Smoking 101

Last sunday night my senses was introduced to the pleasurable yet sinful act of smoking. Ever since the world began, smoking has been a taboo for the Fonacier children. For the very first time, i broke this rule without them knowing, my parents of course.

It all just came to me. Growing up and seeing people around me belch white puffy smoke out of their mouths and nostrils, i never really had a thing for their bad habit. My father smokes, as in he smokes bigtime. Same is true with my uncles and some cousins. Friends? definitely. No doubt, its everywhere. I used to hate it, and wouldnt even dare try it. My friends would usually offer a cigarette, but i just couldnt take. It went on until I reached college. The chain ended last sunday night.

My words were a surprise to everyone. It went, "turuan nyo nga ako manigarilyo" and they couldnt believe it at first. They gave me my first stick and i finally, i was about to start smoking. Inhale, hold and puff it out, simple instructions but for a beginner it was hard. I eventually started smoking after a few sticks, a few coughs and a few laughs.

Fun? uhm, not totally. Pleasurable? cant seem to understand why the love it. I told them that I would just finish a box which has about 20 sticks in it. I already consumed 3 and that means 17 more to go. No more after that, and you can mark my word for it.

It was never my intention to get addicted nor make it a vice. Curiosity drove me into this and well, it sure did teach me something. Perceptions about smoking may differ, and one can never generalize. For me, everyone should try it even ONCE in their lives. It wouldnt hurt if you just try it one time.