Truths of Smoking

I'm just going to say it.  I used to smoke cigarettes.  American Spirits... ahhhhh.  It was a social activity.  It was something to do with my hands.  It was a distraction from homework.  I fell in love with my husband while smoking.  I loved smoking and I will always love it, but I quit a few years ago and I will never smoke again.  These are the Seven Truths of Smoking. 

1. Smoking is cool.  Cool guys and gals smoke.  It makes you look sophisticated, laid back...like you've got it all together. 
2. It smells good, if you're a smoker. 
3. It creates a club that anyone who smokes any kind of tobacco in can freely enter and leave.
4. It is not a huge expense if you learn to roll your own and/or stub each one out after a few drags, then re-light when you need more. 
5. It relaxes you.
6. It is something to look forward to every morning.
7. It will kill you because it is so, so, so toxic. 

I had to quit.  So many loved ones have died because of their habits.  Please don't smoke anymore, friends.  At least, limit it to one cig per day.  Anything.  If you're addicted, get help now.  If you do smoke, I completely understand the appeal, but do a favor for your family and stop smoking as soon as you can.