Drinking
So what is my stand on drinking? Sure it is okay for people to drink on the weekends and have some fun, but getting trashed on the weekdays is a different story. I am okay with it if people drink to get buzzed and such, although I would never do it myself. Smoking pot and smoking in general is simply disgusting. I don't tell people to quit although I would like them to quit; However, that does not mean I won't be their friend. I will be there to support them if they need it. They can smoke but just don't smoke around me.
Depending on each individual's background, I believe there is a reason for drinking and smoking. Mostly to get away from their troubles. Troubles that they will end up facing again in the future. Drinking may also be fun, which is okay every now and then. But getting drunk and heavy drinking, I do not believe in. There is one particular person that I have in mind right at this minute who I personally feel is in such situation; where I believe he is drinking and smoking b/c of life experiences; (I think, I really don't know what the reason is behind it though). I feel that he really got involved with the wrong group to begin with: I heard that he never smoked and drinked before college. I also heard that his ex girlfriend has asked him not to drink, so he didn't; It is awesome that he respects her wishes. Now a days, all he seems to do is party Monday through Monday. His academics are going downhill- or well I was told his GPA isn't that great at this minute. There is so much more to life and other events and activities for relaxation and stress relief. Drinking and Smoking it off is temporary. I think he's a really nice guy and cool to hang around with, but I do not see myself as an influence for him, for I am not sure- he doesn't seem too interested for I don't smoke and drink. Although I have to say he did invite me to a few events where I turned him down due to time conflicts and such. I hope that God can find a way into his life to tell him that smoking and drinking isn't cool.
I know he will not listen to me if I ask him to quit; I haven't quite made it up to his level of friendship where I can be an actual influence. I would like to learn more about him. Although it was short, I really enjoyed my time with him this past weekend.
I know he will never read this, but even if he stumbles upon this: this is my true feelings about you at this minute. Would you sacrafice your smoking and drinking for me? Heh if that happens, that means sacraficing your one group of friends who does that kind of stuff as well. I will still be your friend, but it is up to you whether you want to continue your smoking and drinking habits.
I can assure you, you can have fun doing other activities that does not involve drinking and smoking. I am glad people respect the fact that I do not drink nor smoke and yet tell me that they still really enjoy my company.
Depending on each individual's background, I believe there is a reason for drinking and smoking. Mostly to get away from their troubles. Troubles that they will end up facing again in the future. Drinking may also be fun, which is okay every now and then. But getting drunk and heavy drinking, I do not believe in. There is one particular person that I have in mind right at this minute who I personally feel is in such situation; where I believe he is drinking and smoking b/c of life experiences; (I think, I really don't know what the reason is behind it though). I feel that he really got involved with the wrong group to begin with: I heard that he never smoked and drinked before college. I also heard that his ex girlfriend has asked him not to drink, so he didn't; It is awesome that he respects her wishes. Now a days, all he seems to do is party Monday through Monday. His academics are going downhill- or well I was told his GPA isn't that great at this minute. There is so much more to life and other events and activities for relaxation and stress relief. Drinking and Smoking it off is temporary. I think he's a really nice guy and cool to hang around with, but I do not see myself as an influence for him, for I am not sure- he doesn't seem too interested for I don't smoke and drink. Although I have to say he did invite me to a few events where I turned him down due to time conflicts and such. I hope that God can find a way into his life to tell him that smoking and drinking isn't cool.
I know he will not listen to me if I ask him to quit; I haven't quite made it up to his level of friendship where I can be an actual influence. I would like to learn more about him. Although it was short, I really enjoyed my time with him this past weekend.
I know he will never read this, but even if he stumbles upon this: this is my true feelings about you at this minute. Would you sacrafice your smoking and drinking for me? Heh if that happens, that means sacraficing your one group of friends who does that kind of stuff as well. I will still be your friend, but it is up to you whether you want to continue your smoking and drinking habits.
I can assure you, you can have fun doing other activities that does not involve drinking and smoking. I am glad people respect the fact that I do not drink nor smoke and yet tell me that they still really enjoy my company.