will put all my chips in. Bluff or not, I'm going all in.

I am now a non-tobacco user. I am now a non-nicotine user.

If that ever changes, please tell me I'm a hypocrite, a fool, a fraud, and a liar.