Got a Deal

Guest post written by Kevin Beach

I found a direct tv deal when I moved into my new place but my mom, being as nosy as she is, insisted on going over it before I was “allowed” to sign anything. Let me be clear, I’m almost 30 years old but my mom thinks it’s her place to still tell me what to do and make all my decisions for me. Clearly, it’s not. I just don’t know how to tell her that I want to do my own research and make my own decisions even if that does mean I make some mistakes along the way. I mean, we’re not talking about life or death stuff here, just some household utilities and painting and stuff like that. I think she’s extra cautious now since I don’t live at home anymore but I love having the freedom and responsibility of my own place. I can’t believe it took me this long to look for something new but I sure am glad I did just to gain some independence!

Surprise Kitty

Smoke this...

Smoking is so dirty, stinky and gross to some people.  Non-smokers can't stand it when someone is smoking in a space that is close to them.  It was finally eliminated in most places.  Other places made a 'smoking' section or a 'smoking' room.  As we all know though, the smoke travels through the air and still smells bad.  Non-smokers also do not want to breathing in second had smoke and risk cancer from cigarettes that they are not even smoking.  


There are some people that say the answer to this problem is the electronic cigarette.  We're told that there is no smell, tar, tobacco or ash.  The electronic cigarette is filled with a cartridge.  There is 'smoke' that resembles cigarette smoke, but is actually water vapor.  It even comes in different flavors for the smoker to try.  There is a menthol flavor and a cherry flavor.  


I'm not sure if this is the answer for non-smokers and smokers to agree on them being in the same place at the same time.  Non-smokers may still feel uncomfortable around the electronic cigarette.  One reason may be that it seems to take so long for them to figure out if something is bad for us or not.  People may fell like until it is confirmed - which is usually years later - that they still may want to stay clear of all smoking products.  Maybe not.