Step By Step [Contest Finalists March 2006]
Uploaded: March 18, 2006 16:48:39
Today is my first smoke-free day. Got to take it one day at a time, step by step and I fully intend to reach the top.
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Shelly A. Van Camp March 18, 2006
CONGRATS!! I hope you can do it..My best to you..and I will pray for you that you reach the top! You can do it.....WILLPOWER!!! I have never smoked, but I have family members who have and said its hard to quit. Have you tried the 3 step program? This is a beautiful picture..love it, Robin. #411190Bridgette B March 18, 2006
Robin... you can do it!! It took me several attempts...it was more of a mind over matter thing! I bought tons of gum and hard candy. Whenever you feel like smoking... grab your camera and take a pic instead! :) Lots of luck to you!!Stunning pic! Love that buzz! #2547356
Joyce Baldassarre March 18, 2006
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Just stay in front of the computer creating lovely shots such as this one and one day you will realize that the cigarettes no longer matter. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!Cathy Barrows March 18, 2006
you can do it...should be a piece of cake compared to creating wonderful images #2547379Life Expressions March 18, 2006
Thank you all so much for such encouraging comments and suggestions. Today was rough but I'm stubborn (possibly got a lot of Missouri mule in me) so I think I'll make it. #2547477Melissa G. Meiselman March 18, 2006
A day at a time. Your image is incomparable. Ingenious depiction of perspective. You lead the viewer skillfully into the picture. #2547518Jenny D March 18, 2006
Robin, Congratulations!! Great image, too. #2547540Kaye Burazin March 18, 2006
You can do it Robin. Just keep repeating to yourself..I am cool and calm as a non-smoker, and keep creating these beautiful images. #2547547Cliff & Patti Smith March 19, 2006
Wonderful image Robin! Good for you....take it one day at a time! #2549657Ronald F. Fischer March 19, 2006
Awesome image, Robin, and good luck to you on your smoke free journey!! #2550220Emile Abbott March 19, 2006
Congrats Robin, As an MD I commend you. Always remember if you don't reach the top you will be under ground. This should be the poster for quit smoking. Love you and hope you make it to the top and have no doubt you can you have a higher goal now, excellence in life and photography. You go girl. #2550236Darryl Wilkinson March 19, 2006
Wonderful way with words, Robin, and a fantastic image to hang on your wall while going through your changes! Beautiful work!Life Expressions March 19, 2006
Thank you Melissa, JD, Kaye, Patrick, Patricia, Ronald, Emile and Darryl for all your wonderful words of encouragement.I'm on day two now and I've not shot anyone yet..lol :P #2550480
Mary N C. Taitt March 19, 2006
What a lovely image. I hope you soon be on day three, or four and so on. I love the buZZ here. This is an inspiring image and I'm rooting for you! Mary :-) #2550552Life Expressions March 19, 2006
Thank you so much Mary. I really appreciate your support. #2550613Kate Jackson March 20, 2006
What a wonderful goal Robin! Just keeping this great image in your mind will help I know! #2551226Lynne Morris March 20, 2006
Great shot Robin and great words too, wish you luck in reaching your goal, a step at a time. #2552270Life Expressions March 20, 2006
Thank you Kate and Lynne. Day 3 and I've eaten so many twizzlers I've lost count. #2554767Jill Odice March 20, 2006
Stick with it and you'll be able to run up and down these steps :-0 It's always the first steps that are the hardest! Nice shot Robin! #2555384Paula Showen March 21, 2006
Great image and congratulations! One step at a time! #2559061Life Expressions March 21, 2006
Thank you very much, Jill and Paula. 4th day coming to end..I think I'm over the hump now (or so I hope!)..lol. Thanks for the encouragement! #2559486Barbara Helgason March 24, 2006
Beautiful picture Robin, and good luck with your quitting smoking. #2570207Bianca B. Steinfeldt March 26, 2006
Congratulation, one step at the time! And I love the picture, it gives me a warm feeling. #2576720Life Expressions March 26, 2006
Thank you so much Barbara and Bianca. I'm on day 9 and that much closer to the top. :) #2577592Robert M. Nicholson March 29, 2006
Awesome fxs!! Good luck!Try sugar free gum or flavored tooth pick. #2587714
Life Expressions March 29, 2006
Thank you for the comment and the suggestion Rob. I really appreciate it so much. It's the 12th day now! #2589427Dan McConoughey April 16, 2006
Robin I hope you are still not smoking. It a hard habit to quit, I know I smoked for about 40 years. I quit last may 26th. I just kept praying for help and one day it was like God put his hand on my sholder and said "I've already done it, now you do your part and put them down". I did and never had the desire to smoke again. He had removed the desire from me, I'll be praying He does the same for you. #2651046Life Expressions April 16, 2006
Thank you for your encouraging words Dan. Yesterday marked 4 weeks of my being smoke free. :) #2651205Carla Metzler April 25, 2006
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Robin!! :) #2686734Lorri Shane April 25, 2006
Robin-CONGRATS on your FINALIST! I love the buzz, the color, tone and composition. Good luck! LorriCathy Barrows April 25, 2006
Congrats on your finalist...way to go #2686884Barbara Helgason April 25, 2006
Congratulations Robin, I loved this one the first time I saw it. Good luck in the next round! #2686998Jenny Bosmans April 25, 2006
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Robin!! #2687049Terry L. Ellis April 25, 2006
Congratulations, Robin, on this wonderful finalist! Good luck in the next round! #2687503Ken Smith April 25, 2006
You rock, Robin. Way to go!!! #2687729Stan Lubach April 25, 2006
Congrats, Robin! #2687751Susan T. Evans April 25, 2006
Congrats Robin, terrific work. #2687836Hendrik Storme April 25, 2006
Big congrats Robin!!!! #2688037Greg Briley April 25, 2006
Way to go Big R. Woohooo!!!!! Very proud of you!! Don't celebrate with a cigarette!! ; ) #2688168Jill Odice April 25, 2006
Congrats on this beautiful finalist Robin! #2688403Karen Slagle April 25, 2006
Congrats on this well deserved finalist, Robin. This is a really cool image. #2688765Dennis Flanagan April 25, 2006
Congratulations Robin. Good luck. #2689205Stan Kwasniowski April 25, 2006
Robin, congratulations #2689306She-She Killough April 25, 2006
Love this Robin!!! BIG CONGRATS to you on this wonderful finalist!!! #2689483Carol McCants April 25, 2006
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!Candice C. Calhoun April 25, 2006
Congratulations!ccc #2689806
Life Expressions April 25, 2006
Thank you all very much. I was completely taken by surprise and extremely happy to see this was chosen finalist. And no worries Greg, I won't celebrate with a cigarette, it's been 5 and a half weeks now since I've had one! :D #2690351Kristi A. Howson April 25, 2006
Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist and Best of Luck in the next round Robin! Beautiful light and great lead in...!!! #2691025Kerby Pfrangle April 25, 2006
Robin congratulations on your wonderful finalist. Best of luck in the next round.THe best gift my mother ever gave me was when she stopped smoking. The special gift to me is more special time with her.
Think of your family You are giving so much more than a physical gift.
Kerby #2691058
Rudi Neumaier April 26, 2006
I keep my fingers crossed for you. It is not easy - I know it myself. I only succeeded the 3rd time, I tried... But that is 23 years ago now. Just keep in mind: You can do it, 5 weeks is a good start - and never even _touch_ a cigarette!Darryl Wilkinson April 26, 2006
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist award, Robin! Way to go! #2691571Stephen Zacker April 26, 2006
Like the lighting and mood. Congratulations #2692152Emile Abbott April 26, 2006
Congratulations Robin you sure stepped up with this fabulous finalist and I hope you were also able to quit. #2692844Rakesh Syal April 26, 2006
God bless your determination! Great finalist, Robyn!! #2693244Marilyn K. Lincecum April 26, 2006
Congratulations Robin on this beautiful fianlist and good luck with the "not smoking". Hang in there, it really does get easier..untill the point you just don't even want one. #2693815Judy S. Fung April 26, 2006
Congrats, Robin! #2695179Corinne M. Thompson April 27, 2006
First, let me say Congrats on this beautiful image receiving Finalist! Second, Congrats on your 5+ weeks! I've tried several times to quit unsuccessfully, but seeing this image and reading everyones encouraging words (especially Emile's "if you don't reach the top you will be under ground", have inspired me to try again! I'm going to be looking at this image alot to remind me! #2698692Life Expressions April 27, 2006
Corinne, thank you so much. I can't begin to express how I feel knowing this image has inspired you in such a way. I've never had any comment that has meant as much to me as your's. I wish you all the best and if I can help any way, please feel free to contact me. #2699077Life Expressions April 27, 2006
And also thank you Kristi, Kerby, Rudi, Darryl, Stephen, Emile, Rakesh, Marilyn, Patrick and Judy. I really appreciate all your comments. #2699083Linda D. Lester April 27, 2006
I can tell you from being in the same place your in you will feel so much better and your craving will go away. So keep it up! What a great shot for this. Ever need any support please email me! I have been there. I quit 6 years ago! #2699132Dan McConoughey April 27, 2006
Congratulations on your finalist Robin and on beeing a "quitter". You can be a winner at this to. #2699660Kate Jackson April 28, 2006
Robin there are so many inspiring comments here. No wonder you are proud of this image to go along with your words. Looks like you have even inspired yourself. Congratulations on both counts! #2700336Life Expressions April 30, 2006
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