I would like to share with you all a few (perhaps a little bit more than a few) brief random thoughts that were on my mind today. Firstly,(1) I would like to [briefly] discuss with you all the topical question of why do people smoke?, and what's the point or big draw to this extremely harmful smoke that can do such terrible, and sometimes horrific damage to your inner organs, of which can be considered a 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S.? Also, on today's blog post agenda, I am going to also discuss with you all the following brief topics: (2) an accidental accident that came abruptly upon me yesterday evening, and lastly (oh, at least possibly lastly) (3)what might possibly be a very personal experience that I might possibly be telling as a personal experience example for my Practice Final #2 in English based on the last essay in the 1st essay packet called, "John Wayne: A Love Song".
So, let's now begin with what I first decided to discuss with you all. This is a horrific issue that should be constantly discussed with anybody and everybody who is in the public (or possible private) environment of cigarettes, smoke, and drugs. So, what is this horrific issue or question (as if you forgot from directly above in the 2nd sentence), well let me do you the pleasure in reminding you of this depressing against so many people deal with on a daily basics of a topic: why do people smoke?, and what's the point or big draw to this extremely harmful smoke that can do such terrible, and sometimes horrific damage to your inner organs, of which can be considered a 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S.?*
---> Well, as mentioned the following linked online article* (from the Washington Post) on this topic (article:"Smoking, 3rd Leading Cause of Death in U.S.[01/09/03]"), In an article written by Jennifer Huget of The Washington Post, she said, "The top cancer killer in the United States was expected to claim about 154,900 lives in 2002; an estimated 169,400 new cases were expected to be diagnosed last year. (ACS)"
--->So, why do people smoke and what is the big draw or point to letting this harmful smoke into your lungs and inner body? I'm going to first hypothesis why and so I think its because people might of (a) grown up with it or (b) could possibly addicted to it. But, the further detailed question that I'd like to ask now is, so why do people "light up"? With the current state of the economy, and the price of cigarettes or other related "smoker" drugs, why do people light up and smoke? ...
... Based upon the question asked directly above on why do people why do people smoke or "light up"? Well, after doing some preliminary research, I've come upon the following linked site: "smoking why smoke", and it is here that gives a short explanation to this very question that I asked on, Why do people smoke? :
Some people smoke because they think it's cool, but smoking stains your teeth and fingers, it makes your breath stink and the smell lingers on your clothes and hair. It's bad for your skin and complexion. So to smell better and look better, you know what to do!Some people smoke because they think it'll dull their appetite, sorry folks but smoking wont help you loose weight! You won't necessarily put on weight if you give up smoking either. People may turn to food when they're trying to give up smoking but all you have to do is choose healthy snacks and find something active to do instead of having a drag.
Some people think that it calms their nerves, sorry that's another myth! Smoking just helps you deal with the withdrawal symptoms you feel because you are addicted to nicotine. Smoking doesn't relieve stress at all.
If you would like to read further information on why do people smoke, then please feel free to visit the provided site, "smoking why smoke".
Now, before I loose you all, I'm going to quickly or as briefly as I can discuss with you final final couple of random thoughts for today...
(2)So, it all happened yesterday evening: So, its at this point of the blog post that you are sitting there at your computer, perhaps tired of reading about my random thoughts--but, I did alert you of it being random--wondering, "Well, Dan, what happened yesterday evening? Well, let me explain--well let me clarify for you--briefly explain to you all that yesterday evening, I was in sitting in my room, sitting in this circled-wheeled desk chair, of which has the capability to lean backwards, so as you can except, I attempted the accidental task of relaxation---I leant backwards in my desk-chair, of which I kept leaning back, until the result of collapse occurred! UH OH! ACCIDENT! So, my youngest sister (the currently freshman high schooler) overheard me from the other room (the next door to his room, kitchen) "giggling", and yelping in accidental "pain"[now, don't get alarmed by this word "pain", because I was NOT and am NOT in any pain at all.] In fact, after she came in, took a few (ok, five to be exact) photos to document this news worthy event, and she then helped me help, and all she did was move the chair over, and I then got up, shook it off (figuratively), and was totally fine after the next second of getting up and able to, once again, stretch and sit properly in the chair! **
***READER ALERT!!! IF YOU ARE A CHILD READING THIS POST OR, FOR THAT SAKE ARE A STUDENT (of any kind) OR YOU ARE A PERSON WHO SITS IN A CIRCLE-WHEELED DESK CHAIR AT ANY POINT DURING YOUR NORMAL, DAILY DAY, THEN PLEASE TAKE NOTE: DO NOT TRY THIS ACCIDENTAL NEWS-WORTHY STORY--ABOVE--AT HOME!!! ~THANKS!
(3)My final random thought for you all today is that of what might possibly be a very personal experience that I might possibly be telling as a personal experience example for my Practice Final #2 in English based on the last essay in the 1st essay packet called, "John Wayne: A Love Song". I don't have that much of details for you, but what I do have, I am going to include some notes that I jotted down towards the end of my English class this morning--of which I will try to update you all further on this as it becomes available--possibly by end of this week or sometime next week.
*Please note that the following notes go with my practice final #2 (of which I will provide you with a clear draft after I write it, I believe on this Thursday... so in that case-stay tuned for more in my writing)...
➢ Personal Story: someone who I admire—think is a hero—someone who displays some of the same human ideals that Didon mentions: is protective—keep promises, is determined—passionate, never whines, is tough, and is authentic.
- My Cousin, Elizabeth, died of Leukemia (a type of Cancer), last year (May 2007), She was only 21 years old.
- She was determined in whatever she did—she was determined to get out of the hospital.
-[As far as I believe], she never wined about the treatment that was given to her—however hard it was.,
• it could be said that she was tough.
- I believe that my cousin, Elizabeth, displays many of the human ideals that Didon explored with John Wayne.
• Similar to John Wayne, Elizabeth too, suffered from Cancer.
• I’m not sure what kind of cancer John Wayne suffered from (because how is mentioned in the essay is, “I licked the Big C,” which all we can tell is that he had cancer),
• Whereas with my 21-year old (if still here today, would be 22-years old) cousin, Elizabeth, had Leukemia (which is a type of cancer).
• someone who I admire—think is a hero—someone who displays some of the same human ideals that Didon mentions: is protective—keep promises, is determined—passionate, never whines, is tough, and is authentic:
• EXPLORE THE FOLLOWING HUMAN IDEALS, AS RELATED TO MY COUSIN, ELIZABETH: EXAMPLES AS RELATED MY COUSIN, ELIZABETH:
o Is DETERMINED.
o NEVER WHINES.
o Is TOUGH.
*more on the above practice final #2 as it becomes available.
Now, its about time TO CONCLUDE...
So, as I'm sure that you are all tired of reading my post for today--what began as BRIEF random thoughts, could be rewritten as LENGTHY random thoughts today! So, what is it that we learned today?
Here is what I hope that you have gained from reading my daily blog post today: an answer to the question of why do people smoke; as well as learned that, if you do smoke or are thinking about it, that you will consider to NOT smoke because of the very harmful effects that it brings into your inner body (e.g. lungs); I also hoped that you gained today about what NOT to do when sitting, or leaning back on, a circled wheeled chair-- as you've learned from that terrible accidental accident that occurred to me yesterday evening. And, finally I hope that you've learned about what might possibly be a personal experience story that I'll be writing later this week for my practice final exam #2 for my english class.
Well, that's about it, folks, for today's post. I hope that you've, at the least, enjoyed reading my brief (or lengthy) random thoughts today! [you make the call: brief or lengthy?-Post a COMMENT on this entry and let me know!]
As always, I welcome your feedback and comments to this entry, you can either add a comment (directly below) this entry or email me.
So, until tomorrow/next post, I'll be blogging to you again very soon! (and if you all have any IDEAS for future blog posts TOPICS, then please comment or email me and let me know!)
May you all have a good day, and...
I just wanted to let you all know that I got an email from my CST 100-01 professor (Professor Ray) that we need at least 10 entries by Oct. 27th (that'll be from yesterday-Monday to Friday, and Monday through Friday of next week as well-- as a basis). ...
... So, the COUNTDOWN is on:
2 entries down, at least 8 to go!
...I'll keep you updated, or has updated as I can on the status of this countdown!
So, until next blog post...
Have a nice day,
-Dan
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