Ever since I quit smoking, I notice smokers more and this is what I have noticed: they are sneaking. They don’t want to smoke, or if they do, they don’t want anyone to know they smoke. Indeed, smokers have their own secret smoking hidey holes and non-smokers are not welcome in these places. Yes, yes, I sometimes miss the smoking club – we were all underdogs, persecuted by a misunderstanding society…
Smoker or non-smoker, my character remains. While I understand that in certain situations you don’t advertise your smoking, I do say this as well: “If in your life, if you should not or cannot smoke – then don’t.” Don’t exist in the twilight area of being a sneaky smoker. Everyone knows you smoke anyway, and it’s a lot of effort for very little pay off. So either be a smoker or don’t.
Characteristically, be Popeye, “I am wut I am.” Declare yourself and be it, it’s the only way to get out of the closet.
