It's nearly the new year and like most people I am in the process of making a few resolutions that I intend to stick by in 2012. The most important of which is stopping smoking.
Now I know it's one of the most cliche resolutions to make, I will not be alone in choosing this, however I need to put my cynicism firmly aside.
I don't need to list the various problems with smoking, they have been well documented over and over again. In fact, here in the U.K we are constantly reminded of them via the beautiful images that grace our cigarette packets. Impotence, Cancer, disgusting rotting teeth, wrinkling of the skin, etc etc. I have more than enough incentive to get rid of my lovely habit.
What always tends to happen however is that when I make any effort to stop smoking I become overly aware of how many people there are out there who do. Whether it's fashion editorials with glamorous models smoking, films with movie stars lighting up (well it's less of a fad these days but I won't deprive myself classical film goodness !) or just walking around the city and seeing people constantly lighting up on the street. However, this time I am not going to let it get to me and I WILL overcome my addiction.
I've had a great time with you, in fact, you have been there for me in my darkest hour, you were my friend who I could rely on to get me through, to make sure I didn't get fat and you even improved my social skills ( god I will miss 'social smoking') but unfortunately you are also killing me on a daily basis, so like all relationships that are inherently evil I have to say goodbye.
It won't be easy and I expect you will be on my mind always but like any difficult breakup, time heals all and in the end I know I am better off without you my old friend.
Goodbye Lover xoxo
