Seriously?! Is there really that much smoke?! I can't imagine an environment that polluted. Anyway, I'm so glad you're feeling upbeat and that you've forgotten those thoughts you had months ago about quitting writing. If you know that writing excites you, nourishes you, regardless of book sales, you should keep doing it. Sending you a hug, my friend.
It was really bad, the worst I've seen it. You could actually taste the smoke in your mouth. This showed up on social media to educate people about how unhealthy it is:
I see now how insane it was of me to consider quitting. I forgot how much more alive I feel when I'm working on a book project. It reminded me that this is the real reason I do it. Thank you my friend and I hope you enjoy the weekend!