Healthier Lifestyle - Better or Worse?

There's so many things that I've changed over the past few years for me. This past weekend was my 4 year non-smoking anniversary. Quitting smoking was probably the hardest thing I have ever done, but the most rewarding. I never thought I could do it, it took me about 30 times to finally kick the habit, and now 4 years later I find it kind of gross. Everything has changed, my career and where I live included. More changes have come with joining the I Ho Chaun as well. I've been taking care of myself alot more than before and completely renovating my lifestyle. I'm starting to feel better but it's a struggle too. Eating and living better has definitely hit the pocket book. It's sad that it's $1 for a cheeseburger vs. $8 for a salad, plus the cost of vitamins, chiropractic care, etc...It's a bit hard to swallow, but I guess you have to look at the long term benefits. I've started chiropractic and I've budgeted for a new bed and orthotics for the beginning of October. I'm really hoping that the 3 of these things solve alot of problems for me. The hardest part is my friends. I seem to not have alot in common with alot of them anymore. I don't want to do the same things nor do I have the same priorities I used to. I seem to struggle at the kwoon too. I have a very sarcastic sense of humor and I tend to swear alot more than I should. I have to control that quite a bit because I don't want to offend anyone or say anything that could come across as disrespectful. It gets difficult sometimes to control as I become more comfortable with the Sifus and other students and sometimes I say things I immediately regret because I know how I can be taken sometimes. I assure you, I respect and admire you all alot, and am sorry if I ever offended anyone. I generally stay quiet so that doesn't happen, I'm a bit rough around the edges. I guess I'm in the midst of a complete and total lifestyle and attitude change and I'm not sure exactly how to handle everything yet. I am happy to say though that Josh said he's going to start kung fu again in the next few weeks and I'm really excited to practice with him again. See you at the kwoon!