“I used to smoke pot when I was in high school,” says a 21year-old college student who prefers to go by the name of Alex. “I liked the effects, but I didn’t like the habit. I tried to quit a few times and I would always relapse. I was only able to quit for a few months before I had to go back to smoking.
“So, I decided to get a tattoo instead,” he continues. “I just really loved the idea of getting a tattoo, and it’s something that I’ve always wanted to do. I’ve already ordered it and I’m pretty sure I’ll have it done within the next few weeks. I’m not sure if I’ll be in the mood to smoke or not, but I do care about my health. I don’t want to be a burden to anyone.”
Alex’s friend, a 25year-old who goes by the name of James, has never smoked pot. “I’ve been doing a lot of research and I’ve decided that I’d rather not smoke for a girl,” he says. “I know that for me, it’s not something that I would be able to give up. I’ve also learned that for some people, if you do decide to quit, it can be really difficult to do so. I’d rather not get a tattoo that I don’t want to smoke.”
James’ friend, who goes by the name of Josh, says that while he hasn’t smoked weed since he was a teenager, he would never recommend it to a girl. “I used to smoke when I was young because it gave me a buzz,” he says. “But I don’t want to go back to that. I’ve tried several times and I’ve never been able to quit. I’ve tried to quit several times and I’ve always ended up smoking again.
“I think that if you’re going to do it, you should do it for yourself and not for anyone else,” James says. “I think for a girl it’s better to have tattoos done and not smoke than to have a tattoo and smoke. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t get a tattoo, but I think that it’s better to do something for yourself and not for someone else.”
He also says that he doesn’t want to go through anything like his friend James has, “because I’ve been through it and I’m pretty sure that it’s going to happen again. I’m trying to make sure that I’m doing all of the right things.”
If it’s Not for a Girl, Why Do You Want It?
If you’re a guy who wants to get a tattoo and not smoke, you’re not alone. You know that you will get addicted to the high that smoking provides, but you’re still curious.
“I’ve never smoked pot in my life so I don’t know if I would be able to resist it,” says a 19year-old college student who goes by the name of Josh. “I’ve always wanted to get a tattoo, and I know that I will eventually, but I want to do it for my health and not for anyone else. I don’t think that it would be good for a girl, and I don’t know if I’d be able to resist smoking when I’m older. I’d rather not do it at all.”
Others, like the 21year-old who goes by the name of Alex, also have no issues with smoking weed.
“I have no problem with smoking weed, but I think that it’s better to do it for yourself than for someone else,” Alex says. “I’m not going to lie to you, it would be really difficult to resist smoking when I’m older. I think that it would be better to do something that makes you happy and happy doesn’t mean that you’re taking time from yourself. If you’re going to smoke, it’s better to do it for yourself than it is for someone else.”
What Do You Want to Say About Smoking Weed?
If you’re going to smoke a little bit of weed, you should be able to say that it makes you happy. You should be able to say that it’s your way of taking a break from the stress and pressure of college and life.
Most of all, you should be able to say that you’re not going to do it just to get high, but you want to be able to say that you’re not going to do it to be a burden to anyone.
When it’s time for your tattoo, you should be able to say that you’re not going to smoke when you’re older just like you said you wouldn’t do it today. You should also be able to say that you’re not going to do it just because someone else told you to.
If you can’t do that, then you need to find a way to quit smoking for a girl.
About Jordan
A former college student who has been smoking weed since he was a freshman in high school, Jordan is a regular contributor to The Highline.
This article is an exploration of why people smoke weed and the many reasons that they do. It’s not meant to be an academic discussion of “the science” of weed. Rather, it’s a personal exploration of why people smoke weed.
This post is a part of our “I’m Not a Cheater” series. If you’re interested in more posts, check out our other posts on the “I’m Not a Cheater” series:
- I’m Not a Cheater Why I’m Not a Cheater
Why I’m Not a Cheater How I Got There?
We’re not cheaters, we’re just doing what we want to do.
Here’s Why I’m Not a Cheater
I’ve always been a skeptic of the “why” of life.
Outlook
I believe that the answer to why someone does something is less important than the quality of the action itself.
That’s why I’m not a cheater.
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