So I had to buy step two of my patches today.  That means it has been two weeks since I quit smoking.  The last week was a lot easier than the first one.  Oh man, the first one sucked.  I have had a couple days here and there where I have wanted to partake in the action of smoking a cigarette.  Of course, I didn't do it.  It seems that has been giving me a chance to practice mind control.  That is a good thing for me, bc I need some practice in that area.  When I smoked, it was getting to the point that I just did whatever I wanted when I wanted as far as smoking.  I just smoked a lot.  Now that I am not smoking I feel better, and don't smell.  That's the best part.  The financial benefits are not so apparent at this time, bc I have been buying the patch.  I think this box will be my last.  I don't remember ever using phase three before.  I have patches that will last me until it has been one month, and I will be good.

So speaking of mind control, I had a softball game tonight.  I was so cold I couldn't believe it.  My thigh muscles tightened up so bad.  I had to keep moving though.  If I sat down it would make it worse.  I kept moving around.  I made it through the game.  I am still in incredible pain.  It has nothing to do with my RSD, or any injuries.  My musclues are just not in the condition they need to be in to handle cold weather.  I stretched out completely before the game, but as soon as I stepped on the field it just got really painful.  Well, I made it.  I was able to make it through the game somehow.  Oh, and we won!  :-)  I actually scored.  That was amazing itself given that I was having issues running.  It was fun.  Next week is going to be a big challenge as we have a double header.  Yikes!  I think my muscles will recooperate and as long as it isn't freezing ass cold like it was tonght, I will be good.