I started smoking when I was 18. Looking back, I don't even remember why I started. I do know that I wish I hadn't.

I played squash with my brother recently - the first time I've played in almost a year (I work in London but live in Lewes, near Brighton, which means I spend four to six hours a day commuting - which doesn't leave a whole lot of time for exercise). It did feel good to actually do some exercise, and that night, I had the best night's sleep I've had in ages. Unfortunately, my brother did win the game. Which made me realise just how unfit I am at the moment. Things need to change.

Fortunately, I have a perfect opportunity to do just change - change things. My current job ends in a couple of months. When it does end, I'm going to be working in Hove, for Propellernet. I'm also moving to Hove, so my commute will be no more - I'll get my evenings and weekends back!

And, as I'm moving to a new flat, it's going to be a non-smoking flat. It's a great chance to change all the things about my life I want to change, and fresh surrounding and a fresh job will help no end.

So to get the ball rolling, yesterday morning I quit smoking. Straight away, my train was late, then when I reached London there was no underground service to Camden - generally not a perfect start. But I am determined, this time, to quit. Day 2, so far, is going fine. Wish me luck!
 

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