Cigarette? No thanks, I’ll take my lipgloss

Kionna Comer

 

As many may know, I am a make-up junky. I can, and often do, go through a tube of M.A.C Lipglass, and then some, easily in one week, much like the average smoker goes through a pack, or two, of cigarettes.

 

Now, as weird as my “addiction” may seem, it was not always as bad as it is now. It started slowly.

 

Before, I didn’t need the M.A.C Lipglass, I only wanted it and of course, I got it, because everyone knows Kionna gets what she wants, when she wants it.

 

I’m only kidding, I’m just trying to loosen you up.

 

By now, I know that you are probably wondering where in the world this is going, but just trust me and hang in there . . .

 

I am only trying to relate and better “understand” this addiction that many of my friends, relatives, teachers, co-workers and society as a whole, are battling.

 

But, for some reason, I just don’t get it. Why would someone want to take part in something that is killing more than 400,000 Americans each year?

 

Ms. Rholfs will tell you that I am by no means a mathematician, but the last time I checked, that’s a lot of people. 

 

For those of you who do not know, the "addiction" that I am referring to is that nasty one that gives you bad breath and costs you an arm and a leg. Come on, you all know that I am talking about puffing on those yucky cancer sticks.

 

Now, before you smokers try to mug me while walking to my car, hear me out!

 

What’s “cool” about inhaling at least 69 distinct cancer causing chemicals? If someone out there knows please let me in on the secret. 

 

I only ask this because, like me and my Lipglass - I never needed it. I only wanted it. So in other words, when you started smoking, you didn't need it, so why did you continue?

 

I realize that everyone has their hang-ups, and I am by no means one to judge them, but I know there has got to be a way around this one.

 

Call me crazy, but my way around not smoking is my M.A.C Lipglass. Every time I am around someone who is smoking I put on my Lipglass. The funny thing about it, is I didn't even realize it until just recently.

 

So, I have a challenge for every smoker (well, except the males - sorry boys you will have to find your own way to quit), every time you feel like smoking, think of this article and put on some Lipglass, because Lipglass never hurt anybody.

 

Plus I would guarantee you that there are more positive options when choosing a Lipglass and if you aren't like me and don't go through a new tube every week, you will probably save some money, since you are no longer wasting them on cigarettes- which you could use to buy more Lipglass, or whatever.

 

I know, it sounds stupid but not as stupid as killing yourself over the want to smoke a cigarette.

 

If that does not work, find your own "Lipglass.”

 

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