No you're not, you're a knitter! So what if we look weird whipping out the needles in the middle of formal events. No more strange than leaving the table to go smoke. Yes, it might be odd that we carry pointy sticks and mutter numbers and patterns to ourselves. Don't be left out, embrace your knitting culture!

sometimes, i think quitting smoking is a life-long experience. it's not something you do once, it's a decision you continue (hopefully) to make indefinitely. much like the breakup of a relationship, it takes a lot longer than one often thinks to truly consider it a thing of the past.

6+ months is a fantastic accomplishment. congratulations!

I can has Maggie? We miss you!

I've heard that the greatest loss for people who are trying to quit is the loss of the socializing involved with smoking. I've never smoked, but I do want to congratulate you on your steely resolve to kick this habit. You may have lost a social subculture, but you gain years with your family.

I've found that at various point in my life I've given up a social group when I've changed habits. (Thankfully I'll be knitting forever, so you're stuck with me there.) Congrats on six months of being smoke-free -- that's an incredible accomplishment.