SMOKING AT THIRTEEN
Yesterday, I returned a tie at the Nordstrom Rack I wore recently to a wedding. I didn't realize ties came in different sizes. It was XXL, but the lady at Nordstrom didn't even ask if I had a reason for returning it. I also returned a finisher's belt that I bought at Lowe's for Halloween.
I also stopped by a kitchen remodeling store that's local. I am amazed that such a store can exist in this suburb I live in, but I guess many of the homes here are older and do need remodeling. Unfortunately, it is closed on Mondays so I will need to return later this week.
It's warm out even though it's already November. But it gets much colder at night and that's when you can tell it's winter. I love being outside, especially when I'm working. Strangely, when I have a lot of time, I never spend it outside. The only time I really do that is when I go to the beach, run errands or play golf. I wonder how I can change that.
I watched Thirteen (2003) last night. It has been sitting on my "to watch" list for about a week now. I was hoping I could bring it to Vegas to show Brenda, but it didn't get into the mailbox in time. It's an indie, but it has some stars in it. Holly Hunter plays an ex-alcoholic and Jeremy Sisto plays her boyfriend. You'll get a good idea of what it's all about by reading reviews. All I have to say about it is that I hope my nieces never get exposed to that kind of behavior until they are 18.
I believe that if you are exposed to certain things in life before 17, your brain or body gets wired a certain way. Then, for the rest of your life (or until you decide to change), you'll continue to do these things without much thought of what it is actually doing to you. Consider tobacco smoke. Teenagers exposed to tobacco have a higher rate of dependency as adults. The American Psychiatric Assocation even defines nicotine dependence and withdrawal as a disorder.
It's cliche but now I understand what they mean when they say, "If you don't smoke, don't start." Holly Hunter says it in Thirteen, "I never want you to start smoking." Although Hollywood glamourizes it and certain drugs go nearly hand-in-hand with tobacco, take some action and prevent someone (especially teens) from starting.
I don't remember if this was a dream or if it actually happened, but someone (my uncle maybe) was smoking when I was still in the Philippines (five or under years old). I looked curious and wanted to try it. He warned me but I insisted. So he gave me a puff and of course, I nearly threw-up. It may have looked cruel, but it was perhaps the best lesson I've ever learned.
Yesterday, I returned a tie at the Nordstrom Rack I wore recently to a wedding. I didn't realize ties came in different sizes. It was XXL, but the lady at Nordstrom didn't even ask if I had a reason for returning it. I also returned a finisher's belt that I bought at Lowe's for Halloween.
I also stopped by a kitchen remodeling store that's local. I am amazed that such a store can exist in this suburb I live in, but I guess many of the homes here are older and do need remodeling. Unfortunately, it is closed on Mondays so I will need to return later this week.
It's warm out even though it's already November. But it gets much colder at night and that's when you can tell it's winter. I love being outside, especially when I'm working. Strangely, when I have a lot of time, I never spend it outside. The only time I really do that is when I go to the beach, run errands or play golf. I wonder how I can change that.
I watched Thirteen (2003) last night. It has been sitting on my "to watch" list for about a week now. I was hoping I could bring it to Vegas to show Brenda, but it didn't get into the mailbox in time. It's an indie, but it has some stars in it. Holly Hunter plays an ex-alcoholic and Jeremy Sisto plays her boyfriend. You'll get a good idea of what it's all about by reading reviews. All I have to say about it is that I hope my nieces never get exposed to that kind of behavior until they are 18.
I believe that if you are exposed to certain things in life before 17, your brain or body gets wired a certain way. Then, for the rest of your life (or until you decide to change), you'll continue to do these things without much thought of what it is actually doing to you. Consider tobacco smoke. Teenagers exposed to tobacco have a higher rate of dependency as adults. The American Psychiatric Assocation even defines nicotine dependence and withdrawal as a disorder.
It's cliche but now I understand what they mean when they say, "If you don't smoke, don't start." Holly Hunter says it in Thirteen, "I never want you to start smoking." Although Hollywood glamourizes it and certain drugs go nearly hand-in-hand with tobacco, take some action and prevent someone (especially teens) from starting.
I don't remember if this was a dream or if it actually happened, but someone (my uncle maybe) was smoking when I was still in the Philippines (five or under years old). I looked curious and wanted to try it. He warned me but I insisted. So he gave me a puff and of course, I nearly threw-up. It may have looked cruel, but it was perhaps the best lesson I've ever learned.
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