I am nearing by quit date which is Saturday, January 13, 2007.  This is not my new year's resolution, this is my choice.  I have the choice to be smoke free and I am ready!  For the past 18 years I have been a smoker.  I don't really like it, in fact I think I hate it for controlling me for so long.  Although I am ready to quit, my heart feels heavy.  My cigs have been a best friend to me.  Always there for me when I was angry, sad, anxious, bored, tired, stressed, excited, or felt like I was in despair.  As I sit here and think about it, I am going to miss them always being by my side; there for comfort.  But I look forward to being able to smell my shampoo, breathe easier, taste things in a whole new way.  As I prepare to quit I am going to take the time to write a good-bye to my soon to be number one enemy.