I had to deal with the same issues. I actually started smoking when I was in college, but gave it up a ages ago. It's a terrible habit to let take over your life. Smoking really does affect quality of life. Just the other day, I went to the local Starbucks and saw a kid who couldn't have been more than 12 years old asking a young man for a "smoke." I was even more disturbed when the guy gave it to the kid. Very sad habit to have.