Mmmk, I can now join the quitter's club, barely. I haven't had a cig in about 3 days now. I didn't sleep real well the 1st night, and had weird dreams when I did. So let's see, I started smoking in about '95 or so. I think I'll miss blowing rings the most (I had mastered the art). All is not lost there though...I'll still make some mean rings with that "other" smoke one day. I know it's only been 3 days now, but I think the hardest part is done with. I'm in a much better mood now and can start thinking of the guitar toys I'll buy with my would be smoking money. :D

P.S. The final change came in me not because I knew it would kill me, everybody knows that but it's hardly ever a "real" threat cuz it takes years and we're young and invincible and apathetic and whatever, but because of a newfound interest in investing/finance I've acquired. I realised the whole purpose of making money, retiring, getting rich etc, is to have time to do what you want. Time is more valuable than money. So I figured the best investment for me right now would be one that gave me more time. It was that easy.