Share and enjoy the pleasures of smoking cigarettes

It really does get better all the time. Have a few days away from home now when I can smoke at ease, and very nice to enjoy a nice long smoke, inhaling deeply, and absorbing more and more of the nicotine. Less than three weeks and its become completely natural, and something to look forward to in the course of each day. Almost no coughing any more, even with deeper drags, and the physical sensation is better each day.

As I wrote last week, I tried Marlboro Lights Menthol for my second pack. Not bad, and helped me begin learning a bit more how to smoke and inhale. Finished the pack last night, and this morning went back to Marlboro reds for my third pack as I get into my third week. The non-filtered are much, much better, and I get a nicer sensation now. I’m also able to inhale more deeply now, without coughing or feeling queasy, and it helps absorb the nicotine. Also enjoying more of the smokers’ habits, and can see more of the appeal…taking an evening walk with a cigarette or two; having one shortly after waking or as part of an afternoon work break; time out on the deck looking at the mountains as I have a smoke. Have surprised myself how natural this has become in only two weeks. For my entire life (turned 50 last month) I was a vehement anti-smoker, but it is quickly becoming a comforting and regular part of my life.

Decided to try a menthol filtered (Marlboro) pack for my second pack. Much easier to smoke. Also have learned that smaller puffs let me enjoy more of the taste. Think I was taking too long a draw at first, and taking in too much smoke, which had me coughing. Enjoying it more now, and making a few small routines such as a short walk at night to enjoy a cigarette. First week and first pack are done, and beginning to see some of the pleasure.

Five days into it, and finishing my first pack. Had a nice breakthrough last night. After dinner I went out on my deck, perfect crisp autumn night, stars everywhere here in colorado. Had a nice smoke, beginning to get the knack of a good inhale after drawing in the smoke. Felt great! Did not understand the pleasing sensation smokers have always talked about until last night. First few days having trouble to really inhale the smoke, but last night could feel it course through my lungs and body. Kind of like hitting a good wave when body surfing and riding it all the way to shore. Ready to find the sensation again!

Had my 50th birthday last month. I like the February 22nd entry from inhibitedsmoke. Most of my life I’ve run 50+ miles per week, but have long been curious about cigarettes and what is the appeal. Have gradually been trying Marlboro reds, and enjoying them. Takes the edge of some mild bouts of depression I occasionally suffer, calming, soothing, and I now understand some of the appeal. In just a few weeks I’ve gone from being one of the vehement anti-smoking crowd to a new supporter of the habit and anybody who enjoys it.

recent news article about lily enjoying her cigarettes at the risk of a fine!

more at http://www.celebrityhealthfitness.com/?p=547

not sure if anyone else has come across this, but i started work in an office about 10 months ago and they have just bought a new office that used to be a bar that had these amazing extraction units for smoking zones. well, i made a suggestion that since nearly all of us smoke in the office that we use the extraction units and continue to work and smoke instead of taking cigarette breaks. the management thought it was a great idea and we are now allowed to smoking at our desks!

the extraction units are amazing, you can see the smoke disappear up into the vents almost instantly. The non smokers, 2 out of 15 of us, said that they were really surprised at how good the system worked and can smell no smoke in their workspace whatsoever.

So an interesting thing came up in conversation the other day, about how the flavour and taste of your smoke can be altered by taking in other complimentary tastes at the same time.
I’ve some experience of this with occasionally sucking a mint or chewing gum whilst having a smoke. Other folk have mentioned that a cigarette goes well with coffee.
So I was wondering what (if any) other people’s experiences with this phenomena are, are certain brands better with a coffee for example.
Another interesting thing I came across was the idea that if you chill or freeze your cigarettes and smoke them whilst chilled you can get a smoother taste – I haven’t tried this out yet so it could be rubbish but I think I may give it a go.

i’ve just been trying some new cigarettes – dunhill’s essence super slims:

i’ve tried both gold and red. gold are lighter and red are a really nice full flavoured cigarette. i really like the taste of both, more so the reds in the morning and golds when i’m out and with friends. i really love how they are super slim and the filters are so different looking than any other cigarette. i think the word essence says heaps about them; dunhill have really captured a great smoke, very sensual and calming at the same time. the pack is such a great size which fits into any pocket.

Suzy Dean talks about why she enjoys smoking and won’t be quitting

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8210551.stm