I quit smoking 21 years ago (as of St. Patrick’s Day)! That’s always worth noting/celebrating.
And 22 years ago today, I started blogging.
I won’t say that I’d never have quit smoking if I hadn’t started blogging, but man… the connections made and, in particular, my fellow quitters & #1 supporter, sure did help.
That was 7,670+ days ago. I used to smoke a pack a day. That’s over 153,400 cigarettes that I have not smoked! In 2005, a pack cost between $4 & $5; today, that cost is between $10 & $12! Let’s just take an average of $7.50… times 7,670 = $57,525. DOLLARS! That’s way more than the new car I just bought! And more than all of the vacations I’ve taken in the last 22 years. Where to next? (Stay tuned.)
Not to mention the savings health-wise, which equates not only to dollars (possible health issues) (my younger sister died of lung cancer at age 50), but also to time — and at this point, that time equates to roughly a decade of life expectancy added back.
The impact on my life of starting this blog 22 years ago is HUGE, but not as easily measured. I have traveled because of interests & connections, made some lifelong friends, and I’ve learned so much… about knitting, sure, but so much more.
Thanks to everyone who stops by here, whether regularly or occasionally, whether I know that you do or not. It’s incredible.
Thank you.
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Congratulations on both anniversaries!
Congratulations on both anniversaries, Vicki! May you have 21/22 more. Thanks for all those warm-hearted blogs!
I get your blog on Feedly so I read and enjoy it every time you post something.
Congratulations on two wonderful anniversaries!
I am cheering you for the quitting smoking anniversary… that is huge, Vicki!!! Bravo to you for this amazing milestone!
And blogging!! Well, I am so unbelievably happy you began blogging 22 (!!) years ago… you have inspired me in so many ways! Congratulations! XO
Congratulations! Both the quitting of smoking and the sustaining of blogging are no small achievements. Go you!
Big Congratulations on both anniversaries! I’ve been blogging for far fewer years than you have and there are days I have no idea what to say. I really enjoy reading about your grandchildren, your quilt, your knitting … everything!
I’ve enjoyed your blog for years and years and thank you for not stopping like most of the others that I followed.
I started reading this blog right after you quit so that means we’ve been friends now for 21 years. Crazy to realize we’ve kept at this for so long! Congratulations on this epic milestone, I’m so proud of you.