I am still going strong, haven't had a single puff in 24 days. It feels really good. About a couple of weeks back I decided to inform my parents about my decision. Why did I wait so long to inform my parents after having decided to quit smoking?? Well I wanted to be sure that I could do it. After a week, I realized that I was strong enough to go through with my decision and hence decided to tell my parents. My mother was thrilled that I had finally decide to do what she has been asking me to do from the day she learnt that I had become a smoker. My dad was skeptical as usual, but that is understandable. 

The cravings that I used to get almost daily, usually after a heavy meal have slowly reduced. I get strong cravings once in 2-3 days. It surely is a very good sign.

There is one situation which I have been trying to avoid and that is to stay away from the smokes while having drinks. That would be the final test of my will to keep going. I will probably take up that test after a few days.