The One Where Karl Quits Smoking.
Well, that’s it. It’s after midnight. By now, I’m probably curled up into a fetal position in my bed, rocking back and forth, crying for my mommy. Or I might be all drugged up so I can sleep for a couple of months, preferably. Either way, you can be damn sure – tired as I may be – that I stayed awake until the stroke of midnight to enjoy one last puff.
Then it’s patches and gum. And lots of water. And jerking off, probably. And sleeping…always with the sleeping.
You might want to steer clear of me for a few days. I’m just sayin’.
Thanks for all the love and support from yesterday’s video post. I’m taking my meds, checking my sugars, taking my insulin. Last time I checked, my sugar was 137. Much better than the day before.
The Summer of Love continues tomorrow. Only two weeks left. This week we have three more superstars:
Tuesday – Black Belt Mama
Thursday – Miss Britt
Saturday – Avitable
I’ve actually got one more open slot, as it turns out. It’s not a big deal, but if I really want to round out the month – and I’m a little anal that way – August 30th (a Saturday) is open. If you’re interested, let me know. My domain email is still on the fritz so email me at southernyank01@gmail.com if you like.
And now, a little ode to celebrate my last cigarette. Much shorter video, by the way. I know, I don’t usually do short.
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I hope you flushed the rest of that pack!
Glad to know you won’t smell like ass anymore. You can do this!
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You go, Karl! What a totally funny video! Cept for the ashtray. Those scare me. Being an asthmatic and all… I’m sure your girls are really proud of you. Hell, all of us are!
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I’m glad you’re quitting, man. Your heart and lungs (and daughters, and friends, and family) will thank you.
And it’s also good that you’re quitting …because you look kinda funny when you smoke.
Just sayin’. Heh.
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I feel like I just cheated on my husband.
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That full ashtray looked so appealing.
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So fucking funny!!! You go, dude.
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Karen – the rest of them are going to my mother. Thanks!
Winter – Yeah, gotta empty that ashtray and clean it up.
James – I’m glad I could amuse you.
SJ – Did I put a little tingle in your vajingle?
New Age Bitch – I know, right?
Catherine – Thanks!
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Woo! Let’s see right now your time it’s almost 3am so that’s THREE hours you’ve gone so far.
That’s pretty awesome.
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Good Luck Karl – I know you can do it.
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Proud of you, Karl. Please feel free to yell in my general direction.
You can do this. One day at a time, man.
xo
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That was art- truly!
I hope everything’s going OK- good luck!
xo
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Dude, you’re going to take away my spot as the “Last Blogger for the Summer of Love”?
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Thanks for the voice mail last night – so awesome.
My advice? Do. not. watch. this. video.
XOXOX
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it’s like you were makin love to ciggies. MAKIN LOVE TO CIGGIES!
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It made me want a smoke.
*sigh.* I DO NOT MISS THEM!!!!
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Oh you tempter!
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good luck!!!!!!
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I will be thinking good thoughts for you! I know you can do it!
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Sarah – Thanks.
Libragirl – much appreciated.
Sarah – What have I done?!
Princess – Thanks!
Avitable – You haven’t been last for a while now, actually. There were a couple more after you. Still, you’re the last dude on the schedule.
Miss Britt – I should have warned YOU not to watch it. Heh.
Crys – Oh, I was. And thanks.
Metalmom – Who knew I could bring sexy back?
Tori – Thanks!
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I haven’t? Oh, I only have the schedule that shows me being last. The pressure is finally gone!
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Go Karl! You can do it!!! It’s been a little rough for me but I’m still here…woohoo!
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You are awesome.
I love the double eyebrow raise around the 2:40 mark.
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The song choice was perfect! I absolutely loved this!! Best of luck Karl-with-a-K!!
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Can I just say that you look totally hot in that video?
Seriously… that hat has you looking positively drop-dead sexy!
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Great. Now I want a cigarette.
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So after that love fest, did you smoke a cig?
Hang in there… the worst is the first few days. Once you get past the first week, it’s not bad. There will be some other times here and there where you get cravings, but they pass pretty quickly.
Before you know it, it will be 5 years and watching videos of people smoking will not even faze you.
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I am calling the cops on you for molesting that cigarette.
Are you quitting weed too, or just the urine sticks?
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You’re going to make it this time, Karl. We’re all pulling for you!!
Hang in there buddy!
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Damn, I need a cigarette after THAT cigarette!
Too funny. Heapin’ a little more luck on the pile.
: )
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Couldn’t hang in for the whole thing..tried…
You will be much sexier w/out them. Trust me.
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Glad the kids are home and back to school. Now life can get back to its normal craziness.
Good luck with getting off the cigs. I only smoked for 5 years before quitting so it wasn’t as bad as when my Mom quit after 40. No matter how long it has been, it is never easy. These seemed to help lots of people though … gives you that oral fixation without polluting your lungs: http://www.spencersonline.com/fun-and-games_gags/fake-cigarettes/
Hang in there and your lungs will thank you.
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I just about peed my pants! This video was great! Been reading your Tweets, and hope that you are hanging in there.
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i am so proud of you, karl. this isn’t an easy task and i certainly know that. hang in there, darlin.
you know, it has been quite a while since i quit and one of the things that helped was watching myself smoke. got right in front of a huge mirror and watched myself. dude, i made some fucked up, oh so not pretty faces when i smoked. especially when the damn side stream smoke got in my eyes, but mostly on the inhale. not pretty. there were lots of other things that helped me quit, but that was pretty influential.
i wonder if we should stop talking about smoking so that you have one less reason to think about it. lemme know if you don’t want me to talk about yay you, hang in there and all that kind of stuff.
love to you,
becky
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You can do it. I, er, quit, er, making out, too. Don’t tell my kids though. They never knew that I, er, made out before. Granted it won’t be as hard for me to quit seeing as I only did it when they couldn’t see, so it is way cooler that you are quitting, but I just wanted you to know that I am with you and Britt.
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Go Karl Go Karl Go Karl YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Heaven’s Devil – Good for you! Yeah, it’s rough, but I’m hoping it gets better soon.
Pixie – Thanks, that eyebrow raise was for you.
Penelope – Yeah, one of the best songs out there.
Dave2 – Why, thank you, sir! I think I look pretty damn good in orange myself.
Finn – Heh, sorry about that.
Marty – Oh yeah, I smoked right up until a minute before midnight. Thanks…can’t wait till the getting easier part.
Poppy – What do YOU think? I can only do so much at a time.
Evil Genius – With a name like Evil Genius, I’d think you’d WANT me to smoke.
John – I need one, too!
Wendy – What do you mean, you couldn’t watch the whole video, or you couldn’t quit?
MB – My lungs will definitely thank me. My brain, however, is trying to throttle me.
Becky – Thanks, had fun making the video. Course, I was still smoking at the time.
Hello – Thanks…yeah, I know I make weird faces when I smoke, but I never cared because it felt so goooooooood.
Shelli – Congrats!
Stephanie – Thanks, babe.
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No judgment here, I’m just a very curious person.
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ohmigod! the video!
i’m so impressed. there’s nothing hotter than a man who quits smoking
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Poppy – Heh, I know.
Ali – Thanks. I’ll keep that in mind.
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