Well, made it through a full month without having a smoke. Apart from the first day back at work, it was surprisingly easy. So much, in fact, that all my friends are convinced I was never addicted in the first place. I suppose that's a possibility and that I was merely smoking for the sake of habit, not because of any real chemical need.
I've also noticed two things since I quit. The first is that I definitely have less of a morning cough now. Actually, it's pretty much disappeared over the past week, which is nice. Secondly, my bank account is actually really liking this.
I have my account set up to now transfer money every time I would have bought a pack and, as of last week, I had enough :saved up" money to go out and purchase a new Nexus 7.
It's amazing to actually see just how much money you're wasting on smoking.
Anyway, to those of who you are attempting to quit, I wish you nothing but the best. And to those of you who would like to but haven't yet, it's really nothing more than mind over matter. And when you're out with friends who are smoking, you've just got to make yourself say no when you're offered a smoke.