I applaud you, man. I know I'm a nobody to anyone in all reality, but my respect for you went down after reading this post, but it did come back up after this. And I do hope you keep this in your mind the next time the opportunity (to smoke) presents itself again. +101.
As far your explanation, whether you were expecting a call back or not, you should have kept your activity in check on the chance that it could have happened. I know this is hindsight and all, but maybe for future lessons.
Hope it works out for you, man. Good luck. Later, QD.