Good Riddance

So, I haven't quit smoking. But, I'm on my way there. Looking like it's going to just be one cigarette a day for a while. And after that, I'll slowly back off from that even. My mom is holding onto my smokes for me. And she'll only ration one out to me a day. Still using the nicotine gum a bit during the day. I really hope I can stick to this. I know I can. It's just going to be a test of my willpower.

So much is going on with me these days, I'm thinking I'm going to take myself off chemistry until, at least, I'm done with my two Spanish courses this summer. Those classes aren't going to leave me with much time for anything if you include the other things in my life. You know, work, school, meetup group, my already in existance relationships, and taking care of myself. Don't know where else I'll be able to find the time for dating. I dunno... we'll see.

Time and life are taking me where they want me to go. I'm being directed down my path. Following my dream and living my life is all the direction I need at this point. Even when the hard stuff comes up. Bad news, sad news... disturbing news... sometimes you get that phone call. Other times, it's just that relationships change and things have to follow their own course there as well. I'm still kind of waiting to hear some good news or experience some of the good stuff but for now I'll be patient and celebrate the little victories along the way. Like cutting back on my smoking or smiling because class is almost done. Next week that little challenge will have been met. And then I start the new one. But, that'll be all good...

Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road
Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go
So make the best of this test and don't ask why
It's not a question but a lesson learned in time

(From Good Riddance by Green Day)