Yes, this is going to be a blog just about myself. Sorry if that sounds completely uninteresting, but I need to get something off my chest and mind. Today at work, I lit up a cig (which is nothing unusual, because I do at least 3 times a day at work. I work for a construction company) and my Boss paused on his tractor for a moment. By the way he was looking at me, I knew something was on his mind. Out of nowhere, he asks "For someone who works out, runs, and is quite concerned about his body, why do you smoke??" This my friends is a good question. See, I could have easily used one of many scapegoats. Nicotine addiction, today's culture, stress, just to name a few. But, being as I hadn't quite thought it out, I merely said, "I don't know, really." Having had time to think about it for a few hours now, I believe I found out why I do. Now, some of those who read this will not understand my reasoning, or won't understand what I'm talking about. And that's fine, because this is just me getting something off my chest. So, again, please bear with me. For me, smoking isn't about a culture thing. It really doesn't make you look "cool". Lol. It's not about a nicotine addiction. I can go a day or two without them. As for stress, it isn't really that either. I'm hardly ever stressed and even if I was, only I can deal with it. No, I'm hooked on smoking because I enjoy it. I love the feel of the smoke rolling in my mouth, the way it feels as it is inhaled. The subtle heat coming off the cherry and that hint of crisp tobacco leaf. It's all just so pleasurable that I can't think of anything that could substitute those feelings. Yes, I could buy an electronic cig, but that's just pointless. There is no nicotine high from an electronic cig. I'll stick to my cancer stick and enjoy every puff of awesome. Back to the earlier topic of exercise, I do take care about my body. Ironic right?? Lol. I weightlift, run, and swim. It's just who I am. Smoking doesn't change that.
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