| Subject: Re: Smoking For The Sake Of Smoking |
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Rita
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Date Posted: 07:33:27 05/25/07 Fri
In reply to:
Caitlin
's message, "Re: Smoking For The Sake Of Smoking" on 00:51:58 05/25/07 Fri
Caitlin,
Yes, generations of smokers in my family certainly have made smoking for me a more pleasurable experience. I haven't had to go through the stress of angry parents/family members.
I think the main reason I started smoking more in college was that I simply had more time to smoke. In high school, I didn't sneak and smoke during the school day. Also, I played varsity tennis in the fall and varsity softball in the spring, so I was pretty busy. About all I had time for was a couple in the morning, a couple between school and sports practice, and a few in the evening.
But in college, you're not in class as many hours per day, plus you can smoke between classes; and nobody is giving you a hard time for smoking.
Right now I've been on a Misty menthol 120s kick since January. A chat buddy suggested them and I was surprised at how good they were for a "discount" brand. I was a Benson & Hedges menthol smoker from 15 until last year about this time when Philip Morris changed the taste of B&H. In the summer I tried More menthol 120s and smoked those until the Mistys. I still smoke some B&H and some Mores; and always have a pack of each of those handy as well. Over the years, I've at least tried most of the major menthol brands (and many non-menthol) out there, and will pick up a pack of something else from time to time just for a changeup. I've always smoked full flavors until the Mistys which are considered lights, but have about the same tar/nic numbers as a B&H full flavor. They certainly taste and smoke like a full flavor.
I realize I'm rambling a bit, but I hope that answered some of your questions.
Best wishes,
Rita
>Hey Rita,
>
>Gr8 story about ur smoking history. Sounds like u
>come from a long line of smokers.
>
>It would be gr8 to having smoking parents. U r so
>right, how they fault u when they light up also.
>
>Did u plan to increase ur smoking in college or did it
>just happen? BTW...what brand do u smoke?
>
>Hugs,
>Kate
>
>>Yes, both of my parents smoke and also my grandmother
>>who lives close by. As a kid, I was always fascinated
>>watching my mom smoke; she has dreamy frenches and
>>snaps. I thought it just looked like fun; and it was!
>>
>>I confessed about my smoking to my parents when I was
>>15 because I was tired of sneaking around and wanted
>>to be able to smoke everyday. They weren't thrilled,
>>but as smokers, they couldn't say too much. Mom was
>>more understanding than Dad since she started at 15 as
>>well. They asked me to keep it under half a pack per
>>day, which I did pretty much until I went to college.
>>
>>I think I've been lucky because although I really love
>>smoking, I haven't let it become the all-consuming
>>force in my life. I still workout and stay active,
>>and right now I'm comfortable with my 15-20 cigs per
>>day.
>>
>>Best wishes,
>>
>>Rita
>>
>>>Rita,
>>>
>>>What made u start so young? Do ur parents smoke? If
>>>not when did they fine out u started or do they still
>>>not know?
>>>Glad to hear that u still get a get a gr8 feeling
>from
>>>inhalin 9 1/2 yrs later. Someday I would also like to
>>>be just under a pack a day.
>>>
>>>TTYL,
>>>Kate
>>>
>>>>I started sneaking a few cigarettes when I was 12
>and
>>>>became an everyday smoker at 15. I'm 21 now, so
>I've
>>>>been smoking 9 1/2 years. For me, the feeling I get
>>>>from inhaling still feels incredibly good; granted
>>the
>>>>head buzz has been long gone. It does take a longer
>>>>drag and deeper inhale than when I first became
>>>>accustomed to smoking, but that is to be expected.
>>>>Also, I'm usually under a pack a day and I think
>that
>>>>helps because I space mine out pretty well over the
>>>>day.
>>>>
>>>>I wouldn't worry about it, Cassie, just enjoy it day
>>>>by day. If it gets to the point in the future when
>>>>you're not getting pleasure from it, then you can
>>jump
>>>>that fence when you get to it.
>>>>
>>>>Best wishes,
>>>>
>>>>Rita
>>>>
>>>>>As a new smoker, I wanted to bring up something
>that
>>>I
>>>>>think a lot about, and have briefly discussed with
>>>>>some individuals on the board, for comment or
>>>>>discussion. At this stage, I enjoy the sensation I
>>>>>feel when inhaling, that little buzz that comes
>>>after,
>>>>>and the relaxation that then occurs. As time goes
>on
>>>>>though, I wonder down the road if these enjoyable
>>>>>aspects will still be there and at the same
>>>intensity.
>>>>> I guess where I am going is I would not want to be
>>a
>>>>>smoker just for the sake of being a smoker. I
>would
>>>>>hate the thought of someday being a pack a day
>>smoker
>>>>>(not my plan at this point) who just mindlessly
>>>lights
>>>>>away and ends up really not getting much out of 15
>>of
>>>>>the cigarettes I smoke...what would be the point?
>>If
>>>>>that is the way it usually becomes in the long run,
>>>>>then I do not now about the rest of the board but
>>>>>would turn tail right now and walk away (assuming I
>>>>>could...I have not tried and am not inclined at
>this
>>>>>point). If that is not the case, I could more
>>easily
>>>>>accept letting it take me where it takes me, as
>long
>>>>>as it stays enjoyable.
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